Saturday, March 13, 2010
Viewpoints
Pop Culture: Adam Graham
Adam Graham:
I shot this video last week during a trip to my former stomping grounds at CMU.
Full story here. … Continued
Words & Music: Susan Whitall
Susan Whitall: The family has finalized funeral plans for Ron Banks of the Dramatics, who died last week, at 58.
Visitation continues Friday from 10 … Continued
Tuned In: TV Blog
Mekeisha Madden Toby: Hattie McDaniel wore blue when she won an Oscar in 1939.
She was the first African American to achieve such a thing. McDaniel earned … Continued
Detroit radio dial guide
AM STATIONS
CBEF (540) -- French language programming
WRDT (560) -- Christian teaching and weekend talk
CKWW (580) -- Adult standards/some big band
CFCO (630) -- Oldies/full-service Canadian
WNZK (690) -- Multilingual/talk (680 nights)
WJR (760) -- News-talk-personality & sports
CKLW (800) -- Canadian news/talk and information
WFDF (910) -- Radio Disney (kids)
WWJ (950) -- News, traffic & weather
WDEO (990) -- Catholic music & news
WUFL (1030) -- Family radio/religious programming (daytime)
WTKA (1050) -- Sports talk
CHOK (1070) -- Oldies/Canadian sports/Blue Jays
WCAR (1090) -- Catholic programming
WDFN (1130) -- Sports talk/Stoney & Wojo/Pistons
WCXI (1160) -- Classic country (daytime only)
WCHB (1200) -- Talk (morning)/gospel music
WXYT (1270) -- Sports talk/Tigers/Red Wings
WLBY (1290) -- Air America/liberal talk radio
WDTW (1310) -- Liberal talk/Air America
WEXL (1340) -- Christian music
WDTK (1400) -- Syndicated conservative talk
WMKM (1440) -- Southern gospel/preaching
WPON (1460) -- Rare oldies/ multilingual
WSDS (1480) -- Hispanic/All Spanish language
WLQV (1500) -- Satellite-delivered religion/talk
CBE (1550) -- CBC variety/Canadian news
WAAM (1600) -- Talk radio/Joey Reynolds
FM STATIONS
CIMX (88.7) -- Alternative rock
WEMU (89.1) -- NPR and jazz
WHFR (89.3) -- Classical/Henry Ford Community College
CBE (89.9) -- CBC classical and fine arts (Canadian)
WKAR (90.5) -- Classical/ Michigan State University
WRCJ (90.9) -- Classical days/jazz at night
WGTE (91.3) Classical/fine arts/public radio
CJAM (91.5) -- Univ. of Windsor/Alternative Rock
WUOM (91.7) -- NPR/talk/University of Michigan
WMXD (92.3) -- Soft urban contemporary "The Mix"
WDRQ (93.1) -- "Doug-FM," variety adult hits (Jack format)
WHMI (93.5) -- Classic hits/Livingston County news
CIDR (93.9) -- Soft adult contemporary
CKSY (94.3) -- Adult contemporary
WCSX (94.7) -- Classic rock/J.J. & Lynne
WKQI (95.5) -- Top 40 hits/Mojo in a.m.
WDVD (96.3) -- Hits of the '80s and '90s
CHYR (96.7) -- Adult contemporary/pop
WKRK (97.1) -- Sports/Tigers/Red Wings/Lions
WJLB (97.9) -- Urban contemporary & hip hop
WTWR (98.3) -- Top 40 hits (Monroe)
WVMV (98.7) -- Smooth jazz
WYCD (99.5) -- Detroit's country; Dr. Don a.m.
WNIC (100.3) -- Adult hits;Chris Edmonds a.m.
WRIF (101.1-1) -- Rock 'n' roll/Drew & Mike
WRVF (101.5) -- Soft adult contemporary
WDET (101.9) -- NPR/jazz/variety
WHTD (102.7) -- Hip-hop & urban hits
WWWW (102.9) -- Today's Country Music
WMUZ (103.5) -- Christian music/news/talk
WOMC (104.3) -- Oldies/Dick Purtan mornings
WIOT (104.7) -- Rock ; Bob & Tom a.m.
WMGC (105.1) -- Adult contemp; Jim Harper a.m.
WDMK (105.9) -- Adult urban; Joyner a.m.; Mason p.m.
