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Morning Edition Shelter from the Storm Jazz ‘Til Midnight: A Tribute to the People
and the Jazz Tradition of New Orleans WKAR Radio and Television Join In Hurricane Relief Efforts WKAR Television Changes Prime-Time Schedule to Include National Relief Telethon; Radio Offers Special Morning Segments. Both WKAR Radio and Television will join in relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina by broadcasting special program segments and telephone numbers where viewers and listeners can contribute. Morning Edition on Friday “Morning Edition” will feature special segments on Friday, September 9, from 5-9 a.m., including toll-free numbers related to relief assistance. Host Melissa Ingells will be talking about the drive during local breaks in “Morning Edition” and segments may include messages from Michigan celebrities encouraging support. The effort is part of a statewide cooperative effort between the Michigan Association of Broadcasters and the Michigan Association of Public Broadcasters, in conjunction with Governor Jennifer Granholm. The FCC has granted a blanket exemption so public radio stations across the nation can use their airwaves to raise funds for hurricane relief. Shelter from the Storm WKAR-TV will suspend its September on-air membership campaign Friday, September 9, from 8-9 p.m., to broadcast “Shelter from the Storm,” a national concert during which viewers can phone in donations for Hurricane Katrina victims. Among performers scheduled to appear are Sheryl Crow, the Dixie Chicks, Neil Young, Paul Simon, Randy Newman, Alicia Keys, and Rod Stewart. (WKAR will resume its campaign at 9 p.m., with “Broadway’s Lost Treasures III: Best of the Tony Awards.” The station will also air “Halftime!,” the locally-produced special about the MSU Spartan Marching Band at 11 p.m., followed by its regular public affairs line-up, beginning at the delayed time of 11:30 p.m.) Jazz 'til Midnight Tribute WKAR 90.5 will also offer a special tribute to New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz, on “Jazz ‘Til Midnight,” hosted by Doug Collar, Saturday, September 10, beginning at 8 p.m. The program, "A Tribute to the People and the Jazz Tradition of New Orleans," features such artists as Louis Armstrong, Kid Ory, Henry Allen, and many more. Collar will periodically direct listeners to telephone help numbers and the American Red Cross website. Web Sites In addition to broadcast efforts, PBS also has several helpful websites related to the hurricane to assist viewers and listeners. From talking with young children about the tragedy, to finding out how you can help, to monitoring the latest developments and learning more about hurricanes and disaster relief in general, check out the following links: PBS Parents offers positive ways to talk and listen to your children about tough topics: http://www.pbs.org/parents/ The NewsHour provides ongoing coverage of the fallout from Hurricane Katrina, as well as contact information for the various disaster relief organizations: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/weather/july-dec05/katrina/ For educators, NOVA ScienceNOW offers information to help students understand the causes of hurricanes and the challenges of protecting cities like New Orleans; the site includes classroom discussion ideas and streaming online video: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/teachers/viewing/3204_02_nsn.html PBS KIDS and PBS KIDS GO! continue to provide a safe haven for children, both online and on-air, with programs for children of the highest quality that stimulate their curiosity, encourage interaction and foster their imagination. |
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