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Monday, 6 - 6:30 p.m.
Guest host Paul Willistein commemorates National Poetry Month by presenting the return of the Lehigh Valley Press Student Poetry Project for its 17th year. Paul is joined by fellow judge and committee chair George VanDoren, along with the first-place winners from each age category to read their poems:
• Elementary School: Morgan Gallus
• Middle School: Amani Torres
• High School: Sienna Gallus (the first time siblings have taken first place in the competition)
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Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore continues, with diminishing box office returns, the Wizarding World and Harry Potter legacy. Jude Law stars in the third installment of the prequels as Albus Dumbledore. Also starring with a lot of wand waving are Mads Mikkelsen (Gellert Grindelwald), Eddie Redmayne (Newt Scamander) and Dan Fogler (Jacob Kowalski). Paul Willistein of the Lehigh Valley Press reviews the fantasy adventure film.
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Monday, 6:30 - 7 p.m.
Laurie Hackett is back to take a closer look at Lehigh Valley nonprofits with ArtsQuest CEO Kassie Hilgert, who explains how leadership in the arts comes from humility and trust in talent.
Then Laurie sits down with Chris Kocher, President of the Wildlands Conservancy to talk about how his organization is keeping the spirit of the outdoors alive in the Lehigh Valley through environmental stewardship and land protection, which will allow future generations to enjoy nature just like he did while growing up.
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Monday, 9 - 11 p.m.
With this Saturday, April 30, being "International Jazz Day", the opening hour of tonight's Milestones features jazz artists from around the world, including Andre Ceccarelli (France), Enrico Rava (Italy), Alma Micic (Serbia), Sinne Eeg (Denmark), Marius Neset (Norway), Diego Urcola (Argentina), and Abdullah Ibrahim (South Africa). Hour two features a Stevie Wonder inspired set from singers Dara Tucker and Nnenna Freelon, plus organ player Pat Bianchi, followed by a few more organ tunes on new releases by Larry Goldings and Tony Monaco.
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Dr. Jeffrey Jahre is back for another coronavirus update with two parts. Dr. Jahre reviews the dangers of COVID-19, the uptick in cases because of the B.A. 2 variant of Omicron, the differences in symptoms and effects of Delta versus B.A. 2, the masking controversy, and how taking personal responsibility of risk is the best strategy.
Plus, Dr. Jahre talks about how St. Luke's has joined a nationwide network of children's hospitals, the importance of youth mental health with a recent grant from the Two Rivers Health and Wellness Foundation, and how St. Luke's gives back to the Lehigh Valley community more than other nonprofit hospitals with its recent ranking on a report from the Lown Institute.
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Tuesday, 6 - 7 p.m.
This week's show: Work Work Work Work Work
Checking in on the so-called Great Resignation. On this week’s On the Media, hear why the trend is a logical response to the cult of work. Plus, when technology makes our jobs harder, maybe being a 'luddite' isn't such a bad thing.
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Tuesday, 7 - 9 p.m.
Host Dave Fry features archived sets from Norman and Nancy Blake ('94), the tony Rice Unit ('92), John Hartford ('94), Christine Havrilla ('19), Rosalie Sorrels ('04), and Patty Larkin ('91); plus recent sets from George Hrab, Lilli Lewis, and Cary Morin.
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Dr. Jeffrey Jahre returns for part two of his coronavirus update with WDIY News Director James Johnson.
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Wednesday, 6 - 7 p.m.
Listen to an encore broadcast of the program this week as guest hosts Rodman Young, CPA/PFS, CFPR and Jaclyn Cornelius, CFPR, EA discuss pension options.
Rodman and Jaclyn will not be live in the studio this week. Listeners can submit questions for regular host Laurie Siebert's next live broadcast at yourfinancialchoices.com. |
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Wednesday, 11 p.m. - Thursday, 1 a.m.
Don't miss WDIY's newest music show! Deejay Byg Fury brings you a live DJ set every Wednesday night, blending classic hip-hop, funk, soul, vintage throwbacks, exclusives, scratching, and more.
Listen to last week's show in its entirety at our Two-Week Music Show Archive here or on the WDIY app, which featured everything from Queen Latifah to Jason Derulo to Ariana Grande (the playlist is available here). And then tune in this Wednesday to see what albums Deejay Byg Fury will dig up for your mid-week groove session! |
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On the newest episode of What’s in a Name?, Mike Flynn talks about the origin of the most famous name of our regional area – Lehigh.
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Thursday, 6 - 6:30 p.m.
John Pearce presents a serious edition of Perspectives focused on youth suicide, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May. John welcomes Emma Benoit, a survivor of a suicide attempt who will be the guest speaker at the screening of her documentary film My Ascension at the Liberty High School auditorium, May 3 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Filmmaker Greg Dicharry and Jim Presto, President of the Lehigh Valley Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention also join the discussion to share their personal experiences, and to bring awareness to an ever-growing but still hidden issue plaguing our country and local community.
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Thursday, 6:30 - 7 p.m.
