SUNDAY AM ********* 6:00 THE OLD SHIP OF ZION Gospel music with John Anderson. 9:00 WEEKEND EDITION Host Liane Hansen shares features on the arts and culture plus headlines, in the Sunday edition of National Public Radio's newsmagazine. 11:00 SAINT PAUL SUNDAY November 5 The Empire Brass. November 12 Musicians from Marlboro perform music of Haydn, Beethoven and Hindemith. November 19 Christopher O'Riley, piano, and music of Bach, Shostakovich, Beethoven and others. November 26 Thomas Hampson, baritone, sings songs by Stephen Foster, Copland and more. December 3 James Gallway, flute and Lowell Liebermann, composer-pianist in a dual program. December 10 The Mozartean Players present an all-Mozart program. December 17 Norwegian cellist Truls Moerk plays both solo cello and cello-piano works. December 24 The Sixteen sing songs of the Yule season. December 31 Marian McPartland, piano. SUNDAY PM ********* 12:30 SPECIAL: ANONYMOUS 4: ON YOOLIS NIGHT December 24 Recorded at St. Michael's Church in New York City, the Anonymous 4 performs its program of English music from the 13th through 15th centuries. The concert presents the Christmas story in word and song with legends of the Three Kings, Medieval English songs, and Latin motets of English provenance. 12:30 THE RECORD SHELF November 5 Leopold Stokowski conducts a Sibelius program, including the recording premiere of the Fourth Symphony. November 12 ...and things that go bump in the night-A chilling study of music's spookiest moments. November 26 The Best of the Record Shelf-A rebroadcast of "The Most Human Mikado" - a conversation with Gilbert and Sullivan immortal, Donald Adams. December 3 In the first of two programs, the famous Chopin recordings of the great French pianist, Alfred Cortot. December 10 The second of two programs featuring the Chopin recordings of Alfred Cortot. December 17 The Record Shelf Guide to Gift Recordings-The annual public service for the befuddled holiday shopper. December 31 The Little Giant-The diminutive, hugely talented German conductor Leo Blech leads a program of popular orchestral miniatures. 1:30 OPUS 90.1 Join host Jerry Farrell for an afternoon of classical music. November 5 MUSSORGSKY: Pictures at an Exhibition. Byron Janis, piano. November 12 BORODIN: String Quartet No. 2 in D. The Borodin String Quartet. November 19 FAURE: Sonata No. 2, Op. 117 in g minor. Steven Isserlis, cello; Pascal Devoyon, piano. November 26 R. STRAUSS: Also Sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30. Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Fritz Reiner, conductor. December 3 WEBERN: String Quartet (1905). The Emerson String Quartet. December 10 BILLINGS: "A Land of Pure Delight" Anthems and Fuging Tunes. His Majestie's Clerkes, Paul Hillier, director. December 17 BEETHOVEN: Violin Sonata in c minor, Op. 30. Gidon Kremer, violin; Martha Argerich, piano. December 24 CAMPRA: Mass for Christmas. Ensemble Organum and Les Pages de la Chapelle, Marcel Peres, director. December 31 A Renaissance Revel performed by Calliope. 3:00 RADIOCONCERT Hear selections from Vista del Topo Studio's growing collection of in- concert recordings of local performances, presented by Dennis Kish. 5:00 ALL THINGS CONSIDERED The weekend edition of the National Public Radio newsmagazine. 6:00 SPECIAL: JONATHAN WINTERS: A CHRISTMAS CAROL December 24 A Dickens classic and an American classic return to KCBX in the annual presentation by comedian Jonathan Winters, who presents all the delights of the Dickens tale in a version based on an edition created by Dickens himself for public readings. 6:00 SELECTED SHORTS In this series recorded before a live audience at New York City's Symphony Space Theatre, Oscar- and Tony-winning actors give riveting readings of classic and contemporary short stories. 7:00 COMPOSERS' PARADE Enter the kingdom of classical music with a guide who loves his work and wants to share his treasures with you. Join Gene Strohl for his ³parade² each week. 9:00 WORLDWIND Catch the Worldwind with Brent Wilcox for an international musical adventure! World beat, folk, jazz, avant-pop, reggae-Plus music that leaps genres and music that falls between the cracks. 