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Water: H2O = Life
Experience water as never before in this engaging and thought-provoking exhibition for the whole family!


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March 10, 2010

What’s Playing Now?

Classical Music
With Host Mark Pennell

On Air Host: Mark Pennell

10:44
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Petite Suite de Concert (New London Orchestra)


11:04
Edvard Grieg: Pictures from Folk Life: Bridal (Royal Scottish National Orchestra)


11:09
Richard Wagner: Meistersinger Prelude (New York Philharmonic)



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On Point

On Point unites distinct and provocative voices with passionate discussion as it confronts the stories that are at the center of what is important in the world today.


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Classical Music with Mark Pennell
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Classical Music with Mark Pennell

What’s Playing Now?

Classical Music
With Host Mark Pennell

On Air Host: Mark Pennell

10:44
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Petite Suite de Concert (New London Orchestra)


11:04
Edvard Grieg: Pictures from Folk Life: Bridal (Royal Scottish National Orchestra)


11:09
Richard Wagner: Meistersinger Prelude (New York Philharmonic)



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 WKSU On Air:
Classical Music with Mark Pennell
 WKSU 2 News:
On Point

Later Today On WKSU

1:00
Classical Music with Sylvia Docking

Join WKSU’s Sylvia Docking for the best in classical music.

3:00
Fresh Air® with Terry Gross



4:00
All Things Considered®



6:30
Marketplace®

The award-winning daily program about business and finance puts a human face on the global economy, with insight from anchor Kai Ryssdal.

7:00
Classical Music with Lynne Warfel



Later Today On WKSU's News Channel

12:00
Here and Now

Here! Now! Imperative: not to be avoided: necessary. In a typical week, the show will cover not only all the big news stories, but also the stories behind the stories, or some of the less crucial but equally intriguing things happening in the world.

1:00
World Have Your Say

The daily interactive show where you set the agenda.

2:00
To The Point

Hosted by award-winning journalist Warren Olney, To the Point presents informative and thought-provoking discussion of major news stories -- front-page issues that attract a savvy and serious news audience.

3:00
Fresh Air® with Terry Gross



4:00
All Things Considered®



Later Today On WKSU's Classical Channel

1:00
Classical Music with Sylvia Docking

Join WKSU’s Sylvia Docking for the best in classical music.

3:00
Classical Music with Julie Amacher



4:00
Classical Music with Lynne Warfel



8:00
Classical Music with Gillian Martin





Thursday On WKSU 3

12:00
Nightaire℠ with David Roden



Events & Features
The 34th Cleveland International Film Festival - March 18-28

Once again, the finest independent American and international films light the screens at Tower City Cinemas in Cleveland from March 18-28. The 34th CIFF boasts more than 140 features and 160 short subjects from over 60 countries. Find more about a ticket discount for WKSU listeners.

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Hot Picks: This Week's Smart Stuff

Norah Jones at EJ Thomas Hall, FUZE! features Brooklyn Rider at the Akron Art Museum, nature in poetry at Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Fancy Nancy in ballet at the Akron Civic, Mary Oliver at the Mayfield branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library - and more this week in Northeast Ohio.


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Meet the WKSU Players

Look for The President's Quartet and The Nexus Quartet as they perform random acts of classical music across the Kent State University campus and the region. Learn more in this article from KentWired.com...

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A WKSU Discount for David Sedaris

Humorist and public radio favorite David Sedaris returns to Northeast Ohio on April 21 at E.J. Thomas Hall. WKSU can receive a discount on their tickets at time of purchase.

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Dana and Desiree

Vivian Goodman offers a documentary about two young women who are struggling to find a way for themselves and their children, focusing on the work being done by Cleveland's Old Stone Foundation Education Center.

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'A Prairie Home Companion' Live at Blossom Music Center

Garrison Keillor and crew return to Northeast Ohio on June 19 for a live broadcast of one of public radio's most-popular programs. Tickets go on sale March 22.

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Program Changes on WKSU

WKSU starts 2010 with the addition of Inside Europe to Saturday mornings, Folk Alley to Friday and Saturday nights and locally produced classical music with David Roden and Nightaire latenights.

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WKSU on Facebook and Twitter

Become a fan of WKSU on Facebook and follow @WKSU on Twitter for online updates and more. Follow @WKSUnow for the WKSU playlist.

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Reclaim The Dream

In October, WKSU and the Akron Beacon Journal came together to discuss the growing economic crisis with a community forum at E.J. Thomas Hall. Since then, the financial situation in Northeast Ohio - and across the country - has only gotten worse. Visit ReclaimTheDream.net to see video of the forum and comments from audience members and to find links to stories on the subject from the Beacon Journal and the WKSU newsroom.

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Donate Your Vehicle and Benefit WKSU

Donate your unwanted car, truck, boat, motorcycle, or other vehicle and support WKSU via the station's vehicle charitable donation program.

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Online Channels Provide More Listening Choices

Now, WKSU's on-line listeners have three channels from which to choose. WKSU On-line offers the station's broadcasts over the Internet, WKSU-2 (The News Channel) presents news from WKSU and NPR along with other news and information shows all day, and WKSU-3 (The Classical Channel) offers music lovers 24-hours a day of the best from the world of classical.

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Folk Alley.com–All Folk Music! All The Time!

Folk Alley.com--All Folk Music! All The Time!Folk Alley.com is 24-hour streaming folk music, with thoughts from host Jim Blum, updating playlists, latest buzz in the world of folk, and much more!

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WKSU News
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

New York film studio moves operations to Cleveland
Three movies planned for Northeast Ohio

$43 million addition planned for Akron hospital
Two year project would increase size of emergency room

Ohio's 16th District gets a closer look from tea-partiers
GOP candidates showcase their conservative credentials

Terry Pluto: Despite 23 wins, why do MAC teams get denied at-large NCAA tourney bids?
Kent State, Univeristy of Akron favorites for a shot at the big dance at the MAC tourney at the Q

Coast guard cutter plies Lake Erie at busiest time of the year
Penobscot Bay cutting ice on Lake Erie

The Amish and National Lampoon...
...not elements you would usually pair in the same news story

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Cleveland school board approves sweeping reform plan
Vote allows school closings and greater accountability from teachers and administrators

Twinsburg plant goes on the auction block
Bidding will take place behind closed doors in New York

Quarterback Anderson sent packing
Cleveland Browns continue quarterback shuffle

Calories of soft drinks slashed in schools

Money for victims of attorney theft

Inmate still hospitalized
Should be deemed healthy soon

Soft drink calories dropped in schools
Students are able to purchase diet drinks

President to push health-care change in Northeast Ohio

Morning Headlines for Tuesday March 9, 2010

Republican remains ahead in U.S. Senate race
Both Democrats trail Portman in race for Voinovich's seat

Governor Strickland steps into bike lane debate
ODOT fears it could lose funding by resubmitting proposal

Cleveland's school transformation plan is on the right track according to expert, but may not have adequate funding
School board vote tonight will decide plans future

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NPR News


Well, it has been a spectacular winter - if you like snow. And since I do, February was a grand month. Many years ago, I found myself boomeranging back to northeast Ohio from the sunny South, where the winter temps were mostly in the 50s and I found it rather boring. Upon returning to Ohio, I decided to take up cross-country skiing and I fell in love with the sport, in fact I can’t get enough. The Cuyahoga Valley National Park provides just the right kind of trails for a great workout and I’m always running into interesting people who hold a different view of winter than many of my mates here at WKSU, they love it!
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