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Beowulf: The Epic
In Performance
* Friday, March 24 | 8:00pm
"Hwaet!" commands the storyteller. Listen! And tremble at this fearsome tale! A millennium or more has passed since the superhero Beowulf appeared in the annals of epic poetry, yet the legend of his bare-handed conquest of the terrifying Grendel endures. As one of the world's leading practitioners of historically informed music and theater, Benjamin Bagby dramatizes the awe-inspiring poem in the original Anglo-Saxon, while simultaneously accompanying himself on medieval harp. "Bagby mesmerized his crowd...they might as well have been children sitting around a campfire, listening to ghost stories-the theater was stone silent." (The Mercury News, San Jose).
Bach Choir Spring Concert
Featuring Leonard Bernstein's "Mass" and J. S. Bach's "Jesu Meine Freude." Bernstein's epic work maintains the integrity of the Mass form and the dramatic tension between faith and doubt as well as the spirit of diversity, inclusion, and peace that was so much a part of Bernstein's mission. Bach's exquisite motet is the perfect companion piece. Orchestration includes piano, organ, flutes, guitars and a large percussion section. Prominent and moving role for The Bel Canto Children's Chorus of The Bach Choir.
Russian National
Ballet Theatre: Swan Lake
* Friday, March 24 | 8:00pm
Will Prince Siegfried break the spell entrapping the lovely Swan Queen? Technically demanding and emotionally riveting, Tchaikovsky's classic fairy tale ballet is performed by an elegant company of Russia's most accomplished dancers.
Blast Furnace
Blues Festival
* March 24 - 26 | 12:00pm
The Blast Furnace Bluse Festival features over 25 contemporary and traditional blues artists from around the country including Guy Davis and Fabrizio Poggi, Kenny Neal, The Lee Boys, Victor Wainwright, Ana Popovic and many more.
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MONDAY, MARCH 20
Host: Arnie Lichten 
On today's Blend, host Arnie Lichten will be celebrating the music of Chuck Berry, who passed away Saturday at the age of 90.
John Dodds welcomes John Ernesto, general manager of the annual Berks Jazz Fest, to preview the 2017 festival beginning March 31st.
At the Movies:
"
Logan" returns Hugh Jackman to the X-Men role of The Wolverine. This time, though, screenwriter-director James Mangold gives us an older, grizzled and perhaps wiser Logan. Hugh Jackman is up to the challenge. Also starring are Patrick Stewart as Professor X and
Dafne Keen in her big-screen debut, playing a young mutant. Be forewarned: The movie has graphic depictions of violence and lots of profanity.
Paul Willistein of the Lehigh Valley Press reviews the science-fiction action film.
Host: Eleanor Bobrow
This week's show focuses on weight loss struggles
. Host Eleanor Bobrow welcomes Dr. Rovenia Brock, PhD., who believes she has a doable program that helps people struggling to lose weight and combat emotional eating. Dr. Rovenia Brock is an award-winning health journalist and author of a new book, Lose Your Final 15: Dr. Ro's Plan to Eat 15 Servings a Day and Lose 15 lbs. at a Time.
Host: Steve Aaronson
No special theme for
tonight
-- just a wide-ranging menu of artists from Folk's Golden Age. Those featured will include the original Limeliters, the original Kingston Trio, the original Peter, Paul and Mary, and Nina and Fredrik -- a Danish/Dutch duo.
TUESDAY, MARCH 21
Host:
Bill Dautremont-Smith
Host Bill Dautremont-Smith will open the program with a mini-tribute to
Chuck Berry, who passed away on Saturday at age 90, playing some Chuck Berry and playing his songs covered by the Beatles and the Rolling Stones and others who were enormously influenced by him.
Blues harmonica legend
James Cotton also passed away last week, and there'll be one or two pieces from him.
And finally, early in the third hour,
Patrick Brogan, Chief Programming Officer at
ArtsQuest, will join Bill to talk about the
Blast Furnace Blues Festival opening on Friday evening and continuing over the weekend at SteelStacks.
Host: Dave Fry
A special set of the late James Cotton when he appeared at Godfreys in 1992 plus Blackwater from
this Saturday
night. Dave will also feature archived sets from Erik Frandsen from 1976, Molly O'Brian w/ Nina Gerber from 1997, and bluegrass from Northern Lights from 2007.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22
Host: Laurie A. Siebert, CPA, CFP®, AEP®
Host Laurie Siebert and her guest, Justin Cohen, Finance Major at Temple University, will discuss:
"How much do college students understand about financial issues?"
Laurie will take your questions live on the air at 610-758-8810. Questions can be submitted early for next week's program at
yourfinancialchoices.com.
Host: Roberto Gooden
On the newest addition to the WDIY late night line-up, Roberto Gooden aka DirtyFINGERS delivers a fresh mix of music rooted in soul and R&B with upbeat funk, house, and dance music to keep you moving.
THURSDAY, MARCH 23
Host: Steve Aaronson
With opening day just two weeks away, host Steve Aaronson welcomes the voice of the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs, Matt Provence, and Sales Manager Peter Kandianis. 2017 is the 10th Anniversary Season for the team, with lots of special events and activities. Steve and his guests will discuss all of that, as well as the on-field possibilities for the 'Pigs in 2017.
11:00pm - 1:00am: Galactic Travels
Host: Bill Fox
On Galactic Travels, Bill Fox presents hour-long soundscapes of electronic, ambient, and space music.
On the next Galactic Travels, Bill continues his month-long focus on
VoLt. The featured CD at m
idnight
will be "Nucleosynthesis" on Groove
Unlimited Records.
FRIDAY, MARCH 24
Host: Karen El-Chaar
Interview highlights include:
10:00am
- Dr. Allan Birney, Music Director of the Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra, previewing the upcoming concert "Power and Grace;"
11:00am
- Diane Wittry, Maestra of the Allentown Symphony Orchestra, discussing the April performance of Mahler's Symphony No. 2.
Host: Dr. Kamran Afshar
A weekly look at the trends driving our nation's economy as well as the Lehigh Valley's economy.
Economic Pulse airs Fridays at 5:44pm and Mondays at 7:41am.
Hosts: Matt Molchany, Shamus McGroggan
Matt and Shamus premiere the live Shards Session from
Unwelcome Guests, a four-piece indie rock band from Buffalo, NY. They also spotlight new releases from Lauren Records in Los Angeles, CA and Tour Van Records in Long Island, NY; plus music from Lehigh Valley area bands who performed this past week at SXSW 2017.
Catch WDIY's newest music program which takes the eclectic mix of our weekday afternoon program, The Blend, and adds a healthy dose of global roots music for a unique and adventurous international musical selection.
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