LISTINGS - WEEK OF NOVEMBER 28

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28
Clubs and Concerts
Walter Verdehr and Ralph Votapek. Violinist and pianist. 7:30 p.m. Music auditorium, MSU campus. 355-3345.
Handel's "Messiah" chorus and orchestra rehearsal. Soloist rehearsal Friday. 7 p.m. Great Hall, Wharton Center on MSU's campus. 353-9958.

Events
An Evening of Artistic Response. Participants are invited to artistically express themselves in response to recent world events. 7:30 p.m. Erickson Hall, Room 252, MSU campus. For info contact Laura Apol at apol@msu.edu
A Public Forum: Afghanistan and Black America, 7-9 p.m., Parlors B & C, MSU Union. Panelists: Jamila Jones, doctoral student, Department of English; Bill E. Lawson, professor, Department of Philosophy; State Rep. Michael Murphy; Geneva Smitherman, university distinguished professor of English; Curtis Stokes, associate professor, James Madison College. Free.
Wonderland of Lights, Potter Park Zoo, 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Admission $3, $2 for seniors, $1 for kids ages 3-15, free for kids younger than 3.

Theatre
"Golf with Alan Shepard." Comedy about griping geriatric golfers. 7 p.m. BoarsHead Theater, Center for the Arts, 425 S. Grand Ave., Lansing. $8-$29. 484-7800, extension 110.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 29
Clubs and concerts
Anne Murray's "Christmas Comes to East Lansing." Special holiday performance. Sold out, but some good seats on hold and available day of event. 7:30 p.m. Wharton Center, MSU campus. $32-$40. 432-2000.
MSU Philharmonic Orchestra and Campus Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU campus. 355-3345.
Teresa Pash. Pianist will perform holiday songs from her new CD. In the café in Barnes and Noble, 5132 W. Saginaw Highway, Delta Township, 327-0437.

Events
Open audition for young people ages 9 to 18 years old for "The Prince and the Pauper." 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Auditions continue Friday and Saturday. All-of-us Express rehearsal space in the Logan Square Shopping Center, Holmes Road, Lansing. 394-4118.

Theatre
"Control-Alt-Delete." Opening night of comedy/drama about pursuing the American Dream in a high-tech economy. 7:30 p.m. Pasant Theatre, Wharton Center, MSU campus. 432-2000.
"Golf with Alan Shepard." Comedy about griping geriatric golfers. 7 p.m. BoarsHead Theater, Center for the Arts, 425 S. Grand Ave., Lansing. $8-$29. 484-7800, extension 110.

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 30
Clubs and Concerts
Ferron. Acclaimed Canadian folk singer on the Warner Bros. Label and contemporary to Indigo Girls and Shawn Colvin. 8 p.m. Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St., Old Town Lansing. SOLD OUT. 487-9549.
Joel Mabus. Singer/songwriter. 8 p.m., Erickson Kiva, MSU campus. 337-7744.
Friday Night Music Series. First time, start-up bands. 7 p.m. OtherWise Gallery, 1207 Turner St., Lansing. Free. 371-4600.
L-Towne Jazz Cats. Holiday music. 7 p.m. In the café in Barnes and Noble, 5132 W. Saginaw Highway, Delta Township. 327-0437.
Chamber Music. 8 p.m. Music Auditorium, MSU campus. Free. 355-3345.

Events
Chelsea Festival of Lights. Weekend long celebration kicks off with tree-lighting ceremony, gingerbread house display, cookie-decorating, and community sing-a-long among many other activities. 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Activities range in location around downtown Chelsea. Call for more info. (734) 475-1145.
Friday Night Improv Live! All-ages show. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Bailey Community Center, 300 Bailey St., East Lansing. 337-4442.

