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Thanksgiving Day Programming

Nov 6, 2008
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And though it seems a long way away, here is a rundown of our Thanksgiving programs:
A Banquet of American Music, Thursday, November 27th

9 am to Noon -- McCabe’s at 50 Santa Monica’s McCabe’s Guitar Shop has served three generations of musicians and music lovers through its retail store, music school and world-famous concerts. In this 50th anniversary year, join Lincoln Myerson, the fifth and current concert producer for McCabe’s, as he hosts a three-hour retrospective, featuring a history of this hallowed concert space through conversations with and performances by some of the musicians who’ve graced its stage.

1 to 2 pm -- Dennis Wilson: Pacific Ocean Blue In 1977, Dennis Wilson’s Pacific Ocean Blue became the first solo LP to be released by a member of the legendary Beach Boys. More than 3 decades after its release, it stands as one of the great cult-classic albums of the 1970s and a crucial puzzle-piece in the Wilson family’s long musical history. Voices of family, friends and colleagues help complete the picture of a complex artist. Joyride Media

2 to 3 pm -- The Elvis Presley ’68 Comeback TV Guide recently named the NBC December 1968 “Elvis Comeback Special” as one of the “Most Memorable Moments in Television History.” Go behind the scenes to hear unplugged sessions, backstage rehearsals and other rarely heard recordings, in raw recordings that are some of the move captivating that Elvis ever set to tape. Joyride Media

3 to 5 pm -- Willie Nelson: My Own Peculiar Way and True Outlaw Stories Rodney Crowell hosts two hours of songs and stories about the country legend and American maverick that will take you deep inside Willie’s heart, soul and mind. Features hilarious episodes from the “band of gypsies” on tour with him over the last 40 years, plus his best-known songs and his life story. Joyride Media

7 to 8 pm -- Barbara Cook: My Life in American Music This KCRW exclusive features music and memories that showcase her career from across six decades of Broadway musical, concerts and cabaret performances. Hosted by Dale Franzen, Director of the Broad Stage.

KCRW Does Politics

Sep 29, 2008
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Wow, wow, wow. It's finally on folks! The greatly anticipated first debate between McCain and Obama almost didn't happen, but I for one, cannot wait to hear what the two of them have to say. Of course you can count on us to bring it to you. Here's the schedule in juicy detail:

KCRW DEBATE COVERAGE

The 90-minute debates are all scheduled to air at 6 pm PST and will last 90 minutes. They will be followed by 30 minutes of NPR wrap-up and analysis from 7:30 to 8pm, hosted by Linda Wertheimer

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 6pm -- First Presidential debate at University of Mississippi

Topic: Foreign policy and national security
Moderator: Jim Lehrer of PBS
Staging: Podiums
Format: Broken into nine 9-minute segments. The moderator will introduce a topic and allow each candidate 2 minutes to comment, then facilitate a discussion for the remaining 5 minutes.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 6pm -- Vice-Presidential debate at Washington U. in St. Louis

Moderator: Gwen Ifill, PBS

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 6pm -- Second Presidential debate at Belmont University in Nashville.

Moderator: Tom Brokaw of NBC
Staging: Town hall
Format: The moderator will call on members of the audience (and draw questions from the Internet). Each candidate will have 2 minutes to respond to each question. Following those initial answers, the moderator will invite the candidates to respond to the previous answers, for a total of 1 minute.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 6pm -- Third Presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y.

Topic: Domestic and economic policy
Moderator: Bob Schieffer of CBS
Staging: Seated at a table
Format: Same as first presidential debate, plus each candidate will get a 90-second closing statement.

KCRW DJ Jason Bentley will begin his music show at 8pm on debate nights.

But wait, that's not all! If you've become a political junkie this election year, then you must attend this:

LEFT, RIGHT & CENTER LIVE

The LRC Gang

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9
5pm - 7pm
The Eli & Edythe Broad Stage

Tickets on sale Friday, October 3 @ 8am
For additional information click here.

Arianna Huffington, Matt Miller, Robert Scheer and Tony Blankley take their popular KCRW radio show to the Broad Stage in the aftermath of the Presidential election. Witty, irreverent, no-holds barred repartee from the fearless foursome as they size up the winners and losers in this most pivotal moment in American politics. You'll have an opportunity to meet the hosts before they take the stage and ask your own questions before the event concludes.

Ticket Information:
- $75 (preferred seating)
- $50
** A limited number of select box seats available at $100 & $50

Tickets will be available online through KCRW.com, and through The Broad Stage Box Office -- be there and be square!

Tootles,

Connie Alvarez