11:00 LE SHOW Harry Shearer's Le Show blends topical satire with a melange of pop music from the '40s to the '90s. On his radio show, Shearer sends up White House characters, TV, sports and movie personalities, and sets up outrageous call- in spoofs. 12:00 CRYPTOMUSICOLOGY A program of unusual experimental, minimalist and hard-to-classify music from the expanding edges of the 20th century. Host Brent Wilcox provides an outlet for the music that is filed in the record library under "Strange." MONDAY AM ********* 5:30 MORNING EDITION Current news and features from National Public Radio. 6:50 THE CALIFORNIA REPORT Tune in for a ten minute update of intelligent analysis and thoughtful commentary about major state news, issues and emerging trends in California. 8:30 WRITER'S ALMANAC Garrison Keillorıs daily program features interesting historical facts about people as varied as W.C. Fields, Rudyard Kipling and Oprah Winfrey. 8:35 A MORNING CUP OF JAZZ Start your morning with a steaming cup of traditional and contemporary mainstream jazz. 9:00 SPECIAL: JAZZ PIANO CHRISTMAS 6 December 25 Don't touch that dial because we have a whole new group of modern masters ready to provide their unique take on holiday tunes, ranging from well known standards to compelling originals. Bill Cosby hosts this yearıs edition, with pianists Randy Weston, Cedar Walton, Shirley Scott, Cyrus Chestnut, Michael Weiss and others. 10:00 SPECIAL: JAZZ GUITAR CHRISTMAS 2 December 25 Last season's winning mix of styles demanded more and more is on the way. The line up will include Jim Hall and feature one of the last recordings made by the late Laurindo Almedia. 10:01 NEWS HEADLINES FROM NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO NPR offers a five-minute update of news breaking across the U.S. and around the globe. 10:55 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Free events and benefit functions, from Sierra Club outings to fashion shows, are listed by Diane Urbani. 11:00 JAZZ PIANO CHRISTMAS 4 December 25 Mel Torme presents a winning collection of pianists, memories and music of the holiday season. Joining Mel are Harry Connick, Jr., Steve Allen, Geri Allen, Tommy Flanagan and Ray Bryant. 11:00 NEW DIMENSIONS November 6 Celebrate Life with Luisah Teish-Teish's personal stories and insights on cultural traditions and celebrations enliven the call to a richer life for everyone on the planet. November 13 Feeling And Healing With Animals with Allen Schoen-For anyone who has ever doubted that animals have feelings or abilities like those of humans, here is a provocative discussion of the facts and possibilities by a veterinarian whose focus reaches far beyond the medical. November 20 Living Better With "The Power Of Five" with Harold Bloomfield and Robert Cooper-These experts in health sciences and self- improvement describe many micro-changes you can make in your daily habits to shift your life in the direction you want it to go. November 27 Bodies of Sound And Light with Sharry Edwards-Beginning to prove itself in medical applications, Edwards' technique of healing with sound appears to have exciting implications in many fields. December 4 The Digital Revolution with Nicholas Negroponte-How much have computers changed your life? Negroponte, founder of the MIT Media lab and a pioneer of computer usage, tells of the great potential for freedom, creativity and culture through appropriate use of digitalism. December 11 Towards Gender Partnership with Raine Eisler-The author of "The Chalice and the Blade" continues her keen rethinking of social reality by focusing here on gender, pleasure and sexuality. December 18 Principles Of The Peaceful Warrior with Dan Millman-Millman discusses the "Laws of the Spirit" that he has discovered in a lifelong search for enduring principles, and how we can use these principles to live the life of the "Peaceful Warrior." MONDAY PM ********* 12:01 NEWS HEADLINES FROM NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO 12:06 SPECIAL: CHANUKKAH LIGHTS December 18 A holiday tradition grows as once again NPR's Susan Stamberg and Murray Horowitz share Jewish holiday readings. 