For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check KPTZ Spotlight for February 16-29. Many of our program hosts provide specifics about what’s planned for this half month. If you’re not already a Spotlight subscriber, you’re invited to join our Mailing List. See KPTZ’s current Weekly On-Air Schedule and Daily Program Schedule.
Taylor Clark and John Mauro welcomed Kris Nelson, President of the Creative District Board to talk about the progress and planning around implementing the new Port Townsend Creative District. To learn more, Kris invited interested artists (and arts adjacent people) to a meeting on March 28 at 5:30pm at the Old Whiskey Mill.
On Thursdays from 9:30 to 11am and again from 6:30 to 8pm, host Gary Forbes always has a song knocking around in his head and now he’s going to bring them to you! Gary will pull tunes from a variety of traditions – rock, R and B, jazz, and Americana, following his ears on a musical trail through his personal collection, and other sources found on the journey. He hopes you find both old and new favorites along the way. You can contact Gary here.
For the best in reggae, dub and ska, join DJ Mars for Inna Fine Style. This exciting weekly show comes your way Saturday mornings from 8 to 9:30am. Email DJ Mars.
With his extensive musical knowledge and eclectic selections, Mateu Yearian starts his new show, The Overload, on Wednesday, 21 from 3-4pm. You can contact him here.
KPTZ is excited to announce an Evening of Classical Piano with Michael Carroll, a Candlelight Concert, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Port Townsend on Thursday, February 22 at 7pm. Michael Carroll has been playing piano since age eight, and has been performing since the 1990s. He is currently the Co-Director of the Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Series. Carroll’s concert program will include selections from some of the classical greats: Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, and Brahms.
(Airdate: February 14, 2024) Please join Nature Now host Debaran Kelso as we dive once again into the fascinating world of humpback whales with Dr. Fred Sharpe! This week we will focus on the phenomenon of “bubble ring” formation, and what they might mean as a form of communication.