Theatre
"Control-Alt-Delete." Comedy/drama about pursuing the American Dream in a high-tech economy. 8 p.m. Pasant Theatre, Wharton Center, MSU campus. 432-2000.
"Nuncrackers," the Nunsense Christmas musical performed by the Lansing Civic Players. 8 p.m. Lansing Catholic Central High School, 501 Marshall St., Lansing. 484-9191.
"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." Musical version of the classic children's story. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Theatre, 229 Museum Drive, Lansing. $6 adults/$4 kids. 482-5700.
"Golf with Alan Shepard." Comedy about griping geriatric golfers. 8 p.m. BoarsHead Theater, Center for the Arts, 425 S. Grand Ave., Lansing. $8-$29. 484-7800, extension 110.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 1
Clubs and Concerts
Handel's "Messiah." MSU Choral Ensembles, the Choral Union and the Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m. Great Hall, Wharton Center, MSU campus. 432-2000.
Wanda Degen with Dan Giacobassi. Holiday and Celtic music. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Open House at Van Atta's Greenhouse, 900 Old M-78, Haslett. Free. 339-1142.

Events
Chelsea Festival of Lights. Activities continue with live music, lunch with Santa, art fair, twilight home tour and more. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Downtown Chelsea. (734) 475-1145.
Grand Ledge Festival of Trees. The Grand Ledge Opera House will be decorated in holiday dress, including more than 30 trees, lights, garlands, gingerbread houses and nativity scenes. 121 S. Bridge St., Grand Ledge. 627 2383.
Grand Ledge Holiday Home Tour. Visit six area homes, a church, local businesses and the Grand Ledge Opera House beautifully decorated for the holidays. Call for more info. 627-7247.
Victorian Christmas Wonderland in Dexter. Many Victorian-themed holiday events including costumed ladies, musicians and carolers; sleigh rides; a Victorian Santa and more. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Monument Park, Village of Dexter. (734) 426-0887.
First Saturday Contra and Square Dance. Music by the Brook Farm String Band and featuring guest caller David Glick. Beginners' workshop at 7:15 p.m., dance begins at 8 p.m. Bailey Community Center, 300 N. Bailey, East Lansing. $4-$7. 337-4462.
Learn how to use Military Records. 9 a.m. Library of Michigan, 717 W. Allegan, Lansing. 373-1300.
Japanese Christmas Open House and Read-A-Book Poster Contest. Michigan Women's Historical Center and Hall of Fame, 213 W. Main St.
Annual Goldenrod Music Open House. Live acoustic music by Sarah Stollak, refreshments and CD sale. Part of the Holidays in Old Town celebration. Noon to 5 p.m. 1310 Turner St., Old Town Lansing. 484-1712.

Theatre
Auditions for "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill." One female, 25-50 years old, is being cast for the role of Billie Holiday. 6 p.m. Dart Auditorium, LCC campus. Please call for more info. 483-1488.
"Control-Alt-Delete." Comedy/drama about pursuing the American Dream in a high-tech economy. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Pasant Theatre, Wharton Center, MSU campus. 432-2000.
"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." Musical version of the classic children's story. 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Riverwalk Theatre, 229 Museum Drive, Lansing. $6 adults/$4 kids. 482-5700.
"Nuncrackers," the Nunsense Christmas musical performed by the Lansing Civic Players. 8 p.m. Lansing Catholic Central High School, 501 Marshall St., Lansing. 484-9191.
"Golf with Alan Shepard." Comedy about griping geriatric golfers. 8 p.m. BoarsHead Theater, Center for the Arts, 425 S. Grand Ave., Lansing. $8-$29. 484-7800, extension 110.
"The Plot to Overthrow Christmas," performed by the Red Hen Radio Players. Radio play featuring old-time sound props, live instrumental music and 10 players tackling multiple roles. Marshall Civic Center, 214 E. Mansion, Marshall. $5, with net proceeds to benefit American Red Cross. (616) 781-9478.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 2
Clubs and concerts
Carl Cafagna and the Creole Kitchen Jazz Band. 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Marriott Hotel, 300 M.A.C. New Orleans jazz, swing, blues, rockabilly and zydeco are melded into a spicy gumbo of original compositions and old-time favorites. Part of the East Lansing Winter Festival. Free. 319-6823.
Tuba Christmas, 2:20 p.m. followed by MSU Wind Symphony with guest artist Janine Gaboury-Sly. 3 p.m. Great Hall, Wharton Center, MSU campus. 355-3345.