12:06 SCHICKELE MIX November 6 Good Enough for Jazz. November 13 Climactic Conditions. November 20 Transitory Pleasures. November 27 Green Dolphin Is a Two-Way Street, but It Has a Median Strip. December 4 Things Fall Apart. December 11 There's Nothing Between Us-We're Just Good Friends. December 25 A Fargo Christmas. 1:06 AFTERNOON CLASSICS with Marisa Waddell Escape from Monday Madness. Start your week in a MAJOR key with a refreshing selection of classical works compliments of Marisa. November 6 HANDEL: Concerto for Harp and Lute in B flat, Op. 4, No. 6; Concerto for Harp in F, Op. 4, No. 5. November 13 R. STRAUSS: Oboe Concerto. November 20 BRUCH: Serenade for Violin. November 27 KOECHLIN: Sonata for Horn, Op. 70; Fourteen Pieces for Flute. December 4 PROKOFIEV: Lieutenant Kije Suite. December 11 BERLIOZ: Harold en Italie, Op. 16. December 18 BLOCH: Sacred Service; MAC DOWELL: Piano Concerto No. 2 in D minor, Op. 23; BACH: Magnificat in D. 2:00 SPECIAL: CHRISTMAS DAY MUSIC December 25 Join KCBX for 3 hours of holiday music to keep spirits bright throughout the afternoon. A variety of music and performers will be featured to make your day jolly. 3:01 NEWS HEADLINES FROM NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO 4:30 INSIGHT AND OUTLOOK Join Scott London and his guests for timely and thought-provoking conversations about the issues and ideas shaping our future. Recorded in Santa Barbara and produced at the KCBX studios. November 6 Marianne Williams, best-selling author of A Return to Love and A Womans Worth talks with host Scott London about the social, political and personal imperatives of the 1990s. November 13 Elisabet Sahtouris, evolutionary biologist, futurist and author of Gaia: The Human Journey from Chaos to Cosmos, discusses the implications of moving "from mechanics to organics." November 20 Part two of a conversation with Elisabet Sahtouris. November 27 John Ralston Saul, award-winning Canadian novelist and cultural critic, offers a critique of impure reason base on his international best-seller Voltaire's Bastards. December 4 Part two of an interview with John Ralston Saul. December 11 Michael Murphy, co-founder of the Esalen Institute in Big Sur and author of Golf in the Kingdom and The Future of the Body, talks about his work and ideas. December 18 Part two of a dialogue with Michael Murphy. 5:00 ALL THINGS CONSIDERED News and features from National Public Radio in Washington, D.C. 5:30 COMMUNITY CALENDAR 6:30 RADIO DRAMA: SHERLOCK HOLMES November 6 The Greek Interpreter (Part 2 of 2): In this mystery, Sherlock's brother Mycroft is introduced, and the two work together. November 13 The Hound of the Baskervilles (Part 1 of 10): Probably the best known Holmes mystery, in which the Baskerville family is cursed by a giant spectral hound, and Watson is sent to solve the mysterious happenings that occur. November 20 The Hound of the Baskervilles (Part 2 of 10) November 27 The Hound of the Baskervilles (Part 3 of 10) December 4 The Hound of the Baskervilles (Part 4 of 10) December 11 The Hound of the Baskervilles (Part 5 of 10) December 18 The Hound of the Baskervilles (Part 6 of 10) December 25 The Hound of the Baskervilles (Part 7 of 10) 7:00 ODYSSEY Embark on a journey through classical music selections, with host John Grimes. November 6 An evening of Classical Guitar with Terrance Farrell. November 13 String Quartets of Brahms, Beethoven, Haydn and Mendelssohn. November 20 The Music of Dmitri Shostakovich. November 27 The Violin Concertos of Delius, Bruch, Beethoven and Brahms. December 4 Music you would never hear on Odyssey - modern and atonal! December 11 Music of Sibelius. December 18 Vocal work of Bach. 10:00 MILES AHEAD Join Jimm Cushing for a mix of acoustic jazz in the bop and post-bop traditions until 1:00 a.m. TUESDAY AM ********** 5:30 MORNING EDITION Current affairs and features from National Public Radio. 