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Around Cincinnati Christmas Special
Sunday, December 20, 7 pm

Around Cincinnati Christmas Special

The Fifth Annual Around Cincinnati Christmas special will air on 91.7 WVXU and 88.5 WMUB on Sunday, December 20, from 7-9 p.m. and then repeats on Christmas Day, December 25th, from 7-9 p.m. This year’s special features live studio recordings made in Cincinnati and Nashville, poetry readings, and songs from local musicians, and is produced and hosted by Lee Hay.

Local musicians recorded in WVXU’s studio:

Music historian and performer Larry Nager recorded a song for the special in a Nashville studio, and Zak Morgan’s contribution was also produced in Nashville by David LaBruyere (who played with Over the Rhine and John Mayer.) Robin Lacy put together a version of Santa Claus is Coming to Town for the special.

Poetry readings:

Dr. Herbert Martin
George Ella Lyon
Joe Enzweiler
Kate Faddick
Frank X. Walker

Local recordings:

Lisa Bailes – singer/songwriter, Oxford
Over the Rhine
Jake Speed & Kim Taylor
Raison D’Etre
Monk
Ekimi
Catacoustic Consort
Michael Chertok
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
Tropicoso
Bootsy Collins
Shirley Jester & Ann Chamberlain
Eugene Goss
Larry Kinley
Robin Lacy
Zak Morgan
Jimmy McGary
Steve Schmidt Organ Trio
Mary Ellen Tanner

A song by the Kingston Trio is also featured with an introduction by Rob Reider who recorded the cd for them.

Holiday Greetings from:

Blessid Union of Souls
Paavo Jarvi
Ed Stern
Michael Haney
Carmon DeLeone

Gary Burbank Video: A Visit From St. Nicholas
broadcast legend/musician Gary Burbank reads for the Christmas edition of Around Cincinnati.
Listen to Hour #2
Listen to Hour #2
Flash is required to listen to the program.

Looking for even more wonderful holiday specials?
Check the WVXU holiday schedule.
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WVXU News:

WVXU News

Cincinnati partnership wins federal funding
Protest planned after no felony charges filed in homeless death
Reds announce postseason ticket details
Comair plans to cut planes and jobs
23rd Smog alert this year
Service will celebrate life of Erich Kunzel
Cincinnati Council Member wants to recognize woman run over in Washington Park
Cincinnati changes neighborhood funding administration
Grant will help launch program to make Cincinnati area more bicycle friendly
Transit authority starting CEO search

Ingrid Fuzjko Hemming World Peace Memorial Piano Concert

WCPO News:

WCPO News
Raleigh's Update: Some rain, then nice!

Changes in the forecast begin with rain first then fall-like temperatures.

Local volunteers head to hurricane zone

The American Red Cross has called upon the Cincinnati branch to help East Coast residents prepare for Hurricane Earl.

4-time stroke survivor sets the pace

Four time stroke survivor walks across country to bring awareness to cause.

Students get their education by farming

Florence Elementary Schoold students learn math and science by growing vegetables.

4 Kings students taken to hospital

Four Kings High School students were taken to the hospital after taking another student's prescription medication.

Police share photos to find suspect

Police request information regarding a suspect in photos.

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