Friday Special Blend: September 8, 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 8, 2006

Join Susan Johnston for a whirlwind studio tour, new music, a conversation about wine and another about manga and mongrels, capped off with some interpretations of art and sculpture. Plus - as always - BBC News on the hour.

07:10 TRANSFORMING FLOTSAM AND JETSAM
INTERVIEW with Lorraine Peirce to discuss her newest clay works, as well as the Westboro Artists Studio Tour ( www.westendstudiotour.ca ), starting this weekend.

07:30 MUSIC

INTERVIEW with Lynne Hanson (http://www.lynnehanson.com/) about her new CD, Things I Miss, and its launch this Saturday night at the NAC 4th Stage

08:05 Red, White, and Drunk all Over

INTERVIEW with celebrated wine writer and judge Natalie MacLean ( www.nataliemaclean.com) about her "wine-soaked journey from grape to glass". Red, White and Drunk all Over spans a wide range of geographies, history and wine themes, and Natalie will also share some insights from her newsletter, Nat Decants, with listeners.

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

08:30 OF MANGA AND MONGRELS
INTERVIEW with Ottawa artist and musician Howie Tsui (http://www.howietsui.com/ ) about his new exhibition opening at Gallery 101 ( www.gallery101.org) and his work with The Acorn ( www.kelprecords.com/bands/acorn/index.htm). Howie gave me a tour of his work during the installation process, and we'll walk you through the set-up at Gallery 101.

08:45 THE FALL OF THE DAMNED
INTERVIEW with Vancouver-based artist Damian Moppett about his exhibition The Fall of the Damned, opening next week at the Carleton University Art Gallery ( www.carleton.ca/gallery).

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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