Host: Paul Willistein
When movie theaters reopen in the Lehigh Valley, some protocol will be served with your popcorn. Theater owners plan to protect movie-goers in the time of the coronavirus. Paul Willistein of the Lehigh Valley Press previews what to expect.
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Host: Dave Fry
Tuesday, 7 - 9 p.m.
This week's show features newly archived sets from:
Eddie
&
Martha Adcock
('97),
Mollie O'Brien
&
Nina Gerber
('97),
David Jacobs Strain
('16),
Tony Trischka
&
Bela Fleck
('92),
Ronnie Earl
('89),
Tom Chapin
('85), plus an epic night with
Townes Van Zandt
&
Guy Clark
('02). Also a very special set of
Michael Smith
songs by MIchael and covered by Godfrey's friends.
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Host: Laurie Siebert, CPA, CFP
®
, AEP
®
Wednesday, 6 - 7 p.m.
Laurie Siebert returns to the studio for a live show to discuss:
“COVID Impacts – Changes in charitable giving and education expectations.”
Laurie will address questions live during the show at 610-758-8810 and those submitted online at
yourfinancialchoices.com
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Host: Martin Richter
Thursday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
From 9 to 10 a.m., host Martin Richter will be celebrating the birthdays of two significant classical composers. He will celebrate the birthday of Italian composer
Ottorino Respighi
(born on July 7, 1879) with the third of his famous Roman Trilogy, Roman Festivals (the first two better known ones are the Pines of Rome and the Fountains of Rome), the least celebrated but the most extravagant of the three.
Martin will also celebrate the birthday of American composer
David Diamond
(born on July 7, 1915) with his Kaddish for Cello and Orchestra. Written especially for YoYo Ma, Diamond refers to it as his “ritual” piece, with the cello taking the role of the cantor.
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Host: Alan Jennings
Thursday, 6 - 7 p.m.
Host Alan Jennings speaks with
Democratic Senator Bob Case,
one of the two U.S. Senators representing Pennsylvania. They discuss Senator Casey's youth at Holy Cross, President Trump's approval rating, the future of the senate if the Democrats win the majority in November, improving our national housing policy, and more.
Alan also debuts a new segment, "
The Good News,
" featuring conversations with those offering up good news amidst the darkness. On this edition, Alan first talks with two representatives from
Touchstone Theatre,
Artistic Director
J.P. Jordan
and Ensemble Affiliate
Michael Duck,
about the
Lehigh Valley Song Project.
This project, part of the ongoing
Festival UnBound
initiative, is bringing together songwriters and performers from across the Lehigh Valley to record a collaborative music video which touches on the spirit of hope and resistance. The music video will premiere on July 23 at Touchstone Theatre along with live performances from prominent Lehigh Valley musicians.
Alan wraps up his "Good News" segment by talking to
Laurie Hackett,
Director of Community Relations and Philanthropy at
Air Products and Chemicals,
discussing non-profits and philanthropy in the Lehigh Valley.
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Host: Bill Fox
Thursday, 11 p.m. - 1 a.m.
On this week's show, host Bill Fox continues the month-long focus on
Modulator ESP
a.k.a. Jez Creek from Nottingham in the UK. He performs improvised music that goes well beyond the Berlin School sequencing that formed the basis of much of electronic music of the 1970s.
The Featured CD at Midnight will be
"Drones in Eindhoven II."
You will also hear new music by
Venja
on Art for Ears and by
TM Solver Room
on SynGate Records.
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Features from WDIY Partners
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The annual Blueberry Festival, known as the Sweetest Festival of the Summer, is adapting in 2020 to the Blueberry To Go Market! This 9-day blueberry celebration will take place July 18th through 26th and will be held at the historic Burnside Plantation, Bethlehem's very own "farm-in-the-city" located at 1461 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18018. The Blueberry To Go Market will feature pre-order drive through pick-ups, picnic spots, a blueberry shoppe, festival food, outdoor games, live acoustic musicians, dog skills and demonstrations, a craft village, a blueberry culinary contest, a dog parade, and a best blueberry bonnet contest.
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Touchstone Theatre is pleased to announce that although they will not be able to meet in person for this year's camp, they will still be offering summer camp programming online from July 20 - 31. Limited financial aid is available for families with demonstrated financial need. For more information about Camp Touchstone, financial aid, or registration, contact Emma Ackerman at
emma@touchstone.org
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Civic Theatre of Allentown has teamed up with film distributors to bring first-run movies to Lehigh Valley audiences in their own homes. Films currently available:
For They Know Not What They Do, Miss Juneteenth, Hill of Freedom, In My Blood It Runs, And the Birds Rained Down, John Lewis: Good Trouble,
and
One Small Step.
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The Alliance is dedicated to working for community sustainability. This involves holistic approaches to the environment, social justice, health, participatory democracy, and local economies. The organization is committed to active, collaborative approaches to achieving long-term positive outcomes.
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The Allentown Art Museum continues their efforts to keep you connected to the arts by bringing the Allentown Art Museum into your home, featuring at-home art activities for the whole family, educational videos, online tours and more
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Miller Symphony Hall@Home offers an opportunity to experience the music whenever and wherever you are, featuring presentations of past performances and intimate live recordings.
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In light of the cancelled concert events, the Bach Choir of Bethlehem has provided their audience with a wealth of musical resources and updates. Their website also has information on A Moment of Comfort interludes for your listening enjoyment.
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With individuals and families across the nation practicing social distancing and self-quarantine, NMIH is taking its mission of educating the public about America’s industrial past and inspiring the visionaries of tomorrow online.
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