WCMU Public Media December 2024 Guide

The GUIDE DECEMBER 2024

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FOR OUR MEMBERS ...

December is a time of reflection, when we can pause and remember all the past year has brought into our lives. We hope your favorite programs and some new WCMU discoveries are included in that list. Please consider a gift to WCMU during this season of giving, for all that you receive from WCMU throughout the year.

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We also welcome your support of WCMU Public Television’s Winter Drive through December 17. There are several unique opportunities to support your favorite shows and possibly win a prize. We have a new Kitchen Aid Mixer up for grabs around our cooking shows, and tickets to see the Shamrock Tenors in Detroit during Shamrock Tenors: Live from Belfast on Sunday, December 1 at 2:30 p.m. There is also a new virtual scavenger hunt from our friends at PBS and the program Mexico Made with Love, which first airs Monday December 2 at 8 p.m.

Our goal every day at WCMU is to provide you with information, entertainment and education. We’re proud of this mission and the fact that listeners and viewers like you help to make it possible every day.

We wish you a safe and peaceful holiday with friends and family and thank you for welcoming us into your home throughout the year. Be sure and check out the many specials we have available for you throughout the month.

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PLEDGETHAT PROGRAMS MOMENTS MOVE US ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL DECEMBER 1, 8:30PM Celebrate the animals we love by revisiting moments from the series where they always come first. Meet Tricki - the biggest scene stealer and smallest cast member - and the many other creatures that illustrate the bond between humans and animals.

MEXICO MADE WITH LOVE DECEMBER 2, 8:00PM Explore Mexico’s rich cultural landscape through the work of talented artisans, who craft beautiful objects infused with warmth, color and soul. The program celebrates the artists’ exceptional skills while showcasing Mexico’s captivating beauty.

HENRY LOUIS GATES JR.: THE FABRIC OF AMERICA DECEMBER 3, 7:00PM Explore the work of one of the most renowned, respected and popular cultural historians with this new retrospective documentary, which explores his work and how it has made history come alive for tens of millions of Americans.

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THE MUSTANGS: AMERICAS WILD HORSES

PETER BENCE: PIANOSPHERE IN PARIS

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4, 7:30PM

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 8, 2:30PM

PLEDGETHAT PROGRAMS JOURNEYS INSPIRE MICHIGAN: AN AMERICAN PORTRAIT DECEMBER 5, 8:30PM This documentary looks at how fresh water, fur trading, shipping, mining, entertainment, automobiles, conservation, and racial justice issues have informed the cultural, political and economic virtues of America’s 10th largest state.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION KEN BURNS’ CIVIL WAR & NATIONAL PARKS

DECEMBER 10, 7:00PM Spend an evening immersed in America’s story with features from two iconic Ken Burns documentaries.

VIOLENT FEMMES: 40th ANNIVERSARY DECEMBER 20, 9:00PM To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the release of their self-titled debut album, the folk punk group Violent Femmes invited the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra to be their “back-up band” in this electrifying concert which mixes classical and rock.

WHIP UP A LITTLE SOMETHING SPECIAL WCMU wants to make your season a little sweeter! We’re excited to give one lucky winner a KitchenAid Stand Mixer—perfect for whipping up holiday treats and everyday delights.

Reach out to WCMU from Thanksgiving day through December 17th to enter for your chance to win. Donations are appreciated during our Winter Membership Drive, but not required to enter to win.

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COZY UP TO OUR HOLIDAY LINEUP

CALL THE MIDWIFE HOLIDAY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS DAY, 8PM

It’s Christmas 1969, and the funfair and carol concert add color to frosty Poplar.

Yet, the festive spirit at Nonnatus House is dampened by the spread of influenza alongside growing fears of an escaped prisoner after a spate of break-ins.

MARY BERRY’S HIGHLAND CHRISTMAS MONDAY, DEC. 2, 9:30PM Join as Mary Berry, Andy Murray, Iain Stirling, and Emeli Sandé cook a holiday feast in Scotland.

JOY - CHRISTMAS WITH THE TABERNACLE CHOIR MONDAY, DEC. 17, 7:30PM Broadway star Michael Maliakel and beloved actress Lesley Nicol inspire in this holiday special.

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SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF THE SEASON CHECK LISTINGS FOR TIMES

1 | Rick Steves European Christmas 2 | Mary Berry’s Highland Christmas 16 | American Masters: Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around 16 | Debbie Gibson Holiday 17 | Joy – Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir 17 | Too Hot to Handel – The Gospel Messiah 19 | Hope College Vespers 23 | European Christmas Markets 23 | Antiques Roadshow – Naughty or Nice 25 | Crane Candlelight Concert 2023

NEW YEARS AT THE KENNEDY CENTER Cynthia Erivo & Friends: A New Year’s Eve Celebration NEW YEARS EVE, 7PM Cynthia Erivo, enchanting star of the stage and screen, invites you to ring in the New Year with her magnificent friends Ben Platt and Joaquina Kalukango.

Sara Bareilles: New Year’s Eve with the National Symphony Orchestra & Friends NEW YEARS EVE, 8PM Acclaimed singer, songwriter and actress Sara Bareilles takes the stage at the Kennedy Center with the National Symphony Orchestra for an enchanting evening of song and celebration in this New Year’s Eve special.

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MEMORY MAKEOVER with DANIEL AMEN, MD

This LandDr. is Your AmenLand will share the seven foods Take a musical journey through the evolution and supplements that enhance your of modernmemory.

American folk music.

WEDNESDAY, Monday, June 3 at 9:30DEC. p.m.11, 7:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

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Rick Steves’ European Christmas (Begins at 6:30 p.m.)

