Thanksgiving Special Programming

Giving Thanks with John Birge
Thursday, November 22 from 8:00 am - 10:00 am on WBAA Classical on 101.3 FM
New for 2018, host John Birge presents a contemporary celebration of gratitude, with classical music and stories of Thanksgiving. This year's “Giving Thanks” also celebrates the Feast Day of St. Cecilia, the patron saint of music. Special guests include John Rutter, with a world premiere of his latest choral work, conductor Nic McGegan, and offers a remembrance of former guest and U.S. Poet Laureate Donald Hall.
 
 

The Splendid Table’s Turkey Confidential
Thursday, November 22 from noon to 2:00 pm on WBAA News on 105.9 FM & AM 920
Thanksgiving is full of high expectations, a huge menu and a house full of guests – which can make for a stressful day or two in the kitchen. That's why holiday cooks, hosts and eaters tune into The Splendid Table's “Turkey Confidential” LIVE! on Thanksgiving morning, complete with turkey triage from host Francis Lam.
 
 

 
Giving Thanks to Music 2018
Thursday, November 22 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm on WBAA Classical on 101.3 FM
Few things mark a momentous time in your life, or recall a deep-seated emotion that stirs you to your core the way music does. It can stop you in your tracks, underscore a memorable day or change your life in unexpected ways. In the 2018 edition of Giving Thanks to Music, host Nadia Sirota, creator of the Peabody Award-winning Meet the Composer podcast, invites violinist James Ehnes, conductors Roderick Cox and Carlos Kalmar, and composer Augusta Reed Thomas to choose a piece of music that illustrates the profound value that classical music has had for them in their lives. As these outstanding musicians reveal their experiences, they and we give thanks for the music that has enriched their and our world.
 

 
The Science of Gratitude 2018
Friday, November 23 at from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm on WBAA News on 105.9 FM & AM 920
What are you grateful for? It's a more important question than you might think. "The Science of Gratitude" is a one-hour program that explores how feeling grateful may be the true key to healthy and happiness. The program is narrated by the Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon.