WHFR News
ROBERT PENN -Special RADIOTHON 2011 guest on "The Sunday Blues Review", Sunday, 5-7pm April 10th
Listen in to "The Sunday Blues Review" with Shyster as special guest ROBERT PENN shares his musical talent with you and talks what WHFR Radio means to him as well as the blues society. If you call in with you pledge during this show, not only will you receive a WHFR logo incentive, but you will also receive an additional "Blues Music" incentive as well!
Call Now! 313.845.9676 option #1 or 1-800-585-HFCC ext.9676 Option #1
Limited amount of GOSPEL CD's given out to lucky RADIOTHON 2011 pledgers calling in to "Strictly Gospel", Sunday 3-5pm, April 10th
Pledgers who call into "Strictly Gospel" today from 3-5pm and pledge their financial support to WHFR's RADIOTHON 2011 have an opportunity to receive one of the limited supply of Gospel CD's from DJ Andy Parks in addition to the WHFR logo incentive. Be sure to listen for the right moment to call in!
313.845.9676 option #1 or 1-800-585-HFCC ext. 9676 option #1
RACHAEL DAVIS -special RADIOTHON 2011 guest on "Acoustic Alternatives" Sunday, 10am-1pm, April 10th
RACHAEL DAVIS will be making a special guest appearance on "Acoustic Alternatives" with host John Bommarito for RADIOTHON 2011 to make a little music and ask for a little support for her favorite non-commercial Dearborn/Detroit radio station WHFR! Make a pledge of $30 or more during this show and you will receive an acoustic music CD in addition to our WHFR logo incentive. The first $52 pledger receives an autographed CD titled "Sugarcoating" by Martin Sexton! Call now- 313.845.9676 option 1
ROBERT PENN -Special RADIOTHON 2011 guest on "The Sunday Blues Review", Sunday, 5-7pm April 10th
Listen in to "The Sunday Blues Review" with Shyster as special guest ROBERT PENN shares his musical talent with you and talks what WHFR Radio means to him as well as the blues society. If you call in with you pledge during this show, not only will you receive a WHFR logo incentive, but you will also receive an additional "Blues Music" incentive as well!
RADIOTHON 2011 April 10th-16th - Please Pledge Your Support! (Click on above link)
For over 25 years, WHFR Radio has been committed to being a voice of fresh, local, and alternative programming here in the Dearborn/Detroit area and on the web at whfr.fm. It can only continue with your financial support. RADIOTHON is the only time we interrupt our programming to ask for your help. Over 60% of WHFR's operating budget comes from listener support and underwriting dollars. WHFR uses the money we raise from our pledge drive for the essentials and basic needs, literally to keep the station on the air. Every dollar makes a difference, so please help in any way you can.
WHFR-FM Kicks of Annual Pledge Drive with Bailey's Electronic Music Event THIS Saturday!
WHFR Radio is holding its ONCE-A-YEAR pledge drive April 10th – 16th, with live concerts and special on-air events. This weeklong fund-raiser offers you a chance to show your support for programming on 89.3 FM. This year’s Radiothon live events kick off early with a WHFR Electronic Music Benefit at Bailey’s Pub and Grille in Dearborn on Saturday, April 9th (22091 Michigan Ave.), featuring local DJ's who have performed on WHFR's "The Mix" music show. John Marius, manager of Myth Records will headline.
J.C. WESTWOOD performing LIVE on "Motor Live Drive @ 5", Thursday 5-6pm April 7th
Dynamic vocalist J.C. Westwood will perform LIVE on Thursday 5-6pm for "Motor Live Drive @ 5". She is currently working with the band Rockets, but also sings with several Detroit area bands including Muledrive, Jennifer Westwood Band, and The Infatuations. She quotes her style as "I'd rather ride the subway than take a limo...I love old glamour and jeans with a tank." Be sure to listen in!