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America’s Heartland

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Henry Louis Gates, Jr.: The Fabric of America

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DW Global US

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Wild Scandinavia Life on the Edge

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Consuelo Mack Healthtrack

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Moments to Remember (Begins at 6:30 p.m.)

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Classical Rewind (Begins at 6:30 p.m.)

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America’s Heartland

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Ken Burn’s Civil War

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All Creatures Great and Small: Tricki & Friends Great Getaways

Mexico Made with Love Ken Burns: One Nation, Many Stories

The Mustangs: America’s Wild Horses

Off The Record

Michigan Out of Doors

Michigan: An American Portrait

Washington Week with the Atlantic

Firing Line with Margaret Hoover

Lucy Worsley’s Holmes vs. Doyle Doctor and Detective Great Getaways

Classical Rewind

Memory Makeover with Daniel Amen, M.D. Michigan Out of Doors

The Mustangs America’s Wild Horses

Washington Week with The Atlantic

Firing Line with Margaret Hoover

FRI

Consuelo Mack Healthtrack

Off The Record

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Aging Backwards 4 (Begins at 6:30 p.m.)

Classical Rewind

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Il Volo in the Valley of the Temples (Begins at 6:30 p.m.)

Lucy Worsley’s Homes vs. Doyle Fact and Fiction

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America’s Heartland

Great Getaways

Antiques Roadshow Junk in the Trunk

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Finding Your Roots On Broadway

Joy - Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir

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DW Global US

Weathered

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Wild Scandinavia Fire and Ice

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Consuelo Mack Wealthtrack

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Father Brown The Theatre of the Invisible

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Off The Record

The Earthshot Report Great Lakes Now

Michigan Out of Doors

Washington Week with The Atlantic

Firing Line with Margaret Hoover

Midsomer Murders Faithful Unto Death, Part 1

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NOVA: LOST TOMBS OF NOTRE DAME

70’sNotre Soul Dame Superstars After the fire in 2019, two Gathering ofwere legends with all original mysterious coffins found buried performers beneath its floor. singing their greatest jammin’ hits.

Friday, June at 9:00 8:30 p.m. p.m.

WEDNESDAY, DEC.718,

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Wolf Hall on Masterpiece Mary Berry’s Highland Christmas Rick Steve’s Might Alps Nature Attenborough’s Life Journey Ken Burns’ National Parks Great Performances Rodgers & Hammerstein: 80th Anniversary 70’s Soul Superstars Agatha Christie: Lucy Worsley on the Mystery Queen Cat Among the Pigeons Engelbert Humperdinck in Hawaii Ken Burn’s National Parks

Frontline Young Forever with Mark Hyman, M.D. Rick Steves’ Mighty Alps

60’s and 70’s Soul Celebration Engelbert Humperdinck in Hawaii

The Who at Kilburn

All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece Broodiness / Carpe Diem American Masters Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around

Debbie Gibson Holiday Too Hot to Handel - The Gospel Messiah

NOVA Lost Tombs of Notre Dame Destination Michigan

Secrets of the Dead Eiffel’s Race to the Top Under The Radar Michigan

Hope College Christmas Vespars 2023

Violent Femmes: 40th Anniversary with The Milwaukee Symphony

Yacht Rock Revue: 70’s and 80’s Hits Live From New York

Midsomer Murders Faithful Unto Death, Part 2

Luna & Sophie Loss 7

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: JUNK IN THE TRUNK

Travel to all five cities of ROADSHOW’s Season 28 Tour for never-before-seen appraisals!

MONDAY, DEC. 23, 8:00 p.m.

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Call The Midwife

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European Christmas Markets

Great Getaways

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Finding Your Roots

Too Hot to Handel - The Gospel Messiah

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Nature

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26 The Alps: The High Life 27

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Consuelo Mack Wealthtrack

8:30 p.m.

Off The Record

Antiques Roadshow Junk in the Trunk

Call the Midwife Holiday Special 2024 Great Lakes Now

Michigan Out of Doors

Washington Week With The Atlantic

Firing Line with Margaret Hoover

28 The Tanganyika Green

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Father Brown

Midsomer Murders Death in Disguise, Part 1

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Call The Midwife

Lucy Worsley’s Royal Myths & Secrets Queen Anne, The Mother of Great Britain

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America’s Heartland

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Next at The Kennedy Center

Great Getaways

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Antiques Roadshow Let’s Celebrate!

Next at The Kennedy Center Sara Bareilles: New Year’s Eve

PROGRAMMING SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Full schedules at wcmu.org/television/tvschedules

BEYOND THE BAKER STREET MYTH LUCY WORSLEY’S HOLMES VS DOYLE SUNDAYS, DEC. 8-22, 8PM Sherlock Holmes is the most famous detective in the world. He made his author, Arthur Conan Doyle, rich and famous. But the writer came to hate his fictional character. Through the changing world of Victorian and Edwardian Britain, Lucy Worsley explores why.

EVEN LUCY WORSLEY’S ROYAL MYTHS & SECRETS SUNDAYS, DEC. 29, 8PM MORE Join Lucy Worsley on a journey across Europe to visit the locations MYSTERY where royal history was made.

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CRAFT IN AMERICA

Nature, space, algorithms, and more serve as inspiration for artists connecting their work to the world around them.

FRIDAY, DEC. 27, 9:00 p.m.

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All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece Right Hand Man / By The Book Antiques Roadshow Naughty or Nice

Crane Candlelight Concert 2023 Joy - Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir Rick Steves’ European Christmas

Destination Michigan

Under the Radar Michigan

Real Rail Adventures Swiss International Hubs

Craft in America Science

Craft in America Collectors

Midsomer Murders Death in Disguise, Part 2

Luna & Sophie False Shame

All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece Papers / The Home Front Antiques Roadshow Body of Work

POV: Who I Am Not Great Performances Audra Macdonald at The London Palladium

REVITALIZE FOR THE YEAR AHEAD On December 29th, start the journey to a ‘New Year, New You’ with programs dedicated to health, vitality, and longevity. Explore techniques for reducing the effects of aging, boosting flexibility, and sharpening memory. Each show offers practical tips and expert insights to help you feel strong, agile, and mentally sharp in the year ahead.

