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Arts & More: Glenn Shaheen's poetry illustrates shared experiences in American society and author D.E. Johnson talks about his struggles after achieving success Arts & More: Glenn Shaheen's poetry illustrates shared experiences in American society and author D.E. Johnson talks about his struggles after achieving success Posted: 2012-02-03 00:21:41 Shaheen's poetry book "Predatory" talks about fear as a unifying force. And, D.E. Johnson talks about how a book contract can change writers' perspectives on the art. "From the Top" Kalamazoo Episode Posted: 2012-02-01 20:34:19 If you missed the live taping of From the Top at Western Michigan University’s Dalton Center Recital Hall on January 15th you can still catch the broadcast next week. On Thursday, February 9th at 8:00 p.m. hear 17-year-old pianist Marissa Uchimura from Kalamazoo perform Sonata No.3 in A minor, Op.28 by Sergei Prokofiev in addition to other fantastic young artists from across the Midwest. From the Top from NPR features America’s best young classical musicians and is hosted by acclaimed pianist Christopher O’Riley. Arts & More: Crow fanatics flock to winter crow gathering and play "Never the Sinner" relives the crime of the century Posted: 2012-01-30 23:14:55 Members of the American Society of Crows and Ravens watch the winter crow gathering in Kalamazoo and talk about their fascination with crows. Plus, a play based on a famous murder trail in Chicago in the 1920's. Arts & More: Jazz group The Bad Plus and young adult novel "Getting Somewhere" Posted: 2012-01-27 04:03:09 The Bad Plus makes improvised tunes that are still accessible to the masses. And, four teen girls are forced to face their pasts after being sent to work on an organic farm. Arts & More: Movie review of "Into the Abyss" and Gilmore Arts Scholarships encourage kids to explore their artistic talents Posted: 2012-01-24 00:06:39 James Sanford reviews "Into the Abyss," a movie about a death row inmate and the many people affected by the crime. Plus, Irving S. Gilmore Student Arts Scholarships help students pay for arts lessons, camps, and musical instruments. Arts & More: Chinese New Year celebration. Plus, duo blends jazz and Middle Eastern folk music Posted: 2012-01-20 05:19:23 Chinese Association of Greater Kalamazoo hosts annual Chinese New Year celebration.Musicians Elden Kelly and Carolyn Koebel use ancient musical traditions to make fresh new sound. Hoogendyk annouces candidacy for Michigan's 6th Congressional House seat Posted: 2012-01-17 22:17:57 Former state representative Jack Hoogendyk says he will challenge 6th District Congressman Fred Upton in the August GOP primary. Arts & More: Kalamazoo Symphony and Wellspring Dancers collaborate for "American Dance" and Motor City Josh kicks off the Budweiser Blues Series Posted: 2012-01-17 00:24:30 The Wellspring Dancers perform to the music of composers John Adams and Philip Glass. WMUK talks with Motor City Josh about his unique style of blues. Arts & More: "From the Top" features a young Kalamazoo pianist and a silent comedy captures the spirit of a Michigan man Posted: 2012-01-13 02:28:25 Kalamazoo high school student Marissa Uchimura will be featured on a live taping of NPR's "From the Top." Also, Gale LaJoye's one man show "Snowflake" honors the memory of a Michigan town icon. Arts & More: Musical "A New Brain" and "From the Top" Posted: 2012-01-10 01:21:57 "A New Brain" makes humor out of brain surgery and Christopher O'Riley talks about how NPR's "From the Top" got started. Arts & More: The Asylum Lake Press promotes local artists and artist turns trash into treasure Posted: 2012-01-06 01:31:28
Metropolitan Opera Radio Broadcasts Posted: 2011-11-30 19:24:51 The Toll-Brothers Metropolitan Opera International Radio broadcasts air on WMUK Saturday afternoons through May 5, 2012. The live broadcasts may be heard over 102.1FM in southwest Michigan or enjoyed through the HD1 link on this website. The contents of these broadcasts are copyrighted by the Metropolitan Opera, all rights reserved, and any use or reproduction of any of the material therein without permission of The Metropolitan Opera is strictly prohibited and will be prosecuted. Classical Music with Cara Lieurance on Twitter! Posted: 2010-07-12 14:28:10 Have you ever talked back to the radio? Who hasn't? We think Twitter is an ideal medium for listeners to interact with on-air music hosts. Now, anyone with a twitter account can join Cara Lieurance every weekday morning between 9-11 a.m. as she spins inspiring pieces from the last 600 years of western classical music, and tweets about them! She'll also tweet about upcoming interviews with musicians, and preview concerts in West Michigan. For fans of classical music, this is a great way to share your passion, ask questions, and celebrate beautiful performances. Twitter is free to join; be sure to follow ClassicalCara at www.twitter.com. And of course you can also follow WMUK News on Twitter by following wmuk1021. |
