Nan Evans hosts University of Washington oceanographer Jan Newton as they discuss ways to observe the various dynamics of ocean and our own Salish Sea. They explore the myriad interconnections including the effects on humans and climate on water properties. Dr. Newton is a passionate advocate for preserving and restoring the rich Salish Sea ecosystem. Newton’s talk, “Big Oceans, Small Sensors, Large Knowledge”, describes the physical, chemical and biological dynamics of Puget Sound and coastal Washington, including the effects of humans and climate on water properties.
Nature Now #392
Bonjorno Greetings From NYC
Ellen Bonjorno, host of Sing It Sister! on KPTZ, now lives in New York City, her new home. She wishes all of our KPTZ community a happy holiday, with great music. (And, if we’re lucky, we may get some fresh East Coast programming in the new year.) We love Ellen!!!
David Cunningham
(First airdate: December 25, 2018) Sheila Bender interviews KPTZ’s own David Cunningham about his career as a journalist and author.
Holiday Meals
Serving Up Hope and Conversation
(First airdate: December 25, 2018) The Tri Area Annual Christmas dinner takes dedicated volunteers year over year to provide warmth, food and conversation not only for those less fortunate but also those desiring a community meal with others. Join the conversation and learn how Rita Hubbard and volunteers effortlessly manage this heartwarming holiday meal.
Compass for the Week of 12/24/2018
Canada-based Caravan Stage Company was created in 1970 by Paul Kirby and Adriana Kelder as a one-wagon puppet show traveling on Vancouver Island. Over the years they grew into a 25 person company of actors, musicians, artists and technicians, touring in 6 large wagons, each drawn by a team of perfectly matched Clydesdale horses. Twenty years and twenty-thousand horse-drawn miles later, Caravan Stage Company took to the sea on a replica of a Thames River Sailing Barge. Their adventures have taken them all over the world, and along the rivers, lakes, seacoast and waterways of North America. KPTZ caught up with the troupe when they visited Point Hudson Marina for a series of shows. In this second installment of his coverage of their visit, KPTZ reporter Chris Bricker goes shipboard to meet the cast and crew of Caravan Stage Company’s production, Nomadic Tempest.
KPTZ Wishes You a Merry Christmas!
As we approach the shortest day of the year, we have more time to enjoy the colorful Christmas lights. Inside the KPTZ studio, our own Donn Trethewey chalks a colorful poinsettia for our enjoyment. So we thought we’d share it with you.
Happy Holidays, Everyone!
KPTZ’s Live Stream Was Down
Early morning on solstice day Friday, we experienced a computer crash of the machine that encodes KPTZ’s programming for live streaming online. KPTZ’s engineering crew has summoned a master of Rivendell, and they’ve been working around the clock (well, almost) to find and configure another computer. As of Sunday morning, this service repair is still in progress.
If the forces of nature cooperate, KPTZ’s stream may hopefully be restored in time for our audience to listen online in time for Christmas, when we have some extra special holiday programs in store. Yet another reason KPTZ greatly appreciates your year-end donations to the Good Ship 91.9 FM!
We regret any inconvenience caused by not being able to hear shows like Tossed Salad and Dance Party in Your Living Room for the past couple of days, and appreciate your patience.
11:30am Sunday Update: The live stream is back up! Thanks to our expert engineering team, we are back on the audible internet. Enjoy!
Tossed Salad for 12/21/2018
What better way to celebrate the Winter Solstice than to spend an afternoon with Phil Andrus and these Tossed Salad guests:
1:00 – Dawn Martin, a life of music
2:00 – Cristina Manzoni and Marty Richards, of the Memory Cafe, Time Slips and “Dementia Friendly” programs
2:30 – John Cantion (St. Vincent de Paul Society) & Jean Hall (PUD Customer Service Manager) discuss poverty, utilities & helping those in need (with Scott Wilson)
3:00 – Tom Jay, “A Word and a Poem”
3:15 – Gabriel Diamond
3:45 – Harmonica Pocket: Keeth Apgar, Nala Wala, & Montana Apgar
4:25 – Heather Dudley Nollette reading My Father’s Chinese Wives” by Sandra Tsing Loh
Nature Now #391
Enhancing Water Stewardship with Waterless Toilets
(First airdate: December 19, 2018) Nature Now host Paul Ruben is joined by PHLUSH Program Manager Carol McCreary for a talk on enhancing water quality with waterless toilets. Paul and Carol will go over the basics of using composting toilets and potential benefits to public health.
#126 Daniel Knudson, Feasting on Seven Fishes
(First airdate: December 18, 2018) DANIEL KNUDSON – FEASTING ON SEVEN FISHES. Our Town Host Maryanne McNellis interviews Daniel Knudson, chef and resident cooking guru at Key City Fish. Daniel recounts his adventures through various Port Townsend restaurants – including the “paranormal” (or ghost) sightings that are common at venues such as the Manresa Castle. For this holiday season, Daniel explores the Southern Italian tradition of the Feast of Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve. We live in a seaport, so even if we are not all Italian we can try to cook like one (with Daniel’s recipes, of course)!
