Sat. 1 pm -Verdi’s “La Traviata.” on the Metropolitan Opera Matinee. One of the most beloved operas in the world, for its plot and its music. WRUU – 107.5 is Savannah’s home now for this radio tradition that goes back to 1931. 01/18/20.20.
Fri. 12:06 – Listening to Literature, Friday, – Leigh and P. T. continue their preview of the authors and books coming to the 2020 Savannah Book Festival. This week, they discuss a selection of nonfiction books about people who confronted challenging times, including Jack Goldsmith, In Hoffa’s Shadow; Steve Vogel, Betrayal in Berlin; Amy Shira Teitel, Fighting for Space; and Kent Garrett and Jeanne Ellsworth, The Last Negroes at Harvard. 01/17/2020.
Fri. 11 am – Beyond The Liner Notes – January 17, 2020. This week, P. T. Bridgeport and special guest host Leigh Rich explore the music of the bells. Bells catch your attention, celebrate solemn and joyous events, or tell you dinner is ready or somebody’s at the door. P. T. and Leigh will look through the musical portrayals of the instrument. Join us. 01/17/2020.
Thu. 1 pm -Courageous Conversations with Sheree. Guest: Monica Smith, Owner of Mindful Endeavors Monica is committed to improving the overall quality of life of individuals through stress reduction and work-life balance. 01/16/2020.
Thu. 8 am. Savannah Lexicon-looks ahead to the 41st annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Association Day Celebration, highlighted next Monday, January 20. Antwan Lang has been honored by the Association as this year’s Trailblazer Award winner and joins Wayne to talk about the upcoming events and MLK, Jr.’s legacy. Listen to WRUU 107.5 FM in Savannah and globally @ wruu.org . 01/16/2020.
Wed. 10 pm – Chicago’s Neal Francis is in town, and Theme Stream’s got the inside scoop! Join us for an hour of music and conversation in advance of his Savannah stage debut this Thursday. New Orleans-inspired rock and soul at it’s finest! 01/15/2020.
Wed. 9 pm – Savannah Music Local and Sustainable from will feature a conversation with and the jazz styling of saxophonist Stutz Wimmer. He was joined live in the studio by bassist Marc Chesanow and guitarist Howard Paul. 01/15/2020.
Wed. 4 pm – The Anne arrives from England to initiate the colony. George Whitefield and James Wright help it along. The Georgian brings the news and the city burns down. The Wanderer defies the laws and the first woman alderman serves in City government. 01/15/2020.
Tue. 8 pm – Contemporary Classics will be featuring facets of the wide range of contemporary classical vocal music with work for solo singers, ensembles and choirs featuring music by George Crumb, Luciano Bero, Tigran Hamasyan, Matiss Cudars, Jessica Meyer, Peter Maxwell Davies, Bryce Dessner, and Arvo Part. 01/14/2020.
Tue. 8 am – On Savannah Lexicon. Training for the most important job on the planet! Michael O’Neal, Founder, Parent University & Director Community United Services, Inc., wants to help parents be better able to create high quality learning environments for their children starting at birth and better skilled at partnering with teachers when their child enters school. 01/14/2020.