Elements & The Physical World on "Theme Attic", Thursday, 10am-Noon, April 7th
The four elements of classical thought that made up the physical world were air, fire, earth, and water. These appear repeatedly with variations from the Babylonians, through the Greeks, as well as Tibet and Japan. This week on Theme Attic, please listen in as DJ Phil Maq explores songs about air and fire and their closely related subjects--both literally and figuratively--in the first show on these four elements this Thursday, April 7th at 10:00 AM. Part Two will follow on April 21st at 10:00 AM as an Earth Day Show.
Special PODCAST only edition of "Metaphysically Speaking" now available!
On a special pod cast edition of "Metaphysically Speaking", Mike Holloway interviews sex therapist Tiffany Anton. Ms. Anton has dedicated herself to helping others effectively manage sexually distressing symptoms. Click on our pod cast section and listen as Mike and Tiffany discuss such things as sexual health, treatment strategies for couples as well as individuals, attitudes and beliefs about sex along with other topics. Ms. Anton was also a featured speaker at WHFR's recent "The Festival of Enlightenment Holistic Fair". Her presentation proved to be popular and informative.
WHFR-FM Kicks Off Annual Pledge Drive with Bailey's Electronic Music Event THIS Saturday!
WHFR Radio is holding its ONCE-A-YEAR pledge drive April 10th – 16th, with live concerts and special on-air events. This weeklong fund-raiser offers you a chance to show your support for programming on 89.3 FM. This year’s Radiothon live events kick off early with a WHFR Electronic Music Benefit at Bailey’s Pub and Grille in Dearborn on Saturday, April 9th (22091 Michigan Ave.), featuring local DJ's who have performed on WHFR's "The Mix" music show. John Marius, manager of Myth Records will headline.
SUZANNE TAYLOR will guest on "We Are Not Alone" Tuesday 1-2PM, April 5th
Suzanne Taylor is the producer and director of the documentary film "What on Earth: Inside the Crop Circle Mystery". Join your host David Twichell when Suzanne describes what is believed to be the meaning and message behind the crop circle phenomenon. Learn the difference between man-made formations and "genuine" crop circles. This is a worldwide phenomenon that has yet to be satisfactorily explained.
"Theme Attic" featuring Spring & April Fool's Day, Thursday 10-Noon, March 31st
This week's Theme Attic show will feature its first songs of Spring while focusing on April Fool's Day themes of fools and silly (strange?) songs. "The Fish Is in the Freezer" and a "Ship of Fools" is waiting to dock. In addition, there will be a birthday party for Johann Sebastian Bach. And you know that Peter Schickele will have to crash the party with P.D.Q. Bach for at least one song! So, everything from classical to kiddie songs-from Bach to Alvin & The Chipmunks will be covered on Theme Attic this week.
"The Heights: News & Views" Tuesday, March 29th 1-2pm
Join host Ned Apigian on "The Heights: News & Views" with special guests Dearborn Police Chief Mr. Ronald Haddad and Dearborn Heights Police Chief Mr. Lee Gaven. We will be exploring budgets, pensions, procedures, and benefits of the two different police departments in order to better understand and appreciate what the roles of the police department are now and where they may be headed in the near future. Be sure to tune into 89.3 WHFR, Tuesday, March 29th from 1-2pm to catch this important community discussion.
Holistic Fair Happening NOW!
Stop in to the campus of HFCC right now for this afternoon's Festival Of Enlightenment Holistic Fair! We're having a wonderful time with many exceptional vendors, readers and bodyworkers presenting their wares today. And we've got musicians playing beautiful live music all afternoon. Don't forget that with the price of your $5 admission (students with valid student I.D. are FREE!), you gain access to the cutting edge speakers that will be providing insights in their fields all day long. See the full story below for the official schedule.
See you at the WHFR Holistic Fair THIS Saturday!
WHFR Radio is hosting our third holistic fair, “The Festival of Enlightenment” THIS Saturday, March 26th, 2011, from 11am-5pm at the Pavilion of the Student Services Center at Henry Ford Community College in Dearborn, Michigan. A variety of holistic vendors, readers and bodyworkers will be present to provide participants the opportunity to browse their wares and purchase hands-on services, all under one roof. Live music will accent the event with special ambiance. The Student Center Pavilion, located on the front of campus at 5101 Evergreen Road (S. of Ford, W.
