WHFR News
WHFR Loses a Dear Family Member
It is with a very heavy heart that we share the news that our own WHFR DJ and long time host of "No Boys Aloud", former Program Director, and coordinator of the annual Festival of Enlightenment Holistic Fair Lynn Grunst passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 12th after a brief illness. We are deeply shocked and saddened at this terrible loss to not only our WHFR family, but to the community and our world at large.
WHFR's 2nd Indie Rock Vinyl Compilation Benefit Concert at PJ's Lager House Saturday Dec 9 from 8pm-1am
Come down the PJ's Lager House and enjoy some of the best bands the Detroit area has to offer and help support college/community radio. Performing that night are: The Zotz!, The Seatbelts, Chosen By Fate, Micah Schnabel, Kenny Hill Group, and Stirling and Friends.
Cost is a $10 Donation. All proceeds will be used for the vinyl pressing of our 1st Indie Rock Compilation coming out in Spring of 2018. There will be a RAFFLE for WHFR Merch PLUS 1st prize is a copy of the release when it comes out. Also, Those that attend can preorder a copy for $2 off the $11 retail price.
PJ's Lager House is located at 254 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48226. For More Info check out our FACEBOOK Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/873119992855966/
12-05-17, 1 - 2 PM: Tuesday Forum. We Are Not Alone.
Our guest today is the honorable Paul Hellyer, former minister of defense for Canada in the 1960s. Mr. Hellyer was the first person of Cabinet rank to make the statement “UFOs are as real as the airplanes over head.” He has written several books, mostly of a political and financial nature, however his latest two books are “The Money Mafia: A World in Crisis” and “Light at the End of the Tunnel: A Survival Plan for the Human Species” both dealing with UFOs and extraterrestrial species.
Thank You Loyal Listeners for Your Support
Thank You to All who were in attendance at the WHFR.FM 89.3 Fall 2017 Fundraiser. Thank You to the Detroit Blues Society and to those volunteer Staff members for your dedication and donation of time which helped in making this WHFR fundraising event a success. Thanks to Raymo for giving WHFR the use of the New Place Lounge venue and lending us his gorgeous DWdrums kit...& Thank~You to the waitstaff.
11-28-17, 1-2 PM: Tuesday Forum – IMPACT
In 2015 Paster Fran Hayes and other’s in the faith community determined to reinvent themselves. The Dearborn Area Interfaith Network emerged. Their Mission “ Building bridges for the sake of loving neighbors.“ At the time the group drew in a broad cross-section of Dearborn’s faith communities, including representatives of many Abrahamic and animist traditions. Tune in to IMPACT to hear where the organization is today with achieving their mission.
11-23-17, 10 AM-Noon: Thanksgiving Theme-Attic!
Your host Phil Maq prepared a wonderful show filled with holiday themed tunes to kick start your Thanksgiving Day! Tune into WHFR this Thanksgiving Day from 10 am until Noon for a special program of Theme-Attic!
11-24-17, 1-2PM: The New WHFR Journal
Tune in to The New WHFR Journal when Lynn speaks with Dearborn Community Arts Council Executive Director Ralph Valdez about Christmas in Dearborn. Displays and shows and music and food in the community let you know it IS the most wonderful time of the year! That’s 1pm – 2pm this Friday, November 24, right here on WHFR, 89.3fm. Remember if you miss the broadcast, you can catch the podcast at WHFR.FM, Talk Shows, The New WHFR Journal, select the 11/24/17 date.
11-21-17, 1-2 PM: Tuesday Forum – Metaphysically Speaking.
Be sure to tune in for the next edition of Metaphysically Speaking as spiritual teacher and psychic intuitive Tatiana Scavnicky joins host Mike Holloway for a fascinating and titillating interview. Listen to Tatiana as she relates how she discovered and increased her psychic abilities while having a career in music. Tatiana also talks about being an Angel Therapy Practitioner and how everyone can be taught to be much more intuitive than they think. It is an absolutely touching and stimulating discussion. That's on Metaphysically Speaking Tuesday November 21st at 1 p.m.