Events
Chelsea Festival of Lights. Weekend-long celebration wraps up with a holiday concert by the Congdon Quartet and a Festival of Lessons and Carols. Downtown Chelsea. (734) 475-1145.
East Lansing Winter Festival. Family-friendly activities include 11th Annual Chili Cook-Off, non-alcoholic Mocktail Contest, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and reindeer petting zoo. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Various downtown East Lansing locations, based around the Marriott Hotel and Ann Street Plaza. Free. 319-6823.
Grand Ledge Festival of Trees. The Grand Ledge Opera House will be decorated in holiday dress, including more 30 trees, lights, garlands, gingerbread houses and nativity scenes. 121 S. Bridge St., Grand Ledge. 627 2383.
Grand Ledge Holiday Home Tour. Visit six area homes, a church, local businesses and the Grand Ledge Opera House beautifully decorated for the holidays. Call for more info. 627-7247.

Theatre
"Control-Alt-Delete." Comedy/drama about pursuing the American Dream in a high-tech economy. 3 p.m. Pasant Theatre, Wharton Center, MSU campus. 432-2000.
"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." Musical version of the classic children's story. 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Riverwalk Theatre, 229 Museum Drive, Lansing. $6 adults/$4 kids. 482-5700.
"Nuncrackers," the Nunsense Christmas musical performed by the Lansing Civic Players. 2 p.m. Lansing Catholic Central High School, 501 Marshall St., Lansing. 484-9191.
"Golf with Alan Shepard." Comedy about griping geriatric golfers. 2 p.m. BoarsHead Theater, Center for the Arts, 425 S. Grand Ave., Lansing. $8-$29. 484-7800, extension 110.

MONDAY DECEMBER 3
Clubs and concerts
Steiner Chorale December Concert. Vivaldi's "Gloria" and other seasonal music. 7:30 p.m. Emanuel First Lutheran Church, 1001 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing. 337-3264.
Chamber Music. 7:30 p.m. Music Auditorium, MSU campus. Free. 355-3345.
Jazz Forum with Alma Smith, Detroit pianist/vocalist. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Room 103, Music Practice Building, MSU campus. Free. 353-5340.

TUESDAY DECEMBER 4
Clubs and Concerts
Wanda Degen. Holiday and Celtic music. Noon to 1 p.m. MSU Union Lounge, MSU campus. 355-3354.
MSU Concert Band and Chamber Winds. 7:30 p.m. Great Hall, Wharton Center, MSU campus. 355-3345.
Octet I student jazz band. 12:45 p.m. International Center lobby. Free.

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 5
Clubs and Concerts
Symphony Band and Campus Band. 7:30 p.m. Great Hall, Wharton Center, MSU campus. 355-3345.

Theatre
"Golf with Alan Shepard." Comedy about griping geriatric golfers. 7 p.m. BoarsHead Theater, Center for the Arts, 425 S. Grand Ave., Lansing. $8-$29. 484-7800, extension 110.

THURSDAY DECEMBER 6
Clubs and concerts
Wanda Degen with Pete Wittig, Tahmineh Gueramy and Karrie Potter. In-store CD release concert for "Of Woods and Water: Songs of the Great Lake Region." Elderly Instruments, 1100 N. Washington, Lansing. 372-7880.

Theatre
"Golf with Alan Shepard." Comedy about griping geriatric golfers. 7 p.m. BoarsHead Theater, Center for the Arts, 425 S. Grand Ave., Lansing. $8-$29. 484-7800, extension 110.

ONGOING MUSEUMS
Abrams Planetarium. "Season of the Light," narrated by NPR’s Noah Adams. Holiday-themed show includes discussion of the "Christmas Star." 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday. Also, "Zubenelgenubi’s Magical Sky," an all-ages show. 2:30 p.m. Sunday. MSU Campus. All shows $3 adults/$2 kids. 355-4672, 332-STAR (24-hour "Current Sky Recording").

Michigan Library and Historical Center. "Frontier Metropolis: Images of Early Detroit." An exhibit featuring images and artifacts that focus on the early years of statehood in frontier Michigan. "Michigan in the 20th century," featuring artifacts from the 1900s to the 1970s, including a 1920s street scene, the 1957 Detroit Auto Show and a one-room school house. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 717 W. Allegan St. Free. 373-3559 or TDD (800) 827-7007.

