Imagine living on $30 a month for food. To raise funds and awareness for the Blandford Nature Center, Maria Gajewski made changes in her lifestyle for 30 days. We talk about the experience and this evening's celebration.
It's always good to spotlight talented West Michigan youth. 13 year old Patricia Schlutt, Crossroads Middle School eighth grader, has won the prestigious River of Words Environmental Art and Poetry Contest, with a trip to Washington, DC in store. We welcome Patricia and Mom Linda for the details.
The 5/3rd RiverBank Run is set to go Saturday and we talk about it. First up, Ironman Andy Holder joins TMS to talk about running with diabetes. Then, a Sports Med doc with Metro Health reminds us of the role his team plays on the day of the race.
Every month Dr. Alan Steinman joins us from the Annis Water Resources Institute to discuss the IJC Upper Great Lakes Study on water levels, which had a public meeting in Muskegon and an update on using water as an economic engine for the state.
On Tourist Talk with Promote Michigan's Dianna Stampfler, we take you around the state.
Coming Up
Only in America Series concludes Wednesday, May 14 at 10 a.m.
Three hundred and fifty years ago, in September 1654, twenty-three impoverished Jews arrived by ship in New Amsterdam after having been expelled from Recife, Brazil. Adding insult to injury, Governor Peter Stuyvesant tried to expel them when they arrived. They refused to leave, successfully appealing Stuyvesant's order to the board of the Dutch West India Company. However, they were not allowed to build a synagogue, serve in the militia, vote or enjoy other rights accorded to New Amsterdam's citizens. This was the less than auspicious beginning of the Jewish experience in America.
The documentary series Only in America shows the progress of American Jews from this trickle of poor immigrants to today's thriving community of six million. The episodes are organized around themes, historical periods and individuals that illustrate important aspects of this American Jewish history.
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Music Links
The
West Michigan Blues Society
Has
sponsored blues festivals and concerts since 1991. www.wmbs.org
Organissimo
An
organ trio featuring Jim Alfredson on Hammond B-3,
Joe Gloss on guitar and Randy Marsh on drums, a musical
combustion of soul jazz and bop sensibilities with
a jam band groove. www.organissimo.org
The
Southeastern Michigan Jazz Association
Stressing
jazz education, the associatin participates in
the organization of the Ford Detroit Jazz Festival
and other concert events on the eastern side of Michigan. www.semja.org
Jazz
New York Art Attack
A
great source for info on jazz events in the Big Apple. Check
it out before your next trip to NYC. www.jazznewyork.org
Jimmie
Stagger
Guitar-slinging
favorite of blues audiences in West Michigan and beyond. www.jimmiestagger.com
A
multi-faceted jazz and pop vocalist with a cabaret
flair, who leads the Rad Pack, is a member of the Boogie
Woogie Babies, sings with the Midtown Horns and, with
Rick Reuther, is half of Steppin' Out. www.maryrad.com
Offers
in-depth interviews with jazz artists and personalities,
plus record reviews. www.allaboutjazz.com All
About Jazz is an on-line jazz magazine with reviews,
interviews and jazz news. www.jazzweekly.com
PKO
Records
The
official web site of The Paul Keller Orchestra, formerly
the Bird of Paradise Orchestra. Keller is a 1980
graduate of East Grand Rapids High School and a renowned
bass player, bandleader and composer.
Other PKO recording artists include Paul Vornhagen, Doug
Horn, Organissimo, Rick Rowe and Los Gatos. www.pkorecords.com
The
Jazz Institute of Chicago
A
web site that is a great source for
information concerning live jazz in the windy city. www.jazzinstituteofchicago.org
www.fattlappblues.com Fatt
Lapp Blues Band is Grand Rapids based and committed to traditional
blues.
www.metalblues.com Cherri
and the Violators perform in-your-face Metal blues.
www.scmsonline.orgSt.
