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July 4, 2009
What’s On Now?

Classical Music
With Ward Jacobson

1:09
Aaron Copland: Appalachian Spring (Los Angeles Philharmonic)


1:37
Traditional: The willow tree (Cambridge Singers)


1:41
Americana: Fourth of July Overture (Eastman Wind Ensemble)


1:46
Aaron Jay Kernis: Musica Celestis (Minnesota Orchestra)



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BBC World Service
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Classical Music with Ward Jacobson



Later Today On WKSU

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Classical Music with Ward Jacobson



6:00
Hearing Voices

Hearing Voices from NPR is new weekly hour series of The Best of Public Radio: a sixty-minute stream of "driveway moments" all connected by a weekly theme. We listen to broadcasts and podcasts; we dig through audio archives; and we scour the web to find the best stories, sound-portraits, slam poets, docs, radio dramas, features, and found-sound.

7:00
Living On Earth®

Steve Curwood hosts NPR's weekly environmental news and information program, offering features, interviews and commentary on a broad range of ecological issues.

8:00
Weekend Edition®



What’s On Now?

BBC World Service


For over 70 years, BBC World Service has been the globe's most comprehensive source for news. When news breaks — anywhere, anytime — BBC is there.



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 WKSU On Air:
Classical Music with Ward Jacobson
 WKSU 3 Classical:
Classical Music with Ward Jacobson



Later Today On WKSU's News Channel

5:00
BBC World Service

For over 70 years, BBC World Service has been the globe's most comprehensive source for news. When news breaks — anywhere, anytime — BBC is there.

6:00
Hearing Voices

Hearing Voices from NPR is new weekly hour series of The Best of Public Radio: a sixty-minute stream of "driveway moments" all connected by a weekly theme. We listen to broadcasts and podcasts; we dig through audio archives; and we scour the web to find the best stories, sound-portraits, slam poets, docs, radio dramas, features, and found-sound.

7:00
Living On Earth®

Steve Curwood hosts NPR's weekly environmental news and information program, offering features, interviews and commentary on a broad range of ecological issues.

8:00
Weekend Edition®



What’s Playing Now?

Classical Music
With Ward Jacobson

1:09
Aaron Copland: Appalachian Spring (Los Angeles Philharmonic)


1:37
Traditional: The willow tree (Cambridge Singers)


1:41
Americana: Fourth of July Overture (Eastman Wind Ensemble)


1:46
Aaron Jay Kernis: Musica Celestis (Minnesota Orchestra)



Also Playing Now:

 WKSU On Air:
Classical Music with Ward Jacobson
 WKSU 2 News:
BBC World Service



Later Today On WKSU's Classical Channel

5:00
Classical Music with Ward Jacobson



6:00
Classical Music with Gillian Martin



12:00
Classical Music with Mindy Ratner



6:00
Classical Music with Bob Christiansen



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Events & Features
Celebrate American Independence with Events Througout NE Ohio

On or around July 4th, organizations throughout Northeast Ohio will be waving their red, white & blue and presenting a variety of concerts in honor of America's birthday.

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Music in the City at Downtown@Dusk

Few things say summer in Northeast Ohio like the Downtown@Dusk concert series at the Akron Museum of Art, held Thursdays beginning July 9. Dance to the bands, learn more from gallery talks and keep the kids busy with art and craft activities.

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Summer Fun in Northeast Ohio

Summer is a great time to enjoy the varied arts and cultural activities that this region has to offer. Learn more about Shakespeare at Stan Hywet, Porthouse Theatre, Cain Park, Actors' Summit, Akron Symphony's Picnic Pops, Kent/Blossom Music and more.

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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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MerleFest Contest Winners

Read the letters that earned four lucky winners two passes to MerleFest 2009 in Wilkesboro, NC. MerleFest is widely regarded as one of the premiere bluegrass and roots-music festivals in the world.

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The 100 Essential Folk Songs

Music lovers tend to have very strong opinions about their favorite songs. Add your suggestions for Folk Alley's 100 Essential Folk Songs and be entered into a drawing for a box of 25 CDs.

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WKSU Adds New Weekend Programs

WKSU's new weekend programming highlights your favorites and brings fresh voices to Northeast Ohio. Splendid Table and Marketplace Money are among the Saturday newcomers, while Travel with Rick Steves takes its place on the Sunday line-up. See the entire weekend schedule.

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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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FolkAlley.com - All folk Music All The Time

FolkAlley.com is all folk, all of the time. Listen to the music you love when it best fits your busy schedule.

Find ruminations from host Jim Blum, the latest folk world buzz, links, and many more ways to celebrate the best in acoustic, world, celtic and traditional music.

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WKSU Airs 13 Hours of Folk Music Weekly!

  Jim Blum has been bringing the best in folk music to Northeast Ohio for over 20 years. His special blend of classic and contemporary singer/songwriters, traditional and roots based songs, Celtic and world music and new acoustic instrumentals have helped to maintain the region’s long-standing connection to folk music.

  Folk music can be heard on WKSU, Fridays from 9pm–1am, Saturdays 8pm–1am, and Sundays 8pm–12am.


Folk Music Calendar

  Find the latest happenings in area concerts and a listing of folk music venues.

  Concerts In Northeast Ohio

  Folk Festivals

  Extended Folk Arts Programs


Archived Programs

  Enjoy previously broadcast evenings of folk music hosted by Jim Blum. Listen to shows in RealPlayer format (other options soon...)

Week One

Saturday February 21, 2009

Realplayer

Sunday February 22, 2009

Realplayer

Monday February 23, 2009

Realplayer


Week Two

Friday January 23, 2009

Realplayer

Saturday January 24, 2009

Realplayer


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