Blogs

John Douglas - Interview for BackStage Pass

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 23:23:56 +0000

John Douglas Quintet on BackStage Pass debuts Sunday, February 10, at 7 p.m. on WKAR-TV. Here's an extended excerpt from the BackStage Pass interview.

Current State Staffers Plan Show Launch

Peter Whorf — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 01:08:38 +0000

WKAR's Current State staff is preparing for the launch of Mid-Michigan's new radio news and arts magazine from MSU. Our first show brings you Governor Rick Snyder, a d

One Singular Sensation: Celebrating Marvin Hamlisch

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 14:49:11 +0000

8pm Monday Dec. 31 | The New York Philharmonic's New Year's Eve gala

WKAR Classical Now on HD Radio

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 14:17:45 +0000

There's a new way to listen to WKAR Classical, the online stream featuring classical music 24/7.

Specials on WKAR World

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 16:00:32 +0000

TV Specials this weekend on WKAR World feature health and fitness, music and more.

Specials on WKAR Create

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 15:47:53 +0000

TV specials on WKAR Create this weekend feature Rick Steves, Wayne Dyer and more.

The Making of War Horse

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:28:19 +0000

Sunday, November 25, at 10:30 p.m.

Doo Wop Discoveries

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:10:54 +0000

Saturday at 7 p.m. on WKAR-TV | Sunday at 9 p.m. on WKAR World

Today - WKAR Election 2012 | Mon. 10/22

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 18:48:03 +0000

The focus today week is on the third and final presidential debate between Republican candidate Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama.

Listen during drivetime to All Things Considered on 90.5 FM for preview coverage, and join the live NPR chat online tonight beginning at 8:30.

Then, catch the PBS NewsHour special live broadcast of the debate on WKAR-TV or online tonight at 9.

Michigan Calling: The Senate Race

Jeanie Croope — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 18:33:38 +0000

Last week, Michigan citizens had the opportunity to question U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D) on "Michigan Calling," a radio special airing on 90.5 WKAR.

This week, her challenger, former Representative Pete Hoekstra (R), will respond to listener questions during a "Michigan Calling" special on Friday, October 26, at 9 a.m.

Nov. 1 | Community Cinema: Solar Mamas

Jeanie Croope — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 23:03:28 +0000

FREE – Thursday, November 1, at 7:30 p.m. | WKAR presents a Community Cinema event with a preview screening of "Solar Mamas” and follow-up discussion with Judy Martin, Gail Catron and Tasmica Torok, moderated by Jayne Schuiteman. | RESERVE SEATS HERE

MI First Election Coverage Launches with Debates

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 22:16:49 +0000

Over 200 MSU students collaborate to form the state's largest election team, as MI First Election covers the 2012 election beginning Wednesday night with the first presidential debate.

Meet Jody and Peter for Classics and Coffee

Jeanie Croope — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 18:34:16 +0000

90.5 Classical music host Jody Knol and new WKAR Radio station manager Peter Whorf will be talking the classics over coffee at Schuler Books & Music, at the store's Okemos location.

In addition to discussing the mid-Michigan classical music scene, Jody and Peter want to hear listener hopes for classical music on 90.5 and WKAR.org and get feedback on some of the station's classical music initiatives over the coming months.

Classics and Coffee

Monday, October 1, 9-11 a.m.
Wednesday, October 3, 2-4 p.m.

Community Cinema: Half the Sky

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:21:15 +0000

FREE – Thursday, September 27, at 7 p.m. | WKAR launches Community Cinema for mid-Michigan with a preview screening of "Half the Sky" and community discussion moderated by Judy Karandjeff.

We're dancing at the Folk Fest!

Jeanie Croope — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 16:06:47 +0000

Come on out to the Great Lakes Folk Festival on August 10-12.

LISTEN Links are Back

Bill Richards — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:21:56 +0000

8/1 Wednesday early afternoon | Our Listen links were restored today around 12:30 p.m.

You can now listen again to:

90.5 WKAR
AM870 NewsTalk
WKAR Folk
WKAR Jazz
WKAR Classical
WKAR Radio Reading Service

using the Radio - Listen Live menu on the right side of the page.

Thank you for your patience.

Trouble: Listen Links are Down

Bill Richards — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:06:07 +0000

8/1 Wednesday | Listening links for all streams this morning are broken, yielding a 'page not found' error. We are working to correct the problem as quickly as possible.

In the meantime, if you have listened to one of our streams recently, please try:

Open your preferred audio player (such as iTunes, Windows Media player)
Find a WKAR stream in a list of recent connections
Connect

Thank you for your patience.

WKAR Create: Thu 7/5 Update

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 17:59:06 +0000

THU JULY 5, 5pm: WKAR Create has returned to the regular program schedule. Thank you for your patience!

Curt, Gene and Nancy -- Signing Off!

Jeanie Croope — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:00:00 +0000

When viewers heard Curt Gilleo and Gene Purdum during the April 2012 Spring into Action fundraising campaign, they were hearing the end of an era. After April 27, Curt and Gene take their well-deserved retirements from WKAR Radio.

Joining them on the retiree list will be Nancy Gilleo, WKAR’s business manager, who somehow manages to keep on top of the volumes of paperwork and grant materials required to keep a public broadcasting station on the air.

Sherlock Returns to WKAR-TV

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:25:20 +0000

Sundays at 9 p.m. on WKAR-TV beginning May 6. For fans of the 21st century Sherlock Holmes, the wait is over. The hit "Masterpiece Mystery!" series returns in May with three new episodes of "Sherlock."