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October 16 - 22        
WDIY's 2017 Fall Pledge Drive

 
From the Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers of WDIY, thank you to all of our members who helped us meet our goal for the 2017 Fall Pledge Drive! These are just some of our staff and volunteers at the station sending out our sincere appreciation to you.

 

    Sponsored Events

 
The Secret Garden 
 
* Now  through Oct. 22

Lyrics and book by Marsha Norman, music by Lucy Simon based on the beloved Victorian classic The Secret Garden, this Tony award-winning musical version has been entrancing audiences since its premiere in 1991. 
 
  


Lehigh Valley 
Meet the Buyers Expo
 
* Wednesday, Oct. 18 | 7:30 am
 
A reverse trade show, supporting the small business community with networking and business education. Details and registration available online at lvmeetthebuyers.com or 610-266-6775.



 
Betsayda Machado y  
La Parranda El Clavo 
 
* Wednesday, Oct. 18 | 8:00 pm
* Williams Center for the Arts, Lafayette College  
 
Betsayda Machado is hailed a model of Afro-Venezuelan soul for her dedication to a rich heritage of nearly obsolete musical traditions. The multi-generational band of her hometown, El Clavo, on the Caribbean coastline, are virtuosic musicians who have played together for nearly three decades, yet their music has rarely been performed-much less recorded-outside the region. Passion and power unite in complex percussive tempos and tight harmonies, anchored by Machado's clear and thunderous voice, a thrilling embodiment of centuries of African tradition and musical influence in Venezuela.



 
Dana Louise & The Glorious Birds with Trout Fishing in America

* Friday, Oct. 20 | 8:00 pm
* Mauch Chunk Opera House

Dana Louise & The Glorious Birds join Trout Fishing in America for a special night of folk music. Dana brings her vibrant, melodic vocals and finger picking to a body of complex songs. Drawing from jazz and bluegrass, carrying a contemporary beat, the Glorious Birds' sound is roots-rooted flung-into-the-future folk. Joining them is the GRAMMY-nominated folk outfit Trout Fishing in America, the long-standing musical partnership of Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet.





Hot Club of Philadelphia

 * Friday, Oct. 20 | 7:30 pm
* Miller Symphony Hall


The Hot Club of Philadelphia was started in 2001 by guitarist Barry Wahrhaftig. They are an acoustic ensemble dedicated to playing 'Gypsy Jazz.' That's the term used to describe the music pioneered by the legendary original 'Hot Club of France Quintet,' which was led by guitarist Django Reinhardt and Violinist Stephane Grappelli. The HCPhilly mixes the original style of the HCOF, along with their own modern influences.





Sinfonia Virtuosi:  
From Sunny to Soulful 
Presented by the PA Sinfonia Orchestra

* Saturday, Oct. 21 | 7:30 pm
* Christ Lutheran Church, Allentown

Program highlights include: Wolfgang Mozart- Oboe Concerto in C, K. 314 Antonin Dvorak- Serenade in E Major, Op. 22 Edvard Grieg- Two Elegiac Melodies, Op. 34 Franz Haydn- Symphony 88 in G with Soloist: Cheryl Bishkoff, oboe





TEDx LehighRiver

* Saturday, Oct. 21 | 12:00 pm
* Miller Symphony Hall

"At our Fingertips - Ideas that are within reach, and that can be embraced."

This year's speakers represent ideas within reach, ready to be embraced...not at all hard to comprehend or act on...but powerful enough to change the way we exist in the world. They are a diverse group, with ideas that span the development of the human spirit from early in life to its end. They'll explore, in new ways, communication, innovation, community, mindfulness and more.


 
For a full list of upcoming events submitted by our partners and our listeners, visit our  Community Calendar .
 
Program Highlights
MONDAY, OCTOBER 16
 
6:00 - 7:00 pm: Lehigh Valley Arts Salon 
Host: Silagh White Follow us on Twitter
 
Host Silagh White talks with Richard Begbie from the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission about the Rotunda Gallery exhibits for the 2017-18 season, new public art, programs that received funding from the small arts grants, and other arts news from the commission. 
 
