Friday Special Blend on CKCU....May 18, 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 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...

May 18, 2007

 

07:05  Decalogue II: Ten Ottawa Authors - Part One

INTERVIEW with Ottawa author Emily Falvey, whose contribution to Decalogue will premiere as part of the Decalogue II launch Friday night at the Mercury Lounge. (http://chaudierebooks.blogspot.com).

 

07:25  Friday morning enlightenment

Charles Hodgson's Podictionary (www.podictionary.com ) piece du jour.

 

07:30  No Humans Involved

INTERVIEW with author and Otherworld specialist Kelley Armstrong ( www.kelleyarmstrong.com) about her new book, a mix of passion, comedy and the supernatural.

 

07:45  Decalogue II: Ten Ottawa Authors - Part Two

INTERVIEW with Ottawa author John Lavery, whose work is also featured in Decalogue II.

 

08:05  I Know I'm Not Alone

Michael Franti's conscientious music - engaging the brain, booty and soulstellar documentary, I Know I'm Not Alone (www.iknowimnotalone.com ), to town on Wednesday. INTERVIEW with Tatiana Nemchin, organizer of this event, about Franti, his work and his influence. 

 

08:20  Arts Report

Barb Gray, the Friday Blend's roving arts reporter.

 

08:30  Images of Lineage

INTERVIEW with visual artist Karina Bergmans (www.kaleidoscopeart.com) about Dutch Courage, an exhibition by first and second generation local Dutch artists exploring this specific duality of culture. (www.lapetitemortgallery.com/events/Dutch.htm)