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Your Financial Choices WDIY 88.1 FM and Valley National Financial Services collaborate to present a weekly personal finance program called Your Financial Choices with host Laurie A. Siebert, CPA, CFP. The program will debut on September 30 and be aired each Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The show is designed to help educate listeners about various financial issues and encourage them to properly manage their financial well being. During the show, Siebert will field both phone-in and email questions. She will also feature a variety of in-studio guests representing Lehigh Valley businesses.
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WDIY Staff Spotlight
WDIY 88.1 FM thanks operations director, Neil Hever, for eleven years of service and contribution to the station!
Neil began his radio career as a student disc jockey at Muhlenberg college radio station WMUH during in 1978. After earning a B.A. degree from the college, he spent the next 13 years in commercial radio and sound production at WSAN, Creative Sound studios, and later WAEB.
In 1981, while attending Muhlenberg College, he and another community member joined together to form the first organized group of community radio volunteers in the Lehigh Valley. The group began incorporation meetings in 1984 and spent the next decade building support for a new community based station.
WDIY 88.1 FM began broadcasting in 1995. Neil joined the staff in August of 1997 as Program Director and was promoted to Operations Director in February 2008. His duties include training volunteers, maintaining the broadcast facility and schedule, organizing the production studio and music library maintenance.
Happy anniversary, Neil!!
PROGRAMMER SPOTLIGHT
Shamus McGroggan Shamus is a recent college grad living in the Lehigh Valley who enjoys live concerts and discovering new music. He hosts Late Night Alternative on Wednesday nights, featuring a mix of new and classic alternative, indie, and modern rock. Shamus features regular local band spotlights, live performances, and interviews with some of the best up-and-coming bands and artists from around the country... and the world.
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THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Program Highlights – December 14-17 Edited by Geoff Chambers
The Gift of Public Radio: Consider making a year-end, tax deductible gift in support of the public radio programming you enjoy year-round. Listener support is the heart and soul of WDIY, and your year-end gift will help pay for the programs you counted on this year – and are counting on in the year ahead. To make your donation, whether you are renewing your membership, setting up a new membership for yourself or a friend, or simply pledging an extra amount, visit wdiy.org/pledge or call 610-694-8100 x4. We thank you for your support and wish you a very Happy Holiday Season!
MONDAY, December 14
Lehigh Valley Arts Salon, 6 to 6:30 pm: Hosts George Miller and Kate Scuffle talk with Patrick Brogan and Mark Demko of ArtsQuest. Bethlehem is known world-wide as the Christmas City, and Mark and Patrick are going to share an exciting lineup of ArtsQuest events happening between Christmas and New Year's Eve, from First Night and Christmas City Follies to the all-new Peeps Fest. Veterans of the Valley's arts scene, George and Kate will be the Arts Salon's regular hosts on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month, so be sure to tune for their inaugural program.
Take Charge of Your Life, 6:30 to 7 pm: Join host Eleanor Bobrow and her guests for a stimulating and informative discussion that is aimed at helping you take charge of your life.
Folk Classics, 7 to 9 pm: It's Folk Classics "Live!" Host Steve Aaronson takes you back to some of the venues where folk's Golden Agers sang their songs, delivered their messages, and moved a generation to social action. Among the highlights will be Pete Seeger at Carnegie Hall in 1963, the Kingston Trio at the "Hungry i" in San Francisco in 1959, and the Chad Mitchell Trio at the Bitter End in Greenwich Village in 1961. You'll also hear from Phil Ochs, Joan Baez, Tom Paxton – and more.
WEDNESDAY, December 16
Your Financial Choices, 6 to 7 pm: Host Laurie Siebert, CPA, CFP, discusses what you need to know and do before the end of the year in your financial life. Laurie will also take your calls on this and other financial planning topics at 610-758-8810.
THURSDAY, December 17
Lehigh Valley Discourse, 6 to 7 pm: On her monthly "Taking Care of Business" edition of Lehigh Valley Discourse, host Sally Handlon and her guests explore the myths, realities and requirements for using social network media – online communities, blogs, wikis and other collaborative Internet media – for marketing, sales, public relations and customer service. Sally's guests include Gaetan Giannini, Assistant Professor/Chair, Department of Business, Management and Economics, Cedar Crest College, and Michael Schlossberg, Vice President Social Media, Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. Questions and comments are welcome at 610-758-8810. Tamra Wickert, University Recruiting Specialist from Olympus Corporation of the Americas, will be the guest in the final segment of the program. Tamra will discuss the Olympus Fellows Program, which is currently accepting applications.
Galactic Travels, 11 pm to 1 am: Bill Fox presents hour-long soundscapes of electronic, ambient, and space music. The Special Focus for December is Indra, who hails from Romania. Originally an aeronautics engineer, Indra now concentrates on electronic music and Oriental philosophies, practicing meditative yoga and tantra. Since 1993, he has released 34 albums. His basic influences are Tangerine Dream and Klaus Schulze with a healthy dose of Pink Floyd. The Featured CD at Midnight will be Indra's Tripura Sundari, the second in the Special Edition Tantric Celebration albums.
