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November 20 - 26
Happy Thanksgiving
from WDIY


As this is the time of year to reflect on what we are truly thankful for, we'd like to take the time to show our appreciation for the members and volunteers of WDIY who make everything we do possible.

From our WDIY family to your family, we wish you a warm and happy Thanksgiving with plenty of good radio to go along with those mashed potatoes.

 

 
WDIY's airwaves are the ideal place to reach a well-informed and attentive audience with your message. For information, visit our website or contact Frank Petrone at 610-694-8100  x6. 
 
 
 

Planning on getting rid of unwanted cars, trucks, va ns, motorcycles, RVs or boats? Donate them to WDIY and turn them into your favorite programs!  

We make it easy. All the towing, title, and transfer is done for you...and you receive a tax deduction.  

Program Highlights
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20
 
6:00 - 6:30 pm: Lehigh Valley Arts Salon 
Hosts: Silagh WhiteFollow us on Twitter
     
Silagh White speaks with Anthony Marraccini, curator and manager of Connexions Gallery in Easton, about the gallery and the downtown Easton arts scene.
  
At the Movies: "Thor: Ragnarok"  follows the Marvel Comics character Thor as he battles to escape from captivity and save his home. Paul Willistein of the  Lehigh Valley Press  reviews the superhero film. 
 
6:30 - 7:00 pm: Take Charge of Your Life
Host: Eleanor Bobrow
 
Parenting expert Faith Collins joins Eleanor Bobrow to discuss the process of raising toddlers and preschoolers. Young children's behavior can be overwhelming for parents, and Faith explains how to build a strong, loving relationship with your children when young children are uncooperative.
 
7:00 - 9:00 pm:  Folk Classics
Host: Steve Aaronson

It's the annual Thanksgiving program, featuring -- as usual -- the complete, unexpurgated version of "Alice's Restaurant Massacree."  There will also be music of home and hearth and the spirit of the season -- performed by artists including Tom Paxton, Anne Hills, Judy Collins, John Denver, and more.


TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21

1:00 - 4:00 pm: The Blend 
Host: Dave Pandl
 
It's a Blend mix of rock, pop, folk, blues, and beyond with a Thanksgiving theme, focusing on traveling home, food, and being thankful. 
 
7:00 - 9:00 pm: Live from Godfrey Daniels
Host: Dave Fry Follow us on Twitter

This week's show features archived sets from Michael Cooney ('88), Guy Davis ('16), Steppin' Out! ('15), Zero with Steve Kimock ('88), The Kennedys ('01); plus plenty of one-song wonders from Townes Van Zandt, Trout Fishing in America, Rosalie Sorrels, Michael Manring


WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22

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

Laurie Siebert covers a variety of topics focused on helping listeners make sound choices when it comes to personal finances. Listen to a program from our archives this week and look for Laurie to return live behind the microphone next week.                          


THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23

9:00 am - 12:00 pm: WDIY Classics
Host: Martin Richter
 
This show will feature all American composers for Thanksgiving, including Ives, Gershwin, Bernstein, O'Connor, Beach, Foote, Copland, and more. 
 
6:00 - 7:00 pm: Lehigh Valley Discourse
Host: John Pearce

'Tis the season, and Santa Claus is our topic. Guest Richard Hope discusses his book, Santa Claus: Guidebook for Grownups. Hope and host John Pearce trace the very beginnings of this fascinating character, who started as St. Nicholas 1,700 years ago. The saint's popularity soared in medieval Europe, through modern Europe, and eventually to the U.S. This tradition makes a fascinating story.
 
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 show will continue the month-long focus on Darshan Ambient. The Featured CD at Midnight will be "Falling Light" on Lotuspike Records. You'll also hear new music by Robert Logan and by Al Gromer Khan.

 
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24

9:00 am - 12:00 pm: WDIY Classics
Host: Karen El-Charr

At 10:00 am, host Karen El-Charr welcomes Dr. Steven Sametz, Artistic Director of the Lehigh University Choral Arts, for a preview of the December Christmas Vespers performance on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Packer Memorial Church.

At 11:00 am, Lehigh University Philharmonic Orchestra conductor Dr. Eugene Albulescu discusses concert highlights, including a performance by guest soloist Dr. Jerome Lowenthal.

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.

11:00 pm - 12:00 am: Tape Swap Radio
Host: Shamus McGroggan, Matt Molchany Follow us on Twitter

It's the premiere of the Shards Session from Bethlehem indie rock band Small Mess; plus, founder of Lehigh Valley record label, Square of Opposition Records, Chris Rejec talks about the Lehigh Valley's DIY music scene and brings a mix of songs from the label's 16-year history.