SUNDAY, DEC. 29, STARTING AT 12:30PM • AGING BACKWARDS 4: MIRACLE OF FLEXIBILITY WITH MIRANDA ESMONDE WHITE • MEMORY MAKEOVER WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD • YOUNG FOREVER WITH MARK HYMAN, MD 9

WINE FIRST

The hosts sample an array of wines at three stunning estates in Traverse City, Michigan.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4, 9:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

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French Chef Classics French Tarts, Apple Style

Cook’s Country Spring Feast

The Great American Recipe If I Were A Recipe

MON

Simply Ming Sausage and Peppers

Cook’s Country Chuck Roast & Potatoes

America’s Test Kitchen Nuts Over Chocolate

Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah’s Legacy

TUES

Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle Figs Galore

How She Rolls Boxed In

Christoper Kimball’s Milk Street Television

Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah’s Legacy

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Homemade Live!

Sweet Memories

Cook’s Country Cast Iron Everything

Lidia’s Kitchen The Power of Food

Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah’s Legacy

THUR

Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Celebrations

Pati’s Mexican Table How Do You Say Tucson?

Christoper Kimball’s Milk Street Television

Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah’s Legacy

FRI

Sara’s Weeknight Meals Cheese Please

Cook’s Country New England for Everyone

America’s Test Kitchen Dutch Oven Dinners

Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah’s Legacy

SAT

Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television

Pati’s Mexican Table Tucson: Gateway to Sonora

The Great American Recipe The Daily Dish

SUN

French Chef Classics French Onion Soup

Cook’s Country Low Country Pantry

The Great American Recipe Love Language

MON

Simply Ming Sushi from Maui

Cook’s Country Midwestern Favorites

America’s Test Kitchen Hearty Alpine Fare

Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah’s Legacy

TUES

Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle The Egg Comes First

How She Rolls Beginnings & Endings

Christoper Kimball’s Milk Street Television

Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah’s Legacy

WED

Homemade Live!

Weeknight Dinners

Cook’s Country Fried Chicken and Biscuits

Lidia’s Kitchen Savor the Moment

Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah’s Legacy

THUR

Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Celebrations

Pati’s Mexican Table Hermosillo Food Crawl

Christoper Kimball’s Milk Street Television

Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah’s Legacy

FRI

Sara’s Weeknight Meals Weeknight Two for One

Cook’s Country Thai Comforts

America’s Test Kitchen Flavors of Jamaica

Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah’s Legacy

SAT

Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television

Pati’s Mexican Table The Blessing and the Benefit

The Great American Recipe Moveable Feasts

SUN

French Chef Classics Quiche Lorraine

Cook’s Country Seafood Two Ways

The Great American Recipe Party on a Plate

MON

Simply Ming Tsai Family Hot Pot

Cook’s Country Two Tastes from the Bay Area

America’s Test Kitchen Christmas Baking

Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah’s Legacy

TUES

Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle Let’s Talk Homegrown Tomatoes

How She Rolls A Very Carrie Christmas

Christoper Kimball’s Milk Street Television

Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah’s Legacy

WED

Homemade Live!

Coastal Cooking

Cook’s Country Never Enough Chocolate

Lidia’s Kitchen The Next Chapter

Flavor of Poland Krakow

THUR

Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Celebrations

Pati’s Mexican Table Carne Asada with La Familia

Christoper Kimball’s Milk Street Television

Flavor of Poland Warsaw

FRI

Sara’s Weeknight Meals Festive Feasts

Cook’s Country Pennsylvanian Melting Pot

America’s Test Kitchen Passover Celebration

Flavor of Poland Rzeszow

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Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television

Pati’s Mexican Table Flour Power

The Great American Recipe Mix It Up

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SARA’S WEEKNIGHT MEALS

Sara releases your creative spirit by teaching how to make Homemade Marshmallows with Hot Chocolate.

MONDAY, DEC. 9, 9:00 p.m.

9:00 p.m.

9:30 p.m.

10:00 p.m.

10:30 p.m.

Wine First Mosel Valley

Wine First Rheingau

Richard Bangs’ Adventures with Purpose Hong Kong: Quest for the Dragon

Wine First Styria & Burgenland

Wine First Vienna & Lower Austria

Rick Steves’ Europe European Festivals I

Islands Without Cars Greece’s Island of Hydra

Wine First Hardanger

Wine First Lisbon & Alentejo, Portugal

Rick Steve’s Europe European Festivals II

Joseph Rosendo’s Steppin’ Out

Wine First Michigan, USA

Wine First Indiana, USA

Rick Steves’ Europe The Best of Sicily

Outside: Beyond the Lens High Sierra Sailing

Wine First Georgia, USA

Wine First Mendoza, Argentina

Rick Steves’ Europe Sicilian Delights

Joseph Rosendo’s Steppin’ Out

Best of Sewing with Nancy Sew Gifts-Make Memories, I

Best of Sewing with Nancy Sew Gifts-Make Memories, II

Sara’s Weeknight Meals Holiday Food Gifts

American Woodshop Turning Kitchen Gifts

The Best of Joy of Painting Barn In Snow Oval

The Best of Joy of Painting Florida’s Glory

J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom Holidays for Blooms

Paint This with Jerry Yarnell Greeting/Christmas Card

Best of Sewing with Nancy Sew Gifts-Make Memories, I

Best of Sewing with Nancy Sew Gifts-Make Memories, II

Rick Steves’ European Christmas

Sara’s Weeknight Meals Holiday Food Gifts

American Woodshop Turning Kitchen Gifts

Rick Steves’ Europe Glasgow and Scottish Passions

Seeing Canada Indigenous Tourism and Art

Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting

American Woodshop Treasure Box

Rick Steves’ Europe Austrian & Italian Alps

Joseph Rosendo’s Steppin’ Out

Classic Woodworking Wenge Tea Box

Knit and Crochet Now Let’s Build a Snowman!