At the Movies : "Blade Runner 2049" differs in several ways from the original "Blade Runner," released in 1982, but set in 2019. "2049" refers to the year in which the movie takes place, again in Los Angeles. Harrison Ford is back as Rick Deckard. The new Blade Runner, tasked to track down rogue replicants (synthetic bio-engineered "humans") is Ryan Gosling as KD9-3.7. What sets "2049" apart from the original "Blade Runner" is Director Denis Villeneuve's vision. "Blade Runner 2049" is a stunning experience of sight and sound. Paul Willistein of the Lehigh Valley Press reviews the Science-Fiction film.
  
6:30 - 7:00 pm: Take Charge of Your Life 
Host: Eleanor Bobrow


Tonight, Eleanor looks at Northeast Health & Business Networking and how this organization can help you take charge of your life. Eleanor's first guest is Barbara Seif, owner and creator of NE Health & Business Networking Group and a Women's Empowerment Specialist BS, MS CRC.

Also joining Eleanor is Stanley Gertner, a successful businessman operating Meera Salon & Day Spa in Whitehall, PA and an entrepreneurial leader for Market America. Stanley is an active member of the networking group offering business opportunities to many in the Lehigh Valley.

7:00 - 9:00 pm: Folk Classics 
 
Host: Steve Aaronson
         
Tonight's theme is " Then and Now." The program will feature the work of a number of artists -- from the Golden Age itself and from more recent years.  It's all about endurance as we hear from the likes of Tom Paxton, Joan Baez, Judy Collins, The Kingston Trio, and Bob Dylan.
 

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17

7:00 - 9:00 pm: Live from Godfrey Daniels 
Host: Dave Fry Follow us on Twitter
 
This week's show will feature archived sets from Dave Van Ronk ('94), Trout Fishing in America ('92), a banjo summit with Tony Trischka & Bill Evans ('00), Sam Steffen ('16), Nashville Bluegrass Band ('88), and The Kennedy's Nancy Griffith Show ('15).
 
Plus, we feature Dina Hall's interview with Eric Andersen from the Philadelphia Folk Festival recorded this past August. Dave will also have some special selections from Slaid Cleaves, Steve Gillette and Cindy Mangsen; maybe some Bill Morrissey, Guy Clark, Rosalie Sorrels, and Johnny Cunningham as well. 
  

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18

6:00 - 7:00 pm: Your Financial Choices
Host: Laurie Siebert, CPA, CFP®, AEP®Follow us on Twitter

Laurie Siebert presents: "You don't know what you don't know... a punch list."

Laurie also takes 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."


THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19

6:00 - 7:00 pm: Lehigh Valley Discourse
Host: Sally Handlon

So what is up with this weather?  It seems like there have been more natural disasters this past year than in the past, but is that really true? Join host Sally Handlon with her guest Bill Kirk, CEO and founder of WeatherTrends 360 as they talk about today's weather events, weather history, and  the 2017-18 winter.  
 
11:00 pm - 1:00 am: Galactic Travels
Host: Bill Fox Follow us on Twitter 

On  Galactic Travels, Bill Fox presents hour-long soundscapes of electronic, ambient, and space music.
 
This week, the month-long focus on projects 
by Paul Vnuk, Jr. will continue. The Featured CD at Midnight will be "Distance to Zero" by Paul Vnuk, Jr. and Oöphoi on Hypnos Records.  
 
 
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20

9:00 am - 12:00 pm: WDIY Classics

Host: Karen El-Chaar


At 10:00am, Dr. Allan Birney, Music Director of the Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra, joins host Karen El-Chaar for a preview of this weekend's Pennsylvania Sinfonia Ochestra concert.

5:44 pm: Economic Pulse with Dr. Kamran Afshar
Host: Dr. Kamran Afshar Follow us on Twitter

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


SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21

11:00 am - 1:00 pm: All Reet Street
Host: Geoff Chambers

Host Geoff Chambers talks to Americana/folk musician John McEuen about John McEuen & The Circle Band's performance at the Mauch Chunk Opera House on Friday, November 17. John McEuen is a founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and has been performing since 1964.