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At the Countryside Farmers’ Markets, one thing is certain... fresh, local food

The Countryside Conservancy operates two farmers’ markets—one in the 'Country' and one in the 'City'.
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September 8, 2008

What’s Playing Now?

Classical Music
With Host Scott Blankenship

On Air Host: Scott Blankenship

3:09
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony #18 (Academy of St Martin in the Fields)


3:30
Cesar Cui: Orientale (Midori, violin)


3:33
Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet #3 (Alban Berg Quartet)



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What’s Playing Now?

Classical Music
With Host Scott Blankenship

On Air Host: Scott Blankenship

3:09
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony #18 (Academy of St Martin in the Fields)


3:30
Cesar Cui: Orientale (Midori, violin)


3:33
Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet #3 (Alban Berg Quartet)



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Classical Music with Mark Pennell

Join WKSU’s Mark Pennell for the best in classical music.

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Classical Music with Sylvia Docking

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BBC Newshour

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On Point unites distinct and provocative voices with passionate discussion as it confronts the stories that are at the center of what is important in the world today.

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World Have Your Say

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Classical Music with Scott Blankenship



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Classical Music with John Zech



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Classical Music with Mark Pennell

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Events & Features
Win Tickets to See - and Meet - Paula Poundstone

Comedian, author, interviewer and Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me! panelist Paula Poundstone comes to the Canton Palace Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 20. Complete a Paula Poundstone Quiz and enter a drawing for one of three pairs of tickets with artist meet and greet.

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WKSU Covers the 2008 Conventions

It’s Presidential nomination time for the Democrats and Republicans. Listen to Morning Edition and All Things Considered from Denver on Aug. 25-28 and St. Paul on Sept. 1-4 as Kevin Niedermier and M.L. Schultze cover all of the action from a Northeast Ohio point of view. Hear live coverage from NPR and additional regional reports from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night of the conventions.

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Help Break a Kazoo Record at Cedar Valley Settlers Celebration

Enjoy music from The Farewell Drifters and The Biscuit Burners and have fun with old-time games and crafts at the Rocky River Reservation on Sept. 21. Be part of an attempt to set the world record in kazoo playing at 4:15 p.m.

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Eilen Jewell Plays Happy Birthday Folk Alley on Sept. 5

Folk Alley continues the celebration of it's 5-year anniversary with a concert featuring singer/songwriter Eilen Jewell and opener Chris Castle at Happy Days Lodge on Sept. 5 with a concert presented by the CVNPA's Heritage Series.

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Summer Fun in Northeast Ohio

Arts and cultural organizations throughout the region are heading into a summer full of seasonal performances and events. Find schedule details and links.

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Folk Alley Adds Discussion Board

FolkAlley.com, the 24-hour folk music website and stream, now boasts a discussion board that allows registered users to create topics and participate in conversations about their favorite artists, songs, venues, and whatever strikes their fancy.

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Donate Your Vehicle and Benefit WKSU

Donate your unwanted car, truck, boat, motorcycle, or other vehicle and support WKSU via the station's vehicle charitable donation program.

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Hot Picks: This Week's Smart Stuff

Vino at Stan Hywet, Sam Phillips at the Beachland, Infamous Stringdusters in Kent, antique cars to die for in Canton, labor and industry in Tremont, classical music in Sandusky, French protest posters at Oberlin – and more, this week in Northeast Ohio.



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Online Channels Provide More Listening Choices

Now, WKSU's on-line listeners have three channels from which to choose. WKSU On-line offers the station's broadcasts over the Internet, WKSU-2 (The News Channel) presents news from WKSU and NPR along with other news and information shows all day, and WKSU-3 (The Classical Channel) offers music lovers 24-hours a day of the best from the world of classical.

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Folk Alley.com–All Folk Music! All The Time!

Folk Alley.com--All Folk Music! All The Time!Folk Alley.com is 24-hour streaming folk music, with thoughts from host Jim Blum, updating playlists, latest buzz in the world of folk, and much more!

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Special Coverage

The official nominations are about to be made in Denver and St. Paul. Join Kevin Niedermier and M.L. Schultze for the speeches, the discussions, the funny hats and the parties at the national political conventions Aug. 25 through Sept. 4. Find audio, pictures and commentary on WKSU's Election 2008 page. ( more )

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As far as summers go in Northeast Ohio, 2008 was as good as it gets (maybe even better). I can’t count the number of times people would say to me that the day we were experiencing was just a perfect day - but since the 4th of July weekend right through Labor Day, it was glorious. Weather forecasters were giddy. Just more good weather coming our way.
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