The Friday Special Blend on CKCU: December 22, 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 December 22, 2006

Tune in for:

...a conversation with artist KEVIN BERTRAM, who examines the decline of the fabled Canadian small town in The Urban/Rural Divide, opening at IPO Gallery ( www.ipogallery.ca);

...music by folk trio the FINEST KIND, performing A Christmas Carol with storyteller John Huston at the NAC Fourth Stage ( www.finestkind.ca);

...thoughts about GIFTS THAT MATTER: a discussion with CHF's Leah Geller about holiday shopping that also provides gifts of hope for people around the world ( www.giftsthatmatter.ca).

Plus, as always, great music from bands playing live in town over the next few weeks: Fiftymen, Lynn Miles, Tony D, Melwood Cutlery, HiLoTrons, Kristin McCaig, Melissa Laveaux, Twelve 34, and Joel Plaskett.