WHFR News

Monday FORUM, 10-3-11, 6-7 PM: Freakonomics Radio--"The Folly of Prediction"

In this hour of Freakonomics Radio, we’ll dream of the day when bad predictors pay – when the accuracy rate of pundits appear next to their faces on TV, when the weatherman who botches the 5-day forecast by 20 degrees has to make his next appearance soaking wet. We’ll also look at the deep roots of divining what tomorrow brings, from the invention of religion to new understandings of how we make decisions about the future.

Big Band, Broadway, and Beyond featuring BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY Friday Sept 30 10am-1pm

This week's featured musical is BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY originally brought to the stage in London's West End in 1989 and then to Broadway in 1990. This jukebox musical is based on the book by Alan Janes about the life of rock and roll musical legend Buddy Holly. This musical not only features the music of Buddy Holly but also features the music by other early rock 'n rollers like Chuck Berry, Ritchie Valens, the Big Bopper, and more as performed by the Original London Cast.

Bricktown Station on the Motor Love Drive @ 5 Today

Bricktown Station returns to the Motor Live Drive bringing new songs and a strong presence. This female fronted rock band is starting a busy week end of live shows right here on 89.3. Listen to Bricktown Station this Thurday at 5:00 pm or on the podcast available at 6:00 pm under "Musial Performances."

Maxwell's Art & Treasures and the CROP Hunger Walk on IMPACT! -- Tuesday, September 28, 1pm - 2pm

Have you ever ventured into Maxwell's Art & Treasures? Expect the unexpected! From anitques to collectibles, food to truck engines, crafts to music. It's all there. Join host Lynn as she welcomes Laura to IMPACT! tomorrow afternoon and find out what Maxwell's is all about. For more information, go to: www.maxwellsartandtreasures.com.

Find out about the 2011 Dearborn / Dearborn Heights CROP Hunger Walk. You might just want to take a few steps for a great cause. Check out the Dearborn / Dearborn Heights site: www.dearborncropwalk.org.

Monday FORUM, 9-26-11, 6-7 PM: Parent Connection

"How Parents Can Build a Rich Literacy Foundation For Their Children"--Host Margaret King Ahmed welcomes Carole Lower, educator, reading specialist and literacy coach for Dearborn.

Singer/Songwriter Claudia Nygaard on "No Boys A-Loud" -- Saturday, September 23, noon-2pm

Along with travels to many cities to hear great music and learn interesting facts, Singer/Songwriter Claudia Nygaard joins in Lynn's interpretation of GPS week. With some great guitar work and a wicked sense of humor, Claudia's songs interpret the ups and downs in our journey of lfe.

Join host Lynn when she welcomes Claudia and takes listeners to some interesting places. Of course, there'll be recipes for the roadtrip! Tune in tomorrow, noon-2pm for "No Boys A-Loud" right here on WHFR!

WHFR is looking for YOUR Testimonals for College Radio Day Tuesday Oct 11, 2011

WHFR will be part of College Radio Day, along with over 200 other college and high school radio station from all over North America. In order to celebrate, WHFR is looking for testimonials from YOU, our WHFR Listeners, about the importance of WHFR and college radio in your life. If you would like to give a testimonial, please call 313-317-6579 to leave your recorded testimonial OR email your testimonial to whfr@hfcc.edu. Please send your testimonials by midnight Monday October 3. Then listen to WHFR on College Radio Day to hear all the WHFR Listener testimonials including yours throughout the day on Tuesday October 11. For more information about College Radio Day go to www.collegeradioday.com

Stag-O-Lee on the Motor Live Drive @ Five Thursday (Sept 22)

This week on the WHFR Motor Live Drive @ Five features Stag-O-Lee. Stag-O-Lee features a drummer, guitarist and an intense Detroit singer. Make sure you tune in to the Motor Live Drive @ Five every Thursday at 5pm or if you miss it, check out the Motor Live Drive @ Five podcast by pressing the Musical Performances button above.

Monday FORUM, 9-19-11: EarthSky22, EarthSky8, and Planetary Radio

EarthSky22--"Richard Feynman is still awesome"; EarthSky8--"Joseph DeSimone on being an inventor"; and Planetary Radio--"Ending the World with a Song at Dragon Con." All science, always provocative!

Skrockin' Yer Butow 20th Anniversary show Friday Sept 16 8pm-Midnight

Skrockin' Yer Butow... turns 20 this year!!! Mike D has been hosting the Skrockin' Yer Butow show since Sept 1991 and he is celebrating this major anniversary with a show full of live music.

Tune in for a special FOUR HOUR LIVE SHOW featuring in-studio, call-in and internet'd-in performances by TV PEOPLE, will soderberg, Windy & Carl, Petey & Joe, Found Object Orchestra Internationale & tons more!

This epic night of live experimental/noise will be re-broadcast SEPT 23rd --- TUNE IN WHILE YOU STILL CAN BEFORE SYB IS DESTROYED NEXT YEAR!!!!

The Beggars Return to the WHFR Motor Live Drive @ 5

This Thursday at 5:00 pm The Beggars one of Detroit most riotous party bands returns to Motor Live Drive @ 5. It's been more then two years since this five piece juggernaut has played live in our Studio J and they have a slew of new songs. If you miss them live be sure to check out the podcast under "Musical Performances" on our home page.

"Theme Attic" plays songs about peace to recognize the "International Day of Peace," Thursday, 10-Noon, September, 15th!

The "International Day of Peace" takes place on September 21st. "Theme Attic", the radio show that picks themes and plays music from a variety of genres about selected subjects will focus on "peace songs" this week to draw attention to this important date. Join host DJ Phil Maq on Thursday, September 15th at 10:00 AM for his clever and unusual takes on music!

Monday FORUM, 9-12-11, 6-7 PM: Skepticality--"Extreme Fear"

"Skepticality" is a frequent podcast produced by The Skeptics Society, founded by professor and author Michael Schermer. Fear is a complex and a mysterious force that can, at times, sabotage our ability to think clearly, drive us to blind panic, or give us seemingly superhuman speed, strength, and powers of perception.

Summer Leftovers on this week's "Theme Attic" show, Thursday, 10-Noon, September, 8th!

Summer's over??? Well, "Theme Attic", the radio show that picks themes and plays music from a variety of genres about selected subjects, disagrees. Join host DJ Phil Maq on Thursday, September 8th at 10:00 AM as he refuses to let go of summer...for at least one more week. Tune in to hear his clever and unusual takes on music!