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Steve Aaronson: Unsung Hero
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Last week, WDIY on-air host and volunteer
Steve Aaronson
was honored at the
18th Annual Tribute to Unsung Heroes
hosted by Lehigh County's Office of Aging and Adult Services.
The awards recognize older adults who display exceptional generosity with their time and talent to enhance the lives of others in Lehigh County. Congratulations, Steve!
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WDIY's Homebrew Fest is returning for its third year on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the Charles A. Brown Ice House in Bethlehem.
Come out to support Lehigh Valley Public Radio and taste over 40 original beers from the Lehigh Valley's best homebrewers!
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Spyro Gyra
Part of ArtsQuest's River Jazz
presented by Concannon Miller
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Wednesday, May 23
7:30 - 9:00 pm
Bethlehem, PA
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Performing internationally for more than 40 years, Spyro Gyra has played more than 5,000 shows on five continents. Known for hits like “Morning Dance,” “Shaker Song” and “Catching the Sun,” in 2013 the group released its 30th album “The Rhinebeck Sessions,” which was hailed as Jazz Album of the Year by Travis Rogers of the Jazz Journalists’ Association.
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Sunday, May 31
7:30 - 9:00 pm
Bethlehem, PA
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Slam Allen has been entertaining with his unique blend of soul and blues for more than 20 years. Playing the famous Chitlin' Circuit, as well as performing around the world, Allen's music and enthusiasm has been shared with thousands of people. This gifted musician and entertainer was also the lead singer, lead guitarist and band leader for the legendary GRAMMY-nominated James Cotton.
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6:00 - 6:30 pm
George Miller & Kate Scuffle
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Northampton Community College
is back with the second season of their new professional summer theatre program, opening in June with the Disney musical
NEWSIES!
Kate and George talk today with program director
Bill Mutimer
and actor
Patrick Davis
, the lead in NEWSIES! and a two-time Freddy winner, about this exciting new addition to the Valley theatre scene and what's coming up in their 5-show summer season.
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6:30 - 7:00 pm
Eleanor Bobrow
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Jill Pereira
, Vice President of Education for
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
, discusses the important role that the United Way plays in the Lehigh Valley serving diverse populations spanning the fields of mental health, juvenile justice, children and youth, public housing, and public education.
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7:00 - 9:00 pm
Steve Aaronson
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The first segment of this week's show will be devoted to
the Great Pennsylvania Music & Arts Celebration
, scheduled for Memorial Day weekend at
the Allentown Fairgrounds
.
Bob Miller
of the
Lehigh Valley Folk Music Society
and
Siobhan "Sam" Bennett
, CEO of
the Pennsylvania Music Preservation Society
will be on hand to discuss the event. The remainder of the program will feature the usual mix of Golden Age artists and music.
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6:00 - 7:00 pm
Laurie Siebert, CPA, CFP®, AEP®
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This week, Laurie discusses a review of tax season take-aways – AGAIN.
Phone lines will be open during the program for listener questions at
610-758-8810
. Questions can also be submitted online ahead of time at
yourfinancialchoices.com
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6:00 - 7:00 pm
John Pearce
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Guest
Dr. John Kincaid
, political scientist at Lafayette College, explains our governmental system in today’s world. What is a “federal” form of government?
Who decides about: guns for school personnel; legalization of marijuana; sanctuary cities; gerrymandering; taxing out-of-state purchases? Join us!
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11:00 pm - 1:00 am
Bill Fox
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T
he month-long Special Focus on
Craig Padilla
,
Skip Murphy
, and
Zero Ohms
continues. The Featured CD at Midnight will be "
Analog Destination
" by Craig Padilla and Skip Murphy on Groove Unlimited Records. You will also hear new music from
Sverr Knut Johansen
.
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11:00 PM - 1:00 am
Shamus McGroggan & Matt Molchany
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Tape Swap Radio premieres the first new Rooftop Session of 2018 from Wilkes-Barre psychedelic/indie rock band
Doghouse Charlie & The Buck Knife
recorded on the roof of the Cigar Factory building in Allentown.
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5:00 - 7:00 pm
Steve Aaronson & Rosalie Viscomi
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May brings the birthdays of swing icons
Artie Shaw
,
Benny Goodman
, and
Bobby Sherwood
, and they will be recognized early in the program. The balance will feature a mix of big banders and vocals -- capped off by Steve's
Moments to Remember
segment.
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