Friday Special Blend on CKCU: September 15, 2006

The Friday Special Blend ... is a friendly, laid-back mixture of great music, live performances, interviews with filmmakers, musicians, artists and creators of all kinds. It's about the people and events of Ottawa-Gatineau. It's about the human spirit. Add to that some local-world news about social justice and the environment and you're sure to find something of interest.

Tune in to the Friday Special Blend, from 7:00 to 9:15 a.m., at CKCU 93.1 FM in Ottawa or http://www.ckcufm.com/ from anywhere. Tuning in from far away? We'll add you to our listener map -- simply send a note to info@ckcufm.com. Il nous fera un grand plaisir de recevoir vos commentaires, suggestions et idées.

THIS WEEK'S SHOW...

Friday September 15, 2006

Join Susan Johnston for an exploration of artistic fantasy, art forms exploring new relationships between creator and participant, local film - and a festival looking at media that matters, a visit to Artengine, talking portraits, and morning tea with Anita Rau Badami. Plus - as always - BBC News on the hour.

07:05 DEGREES OF FANTASY
INTERVIEW with curator Catherine Sinclair, who will walk us through Degress of Fantasy, currently on display as part of the Firestone Collection of Canadian Art. Exhibition runs through October 15. ( www.ottawaartgallery.ca)

07:20 YOU APPEAR IN ART

INTERVIEW with Dipna Horra (http://www.dipnahorra.com/) and Jory Kruspe (www.analogue.ca) about their most recent collaboration. Grab a webcam, go in with an open mind and have a look at youappearinart.dipnahorra.com. If you like, capture the moment, share it with their blog, and see where the possibilities take you.

07:40 (Hate) Machine

INTERVIEW with local filmmaker Phil Caron about his newest release. (Hate) Machine will be part of the Sixth Canadian Premiere of the Media That Matters Film Festival ( www.mediathatmattersfest.org), brought to Ottawa with the support of iSpy Productions ( www.ispyproductions.ca). Screening to take place at SAW Video (www.sawvideo.com) at 7pm on Sunday, September 17. Free admission.

08:05 ARTENGINE, MOVING FORWARD

INTERVIEW with Artengine.ca's new Artistic Director, Ryan Stec . Ryan will also fill us in on Arts + Parts, Artengine's newest effort to reach out to the Ottawa community. Join Ryan and his Artengine Counterparts on Sunday September 17 from noon-8pm for an open house, BBQ, and garage sale. 233 Argyle Avenue

08:20 ARTS REPORT
Barb Gray will report on the local arts scene.

08:30 TALKING PORTRAITS
INTERVIEW with local artists Sherry Tompalski ( www.sherry.ws) and Graham Thompson (http://www.graham.gs/). Sherry and Graham will share their visuals - and their podcasts - with us. Talking Portraits, their multifaceted visual and audio exhibition, opens tonight at the Cumberland Gallery ( http://www.ottawa.ca/city_services/culture/arts/gallery/cumberland_en.shtml) - 255 Centrum Blvd, 2nd Floor. A more detailed explanation of the exhibit is included in the May 2006 issue of GetGuerrilla.ca ( www.sherry.ws/ottawa_canada_artist_shows/z_getguerilla_magazine_ottawa_canada_may_2006.htm )

08:45 CAN YOU HEAR THE NIGHTBIRD CALL?

INTERVIEW with Montreal author Anita Rau Badami ( www.anitaraubadami.ca) about her most recent novel. Anita Rau Badami will join the Ottawa International Writer's Festival ( www.writersfest.com), giving a talk on Monday, October 2 at 8:30pm.

Then stay tuned for A Luta Continua at 9:15 a.m., followed by Friday Morning Cartunes with John Westhaver from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. -- enjoy!