8:30 WRITER'S ALMANAC See Monday's listing. 8:35 SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' WEEKLY MEETING Broadcast live from the supervisors' chambers at the San Luis Obispo County Courthouse. TUESDAY PM ********** 1:00 COUNTERSPIN Drawing upon an international network of experts, analysts, activists and artists, Counterspin dissects news coverage of a wide range of issues and current events. 1:30 AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL November 7and December 5. 5:00 ALL THINGS CONSIDERED A collage of news and features from National Public Radio. 5:30 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Workshops and a wide variety of community events are reported by Diane Urbani. 6:30 FROM BALLET TO BROADWAY With Most Stops in Between Lori Silvaggio introduces you to the dance world's liveliest melodies and most intriguing stories. 8:00 PICKIN' UP THE TEMPO Mary Peracca and Diane Urbani host this unique program of country and folk music, featuring plenty of new additions from KCBX's folk music library. 10:00 THE LAST JAZZ SHOW An avant-garde program of electronic and acoustic musical styles, hosted by Jon Iverson. WEDNESDAY AM ************ 5:30 MORNING EDITION News, information and features from National Public Radio. 8:30 WRITER'S ALMANAC See Monday's listing 8:35 A MORNING CUP OF JAZZ Start your morning with a steaming cup of traditional and contemporary mainstream jazz. 10:01 NEWS HEADLINES FROM NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO 10:55 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Diane Urbani reports on various nonprofit organization activities and free events. 11:00 THE PUBLIC RADIO ENVIRONMENT SHOW A new perspective on environmental issues being dealt with across the United States. 11:30 THE LOVE OF WISDOM A series of lectures by philosopher, Alan Watts. WEDNESDAY PM ************ 12:01 NEWS HEADLINES FROM NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO 12:06 THE SAINT LOUIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA November 1 DEBUSSY: Jeux; BARTOK: Piano Concerto No. 3; DVORAK: Symphony No. 7. David Loebel, conductor; Garrick Ohlsson, piano. November 8 PISTON: Symphony No. 6; VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Five Variants on "Dives and Lazarus"; LIEBERMANN: Flute Concerto; C.P.E. BACH: Flute Concert in d minor; BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7. Leonard Slatkin, conductor. November 15 BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 4; PROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto No. 2; STRAVINSKY: The Firebird Suite. Hans Vonk, conductor; John Browning, piano. November 22 BEETHOVEN: Violin Concerto; SCHUBERT: Symphony No. 9 in C Major (³Great²). Hans Vonk, conductor; Joshua Bell, violin. November 29 WAGNER: Prelude and Liebestod from "Tristan and Isolde"; BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 2; R. STRAUSS: Also Sprach Zarathustra. Christof Perick, conductor. December 6 BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 2; BRAHMS: A German Requiem. Franz Welser-Moest, conductor; Leif Ove Andsnes, piano; Dominique Labelle, soprano; Richard Zeller, baritone; Saint Louis Symphony Chorus, Alan Freed, conductor. December 13 HAYDN: Symphony No. 85; MOZART: "Bella mia fiamma"; DRUCKMAN: Counterpoise; MENDELSSOHN: Symphony No. 3. Leonard Slatkin, conductor; Dawn Upshaw, soprano. December 20 MOZART: Symphony No. 41; STRAUSS: An Alpine Symphony. Marek Janowski, conductor. December 27 HAYDN: Symphony No. 94 ("Surprise"); SCHULLER: Violin Concerto; PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 5. Leonard Slatkin, conductor; Young Uck Kim, violin.3 2:00 DIVERTIMENTO Join Kathy Warfield for an afternoon of classical music. 