Friday Special Blend on CKCU, February 2 2007

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...
Groundhog Day, 2007

07:05 DOLLAR STORE
Interview with artist Colwyn Griffith (http://www.colwyngriffith.com/) about his photographic eplorations of consumer excess, currently on display at the Ottawa Art Gallery ( www.ottawaartgallery.ca).

07:30 NEWS FROM UP THE STREET
Did you catch her on Fuse last weekend? Join us for an interview with composer and violinist Anne Lindsay ( www.anne-lindsay.com) before her CD launch celebration at the NAC Fourth Stage (http://www.nac-cna.ca/), with special guests Ian Tamblyn and Jason Fowler.

07:45 THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES...IMAGINE THE REHEARSAL
The cast and crew of the Vagina Monologues (http://www.ottawavday.ca/ ) will share their ideas about being part of this transformative performance, and getting into character. Stay with us as we follow their preparations for the production, on-stage at the Bronson Centre in early March.

08:05 EMERGING ART
We'll hear more about the Ottawa School of Art Student Showcase, opening tonight at Gallery 7A (http://www.gallery7a.com/). The Vernissage will take place Saturday February 3 between noon and 4pm.

08:20 HAPPENINGS
Barb Gray, our roving arts reporter, updates us on cultural events.

08:30 RESOUNDING SPIRIT
Time to challenge your preconceptions about avant-garde Japanese art? Join us for an interview with professor Ming Tiampo about "Resounding Spirit: Japanese Contemporary Art of the 1960s", opening at the Carleton University Art Gallery on Monday February 5 ( www.carleton.ca/gallery/current.html).

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