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Sunday Baroque (5-7 a.m.)
Host Suzanne Bona brings you the perfect complement for a laid-back Sunday. You'll hear a mix of familiar favorites and hidden gems, played by superstars as well as exciting newcomers.

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With Heart & Voice (7-8 a.m.)
With Heart & Voice

With Heart and Voice presents sacred music that spans the full range of Western classical music, from the Gothic period through the 21st century, with occasional surprises from the non-western tradition.
Voices & Viewpoints with Denise Franklin
Voices & Viewpoints: Fridays at 1 & 6 p.m.
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Triad Arts Up Close
Triad Arts Up Close:
Monday-Thursday: 8:50 a.m.
Triad Arts Weekend: Fridays at 1:30 p.m.

 
WFDD and Our Community  
Local Performances on 88.5 WFDD
Join us Sunday, February 19th at 8 p.m. for a broadcast from the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra! It's a Russian extravaganza, with music by Prokofiev ("Classical" Symphony), Rachmaninov (Vocalise), Stravinsky ("Firebird" Suite) and Tchaikovsky (Variations on a Rococo Theme, with soloist Sergey Antonov). Dmitry Sitkovetsky conducts.
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Coming up: Stained Glass Playhouse presents A Raisin in the Sun
January 30, 2012 | Triad Arts Up Close
Passionate performances of classic plays at ticket prices that won't break the bank--plus free refreshments--on Triad Arts Up Close!
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Triad Arts Weekend!
January 27, 2012 | Triad Arts Up Close
Fire Pink Trio, Transcending the Shadow, and Welcome to Mitford on Triad Arts Weekend!
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Seal: Finding The 'Soul' Behind The Song
January 29, 2012 | NPR News

The British singer's new album, Soul 2, is a collection of reimagined R&B classics from the 1960s and '70s. He says, however, that his personal definition of soul has less to do with genre than with a songwriter's intent. audio photo

Dinowalrus: 'Phone Home From The Edge'
January 29, 2012 | NPR News

If you like wistful tales of growing old, synchronized dancing, and the magical surrealism that could only come from a band named Dinowalrus, check out the group's latest video for the song "Phone Home From The Edge." photo

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Wake Forest Alum Named School's New Provost
January 27, 2012 | Keri Brown

Wake Forest University has a new Provost. The campus is a familiar place to the new chief academic officer.audio

What's the Hype About All-Star Games?
January 27, 2012 | WFDD News

In terms of entertainment value, sports commentator Dave Goren gives these games no stars.audio

Triad Arts Weekend!
January 27, 2012 | Triad Arts Up Close
Fire Pink Trio, Transcending the Shadow, and Welcome to Mitford on Triad Arts Weekend! audio

On The Record: A Quest For De-Baptism In France
January 29, 2012 | NPR News

A 71-year-old man is fighting to make a formal break with the Catholic Church. He's taken the church to court over its refusal to let him nullify his baptism, and the case could have far-reaching effects. audio photo

'I Am A Boxer': Fighter In The Ring, Lady Outside It
January 29, 2012 | NPR News

This summer in London, female boxers will compete in the Olympics for the first time. The women competing for a spot on the U.S. team will make history, but few know who they are -- and why they box. audio photo

To Stay Afloat, Spanish Winemakers Export Abroad
January 29, 2012 | NPR News

The European debt crisis has made it more difficult for Spaniards to buy wine. So, vintners in Spain's Rioja region are looking to sell their wine in more international markets. Winemakers are shipping their goods to Germany, the U.S. -- and even China, which has a rapidly expanding wine market. audio photo

 
 
Business & Economy more
The State of Our State's Manufacturing
January 27, 2012 | 88.5 WFDD: The Business Report
Analyzing the rise of Triad manufacturing and the failing health of War Memorial Auditorium with Business Journal Contributing Writer and Wake Forest University Director of the Journalism Department Justin Catanoso.
Mitt Romney, Bain Capital, and the Piedmont Triad
January 20, 2012 | 88.5 WFDD: The Business Report
Mitt Romney's career at Bain Capital has had a big impact on the Triad.
Moscato Madness: The Dessert Wine's Sweet Surge
January 29, 2012 | NPR News

The Italian dessert wine has gone from relative obscurity to the toast of the town. Moscato is the fastest growing varietal wine in the country. Hip-hop artists sing about it. Jugs of Barefoot moscato are sold at BJ's Wholesale Club. It's on the menu at Olive Garden. What's up with that? audio photo

Made In The USA: Saving The American Brand
January 28, 2012 | NPR News

Can American brands, in danger from aggressive foreign competitors and global markets, be saved? audio photo

 
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