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WBJC is preparing for our Spring Drive next week and thanks to our fabulous members, we have reclaimed Wednesday! We will be playing more of the music you love without any pledge drive interruptions.
And right now, we are OVER 2/3 of the way to reclaiming a second day! You have the power to chop another day off the drive. That means our Spring Drive would be only TWO DAYS! That’s LESS talk and even MORE music!
If it’s your regular time to renew, your gift will be counted! If you’re a lapsed member who’s considering a return, this is the time! If you’re a Sustainer who’d like to make an additional gift, or increase your monthly giving level by a few dollars, that will count as well!
There’s no match for the daily rewards of WBJC -- bringing you inspiration, comfort, and peace. And there’s no match for your support’s power to make it all possible!
You have shortened the drive by a day; you can do it again!
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By Dyana Neal
The recent movie Chevalier tells the story of Joseph Boulogne, le Chevalier de Saint-Georges, a biracial composer, conductor, violin virtuoso, and athlete who lived c.1739-1799. Some sources state his birth year as 1745. My husband and I very much enjoyed the film when we saw it, but had some questions as bio-pics are notorious for taking liberties with their subjects’ life stories. With that in mind, I decided to do some sleuthing to see exactly how much screenwriter Stephanie Robinson altered the Chevalier’s tale – and got some surprises along the way. Note: if you haven’t seen the film yet, please be aware that spoilers abound in this piece!
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Saturdays at 1pm (unless otherwise noted)
May 6 LA BOHÈME (Puccini)
May 13 AIDA (Verdi)
May 20 DON GIOVANNI (Mozart) –
New Production
May 27 CHAMPION (Terence Blanchard)
– Libretto by Michael Cristofer –
New Production/Met Premiere
June 3 DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE (Mozart) – New Production
June 10 DER FLIEGENDE HOLLÄNDER (Wagner)
Your continued support for opera keeps the Metropolitan Opera Radio Broadcasts and other live performances on the WBJC Operafest coming to you on Saturdays throughout the entire year.
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1st FRIDAY @ 5:15 PM
1st SATURDAY @ 10 AM
BOOKNOTES REVIEW
3rd FRIDAY @ 5:15 PM
3rd SATURDAY @ 10 AM
Join Judith Krummeck for an interview series on WBJC devoted to the world of books — from different genres, to book awards, to local and national authors — everything to do with books.
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THE SCIENCE OF NEUROAESTHETICS OFFERS PROOF FOR HOW OUR BRAINS AND BODIES TRANSFORM WHEN WE PARTICIPATE IN THE ARTS
Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross are co-authors of The New York Times Bestseller, Your Brain on Art: HOW THE ARTS TRANSFORM US. Here, Susan talks about the ways we can use arts creatively to benefit our lives. LISTEN HERE
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Listener's Choice
Kati Harrison plays your requests every Friday evening during our long-running request show, Listener's Choice. You can request your favorite music anytime by emailing listenerschoice@wbjc.com or by visiting us on Facebook. You can even call in during the week (410-580-5800) and we'll make sure Kati gets your request!
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By Dyana Neal
The Kappa Guild of Baltimore’s fashion show is returning to the Zamoiski Auditorium at Sinai Hospital on Sunday, May 7 and they’ll be distributing funds to various agencies at their donor event, which will be held at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation on June 7. I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Sheila Mentz about both events. Here’s a link to our interview: LISTEN HERE
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By Kati Harrison
The “Future is Female” is a series of recordings celebrating women composers from the 17th century to the present conceived of and performed by pianist Sarah Cahill. The third installment, Vol. 3 has just launched! Sarah Cahill took some time to chat with me about this inspiring project and her latest recording in the series. LISTEN HERE
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By Gavin Witt
Joseph Ritsch, Artistic Director of Howard County’s Rep Stage, joined me to talk about the revival of the musical Falsettos that he’s directed & choreographed–performing through May 14th.
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By Dyana Neal
The Federation of Jewish Women’s Organizations of Maryland is having their 107th annual convention on Thursday, May 18 at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation. I recently spoke with co-chairs Nina Rosenzwog and Janet Livingston about the event, at which women from numerous organizations will be honored. LISTEN HERE
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By Gavin Witt
Local legend and longtime Everyman Theatre company member Bruce Nelson joined me to share his thoughts on playing the iconic role of Elwood Dowd in Mary Chase’s beloved, Pulitzer Prize-winning 1945 comedy, Harvey. LISTEN HERE
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By Dyana Neal
On Sunday, May 21, Hadassah Greater Baltimore will present “Cell-A-Brate: Diamonds and Denim” at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation. I spoke with Jill Sapperstein, National Vice President of Hadassah, about the event and the fact that she’s being honored for her ongoing contributions to the organization. LISTEN HERE
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By Judith Krummeck
Polish-born pianist Piotr Anderszewski returns to Baltimore for the first time in 10 years in a program of Bach, Szymanowski, Anton Webern, and Beethoven at Shriver Hall. I spoke to him in Paris.
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Leave a legacy that will keep classical music radio alive for years to come. Consider a bequest or trust to WBJC. Speak to your financial planner today and help secure WBJC's future for the next generation of classical music lovers. |
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WBJC's Kim Chase is appearing in Ursula V. Battle's “Serenity House: From Addiction to Deliverance”. This play is on tour.
Here are the next dates:
The Randallstown Community Center, 3505 Resource Drive, Randallstown, MD 21133
Saturday, May 20th and Sunday May 21st – Show Times TBD
Sollers Point Multipurpose Center, 323 Sollers Point Road, Dundalk, MD 21222
Saturday, June 3rd and Sunday, June 4th – Show Times TBD
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Getting a new car? Don’t trade-in, donate!
Before you head to the dealer, plan to donate your older vehicle to WBJC. Usually the value you'll receive for your donation will meet or exceed what the dealer will offer you as a trade-in and is fully tax-deductible. We also take boats and RVs!
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The Baltimore Museum of Industry offers guided tours, hands-on experiences, and learning for all ages. The museum's galleries explore the legacy of work and innovation in the print and garment industries, steel manufacturing, oyster harvesting, transportation and more.
New this spring: Food For Thought, an exhibition exploring food insecurity in Baltimore and the work being done by local school food service workers to address the needs of hungry students. Food For Thought consists of worker portraits by photographer J.M. Giordano, accompanied by interviews recorded by radio producer Aaron Henkin. Hands-on activities within the exhibition offer visitors an opportunity to engage with the subject matter.
With a location right off of I-95 and ample free onsite parking, the Baltimore Museum of Industry helps you find your connection to the city's rich industry legacy. Hours and admission information at www.thebmi.org
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MyWBJC is the online Membership Portal that allows WBJC members secure access to their own membership account. Members can view several years of giving history, update contact info, edit/adjust Sustainer pledges, add/delete/update credit cards, and print on-demand tax receipts
If you have not already signed up for MyWBJC:
- Click this link
- Fill in your information to request access to MyWBJC.
- Affiliation: 01 and Account ID:
- Create a password that is AT LEAST 8 characters long, containing 1 number, 1 uppercase letter, and 1 special character
- choose a security question for future password resets
Once we connect your membership account you will have access to your WBJC membership!
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WBJC is the classical radio
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WBJC is supported in part by the
Maryland State Arts Council
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