WDTW (106.7) -- Classic hits, "The Drive"
WQKL (107.1) -- Adult album alternative rock
WGPR (107.5) -- Urban pop/jazz
Reception for some stations may be affected by geographical location, style of antenna and type of receiver.
Source: Art Vuolo, The Radio Guide
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48 hours: weekend highlights
Detroit's 52nd St. Patrick's Day Parade kicks off Sunday on Michigan Avenue at Sixth Street and continues down to 14th Street along Michigan in Corktown. - 03/13/2010
Game on
Review: 'Bad Company 2' intense; 'Final Fantasy XIII' excellent
The immersion you feel launching "Bad Company 2" lasts through the moment you shut down your console, giving you one of the best war experiences in gaming. - 03/12/2010
'Madea's Big Happy Family' adds sixth show at Fox Theatre
A sixth show has been added to the production of Tyler Perry's "Madea's Big Happy Family," which was scheduled to run from May 7-10 at the Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit, (313) 471-6611. The added show is at 8 p.m. May 6. Tickets are $58 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. Tickets for all other dates are currently on sale and cost between $45-$68. Call (800) 745-3000 or visit Ticketmaster.com. - 03/12/2010
Steampunks to unite at World Steam Expo in Dearborn
In case you weren't aware, there's a new alternative subculture out there called Steampunk. These are people with a love for 19th-century clothing and technology, including steam-powered or analog gadgets. Steampunks from all over the world will converge May 28-31 at the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn for the World Steam Expo. - 03/12/2010
No candy, beads at Corktown St. Patrick's Parade
New rules to make Sunday's St. Patrick's Parade safer have some worried the festivities will become Erin Go Blah. This year, those marching in the Corktown parade are banned from passing out candy, beads or balloons. - 03/11/2010
St. Patrick's Parade is good fun for everyone
The United Irish Societies' St. Patrick's Parade provides family-friendly fun and a debauchery-laden good time all in one afternoon. Traditionally taking place the Sunday before St. Patrick's Day, the parade steps off at 2 p.m. at Sixth Street and Michigan Avenue and travels west down Michigan, passing many of Corktown's storied bars. - 03/11/2010
Call of the wild brings girls to the Detroit Zoo
The Detroit Zoo will celebrate Women's History Month with its fun-filled overnight event Girls' Night Out. Now in its second year, the educational sleepover, which begins Saturday evening and wraps up Sunday morning, is designed for girls ages 5 and older, and their female chaperones, ages 18 and older. - 03/11/2010
Diversions
Plan ahead for concerts and more to come
A list of who and what is coming when for your entertainment planning. - 03/11/2010
Old Shillelagh ups ante for St. Pat's
Easily considered one of the most popular Irish pubs in downtown Detroit, the Old Shillelagh is the place for partying St. Patrick's Day week. The bar amps up the offerings this weekend and on St. Patrick's Day with live music, drink specials, dancing and heated tents crammed with party people. - 03/11/2010
On latest guitar game, players strum real strings
New York -- An upcoming musical video game lets players strum a real six-string electric guitar instead of tapping buttons on a fake instrument. - 03/10/2010
Classic movie series debuts at Northville's Marquis Theatre
Enjoy some classic films at the Movies at the Marquis series in Northville. The Saturday screenings are presented by the Northville Downtown Development Authority and sponsored by Urban Optiques Vision and Eyewear and Tom Holzer Ford. - 03/10/2010
Good dog: Detroit Kennel Club shows wrap up at Cobo
Detroit --Tuckered out pooches and their human companions packed up crates, brushes and treats Sunday as the 105th annual Detroit Kennel Club Dog Shows came to an end. - 03/08/2010
Donna Terek: Donna's Detroit | With video
Motor City Rah Rahs: Have pompoms, will travel
What do you do if you're 45 years old and can't bear to hang up your pompoms? If you're Julie Hecker -- entrepreneur, wife and mother of two -- you start the Motor City Rah Rahs. - 03/07/2010
Building on legacy of Martha Jean 'The Queen'
Detroit -- Carl Nielbock was a stranger in a new land. Listening to legendary radio personality Martha Jean "The Queen" Steinberg helped him persevere. - 03/06/2010
Performance Network's 'Mars' is one spacey odyssey
Ann Arbor -- Get a smart cast together with a free-spirited director, and you can end up with a theater experience that outshines the play. - 03/06/2010
