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2019 Holiday Programming On Boise State Public Radio

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Holiday Programming Schedule for Boise State Public Radio News (KBSX):

December 24

12 p.m.  1 p.m.: Hungry for the Holidays, with Julia Child

Julia Child takes us back in time, presenting two stories — "A Christman Carol," read by the actor Peter Donat; and "I Was Really Very Hungry," written and performed by M.F.K. Fisher — about an over-the-top French meal.

December 25

9 a.m.  10 a.m.: Tinsel Tales: NPR Christmas Favorites

This year a radio tradition continues: stories from the NPR archives that touch on the meaning of Christmas. David Sedaris, Bailey White, John Henry Faulk — these and other NPR voices, past and present, tell stories of the season.

12 p.m.  1 p.m.: Tinsel Tales 2: More NPR Christmas Favorites

NPR fills millions of homes each holiday with humor, warmth and a host of festive voices. Continuing with the tradition of the first Tinsel Tales program, this is another collection of the best and most requested holiday stories. Joy, hope and childhood memories overflow as NPR voices, past and present, tell stories of the season.

Hosted by Lynn Neary.

1 p.m.  2 p.m.: Tinsel Tales 3: Even More NPR Christmas Favorites

Listeners tune to NPR for extraordinary Christmas stories that transport you to unexpected places. Baxter Black ponders the meaning of Christmas for Cows, Bailey White sneaks into her neighbor's yard in search of an elusive hemlock tree; Julie Zickefoose serenades her neighbors on the coldest night of the year.

2 p.m.  3 p.m.: Tinsel Tales 4: Stories of the Season Told Through Music

For many of us, Christmas is about family and traditions. For others it's a stressful or even a sad time. No matter how good or bad your holiday is, it's quite likely to include music. This year, Tinsel Tales includes stories of the season told through music with interviews from the NPR archives. Kenny Rogers, Katie Melua, Sting, Amy Grant and Jon Batiste talk about the power of music at Christmas. 

Hosted by Lynn Neary.

December 31

12 p.m.  1 p.m.: The Keepers — Archiving the Underground (Part 1)

The Keepers, a new hour-long special from The Kitchen Sisters with host, Academy Award-winning actress Frances McDormand. Stories of activist archivists, rogue librarians, curators, collectors and historians. Guardians of history, large and small. Protectors of the free flow of information and ideas. Keeps of the culture and the culture and collections they keep.

9 p.m.  1 a.m.: Toast of The Nation

An NPR tradition every New Year's Eve since the 1970s, Toast of the Nation is the perfect complement for the occasion. It's festive jazz you can party to, all night long. This year we are featuring some of the best jazz collectives playing today. We'll hear the Baltimore Collective recorded live at The Keystone Korner, The Michael Leonhart Orchestra at The Jazz Standard, The SFJAZZ Collective in San Francisco and The Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra in New York City.

January 1

12 p.m.  1 p.m.: Kitchen Sisters — The Keepers: Archive Fever (Part 2)

The Keepers, a new hour-long special from The Kitchen Sisters with host, Academy Award-winning actress Frances McDormand. Stories of activist archivists, rogue librarians, curators, collectors and historians. Guardians of history, large and small. Protectors of the free flow of information and ideas. Keeps of the culture and the culture and collections they keep.

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Holiday Programming Schedule for Boise State Public Radio Music (KBSU):

December 24

9 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Classical 24 Christmas Music

12 p.m. – 1 p.m.: Kitchen Sisters — The Keepers: Archive Fever

The Keepers, a new hour-long special from The Kitchen Sisters with host, Academy Award-winning actress Frances McDormand. Stories of activist archivists, rogue librarians, curators, collectors and historians. Guardians of history, large and small. Protectors of the free flow of information and ideas. Keeps of the culture and the culture and collections they keep.

1 p.m. – 3 p.m.: Classical 24 Christmas Music

7 p.m. – 8 p.m.: A Christmas Carol

This program was recorded during a live performance in December 2011 as part of the Morrison Center's Family Reading Series.

The performance was scripted and directed by Carole Whiteleather, she also performs as the Ghost of Christmas Past. The role of Ebenezer Scrooge is performed by Snitch Marker with Rod Wolfe as Bob Cratchit and Old Fezziwig. Playing the part of Fred and Young Scrooge is David Ketchum, and in the roles of Subscription Gent, Fan and Belle is Veronica Von Tobel. The character of Jacob Marley is comprised of voices of the cast. Special Guest Voice for the Ghost of Christmas Present is that of Richard Klautsch. Piano and violin are played by Robyn Whitmore and sound design and effects are by Tim Long. Audio engineering is by John Fransen.

