Friday Special Blend on CKCU: September 29, 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 and world news about social justice and the environment, and you're sure to find something of interest. Plus - as always - BBC News on the Hour.

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 29, 2006

07:05 ADVENTURE: INTERVIEW with author, publisher, pilot and adventurer Scott Griffin about his two-year adventure in Africa as a pilot with the Flying Doctors. My Heart is Africa starts with his incredible journey, flying his own plane to Kenya.

07:20 AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP: INTERVIEW with thinker, journalist and minster, the Rev. Christopher White his new book "Seismic Shifts - Leading in Times of Change".

07:40 FREEDOM'S FURY: INTERVIEW with Ottawa filmmakers Colin K. Gray and Megan Graney about their documentary detailing the riveting 1956 waterpolo match between Hungary and Russia - in the face of the Hungarian Revolution. Freedom's Fury will screen at the National Gallery Friday night as a benefit for Waterpolo Canada. Further information is available at www.waterpolo.ca.

08:05 SCULPTURE: INTERVIEW Ottawa sculptor Bruce Garner ( www.sculptorbrucegarner.com) about his life and works. Garner will be giving a talk Friday at 12:30 at the Ottawa Art Gallery (www.ottawaartgallery.ca).

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

08:30 LADYFEST SPECIAL: Preview of the music, and some other special activities, scheduled as part of Ladyfest Ottawa ( www.ladyfestottawa.com) this weekend.

08:45: INTERVIEW with playwright Emily Kisko , whose Cellar Door Productions is staging three staged readings, FAITH, HOPE, and CLARITY, as part of the Ottawa International Writers Festival ( www.writersfest.com) opening Sunday at Library and Archives Canada.

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!

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