Fridays in July at 1:00 pm
This month Georgia Public Radio's news magazine Georgia Gazette takes its annual summer vacation. While the show is on hiatus, we'll take a look back at some recent GPR productions that celebrate aspects of our state.
Thursday, July 4 at 1:00 pm
Recorded at the 13th annual festival in Danville, Kentucky, this program includes performances of holiday music by more than twenty bands from a dozen states and two foreign countries. Also featured is Daniel Rodriguez, New York City's "singing policeman."
(Pre-empts To the Best of Our Knowledge)
Thursday, July 4 at 2:00 pm
Live in New York City's Battery Park with host Neal Conan, this program explores themes of freedom and democracy through jazz. Wynton Marsalis and his orchestra along with Arturo O'Farrill, the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, the Juilliard Jazz Ensemble, and other guests perform.
Thursday, July 4 at 8:00 pm
Erich Kunzel and the National Symphony Orchestra present a patriotic program, with guests including Aretha Franklin, Barry Bostwick, Jerry Hadley, Richard Chamberlain and Russell Watson. Simulcast with Georgia Public Television.
Thursday, July 4 at 9:30 pm
A patriotic program featuring "The President's Own."
Friday, July 5 at 1:00 pm
This program focuses on the river that begins and ends in Georgia and drains over 40% of the state.
Saturday, July 6, at 1:30 pm
Delibes: Lakme
Friday, July 12 at 1:00 pm
With more twists, intrigue, and political chicanery than any work of fiction, the 1946 gubernatorial election led to three men simultaneously claiming the title of Governor of Georgia.
Saturday, July 13, at 1:30 pm
Donizetti: Maria di Rohan
Saturday, July 13, at 8:00 pm
Harry O'Donoghue hosts this locally produced Celtic music program. Playlists are available at the Green Island archive page.
Saturday, July 13, at 9:00 pm
Dick Wallace hosts this locally produced folk show. Playlists are available at the Music Americana archive page.
Friday, July 19 at 1:00 pm
Civil War scholars William C. Davis and William J. Cooper debate one of the most controversial figures of the Confederate South.
Saturday, July 20, at 1:30 pm
Strauss: Arabella
Wednesday, July 24, at 1:00 pm
Lifeline to Health can be heard the fourth Wednesday of each month and features interactive call-in segments, health and fitness news, and feature stories on timely health issues particularly as they relate to ethnic minorities and medically under-served populations in Georgia. Hosted by Carol Snype Crawford, Executive Director of Georgia's Office of Minority Health, Lifeline to Health encourages listeners to reduce health risks and become active in improving and maintaining their health. For more information, visit the Lifeline to Health website. This month's topic is Eldercare and health for seniors.
Friday, July 26 at 1:00 pm
Nature writers Janisse Ray, Franklin Burroughs, Jan Deblieu, Chris Camuto, William Belleville, and James Kilgo read from their works, accompanied by music and poetry.
Saturday, July 27, at 1:30 pm
Verdi: Attila
Saturday, July 27, at 8:00 pm
Harry O'Donoghue hosts this locally produced Celtic music program. Playlists are available at the Green Island archive page.
Saturday, July 27, at 9:00 pm
Dick Wallace hosts this locally produced folk show. Playlists are available at the Music Americana archive page.
Sunday, July 28, at 8:00 pm
Host St. John Flynn welcomes Woodstock, Georgia, resident William Diehl to talk about his new novel. Eureka is the story of the seamy past of a deceptively peaceful California town. Police detective Zeke Bannon investigates a death which seems like nothing more than a sad accident. Until he looks a little closer. The toll-free number to call is 866-RADIO-GA.
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