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Muriel Anderson:
"Wonderlust"
* Saurday, August 26 | 8:00pm
* Mauch Chunk Opera House
Muriel Anderson's new program "Wonderlust" includes visuals - moving and still images artfully compiled by brilliant photo-artist Bryan Allen. Sometimes whimsical, sometimes thought-provoking, always engaging, it is a musical journey around the world, bringing together diverse cultures and settings, shining a gentle light on our common humanity.
One of the world's foremost fingerstyle guitarists and harp-guitarists, Muriel Anderson is the first woman to have won the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship. Muriel was recently chosen for the cover of Classical Guitar Magazine, Spring 2017. Her recent CD, "Nightlight Daylight," has won top honors in 11 national awards. She has performed/recorded with Chet Atkins, Les Paul, Victor Wooten and the Nashville Chamber Orchestra.
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Hosts: Bill Dautremont-Smith
This week's guests are
Deb Sacarakis and
Andy Cassano of
Lehigh University's Zoellner Arts Center, who will be talking with host Bill Dautremont-Smith about the first half of their upcoming 2017-2018 season.
They will be discussing some of the performances they are excited about spanning music and dance in their Guest Artist series, as well as in Lehigh's own Theatre Department and Music Department presentations.
At the Movies: "The Glass Castle;" Paul Willistein of the Lehigh Valley Press reviews this drama directed by Destin Daniel Cretton based on Jeannette Walls' 2005 memoir of the same name.
Host: Eleanor Bobrow
Author, hypnotist, and podcaster
Erika Flint joins Eleanor Bobrow to discuss
weight loss and how hypnosis can help with eating habits that are programmed into our brain at a subconscious level. Flint's latest book is
Reprogramming Your Weight: Stop Thinking About Food All the Time, Regain Control of Your Eating and Lose Weight Once and for All.
2017 is the 50th anniversary of 1967's "Summer of Love." The second hour will feature music from that year featuring artists like Jefferson Airplane, Donovan, and Strawberry Alarm Clock. The first hour is business as usual -- with artists such as Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins, and Woody Guthrie.
Host: Dina Hall 
This week, Dina Hall features archived sets from Trina Hamlin (2016), Catie Curtis & Lindsay Mac (2007), and Beppe Gabetta (2017); plus plenty of studio cuts of Godfrey's artists past, present and future.
6:00 - 7:00pm: Your Financial Choices
Host: Laurie A. Siebert, CPA, CFP®, AEP®
Laurie Siebert reviews
prior show topics and important take-aways.
Laurie will take listener questions live on the air during the program at 610-758-8810. Questions can also be submitted early at yourfinancialchoices.com by clicking "Contact Laurie."
6:00 - 7:00pm: Lehigh Valley Discourse
Host: John Pearce
The phenomenal success of
Germany's economy is our topic. Guest
Brennan Pursell, PhD, MBA, explains how Germany has become Europe's leading economy. Know-how, product quality, innovation, and cultural priorities are key, not only in Germany, but in Austria and Switzerland as well.
11:00pm - 1:00am:
Galactic Travels
Host: Bill Fox
On
Galactic Travels, Bill Fox presents hour-long soundscapes of electronic, ambient, and space music.
This week, Bill continues the month-long focus on
['ramp] from Germany. The Featured CD at Midnight will be
"looking back in anger" on doombient Records.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 25
Host: Karen El-Chaar
At 11:00am, guitarist
Murial Anderson joins host Karen El-Chaar in the studio for a live interview and performance previewing her audio-visual show,
"Wonderlust," coming to the Mauch Chunk Opera House on Saturday, August 26th.
1:00 - 4:00pm: The Blend
Host: Darlene Oates
In the 3:00pm hour, Miami-based duo
Black Violin joins host Darlene Oates in the studio for a live interview and performance to preview their free Levitt Pavilion Summer Concert Series show at SteelStacks in Bethlehem later that night.
Viola player Wil Baptiste and violin player Kev Marcus make up Black Violin, blending jazz, hip-hop, funk, and classical genres.
5:44pm: Economic Pulse with Dr. Kamran Afshar
Host: Dr. Kamran Afshar
Dr. Afshar presents a synopsis of the week's economic news with a detailed look at trends in the Lehigh Valley and the nation.
Economic Pulse airs Friday at 5:44pm during NPR's
All Things Considered and Monday at 7:41am during NPR's
Morning Edition.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 27
5:00 - 7:00pm:
Swing Sunday
Hosts: Steve Aaronson and Rosalie Viscomi
It's
the annual "Summer Cool" edition -- with summer-themed vocals and big band music. Steve's
Moments to Remember segment will complete the program.
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