Saturdays at 1pm Serenata, also known as “Adventures with the Art Song,” is a half-hour program hosted by WOSU’s Christopher Purdy. If you despair of choosing among the 500-plus recordings of Schubert lieder or want to hear Renee Fleming’s new jazz/classical album, this is the program for you. more...
The WOSU Gateway is a catalog that describes information regarding the audio, video, web, and publicity materials produced by WOSU Public Media. The purpose is to make these materials accessible to other public media organizations and the general public primarily for educational, historical, and other non-profit purposes. In addition to the descriptive metadata about WOSU original content, the site also contains historical photographs, documents, press releases, etc. that chronicle the history of WOSU Public Media. more...
Chefs in the City is a unique fundraising event and television program presented by WOSU Public Media. Chefs is the only televised culinary event of its kind in central Ohio. In addition to the signature live event, you will find our culinary-themed Chefs in the City Online Auction and other community events throughout.
“This was the best run event of its kind we've done." – Chef Rick Bayless, Chefs in the City 2010
“What a great event and TV show. I had a great time in Columbus.” – Chef Ming Tsai, Chefs in the City 2009
“I will come back and do Chefs in the City again anytime. What a blast!” – Chef Joanne Weir, Chefs in the City 2008
TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Tickets are priced individually and are in limited quantities. Please call (614) 292-4337 for current availability in each section:
$400 chef's table seat (front and center) - AVAILABLE!
In your Skybox seats, you will meet Chef Keller and receive our VIP treatment:
Service of the multi-course sampler meal
Exclusive wine and soft drink service
A bird’s eye view of the entire TV studio
HDTV monitors for close-ups of the TV production
Behind-the-scenes tour of the WOSU studios including a view from inside master control
Scheduled appearances in the skybox by:
Chef Keller and our local celebrity chefs (subject to availability)
WOSU Public Media General Manager
Chefs in the City Event Director
Photo opportunity with Chef Keller
All proceeds from ticket sales, silent auction and online auction sales will directly support children’s educational programming on WOSU TV.
This event will be recorded for broadcast and by attending you agree that the audio and video footage that may include you as part of the live studio audience may be broadcast TV, and otherwise used, at the sole discretion of WOSU Public Media.
Chefs in the City 2012
Chefs in the City is a televised event spotlighting celebrity chefs and fine food establishments from central Ohio.
Chefs in the City is an innovative event focused on the theme of “Local Foods” and featuring an elite group of local chefs along with our celebrity chef, demonstrating signature dishes.
The guests are served samples of these dishes in a spectacular multi-course taster meal.
WOSU is proud to welcome celebrity guest, the extraordinary Chef Hubert Keller.
Hubert has long been considered internationally as a "chef's chef," with world-renowned restaurants Fleur de Lys, Fleur by Hubert Keller, and Burger Bar. He has published two books and hosts the public television cooking series, Secrets of a Chef, which airs on WOSU TV Saturdays at 2pm as well as on WOSU PLUS/Create.
Some of the recipes from Chefs in the City 2011 are available here. Click on the banner to download a PDF of these now
To find more information about locally sustainably-grown foods as well as great sources for prepared foods, click here for the Fresh Connect section of Local Matters website.
Volunteering for WOSU is great fun
and highly appreciated!
There are a few volunteer opportunities for Chefs in the City as well as our pledge drives for radio and TV. As a volunteer, you would work closely with WOSU staff and charismatic like-minded individuals. Click here to contact Chefs in the City
Join host John Rittmeyer for WOSU’s weekday, hour-long program, Symphony at 7, at...you guessed it...7pm! Each evening John will feature a full-length symphony for the full appreciation. Discover what John has in store as he finds significant symphonic recordings to share with you. more...