Rick Steves’ Europe Swiss Alps

Outside: Beyond the Lens Return to Switzerland

Best of Sewing with Nancy How to Sew Art, Part 1

Best of Sewing with Nancy How to Sew Art, Part 2

Rick Steves’ Europe French Alps and Lyon

Joseph Rosendo’s Steppin’ Out

Jacques Pepin: Heart & Soul All in the Family

Essential Pepin Sweets for My Sweet

Jacques Pepin: Heart & Soul Chef in Training

Essential Pepin Classic Conclusions

The Best of Joy of Painting Hazy Day

The Best of Joy of Painting Falls in the Glen

Craft in America Holiday

Jacques Pepin: Heart & Soul All in the Family

Essential Pepin Sweets for My Sweet

Craft in America Celebration

Jacques Pepin: Heart & Soul Chef in Training

Essential Pepin Classic Conclusions

Rick Steves’ Europe Egypt’s Nile, Alexandria, Luxor

Seeing Canada New Brunswick

Jacques Pepin: Heart & Soul Shorey’s Petite Appetite

Essential Pepin Easy & Elegant Seafood

Rick Steves’ Europe Ethiopia: A Development Story

Joseph Rosendo’s Steppin’ Out

Jacques Pepin: Heart & Soul Sweet Endings with Shorey

Essential Pepin Family Favorites

Rick Steves’ Europe Why We Travel

Outside: Beyond the Lens Places to Love

Jacques Pepin: Heart & Soul Menu Memories

Essential Pepin Light As Air

Rick Steves’ Europe Art of Prehistoric Europe

Joseph Rosendo’s Steppin’ Out

Christmas on the Danube

The Jazzy Vegetarian Vegan Holiday Celebration

The Magic of Christmas in Alsace

How She Rolls A Very Carrie Christmas

The Best of Joy of Painting Purple Haze

The Best of Joy of Painting Frozen Beauty in Vignette

America’s Test Kitchen Celebrates 25 Years

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J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom

J shares ways to enjoy flowers for the Christmas Holidays - including projects and crafts.

TUESDAY, DEC. 24, 9:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

8:00 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

SUN

French Chef Classics French Tarts, Apple Style

Cook’s Country Cajun Country

The Great American Recipe Family

MON

Simply Ming Meuniere

Cook’s Country Endless Dessert

America’s Test Kitchen Ultimate Yule Log

Flavor of Poland Bialystok

TUES

Karamu: Feast for the 7th Day

Joanne Weir’s Plates & Places Let Them Eat Cake

Christoper Kimball’s Milk Street Television

Flavor of Poland Olsztyn

WED

Homeade Live!

Brunch Date

Cook’s Country Old New Mexico

Lidia’s Kitchen Meet Me at the Table

Flavor of Poland Gdansk

THUR

Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Celebrations

Pati’s Mexican Table Sonoran Family Favorites

Christoper Kimball’s Milk Street Television

Flavor of Poland Katowice

FRI

Sara’s Weeknight Meals Fish Whisperers

Cook’s Country Chuck Roast & Potatoes

America’s Test Kitchen Mexican Feast

Flavor of Poland Wroclaw

SAT

Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television

Pati’s Mexican Table Legends of the Sonoran Sea

The Great American Recipe

SUN

Tastemakers Adam Puchta Winery

Cook’s Country Saucy Italian Dinners

The Great American Recipe

MON

Simply Ming Wings

Cook’s Country Pork Roast & Orange Cake

America’s Test Kitchen Holiday Cocktail Party

Flavor of Poland Poznan, Gniezno

TUES

Karamu: Feast for the 7th Day

Joanne Weir’s Plates & Places Spit-Roasted Lamb

Christoper Kimball’s Milk Street Television

Flavor of Poland Torun

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PATI’S MEXICAN TABLE Thursdays, 7:30PM

Pati Jinich embarks upon an exciting and entertaining journey, where each dish serves as a point of departure into Mexico’s rich history and culture.

FLAVOR OF POLAND Weeknights starting Dec. 18, 8:30PM

Host Aleksandra August meets chefs and home cooks from distinct regions of Poland like Krakow and Warsaw.

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KARAMU: FEAST FOR THE 7th DAY

Sira William explores the tradition of Kwanzaa, focusing on the final feast that concludes the annual celebration.

THURSDAY, DEC. 26, 9:00 p.m.

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9:30 p.m.

10:00 p.m.

10:30 p.m.

