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ABOUT US      |       PROGRAMS       |       CONCERTS      |      SUPPORT US Dear Listener,   Being the last "unofficial" week of summer it's time to give a shout out to our trio of WICN summer interns. Chris Hanks has actually been with us since last December, helping with our newsletter and doing some terrific production work. Anna Secino and Sarah Bilotta joined us for the summer and have been a huge help with our social media, research and a host of other duties. I can speak for the entire staff when I say it's been a true pleasure to have these talented young people here on a regular basis! We wish them good luck as they move on and face important life choices.    On Labor Day we'll give afternoon host Jon Marable the day off and present a special live jazz concert: Jazz From Caramoor. It will air from 4-6pm and will feature legendary drummer Roy Haynes, pianist Kenny Barron and the exciting band The Cookers. The concert comes from the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts in Bedford, N.Y. A nice way to end the summer!   Gerry Weston General Manager   Underwriter of the Week   Thanks to UniBank for their underwriting support!  UniBank provides Blackstone Valley individuals and businesses with excellent service and fairly priced, high quality financial products, and they are our underwriter of the week! Blackstone Canalfest 2012 Join WICN Saturday September 8th for festivities and fun at the Blackstone Canalfest.  Featuring a giant raffle, kayak rides, street performers, a horse drawn wagon tour and more on Harding Street directly above the buried Blackstone Canal. The Festival runs 11am-5pm and is sure to be fun for all! See www.blackstonecanalfest.org The "I Like 90.5" Phone Line is Open!   The "I Like 90.5" phone line is now open for you, 24 hours a day.  Call 508-373-0486, and let us know WHY you like WICN!  Tell us about the music we play, the shows or hosts you enjoy, and even the live music events we sponsor around Worcester.  We want to hear from you!   Thanks for listening, and thanks for supporting WICN.   Programming of Note:     Jazz at Lincoln Center: Stan Kenton Centennial Monday, August 27, 6PM The bandstand wasn't big enough for Stan Kenton's musical ideas. His big brassy sound would bring dozens of musicians to the stage including Jazz Master Lee Konitz who joins the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra for this Kenton celebration. Read More...    Soul Serenade: Carl Davis Tribute Monday, August 27, 7PM Along with Curtis Mayfield, Carl Davis built the Chicago soul music scene in the early 1960s. Carl died this week at 77, leaving behind a legacy of music from artists including Walter Jackson, Jackie Wilson, Major Lance and many, many more.  Read More...     Jazz Inspired: Renee Fleming Tuesday, August 28, 6PM Opera star Renee Fleming talks about singing jazz in college and her jazz CD, "Haunted Heart." Read More...    Piano Jazz Rising Stars: Hiromi Wednesday, August 29, 6PM Virtuoso pianist Hiromi Uehara began her classical studies at age 6. Today she is an in-demand jazz pianist able to play stride at blinding speed with deadly accuracy. Hiromi's mega chops are on display in this week's session with host Jon Weber.  Read More...    Folk Revival: An Eclectic Mix of Folk Songs Old & New Thursday, August 30, 7PM An eclectic mix of folk songs, old and new, including some requests and favorites, tracks from a few new CDs, and visits from local artists, including Ric Gottlieb, Ryan Foss, and maybe more! Read More...    JazzSet: Kevin Eubanks at the Detroit Jazz Festival Friday, August 31, 6PM He led the house band on Jay Leno's Tonight Show for 15 years. Now Kevin Eubanks is free, unfettered, and bluesy at the Detroit Jazz Festival on Labor Day weekend.  With the fine Bill Pierce on tenor.  Read More...     Business Beat:  Gary Hirshberg Sunday, September 2, 10PM He was co-founder and chairman of Stoneyfield, author of Stirring It Up: How to Make Money and Save the World, and co-author of Label It Now: What You Need to Know About Genetically Engineered Foods.  Read More...    Public Eye: Dr. Philip Cafaro Sunday, September 2, 10:30PM Dr. Philip Cafaro, President-Elect of the International Society for Environmental Ethics will discuss possible immigration scenarios that could have long term environmental ramifications for our country. Read More... In This Issue Underwriter of the Week Blackstone Canalfest "I Like 90.5" Phone Line Roy Hargrove Vehicles for Charity Every day WICN brings you the music you love...music that inspires and engages you...music that matters.  It takes numerous volunteers and a very small staff to deliver this gift to you and we are asking you to support our efforts. The best way to do that is to make a gift to WICN!  Become a member today or renew your membership!  CLICK HERE to check out our Membership options and Thank You Gifts!  or call 508-752-0700 Artist of the Month Roy Hargrove Roy Hargrove, often considered one of the greatest trumpeters of our time, was born in Texas, where at the age of 18 he was discovered by Wynton Marsalis   during a visit to Hargrove's school, the Dallas Arts Magnet. With the encourage- ment and support of Marsalis, Hargrove was able to begin his young career as part of the New York jazz scene... More...  Vehicles For Charity Thinking about selling your car, boat, motorcycle, truck, or other vehicle? Donate it to WICN instead, and support the programs you love. WICN Underwriters   See More...

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