WDIY BUILDING-TO-ENDOWMENT FUND
The Lehigh Valley Community Broadcasters Association established
a Building-To-Endowment (BTE) Fund for WDIY-FM in January 2007 as WDIY completed
twelve years of broadcasting and entered its next stage of development. This BTE
fund is designed to do just what its name says: build an endowment for WDIY. As
our organization continues to grow and develop, an endowment fund is critical to
our financial future. Once established, investment income from this endowment
will help Lehigh Valley Community Public Radio fund special projects and meet
unexpected financial needs.
Quick Facts
* BTE Fund target: $15,000
* Minimum Contribution: $300
* Contribution Type: Cash (check), stocks or bonds.
For more information: Visit our website at www.wdiy.org or contact WDIY at
610-694-8100 for complete details and a donation form.
WDIY IS MY SOURCE FOR...
We want to know from our members how they would complete
this simple sentence:
WDIY is my source for......
We are looking for WDIY members, musical performers and listeners
who want to share their special "WDIY moment" with us and our audience.
WDIY has been invited to be part of National Public Radio's exciting and
new outreach campaign called "My Source" - see mysourcefor.org for
information about the project.
It's all about spreading the good word on how important public radio
stations are to the communities they serve and the unique way a station
like WDIY fits into your life.
- Is WDIY your source for programming you can't get anywhere else?
- Is WDIY your source for accurate news and information.
- Is WDIY your source for musical inspiration?
- Or is WDIY just plain fun to listen to?
We would like to record your story and put it on the air. If you want to tell
us your story, please drop us a line at mysource@wdiy.org. This way we can schedule your taping
session that evening. (Don't be nervous, it will be fun.)
After reviewing your WDIY My Source story, we will contact you to make
arrangements for you to come into the studio for a recording session.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING WDIY!
Bernie O'Connor
Project Coordinator
WDIY is my source... for meeting great people!
James Supra Blues Band Live at Garfield Hotel and Grille 1750 Main St, Northampton, Pennsylvania 18067 Saturday November 14th, 2009 Show starts at 10:00pm
If you attend the Relay For Life comedy event get into the JSBB show for only $3
Pulse is a high-caliber Classic Rock band that plays at the level of a top notch tribute band but isn't limited to any one band or style! Pulse plays the music of Steely Dan, Santana, Deep Purple, Moody Blues, Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull, Genesis, Who, Doors, Peter Gabriel, Cream, Blues Brothers, the Beatles, and more.
Pulse will be at Mixx Nightclub on Friday, November 13, at 9:00 pm. Only by going to clubs will you prevent the recession from killing live music.
For maps, directions, and venue info: http://soundscapes.us/pulse/maps/mixx.html
You can hear some of Pulse's songs at: Oye Como Va (Santana): http://soundscapes.us/pulse/music/song1.mp3 Singer In A Rock'n'Roll Band (Moody Blues): http://soundscapes.us/pulse/music/song2.mp3 Comfortably Numb (Pink Floyd): http://soundscapes.us/pulse/music/song3.mp3 Hymn 43 (Jethro Tull): http://soundscapes.us/pulse/music/song4.mp3
I just finished an EP and would love your feedback ! I've had my music up at Myspace now for a month and could use the support. Could you take a moment and let me know what you think ?
Pick up this week's edition of the arts & entertainment paper Exposed to read an article on the Contest and a short interview with host Ricky Bell. View it online at www.lehighvalleylive.com and click the Entertainment section.
We're also in the "Blake's Picks" column in this week's edition of the arts & entertainment paper Pulse Weekly.
Both papers are available for free at hundreds of locations around the region.
This annual contest starts this Monday at Mezza Luna Bar & Grill in Allentown. Get full details on our Myspace page or at www.LVacousticcontest.com.
The Lehigh Valley Music Awards and Women in Art in Pennsylvania are co-sponsoring the James Supra Blues Band and Bluzin IBC Fundraiser on November 8th at the Emmaus Fire Company No 1 from 1pm to 9pm featuring live performances by The James Supra Blues Band, Bluzin wBC and Wayne Smith, Friar’s Point, Slim Bob and the New Electric, The Ric Toole Band and Goovitude. $10 advanced tickets can be purchased on line at www.jamessuprabluesband.com or at the door for $15. Call 267-574-5334 for more information.