3:01 NEWS HEADLINES FROM NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO 4:30 FIFTY-ONE PERCENT Issues of particular concern to women. An honest look at the questions, professional and social problems, and family issues created out of the professional and social progress made by women thus far. 5:00 ALL THINGS CONSIDERED The award-winning newsmagazine from National Public Radio. 5:30 COMMUNITY CALENDAR 6:30 CENTRAL COAST FORUM Hosts Guy Rathbun, Linnaea Phillips, wine aficionado Archie McLaren, travel correspondent Tom Wilmer, and attorney Allen Hutkin discuss current issues and events. 7:00 SPECIAL: CLASSICAL EXPLORATIONS HOLIDAY PRESENTATION December 20 Rick Howe will present Hector BERLIOZ' Christmas oratorio L'Enfance du Christ. 7:00 CLASSICAL EXPLORATIONS Host Rick Howe invites you along as he explores the great music our own century has to offer in a program devoted to the study and enjoyment of fine twentieth century classical music. 9:00 SPECIAL: THE PLOT TO OVERTHROW CHRISTMAS December 20 What happens when the denizens of the Underworld decide to knock of Santa Claus? Roddy McDowell, David Warner and William Windom head an all-star cast in this presentation of Norman Corwinıs radio play for the holidays. 9:00 SPECIAL: OUT BY CHRISTMAS December 27 Written in Vietnam in 1966 by Robert Stuart Taylor, Out By Christmas is the story of a young American officer, nearing the end of his second tour of duty as a Military Advisor. Flicking through a copy of the L. A. Times, he spots an advertisement for a job in Santa Monica. He sends in an application and is surprised to receive a positive reply, setting in motion an unusual and moving correspondence with a young secretary, Donna. 9:00 RADIO DRAMA GARSON KREBS: PRIVATE EYE is a ten episode comedy series that chronicles the bumbling adventures of private detective, Garson Krebs. With the help of Police Lieutenant Paul Garbonzo, Krebs solves cases that take him through the streets of Manhattan, the jungles of Kenya, England, Hollywood and even an ocean liner on its way to Italy. November 1 The Chocolate Passion. November 8 The Prime Ministerıs Daughter. November 15 The Device. November 22 Club of Fear. November 29 Man With a Past. December 6 Double Exposure. December 13 The Lottery. 9:30 THE CUTTING EDGE Michael Moore features the more adventurous sides of jazz, alternating with Ron Eminhizer who plays the newest jazz releases in the KCBX library. THURSDAY AM *********** 5:30 MORNING EDITION Current news and features from National Public Radio. 8:30 WRITER'S ALMANAC See Monday's listing 8:35 A MORNING CUP OF JAZZ Hear the best in classic and modern jazz with host Andy Harp. 10:01 NEWS HEADLINES FROM NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO 10:55 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Events in which you can take part, happening in either Santa Barbara or San Luis Obispo County, are listed by Diane Urbani. 11:00 ISSUES AND IDEAS THURSDAY PM *********** 12:00 NEWS HEADLINES FROM NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO 12:06 SPECIAL: THE CHANUKKAH STORY December 21 Theodore Bikel narrates a program of sacred and secular fare, presented by The Western Wind Ensemble. 25 eclectic vocal selections, from the Ladino songs of the Spanish Jews and Yiddish melodies of Eastern Europe to modern Israeli tunes, will be accompanied by an ensemble of old and new instruments. 12:06 AFTERNOON CLASSICS with Marisa Waddell November 2 MORAWETZ: Concerto for Harp and Chamber Orchestra. November 9 RODRIGO: Concerto Serenade for Harp and Orchestra. November 16 HINDEMITH: Symphonic Metamorphosis on Themes of Carl Maria von Weber; Mathis der Maler. November 30 HAYDN: Symphony No. 51 in B flat. December 7 BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 6 in F, Op. 68 "Pastoral." December 14 VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: A Pastoral Symphony. December 21 DAVIDSON: I Never Saw Another Butterfly; TELEMANN: Festive Suite; RUTTER: Magificat. December 28 TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 1 in G minor, Op. 13 "Winter Dreams." 