 Metropolitan Opera
Parsifal (Starting early this week!)
Join us for a live broadcast of Parsifal. Tenor Jonas Kaufmann sings the title role in a new staging of Wagner’s final opera, conducted by Daniele Gatti. The extraordinary cast of stars includes soprano Katarina Dalayman as the mysterious Kundry and baritone Peter Mattei in his debut as Amfortas, the wounded leader of the Knights of the Holy Grail. more classical music...
LISTEN: Saturday, Saturday, March 2 at 12:00 noon on WSMR 89.1 and 103.9 |
 Saturday Night Jazz with Bob Seymour
What's New: Pat Matheny's Orchestrion Project
Pat Metheny brought his remarkable one-man band to the Bay Area as part of a major tour a couple of years ago. In the wake of that world wide tour, he’s released The Orchestrion Project, a new 2-cd set. It’s among the new releases we’ll hear this Saturday night, along with the latest from Kevin Eubanks and some local favorites appearing this week, Fred Hersch and Giacomo Gates. more jazz...
LISTEN: Saturday, March 2 at 10:00 PM on WUSF 89.7 |
 Morning Edition
Working Late: A Special NPR Series
A dramatic change in the U.S. workforce is taking place as more Americans over 65 are working now than ever before. It's not just a reflection of the larger baby boom population reaching retirement age — this trend is expected to continue. For many Americans the dream of retirement at age 62 or 65 is just that — a dream.
LISTEN: Starting Monday, March 4 at 5:00 AM on WUSF 89.7 |
 Live Performance at WSMR Sarasota Studios!
The Chroma Quartet
Join Russell Gant next Monday morning for some live music as he welcomes the Chroma Quartet to our Sarasota Performance and Broadcast Studio. The local ensemble will be performing its second concert in the series "First Tuesdays at First Church," featuring music of Astor Piazzolla and Alberto Ginastera. Hear a preview on WSMR, of that concert and meet the ensemble's members. more classical music...
LISTEN: Monday, March 4 at 9:00 AM on WSMR 89.1 and 103.9 |
 Rick Steves' Europe
Travel Skills
This special distills Rick Steves' 30 years of travel experience into an information-rich, two-hour special. Rick dispenses practical advice on enjoying a fun, affordable and culturally broadening trip to Europe. Shot on his favorite 3,000-mile "Best of Europe" loop, Rick shares the essential skills of smart travel.
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WATCH: Monday, March 4 at 8:00 PM on WUSF TV |
 State of the State Address
WUSF 89.7 will provide live coverage of Governor Rick Scott’s State of the State Address. Senate Democratic Leader Chris Smith (Ft. Lauderdale) and House Democratic Leader Perry Thurston (Plantation) will provide responses immediately following the Governor’s remarks. Carson Cooper will anchor and provide analysis after the address and the Democratic responses.
LISTEN: Tuesday, March 5 at 11:00 AM on WUSF 89.7 |
 Next Week on Florida Matters
WLRN Town Hall Legislature Preview
This is an edited version of a legislative Town Hall WLRN held February 25 on the upcoming Legislative session. Panelists include Sen. Chris Smith of Fort Lauderdale, Sen. Jack Latvala of Clearwater and Mary Ellen Klas from the Times/Herald Tallahassee bureau. [Producer: Dalia Colón]
LISTEN: Tuesday, March 5 at 6:30 PM on WUSF 89.7
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 Daniel O'Donnell
From the Heartland
Beloved Irish crooner, Daniel O'Donnell, performs live in the Hawkeye state for PBS. He mixes it up a bit this time by sharing several seldom-seen recordings like "Distant Drums" and "Farside Banks of Jordan." He also pays tribute to some of the greatest artists of all time with Loretta Lynn's "Standing Room Only" and Andy Williams' "Moon River."
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WATCH: Tuesday, March 5 at 8:00 PM on WUSF TV |
 Magic Moments
The Best of 50s Pop
Pat Boone, Phyllis McGuire and Nick Clooney co-host this nostalgic trip back to the 1950s. The program's mix of live performance and archival footage reflects the era of poodle skirts and penny loafers with classic moments from a kinder and gentler time.
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WATCH: Wednesday, March 6 at 8:00 PM on WUSF TV |
 NATURE
Hummingbirds: Magic in the Air
Hummingbirds are the tiniest of birds, yet they are some of the toughest, most energetic creatures on the planet. Their unique flying abilities give them unmatched maneuverability, but at the cost of a supercharged metabolism that keeps them on the edge of survival. Now high-speed video lets us enter their world.
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WATCH: Thursday, March 7 at 8:00 PM on WUSF TV
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