WHFR News
Dearborn's "State of the City" speech to be presented during Friday's "Journal (2-25)," 1-2 PM
Dearborn Mayor John B. O'Reilly, Jr. gave this year's "State of the City" speech on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011. This week's "Journal" will include a recording of the entire 26 minute address.
HOMELESSNESS MARATHON: Starts Wednesday, February 23rd at 7:00pm and continues through Thrusday morning 9:00am February 24th
The 14th Annual broadcast for the "Homelessness Marathon" will be from Kansas City, Missouri, and will feature the voices and stories of homelessness people and concerned activists. This is NOT a fundraising event; it is an AWARENESS-raising broadcast, as we must understand a problem in order to solve it! Please join us on-air 89.3fm or via our live internet stream www.whfr.fm starting the evening of Wednesday, February 23rd at 7:00pm and into Thursday morning 9:00am, February 24th.
Jazz Benefit for WHFR at Andiamo Dearborn! February 26th, Saturday 7-11pm
WHFR invites you to have a jazzy evening with us! The After 5 Jazz Ensemble with vocalist Ping Spells, Kafi & The Blue Dawne Band, and The Marvin Jones Trio will perform live at our Winter Jazz Benefit on Saturday, February 26th from 7-11pm at the beautiful Andiamo Dearborn. Cash bar for patrons 21 & up, an ALL-U-CAN-EAT salad and pasta buffet for only $9.95, door prizes, a 50/50 raffle and much, much more! Only a $5 donation at the door to benefit 89.3 Whfr.fm.
MICHELLE BOGUSKI-certified myomassologist-featured guest on "Metaphysically Speaking" 1-2pm, Tuesday, February 15th
Please join host Mike Holloway on "Metaphysically Speaking" during this weeks Forum - 1-2pm - Tuesday, Feb. 15th as he interviews certified myomassologist Michelle Boguski. Boguski has been in the business for over 19 years and is also an injury specialist and energy therapist.
MAGGIE ST. THOMAS special guest on "The Wrekking Hours", Monday 4-6pm, February 14th
Join the Gothabillie Man, Your Friendly Neighborhood Beatnik for a special guest on the Wrekking Hours, Photo Journalist Extraordinaire, Maggie St. Thomas.
Annual Mrs. Robinson Will Oldham Valentine's Special This Sunday Feb 13 from 9-midnight
Please join Mrs. Robinson of the One Plus One show for her Annual Mrs. Robinson Will Oldham Valentine's Special. Everyone Mrs. Robinson plays the music of Will Oldham (Bonnie Prince Billy/Palace Brothers) everyone on or around Valentine's Day. As a bonus, for the last few years Will Oldham himself has been calling in to be part of the show. So tune in from 9pm-midnight Sunday (Feb 13) and be Mrs. Robinson and Will Oldham's Valentine!
"Jessica Hernandez & The Delta's" perform LIVE on "Motor Live Drive @ 5", Thursday 5-6pm, February 10th
This week on Motor Live Drive we'll be hosting Jessica Hernandez and the Delta's. After their packed show at the Magic Bag last Friday they are in to promote their Motor City Special Recordings show DETROIT LADIES LIVE this Saturday 2/12/11 at Smalls in Hamtramak. Tune in or check out the podcast to hear what everyone's talking about!
"HFCC Campus Connection" 1-2pm, Tuesday, February 8th
Find out what is happening for the next month on the campus of HFCC and our surrounding community!
Give the Gift of WHFR for any music lovers this Valentine's Day
If you are looking for the perfect "Valentine" for your music or radio lover, why not give them a WHFR Logo item! Click on the Shop WHFR image to the right of this page and start shopping for your Valentine!
Severe Weather Warning closes 89.3 fm WHFR starting 4:30pm Tuesday
Due to the severe weather warning issued in our area, 89.3 Whfr.fm will be bringing you only Classical 24 until further notice for the safety of our volunteer DJs. Thank you and stay warm and safe.
Robert Hastings-- guest on "We Are Not Alone" 1- 2pm Tuesday, February 1st.
Robert Hastings is a UFO researcher and author. His book, "UFOs and Nukes: Extraordinary Encounters at Nuclear Weapons Sites", has stimulated much publicity and demonstrates that the UFO phenomenon, contrary to our military's official declaration, is a matter of national security. Hastings has conducting numerous interviews with former and retired US Air Force personnel regarding their knowledge of nuclear weapons related UFO activity and learned that craft of unknown origin frequently disarm nuclear weapons around the world and take great interest in our nuclear power plants.
"Nervous but Excited" LIVE on "Acoustic Alternatives", Sunday 10am-1pm, January 30
Michigan-based, Pleasantly Aggressive Folk Duo Nervous but Excited (Kate Peterson & Sarah Cleaver) is two songwriters, two singers, three guitars, a mandolin, a violin, a ukulele, a few harmonicas, dead-on harmony, some vaguely choreographed dancing, an impressive amount of laughter and a glockinspiel. Their original repertoire ranges in topic from smart, introspective narratives to the tactfully political… interspersed with songs of love and loss that will undoubtedly tug on your heart.
"Mansfield Park" LIVE on "Motor Live Drive@5", Thursday 5-6pm, January 27th
Mansfield Park is a group of Detroit based musicians with a common goal of creating great music with a common message for all. A four piece hard rock unit, Bob Libres vocals, Kenny Hill guitars, Chad Campbell bass and PaulE drums.
Mansfield park has been together for about 4 years and was the brainchild of brothers Kenny Hill and PaulE, who felt it was time to unleash the as of yet musical power, melody, groove and utter musicality that had been brewing within the brothers for years.With the additions of Bob and Chad, Mansfield Park was complete.
Welcome Back Days, Jan. 25-27, 2011! Visit the Whfr.fm Booth-----
Welcome Back Days take place Jan. 25-27, 2011, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Center. This event gives new and returning students an opportunity to learn about the many programs and services available at Henry Ford Community College, and encourages students to get involved for a rewarding college experience. The scheduled activities are:
Tuesday, Jan. 5
Student Clubs
Pucker Powder
Air Brush Tattoos
DJ
Wednesday, Jan. 26
Student Clubs
Photo Booth
Ron Jackson & Friends Band
Thursday, Jan. 27
Student Services
Vendors
Frame-A-Name
Ron Jackson & Friends Band
