WYES New Orleans

11/21/2025

WYES mourns the loss of Andres “Andy” Calandria, the longtime "voice" of WYES as station announcer and audio engineer, who died Tuesday, November 18.

Andy began working at WYES in 1976 and even in retirement his voice continues to be heard on the station in on-air spots, station IDs and many programs he narrated, including the long-running "Great Chefs" series and the annual Rex Ball and Meeting of the Courts.

A New Orleans native, Andy began his broadcasting career in the U.S. Air Force, later going to work at WDSU AM-FM-TV under the mentorship of legendary announcer Gay Batson.

He worked as a newsman at WTIX-AM (where his on-air name was J. Andrew Michaels) before joining the staff at WYES full-time.

"Even in his retirement, Andy continued to do voiceover work for WYES and had just last week recorded a script for a spot in production," said WYES President & CEO Robin Cooper. "While he may be gone, his voice lives on in the on-air spots and programs that he narrated. Please join me in keeping his wife, Toni, in your thoughts and prayers."

11/21/2025

🇺🇸💙 Embark on the trip of a lifetime. The MASTERPIECE film, "The Great Escaper," starring Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson, premieres Sunday, November 23 at 9pm on WYES-TV. Stream on wyes.org/live and on the PBS app.

11/20/2025

🇺🇸 THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION continues tonight at 7pm, with the final episode airing Friday, November 21.

Binge watch all six episodes on WYES Passport now.
➡️ https://video.wyes.org/show/the-american-revolution/

11/19/2025

Tea, Champagne & Merriment—Gentlemen Included!! Not only are ladies invited to join us for afternoon of tea and champagne in celebration of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, but we also highly encourage all gentlemen to attend—whether in costume or not.

WYES AFTERNOON TEA: CELEBRATING 250 YEARS OF JANE AUSTEN
Wednesday, December 3
$100 | 3pm-5pm
$150 Patron | 2pm-5pm

Details, Tickets & Sponsorships available at wyes.org/events.

11/19/2025

📺 Don't miss the local broadcast TV premiere of ELLA BRENNAN: COMMANDING THE TABLE — Thanksgiving Day—Thursday, November 27 at 4pm on WYES-TV!

In honor of the culinary icon’s 100th birthday, chefs, critics, and historians share stories of Ella Brennan, the pioneering force behind Commander's Palace and the rise of New Orleans cuisine.

Watch on WYES-TV. Stream on wyes.org/live and on the PBS app. Encores: December 2 at 7pm & December 6 at 12:30pm.

Photo: WWL-TV

11/18/2025

🎶 For nearly three decades, Trans-Siberian Orchestra has been a holiday favorite. Now they're coming back to New Orleans, and WYES has your chance to see them live!

Become a WYES member or renew at the $380 level and receive two tickets to their concert "Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s The Ghosts of Christmas Eve" on Wednesday, December 17 at the Smoothie King Center.

*Your donation must be paid in full on a credit card.

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.wyes.org/tickets

11/18/2025

🍎📚 CALLING ALL SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHERS! 🍎📚 Join PBS LearningMedia TONIGHT, during the premiere week of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION on WYES/PBS, for a conversation with filmmakers Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt.

Through this discussion, moderated by “America’s Government Teacher,” Sharon McMahon, participants will learn about the process of creating the series, consider the power of visual storytelling to engage with the past, and discover opportunities to use this film in the classroom as a meaningful way to connect students to a wide variety of perspectives from the Revolutionary era and its legacies today.

Intended for social studies educators in grades 3-12, participants will also learn about the Ken Burns in the Classroom: The American Revolution Collection on PBS LearningMedia.

REGISTER NOW!

11/18/2025

Attention, Austen lovers! 📚 Stream the final episode of MASTERPIECE "Miss Austen" now, available to everyone until November 23rd. And access the full season anytime with WYES Passport: https://video.wyes.org/video/episode-4-kbfdgy/

Also, don't miss — WYES AFTERNOON TEA: CELEBRATING 250 YEARS OF JANE AUSTEN on December 3 at WYES in honor of the author's birthday. All event details at: https://www.wyes.org/

Cassandra takes a final step to protect Jane’s legacy.

11/17/2025

📺 Tonight on WYES! Ken Burns’ THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION continues at 7pm, with an encore at 9pm.

Love programs like this? Support WYES by becoming a member today: wyes.org/donate

11/17/2025

🫖👒🥂 We're delighted that Nell Nolan, social columnist for the The Times- Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate, will be joining us during WYES AFTERNOON TEA: CELEBRATING 250 YEARS OF JANE AUSTEN on Wednesday, December 3.

Nell will present a curated reading from Jane Austen’s "Pride and Prejudice," sharing the author’s timeless observations on love, manners, and mischief.

Join us for a charming afternoon in celebration of the beloved author’s 250th birthday in the WYES studios! Come dressed in your finest tea attire—or simply as you are—and enjoy champagne, fine teas, live piano by Michael Harold, performances by the New Orleans Celtic Harp Ensemble, traditional tea treats, and more.

Your support of events like this mean now more than ever. 💙

Tickets & Sponsorships: https://wyesjaneausten.eventbrite.com

Wear your finest tea attire as we celebrate Jane Austen's timeless legacy.

11/16/2025

🇺🇸 TONIGHT…7PM!

11/15/2025

🇺🇸 History comes alive this Sunday!

Ken Burns’ THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION debuts Nov. 16 at 7pm on WYES. The documentary examines the conflict as both a civil war and a struggle for independence, focusing on the experiences of both famous leaders and ordinary people.

Catch all six parts Sun.,-Fri., Nov. 16–21 at 7pm. Repeats at 9pm.
Stream live at wyes.org/live or on the PBS app.