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HIGHLIGHTS WED MAY 16, 2012

Visit Toby's Gallery in Pt. Reyes Station (May 23-30) for the Point Reyes Open Studios exhibit. Proceeds from sale of art in gallery support KWMR. Opening reception Sat., May 12, 1-4 pm. For more info, clicke HERE.

Thursday, May 17

10:00 AM - Turning Pages: Readings by Erik Bauersfeld

Today, two tales from Pirandello "The Man with a Flower in his Mouth and "Tragedy of a Character"

5:00 PM - The Story Shed

In this month's installment, producer Jacoba Charles presents Theresa Harlan. Theresa's mother was one of the last of many generations of Coast Miwoks to live at Laird's Landing on the Point Reyes peninsula. Theresa talks about her mother's childhood and what it was like for her family to lose the land.

9:30 PM - New Drama Series “L.A. Theatre Works.”

Tonight, "Pack of Lies." A family in the London suburbs receives a visitor in pursuit of a mysterious stranger. And when the trail takes a shocking turn, they must choose between loyalty to their friends or to their country. Written by Hugh Whitemore, directed by Peter Levin; performed by Roxanne Hart, Julian Sands, David Selby, Martin Jarvis, Rosalind Ayres.

Saturday, May 19

9:00 AM - The Vicarious Traveler with Vicki Leeds

Fred Krakowiak is a renowned nature and wildlife artist, and an African safari expert. Vicki and Fred wil talk about his latest adventures and about his newest book, The Artist's Safari, Capturing Africa in Pen, Lens, and Paintbrush. His book is filled with personal stories, photos, and artwork. which really epresses the majesty, wildness, motion, and beauty of the animals he has seen. Fred will also share many facts about a great number of animals, and give us insights into the problems faced by the animals and their environment today.

11:00 AM - “ViewPoint” with Ellen Shehadeh.

Author Christina Thompson talks about her book Come on Shore and We Will Kill and Eat You All. Thompson meets Seven in a New Zealand bar while on vacation. She's New England, educated; he's Maori with little education, raised in rural poverty. They get married, have three children and move to Boston, and have a wonderful if highly unusual life together. Thompson tells her personal story, but as a scholar also provides insights to the cultures of the South Pacific.

2:00 PM - World Playground: Hawai'i Calling with Susanna Henderson

It's aloha time. Come to Hawai'i with me this Saturday, and relax on the lanai of my beach house. Honolulu Magazine has published a stunning book, The 50 Greatest Hawai'i Albums. I'll bring you the first 10, plus more of Webley Edward's famed 1940's radio programs broadcast from under the banyan tree at the Moana, "Hawaii Calls."

Sunday, May 20

8:00 PM - New Music Show “Round the Fire” with Lance Walker.

Americana; local/regional. Some songs to listen to, some songs to sing along with.

Monday, May 21

1:01 PM - West Marin Matters: Transition to Peace

Russ Faure-Brac interviews Dr. Peter Gabel about Spiritually Conscious Politics. A graduate of Harvard University, Peter is the Associate Editor of Tikkun magazine, published by the Network of Spiritual Progressives (NSP). He will talk about NSP's Spiritual Covenant with America and their proposed Global Marshall Plan, both designed to bring compassion and fairness into American politics.

Tuesday, May 22

9:02 AM - “Airwaves” with Raul Gallyot.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ("EMDR") Therapy with founder/creator, Dr. Francine Shapiro.

Wednesday, May 23

5:00 PM - Election Special: Congressional Candidates Forum

2nd Congressional Candidates Forum, recorded April 17 at Dominican University, by Community Media Center of Marin.

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Wednesday, May 16 – First-Person Account of Whale Rescue

How the Whale Entanglement Team Released a Grey Whale from Crab Gear that Held it Captive for Several Days.  Marine Mammal Center volunteer Kathi Koontz tells George Clyde that two sets of crab gear and a rope through its mouth held the whale until freed from the entanglement with a single cut.  Links to Marine Mammal Center description and photos and to the Whale Entanglement Team website.


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Large Fishing Boat Aground at Limantour Beach

Breaking News (Updated Wednesday morning):  Large Fishing Boat Aground at Limantour Beach. According to John Dell'Osso of Pt. Reyes National Seashore, a 43' commercial salmon trawler, the "Barbara Faye" out of Half Moon Bay, washed ashore sometime after sunrise Tuesday morning about a half-mile south of Coast Camp, at the extreme southern end of Limantour Beach.  The Captain, the only person on board, is safe. Yesterday about 300 gallons of diesel and other fluids were removed, and salvage operations will continue today.  Parker Dive is conducting the operation,and the Coast Guard, California Fish and Game, and National Marine Sanctuary are involved along with the NPS. Link to video Tuesday by Joe Soule.  We will update this report and post on KWMR's Facebook page and our Twitter account (KWMRNews) as we learn more.


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Tuesday, May 15 – Dewey Livingston on Nicasio's Sesquicentennial

A Parade, Horse-Drawn Wagons, Blacksmithing and Children's Costumed Renditions of the Early Years Were All Part of Nicasio's 150th Anniversary Celebration Saturday.  Historian Dewey Livingston describes the event, tells of the luxury hotel's ballroom, horseracing and the baseball field in times gone by, and warmly describes the Nicasio of today.  Link to Nicasio Historical Society to purchase books by Livingston and Elaine Doss. George Clyde reports.


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  • >Poin Reyes Open Studios/KWMR Art Exhibit
    Saturday May 5 1:52 - Wed 30 1:52 PM

    KWMR, West Marin Community Radio is partnering with Point Reyes Open Studios (PROS) for a group show at Toby’s Gallery in Point Reyes Station during the month of May, 2012.

     

    Art from 21 participating artists will be on display from May 2 – May 30 at Toby’s Gallery, 11250 State Route 1, Point Reyes Station, California 94956. Gallery Hours are Monday through Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 10 – 5.

  • >2nd Annual KWMR Golf Tournament
    Friday Jun 15 10:00 AM

    SAVE THE DATE! Friday, June 15 at San Geronimo Golf Corse

    Download the Gold Tournament Application HERE to sign up as an individual or a team for the 2nd Annual KWMR Golf Tournament Fun and Fund Raiser!

    The Sponsorship information is HERE , great opportunities to get your business or organization noticed and support Commnity Radio!

  • >Far West Fest
    Saturday Jul 21
    11 - 7 PM

    Far West Fest, Marin County's premier music festival returns! Saturday, July 21st 11 - 7 at Love Field in Point Reyes Station. Music, Food, Crafts, Art, Kids Zone.