KPTZ is happy to announce Varelse performing live at the Quimper Grange on Saturday, June 24 at 7pm. Varelse is a contemporary folk fusion group with roots in traditional Scandinavian folk music. In addition, Varelse also draws inspiration from North American fiddle tunes, Western European melodies, as well as African and Middle Eastern rhythmic tradition to create a sound that pushes the boundaries of folk fusion.
KPTZ is looking for an energetic, visionary, and community-minded General Manager who can continue to advance the station’s growth through dynamic programming and community engagement. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who has demonstrated experience in team building and community engagement; is able to lead, manage,and motivate a small staff and a large group of volunteers; and can successfully promote KPTZ to expand its audience. To apply for this position please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references no later than August 15, 2023. KPTZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Email applications may be sent to [email protected]. USPS mail applications to KPTZ – General Manager Search, PO Box 2091, Port Townsend, WA 98368
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(June 22, 2023) If the Opposite of Artificial Intelligence is genuine stupidity, are humans doomed?
Please join KPTZ in welcoming chamber musician and concerto soloist Lino Rivera to the Trinity United Methodist Church on Thursday, June 22 at 7pm as a part of our Candlelight Concert Series. Lino Rivera will be playing selections from Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, and the Filipino composer Bernardino Custodio. This concert will be simulcast live on KPTZ.
(Airdate: June 21, 2023) Nature Now continues searching for bird nests in our neighborhood with host Debaran Kelso and guest Dr. Geoff Hammerson (part 2 of a two-part program).
(Airdate: June 20, 2023) Booklover’s Cafe welcomes back New York Times bestselling author, Erica Bauermeister. Her latest novel, No Two Persons, is definitely a Cris Pick! This story involves a single book read over the course of ten years by nine different people. How these people react and are influenced by the book is the concept. Unique and intriguing people, a variety of original settings and the way that these characters are tangentially connected make this book one of Erica’s best. “Wandering is a gift given only to the lost” Erica is also the author of “The Scent Keeper and House Lessons”.
KPTZ is pleased to work with 4PT Production in welcoming the Westerlies and the Gravitas Quartet to Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Port Townsend on Monday, June 19 at 7:30pm. The Westerlies are a Seattle-bred, Brooklyn-based brass ensemble joined by Seattle based Gravitas Quartet. The Westerlies are known to navigate a wide array of venues and projects with the precision of a string quartet, the audacity of a rock band, and the charm of a family sing-along. More information found here. Below is an interview from Larry’ Stein’s 10aM program on June 7.