Christmas on the Danube

The Jazzy Vegetarian Vegan Holiday Celebration

Rick Steves’ European Christmas

The Magic of Christmas in Alsace

How She Rolls A Very Carrie Christmas

Rick Steves’ Europe Art of the Roman Empire

Seeing Canada Rideau Canal/Abbotsford

J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom Holidays for Blooms

European Christmas Markets

Rick Steves’ Europe Art of the Middle Age

Joseph Rosendo’s Steppin’ Out

Rick Steve’s Europe Art of the High Middle Ages

Outside Beyond the Lens Scotland Part 1

Craft in America Holiday Karamu: Feast for the 7th Day

Christmastime in New Orleans

Rick Steves’ Europe Art of Florentine Renaissance

Joseph Rosendo’s Steppin’ Out

America’s Test Kitchen Holdiay Cocktail Party

Sara’s Weeknight Meals Holiday Sweets

Julit Taboulie’s Lebanese Kitchen

Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle

The Best of Joy of Painting Golden Mist Oval

The Best of Joy of Painting Winter Lace

Breakfast with the Bread Monk

America’s Test Kitchen Holiday Cocktail Party

Sara’s Weeknight Meals Holiday Sweets

America’s Test Kitchen Celebrates 25 Years

Julit Taboulie’s Lebanese Kitchen

Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle

Rick Steves’ Europe Art of the Neoclassical Age

Seeing Canada B.C.’s Cariboo Chilcotin Region

Christoper Kimball’s Milk Street Television

The Jazzy Vegetarian Vegan Holiday Celebration

Rick Steves’ Europe Art of the Impressionists

Joseph Rosendo’s Steppin’ Out

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JAQUES PEPIN: HEART AND SOUL This is not just another series showcasing Jacques, his delicious recipes or his amazing technique. This is his last full series which will be his most personal yet featuring neverbefore-seen footage of his life

STARTING AT 9PM

Friday, Dec. 13 - All in the Family Monday, Dec. 16 - Chef in Training Tuesday, Dec. 17 - Shorey’s Petite Appetite Wednesday, Dec. 18 - Sweet Ending with Shorey Thursday, Dec. 19 - Menu Memories

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ANIMALS WITH CAMERAS: A NATURE MINISERIES Animals become cinematographers in this two-part series that features sharks, koalas and more.

THURSDAY, DEC. 5, 9:00 p.m.

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Reading Buddies What’s The /T/Ea?

The Nap Time Show I Ate Too Much!

Detroit Performs Inspired by Tradition

Native Report Political Policies

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Reading Buddies /B/Egin The /B/Eguine

The Nap Time Show It’s Bahb’s Birthday!

The Career Center Information Technology

Start Up Ampersand

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The Good Eggs Cooperation

Season of Light: Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir

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Reading Buddies My /S/Tuffy

The Nap Time Show I Don’t Wanna Nap!

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The Good Eggs Cooperation

Season of Light: Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir

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Reading Buddies /B/Egin The /B/Eguine

The Nap Time Show I Can Be Brave!

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Reading Buddies My /S/Tuffy

Season of Light: Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir

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Reading Buddies /B/Egin The /B/Eguine

The Nap Time Show I Don’t Wanna Nap!

Detroit Performs Harmony in Culture

Native Report Political Policies

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Reading Buddies /I/ Like /I/Tch

The Nap Time Show Grr!!! I’m Cranky!!!!

The Career Center Nursing & Healthcare

Start Up Sweets & Meats

TUES

The Good Eggs Understanding

The Nap Time Show Grr!!! I’m Cranky!!!!

Nature Penguins: Meet the Family

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Reading Buddies /F/Unny /F/Ace

The Nap Time Show I Can Be Brave!

Karamu: Feast for the 7th Day

THUR

The Good Eggs Understanding

The Nap Time Show Grr!!! I’m Cranky!!!!

Nature Penguins: Meet the Family

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Reading Buddies /I/ Like /I/Tch

Extra Credit Poetry Is Life

Great Lakes Now Warming Waters

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Reading Buddies /F/Unny /F/Ace

The Nap Time Show Grr!!! I’m Cranky!!!!

Nature Penguins: Meet the Family

SUN

Reading Buddies /I/ Like /I/Tch

The Nap Time Show I Can Be Brave!

Detroit Performs

Native Report Sharing Culture

MON

Reading Buddies /R/Hythm Nation

The Nap Time Show I Love My Community!

The Career Center Public Service

One Detroit Pasa La Palabra

TUES

The Good Eggs Acceptance

American Masters The Adventures of Saul Bellow

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Reading Buddies /O/Ctopus? Garden

The Nap Time Show I Have A Play Date!

Karamu: Feast for the 7th day

One Detroit Kwanzaa

THUR

The Good Eggs Acceptance

American Masters The Adventures of Saul Bellow

FRI

Reading Buddies /R/Hythm Nation

The Nap Time Show I Can Be All of Me!

Great Lakes Now Shrinking Winter

Native Report Call of the Moose

SAT

Reading Buddies /O/Ctopus? Garden

American Masters The Adventures of Saul Bellow

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One Detorit Impressions of Black Icons

Great Lakes Now Efoiling & Unpaid Bills

8:30 p.m.

One Detroit Marygrove High Grads

Native Report Political Policies

One Detroit Kwanzaa

Native Report Sharing Culture

PROGRAMMING SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Full schedules at wcmu.org/television/tvschedules

ANCIENT ROADS FROM CHRIST TO CONSTANTINE

Host Jonathan Phillips journeys into the fascinating world of the early Christians to explore the faith’s long struggle and triumph.

FRIDAY, DEC. 13, 9:00 p.m.

9:00 p.m.

9:30 p.m.

NOVA Building Stuff: Change It! Roadtrip Nation Challenge the Status Quo

10:00 p.m.

10:30 p.m.

Impossible Builds The Floating House Start Up Revitalize Charging Solutions

Craft in America Visionaries

NOVA Building Stuff: Change It!

Impossible Builds The Floating House

Rick Steves’ Art of Europe Stone Age to Ancient Greece

Rick Steves’ Art of Europe Ancient Rome

Animals with Cameras, A Nature Miniseries

Animals with Cameras, A Nature Miniseries

Pearl Harbor - Into the Arizona

Remember Pearl Harbor (Continues to 11:30 p.m.)

Rick Steves’ Art of Europe Baroque

Rick Steves’ Art of Europe The Modern Age

First Contact: An Alien Encounter Roadtrip Nation The Answer Is Within You

Start Up The Blok Climbing Co.