Grazie dell’amicizia. Sul mio sito web www.giuseppecardaropoli.it è possibile ascoltare e scaricare gratuitamente spartiti, basi, liscio, latino-americano, marce per banda e canzoni. A presto Thanks for friendship. On my website www.giuseppecardaropoli.it you can download and listen for free : orchestra, bases, smooth and latin American , banda marches and songs. See you soon
Gracias por la amistad. En mi sitio web www.giuseppecardaropoli.it puedes descargar y escuchar de forma gratuita: orquesta, bases, sin tropiezos y de América Latina, banda marchas y canciones. Hasta pronto
Below is a list of the supplies most needed by the Mission. You can drop off supplies and food at the Mission any week day, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., or call Bill Dickinson at 610-740-5500, ext. 14, for other times or arrangements.
Shaving cream Toilet paper Hand soap Napkins Shampoo Paper towels Deodorant stick Laundry soap Toothbrush Bleach Disposable razors 75 and 100 watt light bulbs Toothpaste 33 or 45 gal. garbage bags
Canned soup Box or canned juice Canned tuna Whole wheat pasta Canned fruit Tomato products Ground coffee Canned vegetables Whole grain cereal Oatmeal
ciao thanks have a great and wonderful day my new friend if you want come in my page and add yourself on my frapper map friends I’ve another new myspace page www.myspace.com/policedogblues
*The Green Living Festival* Saturday Oct. 3, 2009 10am-10pm
The Farm School at Snipes Morrisville, PA
Join us for an all-day celebration of sustainable living including organic farming, alternative energy demonstrations, green building construction, music, local food, healthy living workshops, yoga, vendors, family activities and fun Special musical guest: Hoots & Hellmouth Natural Breakdown
Yoga with Dan Farella (Natural Breakdown) {Bring your yoga mat} 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Yoga for beginner’s, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM a little more advanced
General admission ($6.50) to the Harvest Festival includes the Land of Scarecrows, hayride, the labyrinth walk, children’s wooden maze, Halloween Hollow playground, storytelling, live music, the Ol' Time Farm Museum and live barnyard animals.
Harvest Package ($12 for adults, $10 for children 12 and under): Combines all activities included in the general admission plus entrance to the Corn Maze www.farmschoolatsnipes.org
Pulse is a high-caliber Classic Rock band that plays at the level of a top notch tribute band but isn't limited to any one band or style! Pulse plays the music of Steely Dan, Santana, Deep Purple, Moody Blues, Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull, Genesis, Who, Doors, Peter Gabriel, Cream, Blues Brothers, the Beatles, and more.
Pulse will be at Mixx Nightclub (Formerly TK's Lounge) Friday, September 11, 8:00 pm to midnight 801 North 15th Street Allentown, PA 18102 610-437-3970 (Adjacent to the Rose Bowl.) Mixx on MySpace: http://myspace.com/mixxniteclub
The Bucks County Bluegrass Festival www.myspace.com/musicatsnipes Saturday, September 12, 2009
Main Gate’s 11:00 AM Music 12:00 PM –12:00 PM~?
Ticket Prices: $15.00 Advance * $20.00 Day of Show $5.00 Camping (per person) available at the gate
For advance tickets please go see one of the bands or visit our friends at: • Dragonfly Studio and Gallery in West Reading, PA. • Antiques & Art of Pineville, RT 413 Pineville, PA
FOOD DRIVE Proceeds for this event will be donated to the Farm School at Snipes.
Artist: Lyle Rickards & the Black Lighters Boulevard Express The Vinegar Creek Constituency Painted Blue Mason Porter The Plucking Grassholes Jatoba ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Green Living Festival Saturday Oct. 3, 2009 More information to come!
Pulse is Metromix's Band of the Week. http://lehighvalley.metromix.com/music/article/pulse/1442536/content
We'll be playing at Mixx on Friday and at WDIY's One Ale of a Night; Il Gala Verde (The Green Gala) on October 31 at Allentown Brew Works' Hamilton Room.
Pulse is a high-caliber Classic Rock band that plays at the level of a top notch tribute band but isn't limited to any one band or style! Pulse plays the music of Steely Dan, Santana, Deep Purple, Moody Blues, Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull, Genesis, Who, Doors, Peter Gabriel, Cream, Blues Brothers, the Beatles, and more.
Pulse will be at Rascal's Food & Fun on Friday, September 4.
For maps, directions, and venue info: http://soundscapes.us/pulse/maps/rascals.html
For event details: http://tinyurl.com/m8crn7 and http://profile.myspace.com/Modules/Applications/Pages/Canvas.aspx?appId=119211&appParams={%27rt%27:%27/External/Share/Event/View/474740%27}&g=1
Thanks for the friendship & God Bless New Orleans!
American Refugee The more I worked on this song, the bigger it grew. When Hurricane Katrina ripped up New Orleans, Mississippi and Alabama, it tore open our hearts too. What did we see? It’s the four year anniversary now. Has enough been done?
Happy Note Records has released “The XMan Cometh – Expect the Unexpected,” which is available at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/charlesxavier
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