WHFR-FM Fall~2017~Fundraiser ‘ALL*STAR BLUES JAM III’
Henry Ford College independent, non-commercial, non-profit WHFR
radio with the Detroit Blues Society present the Fall 2017 Fundraiser,
‘Allstar Blues Jam III’, at the New Place Lounge on Saturday, November
11th, 9pm until Midnight. Little Arthur Anderson on vocals and harp,
Erich Goebel on guitar, Sir Tim Duvalier on bass, and Popa Lee on
drums are hosts for this celebrity jam to raise funds to benefit WHFR.
$5 donation entry fee, for adults (21 and over), with 100% of
proceeds collected from door, 50-50 raffle, WHFR logo item and CD
11-14-17, 1-2PM: Tuesday Forum – IMPACT!
The Michigan War Dog Memorial is a place of honor for those canine heroes who saved tens of thousands of lives since WWI. Learn about these four-legged heroes on the next edition of IMPACT! When host Lynn introduces you to Phil Weitlauf, president of the MWDM along with WHFR friend singer-songwriter Kenny Lang. You’ll even hear a song written especially for these heroes! That’s 1pm – 2pm next Tuesday, November 14 right here on WHFR, 89.3fm. Remember if you miss the broadcast, you can catch the podcast at WHFR.FM, Talk Shows, Tuesday Talk, select the 11/14/17 date.
11-07-17, 1 - 2 PM: Tuesday Forum. We Are Not Alone.
Alex Guevara has an MBA in Business from Michigan State University and has been working in the medical industry for 30+ years. In 2011, after hearing a story of a UFO sighting from his father, he began to seriously investigate the UFO phenomenon. He was shocked and surprised to see the mountain of credible evidence that had surfaced surrounding the subject. He has spent the last 6 years scouring the internet looking for the best available high level witness testimony and official documented evidence. Over the past 3 years, Alex has been writing E Books on the UFO topic.
10-31-17, 1-2PM: Tuesday Forum – Foodies on the Fifth
Tune in to Foodies on the Fifth when Lynn speaks with Chef Joseph E. Cosenza, CEC, CHE from HFC’s 5101 Restaurant. There’s a special dinner to celebrate the Restaurant’s 15th anniversary. Find out how you can attend the celebration! Those gardens we discussed a few months ago grew like crazy, providing beautiful organic produce for the kitchen, and have been harvested and prepared for next season. Don’t forget the annual Thanksgiving bake sale. We’ll make sure you have all the details – including how to order online. Were those culinary students at Eastern Market?
Earl Jones welcomes Deblon Jackson to Jazz Horizon's on Friday, October 27th at 8:00 pm.
Tune in this Friday night at 8 pm to hear Earl Jones of Jazz Horizon's talk with Deblon Jackson! Detroit's own jazz flutist will be performing live from our studio showcasing the release of her new CD entitled Flutopia.
The Synth Warehouse welcomes Doctor Pizza to the show on Tuesday, October 10th at 10:00 pm.
Tuesday, October 10th at 10:00 pm The Synth Warehouse welcomes "Garage Jazz" act Doctor Pizza to the show. Topics will include their new album "Late Night Delivery" and playing some choice cuts from their new album, including their single "Glasper The Friendly Ghost". Catch their upcoming shows September 30th at The Plymouth Roc with Chirp and Honey Monsoon, and October 14th at New Dodge Lounge in Hamtramck with Bare Bones and Danny VanZandt.
10-10-17, 1-2 PM: Tuesday Forum – IMPACT!
What the heck is “Horns and Howls?” It’s the season-opening concert of the Motor City Brass Band, of course! Learn about this concert, other performances and the history of the MCBB when host Lynn speaks with Director / Conductor Craig Strain and Artistic Director Mark Stephens on the next edition of IMPACT! You’ll even hear an MCBB tune or two! That’s 1pm – 2pm next Tuesday, October 10 right here on WHFR, 89.3fm. Remember if you miss the broadcast, you can catch the podcast at WHFR.FM, Talk Shows, Tuesday Talk, select the 10/10/17 date.