8 Days: To The Moon and Back Craft in America Teachers

First Contact: An Alien Encounter

8 Days: To The Moon and Back

Rick Steves’ Art of Europe Baroque

Rick Steves’ Art of Europe The Modern Age

Nature Portugal: Wild Land on the Edge

Animals with Cameras, A Nature Miniseries

Ancient Roads from Christ to Constantine Birth of a Faith

Ancient Roads from Christ to Constantine The Great Missionary

Anthony Williams’ Urban Nutcracker NOVA Rebuilding Notre Dame Roadtrip Nation Make It Your Own

Purdue 90th Anniversary Christmas Show Secrets of the Dead The Sunken Basilica

Start Up BWI Contractors

NOVA Rebuilding Notre Dame

Craft in America Industry Secrets of the Dead The Sunken Basilica

Anthony Williams’ Urban Nutcracker

Purdue 90th Anniversary Christmas Show

Nature Big Little Journeys: Home

Nature Big Little Journeys: Survival

Ancient Roads from Christ to Constantine Pagans and the Cult of Martyrs

Ancient Roads from Christ to Constantine Constantine

Crane Candlelight Concert Celebrating a Miracle

Hope College Christmas Vespers

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SECRETS OF THE DEAD

Discover the untold story behind Paris’ most famous landmark and the race to build a monument 1,000 feet tall.

TUESDAY, DEC. 24, 10:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

8:00 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

SUN

Reading Buddies

The Nap Time Show I Love My Community!

Great Lakes Now Wild Islands / Salty Visitors

Native Report Call of the Moose

MON

23 /P/Enny for Your Thoughts

Reading Buddies

The Nap Time Show I Love My Community!

The Career Center Automotive Careers

One Detroit Pasa La Palabra

TUES

The Good Eggs

Anthony Williams’ Urban Nutcracker

25 /C/Omedy Tonight

WED

Reading Buddies

The Nap Time Show I Can Be All of Me!

THUR

The Good Eggs

Anthony Williams’ Urban Nutcracker

27 /P/Enny for Your Thoughts

FRI

Reading Buddies

The Nap Time Show I Ate Too Much!

SAT

Reading Buddies

Anthony Williams’ Urban Nutcracker

SUN

Reading Buddies

The Nap Time Show I Can Be All of Me!

MON

TUES

22 /R/Hythm Nation 24 Gratitude 26 Gratitude

28 /C/Omedy Tonight

Great Lakes Now Maple Syrup / Storing Energy

One Detroit Pasa La Palabra

Native Report Hotshot Artist

Detroit Performs Celebrating Our Arts

Native Report Hotshot Artist

Roadtrip Nation: Beating the Odds

The Career Center Automotive Careers

One Detroit Pasa La Palabra

The Good Eggs

The Career Center Transportation Jobs

The Career Center High Manufacturing

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American Black Journal

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The Nap Time Show I Can Be All of Me!

PROGRAMMING SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Full schedules at wcmu.org/television/tvschedules

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GREAT PERFORMANCES: LEONARD BERNSTEIN’S KADDISH SYMPHONY Experience Bernstein protégé Marin Alsop conducting the Chicago Symphony Orchestra featuring soprano Janai Brugger and the Chicago Children’s Choir.

SATURDAY, DEC. 28, 9:00 p.m.

9:00 p.m.

9:30 p.m.

NOVA Lost Tombs of Notre Dame Roadtrip Nation Deciding What’s Next

10:00 p.m.

10:30 p.m.

Secrets of the Dead Eiffel’s Race to the Top Start Up Herbal Goodness

NOVA Lost Tombs of Notre Dame

Craft in America Forge Secrets of the Dead Eiffel’s Race to the Top

Joy - Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir Spy in the Ocean, A Nature Miniseries Deep Thinkers

Too Hot to Handel - The Gospel Messiah (Ends 12 a.m.)

Spy in the Ocean, A Nature Miniseries Deep Feelings

Black Church: This is Our Story, This is Our Song: Part 1 Great Performances Leonard Bernstein’s Kaddish Symphony

Great Performances Now Hear This: Copeland: Dean of American Music

NOVA High-Risk High-Rise

Impossible Builds Skinny Skyscraper

Roadtrip Nation Everything is Design NOVA High-Risk High-Rise

Start Upp Ampersand

Craft in America Science Impossible Builds Skinny Skyscraper

ANTHONY WILLIAM’S

URBAN NUTCRACKER A modern spin on the 19thcentury fairy tale. Drawing upon classical ballet, urban tap, hip-hop, swing, flamenco, step and jazz, the performance uniquely retells a Christmas classic.

SATURDAY DEC. 14, 9PM On the MICHIGAN LEARNING CHANNEL 17

SHAMROCK TENORS TICKET GIVEAWAY Win 2 tickets

Saturday, March 8 at 8PM Fox Theatre, Detroit MI The Shamrock Tenors are an exciting international sensation, bringing Ireland’s most beloved songs to life with stunning five-part harmony. Featuring vocalists from London’s West End, top multi-instrumentalists, and a champion Irish dancer, their show blends classics like Danny Boy, Whiskey in the Jar, and The Wild Rover with Belfast charm.

Watch Sunday, December 1st at 2:30 p.m. on WCMU for a chance to win two tickets to their live performance at the Fox Theatre in Detroit on March 8th. Donations are appreciated during our Winter Membership Drive, but not required to enter to win.

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PBS KIDS 24/7 Channel Live stream avaliable at WCMU.org/family

Make this holiday season extra magical with WCMU Public TV’s lineup of holiday specials for kids! Cozy up together and let the holiday spirit shine bright with these Christmas favorites!

