Sponsored Shows
Blast Furnace Blues Festival
* March 23-25 | 6:00 pm
* ArtsQuest at Steel Stacks
Artsquest's "Blast Furnace Blues Festival" March 23rd through the 25th at Steel Stacks in Bethlehem, featuring contemporary and traditional blues artists from around the country, including The Fabulous Thunderbirds with Kim Wilson, Bobby Rush, Walter Wolf Man Washington and the Roadmasters, Toronzo Cannon and many more.
Michael Jorgensen, Violin: Different Trains
* March 25 | 3:00 pm
* Zoellner Arts Center
Steve Reich's groundbreaking meditation on the Holocaust, Different Trains for amplified string quartet, first premiered 30 years ago. The program also includes Copland Violin Sonata and Rozsa Duo, op. 7.
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Hosts: John Dodds 
John Ernesto, the festival general manager for the
Boscov's Berks Jazz Fest joins host John Dodds to preview this year's festivities and listen to music from the performers. The 28th annual festival returns to venues throughout Berks County April 6-15, 2018.
At the Movies
:
"A Wrinkle in Time"
is based on the 1962 young adult novel by Madeleine L'Engle (1918-2007) and is directed by Ava DuVernay, who directed the memorable "Selma" (2014). The movie stars a young cast of Storm Reid, Deric McCabe and Levi Miller, plus seasoned actors Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Chris Pine, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling, Oprah Winfrey, Zach Galifianakis and Michael Peña.
Paul Willistein of the Lehigh Valley Press reviews the science-fiction movie.
Host: Eleanor Bobrow
Angela Lender from Recovery Partnership joins Eleanor Bobrow to discuss
mental health awareness including the resources that are available in the Lehigh Valley as well as the upcoming Lehigh Valley Mental Health Awareness Walk taking place on May 4, 2018 in Bethlehem.
Recovery Partnership is a peer-run, non-profit organization that has an array of mental health services for adults. Its mission is to promote individual recovery and strengthen communities.
7:00 - 9:00 pm: Folk Classics
Host: Steve Aaronson
Tonight the program features a wide range of troubadours and groups -- including
Eric Andersen,
The Kingston Trio, and
Joan Baez. There will also be a more "spiritual" set with
Judy Collins,
Bob Gibson, and
Judy Henske.
Host: Dave Fry
Dave Fry will feature archived sets from
Barenburg,
Douglas and Meyer ('96),
Paul Rishell and Annie Raines ('02),
Jay Ungar and Molly Mason ('91) and
Guy Davis ('18). Plus songs from
Martin Carthy, Porter Sayles,
Steve Conn,
Pierre Bensusan,
Christine Lavin and more.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21
Host: Lucille Kincaid
During the second hour of the show, host Lucille Kincaid will interview
Matthew Angelo, an accomplished musician and "local" who holds the post of administrative assistant and special events coordinator for the
Bach Choir of Bethlehem.
He is also a member of a flute ensemble who has just released an album, "Three-Nine Line."
Angelo will discuss his travels, other ensembles in which he participates, and his duties with the Bach Choir. He will perform one of the solo pieces from "Three-Nine Line" live on the air.
1:00 - 4:00 pm:
The Blend
Host: Keith Kelleher
At 2:00 pm, Lehigh Valley blues/rock guitarist and singer
Craig Thatcher joins us live in the studio for a performance and interview ahead of the Craig Thatcher Band's appearance at the
Blast Furnace Blues Festival, March 23-25, 2018 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem.
6:00 - 7:00 pm: Your Financial Choices
Host: Laurie Siebert, CPA, CFP®, AEP®
Laurie Siebert and her guest, James J. Ruggiero Jr., Esq. AEP®, Managing Partner at Ruggiero Law Offices, will discuss
IRA trusts.
They will take listeners' questions live on the air at 610-758-8810. Questions can be submitted early at yourfinancialchoices.com by clicking "Contact Laurie."
THURSDAY, MARCH 22
Host: Sally Handlon
Well-known journalist Glenn Kransley talks about his official history of Northampton County, "Still Changing, Still Home - Northampton County Since the 1950s" (2017). They explore the profound changes in the county and Lehigh Valley since 1950: transportation, population makeup, religious groups, economy, education, environment. Kransley also talks about his 41 years with the Globe-Times and Morning Call.
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
Alpha Wave Movement. The Featured CD at Midnight will be "Eolian Reflections" on Harmonic Resonance Recordings. You will also hear new
music by Rapoon.
FRIDAY, MARCH 23
9:00 am - 12:00 pm: WDIY Classics
Host: Karen El-Chaar
Guests today hail from
Lehigh University. At 10:00 am,
Steven Sametz, artistic director of Lehigh University Choral Arts, presents a preview of "Tell Me a Story" - international choral music and storytelling. At 11:00 am,
Michael Jorgensen (faculty and violinist) discusses this weekend's faculty recital program which includes "Different Trains," a meditation on the Holocaust.
5:44 pm: Economic Pulse with Dr. Kamran Afshar
Host: Dr. Kamran Afshar
Dr. Afshar will present 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, MARCH 25
Hosts: Steve Aaronson and Rosalie Viscomi
It's the annual
Women's History month edition, highlighting vocalists such as
Billie Holiday,
Peggy Lee, and
Bessie Smith. There will also be an homage to "all girl" bands, such as the
Melodears -- led by Ina Ray Hutton.
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