WHFR News
Second annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee tribute on "Theme Attic" Thursday, 10AM-Noon, April 12!
There are 17 musical acts and sidemen elected to "The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" this year. "Theme Attic," the radio show that picks themes and plays music from a variety of genres about selected subjects, will focus on songs associated with the various new members, who range from Freddie King to Don Kirshner. Join host DJ Phil Maq on Thursday, April 12 at 10:00 AM for his clever and unusual takes on music!
Tuesday FORUM, 4-10-12, 1-2 PM: HFCC Campus Connection
What's happening at Henry Ford Community College, especially during the next month? for the general public as well as enrolled students? Host Dennis Rymarz, WHFR News Director, and special guests will give us the full story. (Also available immediately after broadcast as a podcast from this website, for listening any time.)
Monday FORUM, 4-9-12, 6-7 PM: Planetary Radio and TED Talks
First, on "Planetary Radio," from The Planetary Society, is an interview with the chief astronomer of SETI (and the inspiration for the lead character in Carl Sagan's novel, "Contact"), Jill Tarter. Then, another spirited, vital discussion from the ongoing TED conferences: "Connected, but Alone?" by Sherry Turkle, who is a leading researcher and writer about the social consequences of the Internet. (Also available immediately after broadcast as a podcast from this website, for listening any time.)
Tuesday FORUM, 4-3-12, 1-2 PM: We Are Not Alone wsg/Dennis Balthaser
Dennis Balthaser was on the show almost a year ago when we talked about the pyramids in Egypt and around the world and now he has some new and startling revelations concerning the pyramids. Balthaser is an independent researcher, journalist and lecturer living in Roswell, New Mexico. His primary focus is the Roswell Incident of 1947; however, his research extends to investigations of Area 51, underground bases and ancient Egypt. He is a Certified Mutual UFO Network Field Investigator.
Monday FORUM, 4-2-12, 6-7 PM: TED Talks on Food
An episode of "Deconstructing Dinner" form Radio CJLY, featuring three challenging TED conference presentations from food and nutrition experts: Jamie Oliver, Carolyn Steel, and Christien Meindertsma, What could be more important than the food we eat each day? Note: This show is archived on this website for listening or downloading to listen to anytime, available immediately after broadcast: click on TALK SHOWS--MONDAY FORUM--(select date).
WHFR Journal, 3-30-12, 1-2 PM: Judge Mark Somers
Our in-studio interview is with Judge Mark Somers, from Dearborn's 19th District court. NOTE: Every "Journal" is archived on this website for listening to anytime, beginning immediately after broadcast; go to TALK SHOWS/WHFR JOURNAL/(select date).
Big Band, Broadway and Beyond Features ON THE TOWN Friday March 30
Big Band, Broadway and Beyond features the 1944 Broadway Musical ON THE TOWN. This play is about three sailors on shore leave in New York City featuring the classic songs "New York, New York" and "Lonely Town," with music by Leonard Bernstein. Listen to Big Band, Broadway and Beyond with Joe this Friday and every Friday from 10am - 1pm.
It's a "Bach Party" on "Theme Attic" this week , Thursday 10-Noon, March 29th
"Theme Attic," the radio show that picks themes and plays music from a variety of genres about selected subjects, will feature silly songs as well as music about fools to celebrate April Fools' Day. To keep the show from drifting off into the "looneysphere," a musical birthday party for Johann Sebastian Bach will help to stabilize it. Maybe. Join host DJ Phil Maq on Thursday, March 29 at 10:00 AM for his clever and unusual takes on music!
Ronald McDonald House on IMPACT!, Tuesday, March 27, 1pm - 2pm
Meet Jen Litomisky, Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House of Detroit on IMPACT! tomorrow. Learn about upcoming projects and fundraisers, families helped by Ronald McDonald House, and how to become involved with this wonderful organization.
For more information about Ronald McDonald House tune in to WHFR at 1pm tomorrow or goto: www.rmhc-detroit.org.
Annual WHFR Festival of Enlightenment Holistic Fair THIS Saturday - March 24 11am-5pm
It's time for WHFR's 4th annual "Festival of Enlightenment Holistic Fair" on Saturday, March 24, 2012, from 11am - 5pm on the main campus of Henry Ford Community College in Dearborn. The event will be in the same location as last year's festival - The Student and Culinary & Arts Center - which proved to be a spacious and invigorating venue. We'll have free live music by local musicians in our food court and a great array of vendors, readers and body healers to enjoy. Admission $5 and students Free with School I.D.
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WHFR Journal, 3-23-12, 1-2 PM: Interview with Dave Norwood, Dearborn's Sustainability Coordinator
What's Dearborn currently doing to save energy and work more efficiently? Dave Norwood will give us his report. NOTE: Every "Journal" is archived on this website for listening to anytime, beginning immediately after broadcast; go to TALK SHOWS/WHFR JOURNAL/(select date).
PAINT YOUR WAGON Featured on Big Band, Broadway & Beyond Friday March 23
Listen in from 10am-1pm to Big Band, Broadway & Beyond and your host Joe. This week Joe will be featuring the Lerner & Loewe musical PAINT YOUR WAGON. Tune in every Friday morning to Big Band, Broadway & Beyond to hear a different featured Broadway musical.
"New Age-y" Holistic music show on "Theme Attic" Thursday, 10AM-Noon, March 22!
The annual WHFR "Festival of Enlightenment Holistic Fair" takes place this Saturday, March 24th. So to kick things off, "Theme Attic," the radio show that picks themes and plays music from a variety of genres about selected subjects, will play songs loosely based on topics about the fair. Join host DJ Phil Maq on Thursday, March 22 at 10:00 AM for his clever and unusual takes on music!
WHFR Journal, 3-16-12, 1-2 PM: MI Representative George Darany
Dearborn's elected representative to the Michigan House in Lansing, George Darany, will be live in our studio to give us a legislative report and answer questions from co-hosts Jay Korinek and Dennis Rymarz. NOTE: This show will be available immediately after broadcast as a podcast from this website (Talk Shows/WHFR Journal/select date) for listening anytime.
Irish Music and DELOVELY Featured on Big Band, Broadway and Beyond Friday March 16, 2012
Make sure you tune into Big Band, Broadway and Beyond from 10am-1pm. The first two hours Joe will be featuring lots of Irish music in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Then in his final hour Joe will be featuring the musical score is from the movie DELOVELY. It is about the career of Cole Porter and features many of his songs performed by different artists. Tune into Big Band, Broadway and Beyond every week on Fridays from 10am-1pm and listen to a variety a Big Band music and a different featured Broadway musical or other Broadway related music each week.