DECEMBER 24th 9:00AM - Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas 10:30AM - PEG + CAT + HOLIDAYS 11:30AM - Let’s Go Luna!: Luna’s Christmas Around the World

DECEMBER 25th 6:30AM - Arthur’s Perfect Christmas 8:00AM - Wild Kratts: A Creature Christmas 10:30AM - Let’s Go Luna!: A Creature Christmas 12:00PM - Nature Cat: A Nature Carol

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A LEGACY OF PUBLIC MEDIA SUPPORT Dave and Sue Karmon have shared a life rooted in education, service, and a deep commitment to their community in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Both grew up in Bridgeport, MI, and graduated from Central Michigan University (CMU). They married after college, and began careers in education. They have three daughters and six grandchildren.

Sue, with a Bachelor of Science degree from CMU, taught in Saginaw Township and Guam before focusing on her family. Her charitable work has extended from McLaren Central Michigan Hospital to the Strickler Center, with additional outreach through the Faith Weavers of St. Mary, a small-faith community in the Roman Catholic tradition.

In addition, Sue finds joy in her book club and family time.

Sue & Dave Carmon

Dave earned both a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and a Master of Science in Accounting at CMU, as well as a PhD from the University of Nebraska. His career began in secondary education in Saginaw, Guam, and Scottville before transitioning to academia as a Professor of Accounting at CMU. Today, retired, Dave serves on the Board of Directors for Friends of Isabella Seniors, continuing to make a difference locally. In addition, he’s a member of the Mid-Michigan Woodcrafters Club and enjoys fishing and social gatherings.

Together, the Karmon’s cherish their roles as grandparents, watching their three daughters’ children grow and thrive. They support a few local charities in the Mt. Pleasant area, including the Isabella County Restoration House, Christmas Outreach, Friends of Isabella Seniors, and the Community Compassion Network Food Pantry.

For around 40 years, the Karmon’s have been dedicated listeners of CMU Public Radio and viewers of PBS. Dave starts his day with Morning Edition and tunes in to All Things Considered in the afternoon, with Saturday programs like Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!, Planet Money, and The Moth Radio Hour being among his favorites. On PBS, Antiques Roadshow, Midsomer Murders, Father Brown, and various shows on Nova and Masterpiece are top picks.

Dave and Sue believe that public broadcasting offers diverse perspectives and programs that commercial media cannot. “Public Broadcasting provides a unique and valuable service,” Sue says, “and it’s important for listeners to support it.” She continues, “We have spent most of our adult life in Mt. Pleasant. We know many good people in this area and have made lasting friends with a lot of them. Many of the voices we hear on Public Radio are like old friends too.

We do not know the individuals personally, but it is a comfort to hear local people hosting programs.”

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As the year draws to a close, so too does one of WCMU’s most beloved weekly segments, The Children’s Bookshelf. Since its inception in 2006, this program has brought the magic of children’s literature to life, inspiring young readers and parents alike across Michigan. The final episodes of The Children’s Bookshelf will air Sunday, December 22 at 8:37 a.m. and Thursday, December 26 at 11:04 a.m.

Founded by Dr. Sue Ann Martin, then Dean of the College of Communication and Fine Arts at Central Michigan University, and Dr. Karen Adams, Dean of the College of Education and Human Services, the segment was originally called Children’s Books – The Dean’s List. Tragically, Dr. Adams passed away in 2009, leaving Dr. Martin and Dr. Pamela Gates, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, to carry the program forward.

Throughout its run, The Children’s Bookshelf captivated audiences with engaging book selections, encouraging literacy, imagination, and a love of reading. Over the years, the program was guided by three talented producers: Susan McTaggartDennis, Ben Thorp, and Judy Wagley. Most recently, Judy and Sue Ann expanded the program’s reach through The Children’s Bookshelf On The Road, a community engagement effort that brought storytelling, song, creative movement, and dance to libraries and bookstores across Michigan. The program was also distributed nationally, and was heard on stations in New York, Kansas, and California.

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“I will really miss working with the wonderful staff at WCMU Public Radio,” Martin said. “I have so enjoyed their friendship, knowledge and technical expertise over the years. In particular, I want to thank my producers—Susan, Ben and Judy.”

The Children’s Bookshelf wasn’t just a radio segment – it was an avenue for community connection and cultural enrichment. The program’s outreach initiatives especially resonated, showing Dr. Sue Ann Martin the transformative power of bringing stories to life in real-time for children and families. The program underscored the impact of storytelling as a means of connection, learning and joy.

“Over the years many listeners including mothers, fathers, grandparents and teachers have stopped me on the street and in grocery stores to tell me how much the books we reviewed on WCMU Public Radio meant to their children,” said Martin. “They had either bought a copy of the book or borrowed it from the Public Library.”

As we bid farewell to The Children’s Bookshelf, we thank Dr. Sue Ann Martin and all who contributed to the program’s mission in sharing the world of children’s literature with WCMU listeners.

Their work has left a lasting legacy – one that will continue to inspire young readers for years to come.

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WCMU PUBLIC RADIO Time

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

12 a.m. Destination

Out 1 a.m.

2 a.m. BBC World Service

BBC World Service

3 a.m.

4 a.m.

5 a.m. Morning Edition • Asian View at 5:04

6 a.m. • StarDate at 5:19 & 7:47 7 a.m.

8 a.m.

Echoes

• BBC Topline at 6:42 & 8:42 • Marketplace Morning Report at 6:51 & 8:51 • Central Focus Thursdays at 8:45

Weekend Edition Stardate at 8:35

Stardate at 8:35 The Childern’s Bookshelf at 8:37

10 a.m. On Point

Wait Wait...

Don’t Tell Me

Left, Right & Center

11 a.m. 1A

It’s Been A Minute

Reveal

9 a.m. BBC World Service

Noon

• The Children’s Bookshelf Wednesday at 11:04 a.m.