Host Olga Negrón wants to shake up the SouthSide of Bethlehem for spring with the flavor of the Latin community by previewing the ¡Fiesta Latina! celebration taking place at Touchstone Theatre's Barrio Stage, April 30 at 6 p.m.
She welcomes fellow organizers Margarita Gonzalez-Rivera and Olga Torres to talk about the music by Mambo Kaliente, the delicious options to taste and why food is an important part of Latin culture, children's activities and the Borinqueneers Motorcycle Club, all in celebration of Latin American culture in the Lehigh Valley.
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Thursday, 9 - 11 p.m.
Enjoy jazz, bossa nova and blues with performances by Bill Chase, Zoot Sims, Brian Bromberg, Herbie Hancock, Mundell Lowe, Kai Winding's Trombones, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, David Shire as well as several April birthday tributes.
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Thursday, 11 p.m. - Friday, 1 a.m.
The Special Focus for April is Juta Takahashi. At an early age, Juta Takahashi was influenced by Progressive Rock and synthesizer music. Now he devotes himself to electronic music. Although aggressive sounds reminiscent of his musical roots are sometimes used, his music is beautiful, calm, emotional and melodious. His compositional method is based on improvisation.
On the next Galactic Travels™, the month-long focus on Juta Takahashi concludes. The Featured CD at Midnight will be Music for Urban Promenades II on Lunisolar Records.
You will also hear new music by Robert Schroeder on Spheric Music and by Paul Ellis and Jared White on Groove Unlimited Records.
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Friday, 6 - 7 p.m.
This week's show: The Power of Spaces
How do spaces shape the human experience? In what ways do our rooms, homes, and buildings give us meaning and purpose? This hour, TED speakers explore the power of the spaces we make and inhabit. Featuring:
- Michael Murphy: How Can We Design Spaces to Heal?
- David Byrne: How Do Spaces Shape the Music We Make?
- Es Devlin: How Do Spaces Shape Our Memories and Experiences?
- Siamak Hariri: How Do You Create a Sacred Space?
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Friday, 7 - 9 p.m.
This week, Little George and the Old Guy continue to explore folk music, actually folk and beyond. Some new, some older, music you have not heard for a while or at all. Artists include Toots & The Maytals, Steve Earle, Rosie & The Riveters, and Fairley Holden. They’ll probably include a polka too!
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Friday, 9 - 11 p.m.
Jeff Biro will feature the music of Duke Ellington, perhaps the 20th century's greatest all-around musical figure. Also sharing this birthdate is Belgian harmonica legend, Toots Thielemans, who will be honored with a set of his music.
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Saturday, 10 - 11 a.m.
Fresh Air Weekend collects the best cultural segments from the week's Fresh Air programs and crafts them together for great weekend listening.
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Sunday, 5 - 7 p.m.
Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to swing and boogie down memory lane. Earl "Fatha" Hines treats us to a "Boogie Woogie on St. Louis Blues," Bobby Hackett tells us "Everybody Loves My Baby," Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney take us "On a Slow Boat to China," then we join The Four Lads on a trip to "Istanbul (Not Constantinople")!
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Sunday, 7 - 9 p.m.
From the archives of the Vatican Library we enjoy Johannes Ockeghem's "Missa Prolationum" - preserved in the Chigi Codex dating between 1498-1503. Enjoy 16th century madrigals by Thomas Ravenscroft (composer of that popular ditty "Three Blind Mice). The program opener is the 1920 famous "Three Penny Opera" and the thoroughly entertaining closing selection: P.D.Q Bach's "Oratorio: The Seasonings, S. 1/2 tsp."
Plus, at 8:00 p.m., catch a rebroadcast of Karen's conversation with Candice Night of Blackmore's Night talking about Renaissance music and the group's upcoming performances around the Lehigh Valley area.
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Sunday, 9 - 10 p.m.
This week's show: The Noble Working Person
Just about everybody gets his/her moment in the sun: Factory workers, white collar types, teachers, artists, and many more hard workers.
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Latest Features from WDIY |
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Community Events from WDIY Partners |
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This Sunday's Member Ticket Giveaway |
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For the next WDIY Member Ticket Giveaway on Sunday, May 2022, we have the opportunity to win tickets to five great events in the area. WDIY members, check your email this Sunday at noon to enter. Here's what's on tap this week:
- The Chamber Music Society Presents: The Jupiter String Quartet at Faith United Church of Christ in Center Valley on May 6.
- Lehigh University Philharmonic's Annual Concerto Marathon at Zoellner Arts Center on May 6.
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Spamalot at Civic Theatre of Allentown's 19th Street Theatre, showing May 6 - 22.
- The Allentown Symphony Pops Orchestra Presents: A Tribute to Aretha at Miller Symphony Hall on May 7.
- House of Hamill at Godfrey Daniels on May 8.
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If you are a WDIY member who has contributed at least $60 for the year or you are actively supporting WDIY as a Sustaining Member, you are eligible for WDIY's Member Ticket Giveaway! If you are not receiving this member benefit on Sundays, please email shamusm@wdiy.org.
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