Today
Partly cloudy skies early then becoming cloudy with periods of rain late. Low 53F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%..
Tonight
Partly cloudy skies early then becoming cloudy with periods of rain late. Low 53F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Updated: March 27, 2021 @ 6:24 pm
Mindy Ratner is host of the holiday favorite
Candles Burning Brightly, in celebration of Hanukkah. This year s program new for 2020 brings back Theodore Bikel s beautiful reading of Howard Schwartz s The Lost Menorah, and there s plenty of charming music to highlight the history and traditions associated with the Jewish Festival of Lights. Sunday, December 13, 1:00 PM on KSUT.
From hosts of NPR s
Hanukkah Lights Susan Stamberg and Murray Horowitz: Hanukkah is a time to share light, miracles and faith. It s been a difficult year and these stories will reflect that. They re darker than usual. But we hope the miracle of Hanukkah casts its light through these stories. We think the tales will resonate with you because of their mixture of sadness and strength.
Doug McKnight
Welcome to KAZU s weekly news roundup for 12/11/20. Here you ll find the top local stories of the week and a few select national stories from NPR.
That’s it. We’ve decided to put 2020 in one of the 10,000 empty Amazon boxes along with a zillion Zoom invites and a dozen bad DIY haircuts. Then, put them all out for trash day. We are not waiting for the New Year. 2020 we are done with you!
This year limps to a close similar to the way it began in March with stay-at-home orders, an economy in bad shape and a desperate longing for normal. But at least now we have a vaccine on the horizon.
Today
A mix of clouds and sun this morning followed by increasing clouds with showers developing this afternoon. High near 65F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%..
Tonight
A few showers this evening with overcast skies overnight. Low 49F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 40%. Updated: April 5, 2021 @ 9:06 am
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On Christmas morning, NHPR hearkens back to a seasonal favorite, our 2005 conversation with Gerald Charles Dickens, Charles Dickens s great-great-grandson and an actor. Dickens toured America with his one-man performance of A Christmas Carol”; we spoke with him about the legacy of his namesake and the enduring magic of this holiday story. He also performs a handful of scenes from his show.
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An Afro Blue Christmas is a joyous celebration that includes one of a kind arrangements of traditional holiday songs, plus new compositions. The concert features Howard University s premiere vocal ensemble Afro Blue, and special guest pianist Cyrus Chestnut. Hear the a cappella group perform a variety of holiday songs including African-American spirituals, jazz and pop tunes, and classical repertoire. The concert is hosted by former