3:01 NEWS HEADLINES FROM NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO 4:30 RABBIT EARS RADIO If you haven't been able to hear the wonderful tales on Rabbit Ears Radio featured on Saturday mornings, listen to Mel Gibson, Meryl Streep, Angelica Huston and others as they bring us the stories of childhood. 5:00 ALL THINGS CONSIDERED National Public Radio's award-winning newsmagazine is a collage of news, features, and human interest stories. 5:30 COMMUNITY CALENDAR 6:30 THE MUSIC ROOM Jerry Farrell features classical music from the 6th to the 20th century with emphasis on chamber music and music before 1750. Featured music also includes Gregorian chant, medieval and Renaissance. November 2 SHOSTAKOVICH: String Quartet No. 2 in A. The Borodin Quartet. November 9 FINZI: Let Us Garlands Bring. Bryn Terfel, baritone; Malcolm Martineau, piano. November 16 BRAHMS: Piano Quartet No. 1, Op. 25 in g minor. Artur Rubinstein, piano; The Guarneri Quartet. November 23 DELIUS: Sea Drift. Thomas Hampson, baritone; Orchestra and Chorus of the Welsh National Opera; Sir Charles MacKerras, conductor. November 30 ALKAN: Grande Sonata ³Les Quatre Ages²; Marc-André Hamelin, piano. December 7 PURCELL: Sweeter Than Roses. Drew Minter, counter tenor; Paul O'Dette, archlute. December 14 BACH: Sonata in b minor, BWV 1030 for Flute and Harpsichord. Jean-Pierre Rampal, flute; Robert Veyron-Lacroix, harpsichord; Jordi Savall, viola da gamba. December 21 Gabriel's Greeting (Medieval Christmas Music). Sinfonye; Stevie Wishart, director. December 28 BRUCKNER: Symphony No. 9. The Columbia Symphony Orchestra; Bruno Walter, conductor. 8:00 SPECIAL: THE 14TH ANNUAL WINTER CONSORT WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION December 21 Recorded live in New York's great Cathedral of St. John the Divine, this encore presentation of the 14th annual concert by the Paul Winter Consort celebrates the world spirit of the season. 8:00 BASICALLY BLUEGRASS Hosts Ron Saul and Peter Morin offer new and traditional styles of bluegrass. 10:00 JAZZ LINER NOTES Fred Friedman plays a wide variety of instrumental and vocal jazz from the classic to the contemporary. FRIDAY AM ********* 5:30 MORNING EDITION A wide-ranging look at current affairs, from National Public Radio in Washington, D.C. 8:30 WRITER'S ALMANAC See Monday's listing. 8:35 A MORNING CUP OF JAZZ Hear the varied landscape of jazz. 10:01 NEWS HEADLINES FROM NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO 10:55 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Let Diane Urbani inform you about upcoming community events. 11:00 MARIAN McPARTLAND'S PIANO JAZZ Renowned pianist Marian McPartland talks and performs with today's finest jazz keyboard players. November 3 The great Roy Eldridge is gone now, but while he was alive his talent with the trumpet and his aesthetic ingenuity mesmerized jazz lovers all over the world. Piano Jazz presents an encore performance of his session with Marian, where he shows equal talent on the piano. November 10 Myra Medford is a vibrant young jazz pianist and composer of unusual, original pieces. European audiences know and love her; now American audiences are falling under her spell. November 17 Bob Thompson's hallmark is an exciting amalgam of up-to- the-minute fusion and traditional jazz. Influenced by Oscar Peterson and Herbie Hancock, his music is an exciting, lively, funky blend. November 24 Dynamic pianist Eric Reed is a top pick on every list of important, young jazz musicians. His music is firmly rooted in his deep understanding of gospel music and swing, but her reminds us that "Jazz is about change and discovery." December 1 T. S. Monk, son of Thelonious, was born into the world of jazz. T. S. has charted his own course as a composer, arranger, and a creative melodic drummer. He and Marian dedicate this show to Thelonious, Sr. December 8 Oscar Peterson offers a rare glimpse into his private and professional lives in this hour of Piano Jazz. He talks