Cecilia Music Society is dedicated to promoting
the appreciation, study and performance of music in order
to enrich the human spirit and enhance the quality of life
for the residents of West Michigan.
www.BigBandBeat.com The
Rhythm Section Jazz Band Drummer, Paul Sherwood, brings
back to life music from the golden age of jazz with his
10 piece swing orchestra. The band mantains an archive
of over 3,000 vintage jazz arrangements.
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Shelley Irwin is a Producer/Host for WGVU.
Shelley produces the Morning Show, featuring local and national
newsmakers. She comes to WGVU from Detroit's ABC radio affiliate
WJR, where she produced and reported for a variety of shows. She
has also worked at WXYZ-TV in Detroit and has represented Pontiac
on the Auto Show Circuit. She holds a Master's Degree from the University
of Indianapolis. Shelley is a runner and chases after her 2 dogs.
Fred Martino joined WGVU in February, 2000,
after four years as a television anchor and reporter in South Bend,
Indiana. Before that, he anchored and reported in central New York
and the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area.
In addition to serving as News and Public Affairs Manager, Martino
reports and anchors for WGVU radio and television. He encourages
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David Moore is WGVU Radio's long-time local host of "Morning Edition." He joined the staff in 1987, and has been in radio since 1974. David is the station's religion reporter and in addition, covers a variety of other news stories and also anchors newscasts for WGVU's "Mid-Day West Michigan." He says that "although radio has changed dramatically over the years, one thing will always stay the same for me: getting the news out in a fair and unbiased manner without compromise." David is an amateur genealogist and has traced one line of his family tree back to Switzerland in 1502. David and his wife Gina, both animal lovers, share their Wyoming home with four dogs from the Humane Society of Kent County, where he serves on the Board of Directors. You can e-mail him at moored@gvsu.edu.
Scott VanderWerf is WGVU Radio's Music Director and Arts and Entertainment Editor. Producing "The Travelin' Blues," "21st Century World Radio Show," "Artist Showcase" and Prime Time Jazz beginning every weeknight at 7p.m., Scott also hosts "All Things Considered - West Michigan" and "Movie Talk," and contributes cultural reviews on "Mid-Day West Michigan." Born in Michigan, Scott attended Western Michigan University, Southern Illinois University and Aquinas College. He created "The Electric Church" on GRTV, and has published numerous articles, reviews and interviews on books, music and films.
Kurt Steiner is a native of Oak Park, IL and a graduate of Calvin College. He double majored in Latin and Classical Studies with minors in history and education. He began interning at WGVU in May of 2005 and joined the radio team full time in March of 2006. Kurt thinks the Chicago Bears should be able to play with twelve men on the field because "they're the Bears." He married Andrea in October of 2007 and he can't get tomatoes to grow in his garden.
Common Threads
Common Threads was created 10 years ago as a coproduction of WGVU Radio & The Interfaith Dialogue Association (www.interfaithdialogueassociation.org). The mission of the show is to provide intelligent conversations with clerics, authors, journalists & lay members of the various world religions on topics that we hope interest the thinking public.
Common Threads is hosted by Fred Stella, President of The Interfaith Dialogue Association. Fred comes to this program with over 3 decades of broadcast experience & a lifetime of study in Religion & Spirituality. Among his accomplishments, Fred recently completed a 30-city lecture tour of India, where he spoke on the importance of preserving indigenous culture & religion. He has contributed articles & essays to several publications over the years; & lectures locally at churches, schools & civic organizations as well.
Since its inception the show has earned high marks from its guest, both local & national. In this age of “hit & run” sound-bite journalism, the ability to have a relaxed, nonconfrontational interview in the tradition of “Fresh Air” or “ The Diane Rhem Show” is a refreshing alternative.
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Open Mind
Cecilia Skidmore, MA, LPC, is the host of the popular radio show, Open Mind, where she has compelling conversations with fascinating people. Whether it's history, cooking, politics or spirituality, you'll be intrigued and find yourself coming back every week, curious about what's next.
