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Here’s a reminder of just some of what you’ve accomplished by contributing to WBJC...
You’ve shared Bach concertos, Mozart symphonies, Haydn quartets, Puccini operas, Beethoven sonatas, and thousands of other wonderful pieces of music.
You’ve opened the door to a joyful musical oasis, a landscape of peace and harmony, a refuge of comfort and calm -- welcoming everyone in at 91.5FM from York Pennsylvania to Alexandria Virginia, and beyond through the WBJC Stream.
Because our listeners now provide a larger portion of WBJC’s budget than ever, this public service relies on the power of support like yours for the key funding behind everything we do.
That’s why I’m writing to ask you to make a special gift to support WBJC’s fall on-air fundraiser. It’s scheduled to begin on October 12 and run until October 15, 2022. However, you can shorten the drive. For every $60,000 we raise before the drive begins, we will eliminate a day of fundraising. You have shortened the drive before; you can do it again!
There’s no match for the daily rewards of WBJC -- bringing you inspiration, comfort, and peace. And there’s no match for your support’s power to make it all possible!
With my gratitude and appreciation for your support,
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Richard Miles,
WBJC General Manager
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By Judith Krummeck
At 10:45 am on Friday, August 12th, we were in the amphitheater at the Chautauqua Institution in Western New York eager for Salman Rushdie to appear on stage. One of the many privileges I will never take for granted about living in America is the access we are able to have to people of his stature. When he walked out onto the platform, the 2,000+ audience members erupted into applause, which he acknowledged with a smile and nod before he took his seat.
As the Director of the Literary Arts at the Chautauqua Institute began introducing Rushdie from the podium, my eye was caught by a man jumping up onto the stage. Within a second he was on Rushdie, pounding him with stabbing motions. Rushdie rose quickly from his chair and stepped away to his left. He showed such dignity and courage, not fleeing, just keeping his eyes pinned on his attacker, alert. The man lunged at him, knocking him to the ground, repeatedly stabbing him before swiftly responding audience members were able to drag the attacker away and pin him down.
In twenty seconds, the world changed in front of our eyes. From elation to horror; from anticipation to disbelief.
Yet, when we congregated at the amphitheater again on Saturday evening to see the Washington Ballet dance works choreographed by Balanchine to music by Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky, we experienced—as so many millions have before—how art can heal... Read more here
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Saturdays at 1pm (unless otherwise noted)
Teatro dell’Opera Rome (Italy)
SEPTEMBER 10
I Puritani
Bellini
National Centre for the Performing Arts (China) – Part 1
SEPTEMBER 17
Les pêcheurs de perles / Bizet
SEPTEMBER 24
Rusalka / Dvořák
OCTOBER 1
The Merry Widow / Lehár
OCTOBER 8
A Village Teacher / HAO Weiya
Your continued support for opera keeps the Metropolitan Opera Radio Broadcasts and other live performances on the WBJC Operafest coming to you on Saturdays throughout the entire year.
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1st FRIDAY @ 5:15 PM
1st SATURDAY @ 10 AM
BOOKNOTES REVIEW
3rd FRIDAY @ 5:15 PM
3rd SATURDAY @ 10 AM
Join Judith Krummeck for an interview series on WBJC devoted to the world of books — from different genres, to book awards, to local and national authors — everything to do with books.
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Since 1989, all American Presidents have given a Presidential Proclamation to mark Hispanic Heritage Month, from September 15 through October 15, recognizing the contributions and influence of LatinX Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Puerto Rican co-owner of Snug Books, Emanual Figuaroa, makes his contribution through books.
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August's Booknotes Review!
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The BSO Encore series returns to the airwaves!
Sundays at 1pm, Jonathan Palevsky and Kati Harrison host 10 weeks of fabulous concerts performed by our fantastic hometown orchestra.