about his return to solo playing, his interest in synthesizers, and more. December 15 In addition to being a great blues singer, Charles Brown is an extraordinary pianist and composer. He demonstrates the California blues style when he sings and plays his own tunes. December 22 Cuban pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba plays with incredible technique and perfect balance of passion and restraint, knowing the part that silence plays in music. December 29 In jazz, Bill Dobbins has done it all-composing, conducting, arranging, performing, teaching, and more-all prolifically. He has worked alone, led a trio, and performed endless combinations with other artists. He shares his talents with Marian in a variety of ways. FRIDAY PM ********* 12:01 NEWS HEADLINES FROM NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO 12:06 AFTERNOON CLASSICS with Marisa Waddell Friday is a time for celebration. Marisa will help you gear up for the weekend with upbeat, fun, alternative classical music. November 3 TAILLEFERRE: Concertino for Harp and Orchestra. November 17 KAY: Cakewalk Suite. December 1 SCHUMANN: Marchenbilder, Op. 113. December 8 MARTINU: Sinfonietta "La Jolla"; SIBELIUS: Symphony No 5 in E flat, Op. 82. December 15 PROKOFIEV: Winter Bonfire. December 22 BLOCH: Schelomo; POULENC: Gloria. December 29 MOZART: Divertimento in D, K. 334. 2:00 GOING BAROQUE Ilona Stone presents a variety of performances of music from the Baroque era. 3:01 NEWS HEADLINES FROM NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO 4:30 CALIFORNIA REPORT Presents intelligent analysis and thoughtful commentary about major state news, issues, and emerging trends in California. 5:00 ALL THINGS CONSIDERED An in-depth news magazine from National Public Radio. 5:30 COMMUNITY CALENDAR 6:30 SPECIAL: THE REDUCED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY HOLIDAY COMEDY SPECIAL December 22 You won't want to miss this fast-paced half hour of comedy by the Reduced Shakespeare Company. Their quick wit and zany humor will explore every nook and cranny of holiday lore, including a three minute version of Dicken's "A Christmas Carol." 6:30 the CLUB McKENZIE Join host Guy Rathbun for a sampling of music from "The Jazz Age." 8:00 SPECIAL: RIVERWALK, LIVE FROM THE LANDING CHRISTMAS 1995 December 22 The Jim Cullum Jazz Band and David Holt host an all-star group in an hour of holiday jazz, ranging from the familiar strains of "chestnuts roasting on an open fire" to The Nutcracker Suite Rag. Join Clark Terry, trumpet, Carol Woods, vocals, and Dick Hyman on the piano, and others as they swing through the season. 8:00 RIVERWALK, LIVE FROM THE LANDING Celebrating America's classical music-jazz, as performed by The Jim Cullen Jazz Band and guests. Recorded live at The Landing, a jazz club in San Antonio, Texas. November 3 Riverwalk All Stars 1995-Nicholas Payton, trumpet; Topsy Chapman and Banu Gibson, vocals; Dick Hyman, piano; Dan Barrett, trombone. November 10 Riverwalk Battle of the Bands: San Antonio vs. New Orleans Live From Fiesta Texas-Banu Gibson and the New Orleans Hot Jazz. November 17 I'm In The Mood For Swing-A living legend tribute to celebrated composer and saxophonist Benny Carter. November 24 Mr. Jelly Lord: A Tribute to Jelly Roll Morton and His Red Hot Peppers-The Jim Cullum Jazz Band with original recordings of Jelly Roll Morton. December 1 Everyday I Have The Blues-A tribute to legendary bluesman, Joe Williams. December 8 Empress Of The Blues: The Life and Music of Bessie Smith-Topsy Chapman, vocals. December 15 Riverwalk Blues All Star Revue-Benny Carter, Carol Woods and others. December 22 Hot Jazz for a Cool Yule. December 29 NY's Eve All Star Jam Live from The Red Blazer, Too, in NY City. 9:00 STRING OF PEARLS Swing and jump to the music of the Œ40s and Œ50s Big Bands and jazz with your host Jennifer Petterson. 