Volume 49, Issue 3 | Holiday 2020

Says You! Presents "Still Home for the Holidays"

Says You! radio Presents: "Still Home for the Holidays", an annual event for 25 years. This year, the stage show is a nationwide Virtual Event, streaming coast to coast on January 2 at 8PM.

Viewers can select from three ticket options: stream, live stream, and even an interactive live stream. Tickets to the full-hour stream begin at $25, but through December 14, WYSU listeners can purchase tickets for $20 each by using our unique promo code WYSU2021.

See this web article for more information, and the link for tickets.

Holiday Programming on WYSU!

The staff of 88.5 WYSU-FM would like to thank you for your generous support over the past year, and wish you a safe, healthy, fulfilling, and prosperous New Year!

Please join us for some very special holiday programming commencing on December 15.

Tuesday, December 15

Noon Classical Music with Gary Sexton
Peter Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker Ballet, Act 1; Berlin Philharmonic; Semyon Bychkov, conductor.

WEDNESDAY, December 16

Noon Classical Music with Gary Sexton
Peter Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker Ballet, Act 2; Berlin Philharmonic; Semyon Bychkov, conductor.

FRIDAY, December 18

Noon Classical Music with Gary Sexton
Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio, Part One: for the First Day of Christmas; Munich Bach Orchestra and Choir; Karl Richter, conductor.

SUNDAY, December 20

7:00 p.m. A Paul Winter Winter Solstice
A performance by the Paul Winter Consort and the glorious Cathedral Pipe Organ at New York's Cathedral of St. John the Divine on the darkest night of the year.

MONDAY, December 21

Noon Classical Music with Gary Sexton
George Frideric Handel: Messiah, Part 1, plus Hallelujah Chorus; Gabrieli Consort and Players; Paul McCreesh conductor.

CHRISTMAS EVE

9:00 – 10:00 Welcome Christmas!
Welcome Christmas! is a perennial Christmas favorite from VocalEssence, including the world premiere of two carols from the annual Christmas Carol Contest.

10:00 – Noon A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
An annual and beloved Christmas tradition, A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is an extraordinary and memorable live service of word and music from the Chapel of King’s College, Cambridge, England.

Noon – 3:00 An Afternoon of holiday favorites from Classical 24

7:00 – 9:00 Performance Today
Fred Childs host PT’s annual musical celebration of Christmas from concert halls, churches, and auditoriums near and far.

CHRISTMAS DAY

9:00 - 10:00 All is Bright: Contemplative Music for Christmas
An hour of gorgeous, contemplative choral music featuring Cantus, Chanticleer, Cambridge Singers, Bryn Terfel, Emma Kirkby, and Jessye Norman.

10:00 - 11:00 Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square
The world-renowned Tabernacle Choir continues its tradition of great artistry this holiday season, with arrangements of familiar carols, and lesser-known melodies that are fast becoming the new classics.

11:00 - Noon Hollywood Holiday
A festive musical retrospective of some of Hollywood's most cherished films inspired by Dickens’ classic character, Ebenezer Scrooge.

Noon - 1:00 Hygge Holiday: Cozy Classics
A mix of wintry and nostalgic classical pieces designed to accompany listeners as they enjoy cozy wintertime activities.

1:00 - 3:00 St. Olaf Christmas Festival
The festival includes hymns, carols, choral works, as well as orchestral selections, and features more than 500 student musicians in five choirs, and the St. Olaf Orchestra.

7:00 – 8:00 Jazz Night in America: A Holiday Celebration
Jazz Night in America provides the perfect complement of swinging holiday classics featuring The Sherman Irby sextet recorded live from Dizzy's Club at Jazz At Lincoln Center. Christian McBride hosts.

8:00 – 11:00 Holiday Jazz Favorites with David Bassee
An evening of holiday jazz hosted by David Bassee.

Thank you again for your support throughout this difficult year. We really appreciate it, and we look forward to being your radio station of choice in 2021!

Sincerely,
The Staff of 88.5 WYSU-FM

The 2020 NPR Book Concierge

National Public Radio's annual interactive guide to 2020's great reads is now available! This year, more than 380 titles are showcased from NPR staff and trusted critics. CLICK HERE to see this year's selections, and happy reading!

This holiday season turn that vehicle you never use into a gift for WYSU!

The value of your impact on raising more funds for WYSU will mean more than any low trade-in deal. Here are the top reasons why vehicle donors give:

It’s easy and the pick-up is free!
The proceeds from the sale of your vehicle will help keep WYSU going for years to come.
Donating saves time and money on repairs and maintenance.
Donating beats the hassles and worries of selling.
Our Vehicle Donor Support Team is here to guide you every step of the way.
We help you take care of the paperwork and provide you with any necessary tax documents.
Vehicle donations are tax-deductible.

Say goodbye to your ride today and donate it to WYSU. No matter your reason, we’ll make donating your car, truck, boat, RV, or other vehicle easy. Simply call 855-277-2346, or visit our vehicle donation webpage. Thanks for your support!

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