December 25

9 a.m.  12 p.m.: Classical 24 Christmas Music

12 p.m.  1 p.m.: Tinsel Tales 2: More NPR Christmas Favorites

NPR fills millions of homes each holiday with humor, warmth and a host of festive voices. Continuing with the tradition of the first Tinsel Tales program, this is another collection of the best and most requested holiday stories. Joy, hope and childhood memories overflow as NPR voices, past and present, tell stories of the season.

Hosted by Lynn Neary.

1 p.m.  2 p.m.: Classical 24 Christmas Music
 
2 p.m.  3 p.m.: A Christmas Carol
 
This program was recorded during a live performance in December 2011 as part of the Morrison Center's Family Reading Series.

The performance was scripted and directed by Carole Whiteleather, she also performs as the Ghost of Christmas Past. The role of Ebenezer Scrooge is performed by Snitch Marker with Rod Wolfe as Bob Cratchit and Old Fezziwig. Playing the part of Fred and Young Scrooge is David Ketchum, and in the roles of Subscription Gent, Fan and Belle is Veronica Von Tobel. The character of Jacob Marley is comprised of voices of the cast. Special Guest Voice for the Ghost of Christmas Present is that of Richard Klautsch. Piano and violin are played by Robyn Whitmore and sound design and effects are by Tim Long. Audio engineering is by John Fransen.

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Holiday Programming Schedule for KBSW:

December 24

9 a.m.  12 p.m.: Classical 24 Christmas Music

12 p.m.  1 p.m.: Kitchen Sisters — The Keepers: Archive Fever

The Keepers, a new hour-long special from The Kitchen Sisters with host, Academy Award-winning actress Frances McDormand. Stories of activist archivists, rogue librarians, curators, collectors and historians. Guardians of history, large and small. Protectors of the free flow of information and ideas. Keeps of the culture and the culture and collections they keep.

1 p.m. – 3 p.m.: Classical 24 Christmas Music
 
7 p.m. – 8 p.m.: A Christmas Carol
This program was recorded during a live performance in December 2011 as part of the Morrison Center's Family Reading Series.

The performance was scripted and directed by Carole Whiteleather, she also performs as the Ghost of Christmas Past. The role of Ebenezer Scrooge is performed by Snitch Marker with Rod Wolfe as Bob Cratchit and Old Fezziwig. Playing the part of Fred and Young Scrooge is David Ketchum, and in the roles of Subscription Gent, Fan and Belle is Veronica Von Tobel. The character of Jacob Marley is comprised of voices of the cast. Special Guest Voice for the Ghost of Christmas Present is that of Richard Klautsch. Piano and violin are played by Robyn Whitmore and sound design and effects are by Tim Long. Audio engineering is by John Fransen.

December 25

9 a.m.  12 p.m.: Classical 24 Christmas Music

12 p.m.  1 p.m.: Tinsel Tales 2: More NPR Christmas Favorites

NPR fills millions of homes each holiday with humor, warmth and a host of festive voices. Continuing with the tradition of the first Tinsel Tales program, this is another collection of the best and most requested holiday stories. Joy, hope and childhood memories overflow as NPR voices, past and present, tell stories of the season.

Hosted by Lynn Neary.

1 p.m.  2 p.m.: Classical 24 Christmas Music
 
2 p.m.  3 p.m.: A Christmas Carol
 
This program was recorded during a live performance in December 2011 as part of the Morrison Center's Family Reading Series.

The performance was scripted and directed by Carole Whiteleather, she also performs as the Ghost of Christmas Past. The role of Ebenezer Scrooge is performed by Snitch Marker with Rod Wolfe as Bob Cratchit and Old Fezziwig. Playing the part of Fred and Young Scrooge is David Ketchum, and in the roles of Subscription Gent, Fan and Belle is Veronica Von Tobel. The character of Jacob Marley is comprised of voices of the cast. Special Guest Voice for the Ghost of Christmas Present is that of Richard Klautsch. Piano and violin are played by Robyn Whitmore and sound design and effects are by Tim Long. Audio engineering is by John Fransen.

 

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