10:00 MUSICA LATINA DE LAS AMERICAS Zestful salsa and the gamut of Latino sounds, with Jesse Menchaca. SATURDAY AM *********** 7:00 WE LIKE KIDS! 7:30 RABBIT EARS RADIO November 4 Rip Van Winkle. Told by Angelica Huston. Music by Jay Ungar and Molly Mason. November 11 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Told by Glenn Close. Music by Tim Story. November 18 Brer Rabbit and the Wonderful Tar-Baby. Told by Danny Glover. Music by Taj Mahal. November 25 Squanto and The First Thanksgiving. Told by Graham Greene. Music by Paul McCandless. December 2 The Monkey People. Told by Raul Julia. Music by Lee Ritenour. December 9 Davy Crockett. Told by Nicholas Cage. Music by David Bromberg. December 16 The Firebird. Told by Susan Sarandon. Music by Mark Isham. December 23 The Velveteen Rabbit. Told by Meryl Streep. Music by George Winston. December 30 (Story To Be Announced). 8:00 WEEKEND EDITION This is a relaxed radio version of the Saturday morning newspaper. 10:00 DES TUDIO: THE SHAPE OF JAZZ Host J.B. will ease you into a jazz mood, with a tasty layout of musical styles and jazz artists. SATURDAY PM *********** 1:00 THE MINSTREL SONG SHOW A show of American folk music-traditional and contemporary-with hosts Jim Mueller and Haila Hafley. 3:00 RIDERS' RADIO THEATRE Riders in the Sky-Too Slim, Ranger Doug and Woody Paul-yodel, strum and fiddle their way out of numerous predicaments, all the while doing things "the Cowboy Way." 3:30 RAGGED BUT RIGHT Tune up the fiddle and rosin the bow for some great old-time string band music and other traditional folk songs from North America, hosted by Jim Mueller. 4:00 THE THISTLE AND SHAMROCK On location in Scotland, Ireland, Wales and Brittany to hear live performances of Celtic music and interviews with artists. Host Fiona Ritchie mixes in gems from her own extensive music collection. November 4 Celtic Folklore-A show featuring a selection of songs along with instrumentals to help create the conditions for an eerie hour. November 11 William Jackson-Scottish composer William Jackson traces his music career from heading the group Ossian in the 70s and 80s, to his current work as a music therapist in the East of Scotland. Conversation with Fiona is interwoven wit excerpts from his latest release Inchcolm. November 18 Scottish Duos-Fiddle and accordion, dueling harps, and harmony singing are featured in this hour of intimate Scots duets. November 25 A Scots Gathering-Giving thanks for family and friendship in the music of Scotland, whose national bard, Robert Burns, penned Auld Lang Syne. December 2 St. Andrew's Celebration-A journey through Scottish music and countryside in honor of the Scots patron saint, whose holiday is celebrated on November 30. December 9 A Celtic Winter-Confronting the cold with invigorating instrumentals, heartwarming songs, and traditional tributes to the season. December 16 Contemporary Celtic Music-Balancing on the cutting edge of new music from Celtic roots. December 23 Season's Greetings-In our annual celebration of the season, we link hands across the water to revel in a refreshing blend of holiday music. December 30 Anuna-Ancient and medieval Celtic music, featuring the spiritual and secular vocal arrangements of Ireland's Anuna. 5:00 ALL THINGS CONSIDERED The weekend edition of National Public Radio's award-winning newsmagazine 6:00 CAR TALK Tom and Ray Magliozzi, a.k.a. the Tappett Brothers, a.k.a. Click and Clack, offer irreverent commentary on auto repair, maintenance and the human condition. 7:00 SPECIAL: BAH! HUMBUG! December 23 Hosted by James MacNeil and starring James Earl Jones and Martin Sheen, this holiday program celebrates Charles Dickens' classical story, A Christmas Carol, and will feature dramatic readings from the book, punctuated by the parallel story of how Dickens came to write it. 7:00 THE EVENING BLUES John Cain and Gordon "Slim" Peterson play the best in acoustic and electric blues. 9:30 NIGHT TRAIN Neil Losey hosts rhythm & blues at its finest! 11:00 TOWARD THE ONE Rick Mathews and Jimm Cushing take Saturday nights "toward the one" with an eclectic blend of jazz and other thought-provoking sounds.