TED Radio Hour Throughline

1 p.m. Here & Now • Climate Connections at 1:31

• Central Focus Fridays at 2:34

Planet Money/ CodeSwitch/ How I Built This Life Kit

2 p.m. • Birdnote at 2:31

The Moth Radio Hour

The Pulse

3 p.m. The World

This American Life

The Splendid Table

4 p.m. All Things Considered

Bullseye

Wait Wait...

Don’t Tell Me

5 p.m.

• Central Focus Wednesdays at 4:44

All Things Considered Stardate at 5:35

6 p.m. Marketplace • The Daily at 6:30

Homespun

7 p.m. Fresh Air

• StarDate at 7:04

Folk Alley

8 p.m. The Moth

Reveal

Radio Hour

TED Radio Hour Throughline

This American Life

The Juke Joint

9 p.m. 1A

International Americana

10 p.m. BBC World Service

Acoustic Café

11 p.m.

American Routes

Destination Out

WHERE CLASSICAL NEVER SLEEPS ...

Dive into a sea of symphonies and sonatas, 24/7 on WCMU Classical

PERFORMANCE TODAY

Hosted by Fred Childs Sunday thru Friday at 7 p.m.

PIPEDREAMS

Hosted by Michael Barone Saturday at 1 p.m.

SO MANY WAYS

TO LISTEN

• • • • •

Mobile Device WCMU Website Smart Speakers In Your Car Smart TVs LEARN MORE AT WCMU.ORG/LISTEN

SYMPHONY CAST Hosted by Steve Seel Saturday at 7 p.m.

THURSDAY at 3 p.m.

SUNDAY at 2 p.m.

Learn how to listen to WCMU Classical at WCMU.org/listen

Friday, December 6 10:40a.m.

In this special live broadcast from Detroit, DSO Music Director Jader Bignamini gets us into the holiday spirit with not one, but two Nutcrackers. Tchaikovsky’s ballet music is a beloved favorite, and Duke Ellington really makes it swing. Plus, performances of Carlos Simon’s Four Black American Dances, and Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto.

SCAN CODE TO LISTEN TO

WCMU CLASSICAL

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ENJOY THE SOUNDS OF THE SEASON WCMU PUBLIC RADIO December Holiday Programming (Programming subject to change)

6AM

An Echoes Winster Solstice

6PM

A Special Thistle & Shamrock Christmas Join Fiona Ritchie for a winter walk along the banks of the River Tay in Scotland, accompanied by music from the Celtic Christmas repertoire.

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7PM

Carols, Customs and Candlelight: A Celtic Christmas Celebratoin

6AM

An Echoes Seasonal Soundscape

8PM

A Christmas Carol

9PM

An Echoes Night Before Christmas

Master comedian Jonathan Winters presents a distinctive reading of Dickens’ holiday classic.

9AM

Tinsel Tales

1PM

A Christmas Carol

2PM

Selected Shorts: Holiday Hitches

3PM

The Moth Radio Hour Holiday Special

Stories from the NPR archive that touch on the meaning of Christmas.

Encore Broadcast!

True holiday stories told live on The Moth stage.

6PM

An Echoes Christmas

8PM

An Echoes Christmas Concert with Trevor Gordon Hall

8PM

Hanukkah Lights 2024

7PM

2024 Remembered from The Current

Stories from the NPR archive that touch on the meaning of Christmas.

Honoring the life, music, and legacy of artists we lost in 2024.

9PM

Toast of the Nation An NPR tradition every New Year’s Eve since the 1970s, the show offers festive jazz you can party to, all night long. Hosted by Christian McBridge.

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A CLASSICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION WCMU CLASSICAL

Holiday Programming

SCAN CODE TO LISTEN TO

WCMU CLASSICAL

(Programming subject to change)

Dec. 17 | 10am and 9pm: Your Classical Christmas Favorites Counting down the top Christmas songs, according to our listeners!

Dec. 17 | 11am and 10pm: A Chanticleer Christmas Dec. 18 | 10am and 9pm: Christmas with Morehouse and Spelman Glee Clubs Dec. 18 | 11am and 10pm: Three Tales of Christmas with Cantus Blending song and narrative, Cantus weaves together three holiday stories with time-honored carols and new classics.

Dec. 19 | 10am and 9pm: Carols as Home with the Imani Winds A modern take on classic Christmas carols.

Dec. 19 | 11am and 10pm: A Choral Christmas with Stile Antico Celebrate Christmas with the sound of soaring voices.

Dec. 20 | 10am and 9pm: All Is Bright Dec. 20 | 11am and 10pm: Welcome Christmas An hour of traditional carols and new discovers with VocalEssence, one of the world’s premiere choral ensembles.

Dec. 21 | 5pm – 7pm: The Nutcracker Ballet Dec. 21 | 9pm: In Winter’s Glow Modern classical sounds for the longest night of the year.

Dec. 23 | 10am – 12pm and 9pm – 11pm: St. Olaf Christmas Festival 2024 Dec. 24 | 10am – 12pm and 9pm – 11pm: A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols Live, world-wide Christmas Eve broadcast of a service of Biblical readings, carols, and related seasonal Classical music.

Dec. 25 | All Day: Christmas Music The perfect background for your holiday celebration.

Dec. 26 | 10am and 9pm: Candles Burning Brightly A delightful hour celebrating the Jewish Festival of Lights.

Dec. 27 | 10am and 9pm: Chanukah Memories and Melodies Dec. 30 | 10am and 9pm: Hanukkah Lights 2024 Jan. 1 | 11am: New Year’s Day from Vienna 2025 Live New Years Day Concert featuring the Vienna Philharmonic.

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We hope to see at least 10,000 meals reach those most in need with your help!

WCMU Public Radio is thrilled to have Mercantile Bank joining us as the ‘Gift of Food’ sponsor for the WCMU Foodraiser.

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