Free-Range Radio

State of the Re:Union is back on WNIJ

WNIJ — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:24:29 +0000

WNIJ brings you a new season of State of the Re:Union. Our specials air on five consecutive Sundays at 6pm, beginning this weekend. With so much talk about "community," sometimes we lose perspective on the real stories of the people working to make homes, lives, and neighborhoods across the country.

The Rockford Symphony Orchestra Season Preview

WNIJ — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:47:27 +0000

This weekend on WNIJ's Free-Range Radio, Eric Hradecky talks with the Rockford Symphony Orchestra's Conductor and Music Director Steven Larsen about the upcoming RSO Classics Concert Series. Highlights include a visit from violinist Rachel Barton Pine in November, and the RSO's first-ever full performance of Handel's "Messiah" in March. We'll hear samples of much of the music to be featured this season, and maestro Larsen talks about why he picked the music he did for this year's series. Listen this Sunday evening at 6-o'c

Highlights from Charlotte's Web's 40th Anniversary Celebration

WNIJ — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:26:57 +0000

Earlier this summer, Rockford's Charlotte's Web for the Performing Arts Celebrated their 40th Anniversary with a day-long music festival. Artists like James Lee Stanley, Ernie Hendrickson, the Dean Moriarty Jazz Band and many others played throughout the day, filling the air with music. If you weren't able to be there, join WNIJ this weekend for musical highlights from the day. Our special two-hour edition of Free-Range Radio starts at 6pm Sunday, on 89.5, WNIJ.

State of the Re:Union concludes this week-end on WNIJ.

WNIJ — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:32:36 +0000

This month's Free Range Radio feature State of the Re:Union concludes Sunday presenting, Comics: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility. In State of the Re:Union, Public Radio Talent Quest winner Al Letson travels the country to find the real stories of the people working to make homes, lives, and neighborhoods -- and tells them with grace,