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Listener's Choice
Kati Harrison plays your requests every Friday evening during our long-running request show, Listener's Choice. You can request your favorite music anytime by emailing listenerschoice@wbjc.com or by visiting us on Facebook. You can even call in during the week (410-580-5800) and we'll make sure Kati gets your request!
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DEADLINE EXTENDED to join Jonathan Palevsky and Richard Miles in Portugal this fall! We need two more people to make this trip happen!
- 4 major performances in Porto and Lisbon, including two orchestral and one choral concert, plus a recital by major Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson
- 1—2 private concerts, exclusive to the group
- Tours of major sites in and near both cities, including guided tours in Porto, Coimbra, Sintra, and Lisbon, with expert guides
- Visit to and tasting at an authentic quinta in the Douro Valley region
- Excursion to the royal sanctuary of Sintra
- Fado performance in Lisbon
- Deluxe 5-star accommodations in Porto and Lisbon
- Private motorcoach transportation to all destinations in the itinerary including excursions
- Breakfast daily, 4 dinners and 6 lunches • Free time for relaxing, shopping, and further sight-seeing
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Mark Malinowski is still on extended leave and is recovering well, yet more slowly than anticipated. We've been forwarding along all the well wishes and cards to keep his spirits up! |
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By Mark Malinowski
Last November, I was feeling very sick, and my son took me to the emergency room at St. Agnes hospital. It turns out I had Multiple Myeloma, which is a form of blood cancer. I began treatments and within a few months went into remission. Now that I am in remission, I am able to get a bone marrow transplant at Johns Hopkins. It is a long procedure, and will take me out of commission for the entire month of July, and the first part of August. Believe me when I tell you that I would much rather be in the studio every morning sharing the world’s greatest music with you, but I need to do this so that I can continue to share that great music with you in the coming years. Abhin, Kati, Jonathan, Dyana and Judith will be covering my shifts at one time or another. I can’t thank them enough for their generosity of spirit. I can’t thank you enough for the support you have showed me over the years. I’m going to be back just as soon as possible. Thanks again, and keep listening!
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Leave a legacy that will keep classical music radio alive for years to come. Consider a bequest or trust to WBJC. Speak to your financial planner today and help secure WBJC's future for the next generation of classical music lovers.
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On Thursday, September 22 at 6 pm, Judith will join poet Hiram Larew (whose organization the Cynipid Fund underwrites BookNotes) and Patti Ross (a poetry leader in Ellicott City) to read from and chat about their respective work at the Ivy Bookshop on Falls Road.
On Wednesday, October 26th at 7 pm, Judith Krummeck will be in conversation with area violinist and author, Brendan Slocumb, about his book, "The Violin Conspiracy" at the Enoch Pratt Free Library on Cathedral Street downtown.
Judith and her compatriot, Tony Peake, now based in the UK, will be reading and discussing their latest books at Charm City Books in Pigtown on Tuesday, November 1st at 6 pm.
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31st ANNUAL WALK FOR THE ANIMALS, Annapolis SPCA, September 25th, 2022 at Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis, Md. Walk starts at 9AM. All are welcome. Food and pet vendors, classic car show and police dog demonstration.
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Getting a new car? Don’t trade-in, donate!
Before you head to the dealer, plan to donate your older vehicle to WBJC. Usually the value you'll receive for your donation will meet or exceed what the dealer will offer you as a trade-in and is fully tax-deductible. We also take boats and RVs!
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MyWBJC is the online Membership Portal that allows WBJC members secure access to their own membership account. Members can view several years of giving history, update contact info, edit/adjust Sustainer pledges, add/delete/update credit cards, and print on-demand tax receipts
If you have not already signed up for MyWBJC:
- Click this link
- Fill in your information to request access to MyWBJC.
- Affiliation: 01 and Account ID:
- Create a password that is AT LEAST 8 characters long, containing 1 number, 1 uppercase letter, and 1 special character
- choose a security question for future password resets
Once we connect your membership account you will have access to your WBJC membership!
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