Kresge Art Museum. "The Power and Passion of Dance: Photographs from the Carol Halsted Collection." Depictions of great dancers and choreographers of the 19th and 20th centuries. Runs through April 2002. "Art in Motion: Sculpture from the Kresge Art Museum Collection," motion-themed art featuring recent sculpture acquisition, John Scott’s "Doorway for the Blues." "Tom Block, Archeology of a Painting—The Dance of the Hasidim" focuses on the joyous manner of worship by a sect of Judaism. Runs through Dec. 16. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Auditorium Road on the MSU campus. Free. 355-7631.

Impression 5 Science Center. "Water." Explores the properties of water, featuring water pumps, fountains and locks. "Heartworks," a 3,000-square-foot exhibit with a walk-through, interactive heart maze. Also, two new scientific demonstrations, "Throwing Things" and "Why Things Fly." Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 485-8116.

Michigan Women’s Historical Center and Hall of Fame. Permanent exhibits chronicle the lives of Michigan women by outstanding Michigan women artists and photographers. Current exhibit is "Heartbeat of a Nation: The Women of Ghana." Several Lansing women compiled artifacts, including hand-made woodwork, woodwork and musical instruments; "Breadth of Art," etchings, watercolors, and lithographs by Betty Beeby; "From Suffrage Through Today," featuring issues facing women throughout the 20th century. 213 W. Main St. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

MSU Museum. "Michigan Quilt Project: New Discoveries" and "The Mary Schafer Collection: A Legacy of Quilt History" continue through Dec. 31. "Drinking the Word of God" explores expressions of faith in two West African communities. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Free. 355-2370 or 432-3800 for workshops.

Museum of Surveying. Exhibits on the history of surveying in Michigan. Hours 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. 220 Museum Dr., Lansing. 484-6605.

Nokomis Learning Center. "Woodland Indian Art Market," Native American art sale features exhibitions by Ojibway, Ottawa and Potawatomi tribes. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. 5153 Marsh Rd., Okemos. 349-5777.

R.E. Olds Transportation Museum. World’s largest museum collection of Oldsmobiles. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. 240 Museum Drive, Lansing. 372-0529.

Turner-Dodge House. "National Historic Registered Place" built by Lansing pioneers. Hours 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. 483-4220.

The Museum. "Grand Times in Grand Ledge." History and memorabilia of Grand Ledge. Open 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays, Festival Days, or by appointment. 118 W. Lincoln, Grand Ledge. 627-3149.

ONGOING GALLERIES
Art Apartment. "Kristallnacht: the bystanders." Interactive display by Susan Hensel. Noon to 4 p.m. First Sundays, or by appointment. 210 Abbott Road, Suite 12 in East Lansing. 930-1052.

Art Studio One. Nine original fresco reproductions from Italy. The noble art of fresco, discovered in Pompeii, is rendered individually by artisans trained in the method dated from 800 B.C. Each work includes a document package with history and certificate of authenticity. The original frescoed wall paintings are selected and approved by the government of Italy. The exhibit runs through Dec. 29. The Co-op Gallery is open featuring original paintings, pottery, raku, sculpture, weavings, home accessories, art classes, handmade jewelry and more. 130 W. Ash St., Mason. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Open until 8 p.m. Thursdays. 676-1900.

Anselmo Gallery. "Art for the Holidays." Displays in all price ranges, including items from the Museum of Modern Art and the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Also featured are traditional, Avant-Garde Modern, and local and international period exhibitions. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. 3320 E. Lake Lansing Road, East Lansing. 332-7777.

Bare Bone Studios for Women's Art. Various exhibitions featuring work by members of the Working Women Artists. Hours are 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 1236 Turner St., Old Town Lansing. 267-0809.

Cassie’s Campus Art Studio. "Grand Blast Fine Art Exhibit and Sale." Artists include college students, teachers and local professionals and range in a wide variety of media and styles. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Grand opening this Saturday, and runs through Dec. 8. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. 310 N. Grand Ave., Lansing. 267-8760.

Conifer Gallery. This Sunday, come for the First Sunday Gallery Walk, featuring "Birds of a Feather," a captivating variety of original art pieces from lino cuts to sculptures and wall plaques in signature raku by Doug, Laura, Jodi and David DeLind. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. 4211 Okemos Road, Okemos. 347-2425.

Creole Gallery. "Are You Proud to be an American?" exhibition of work by Tyree Guyton of Detroit's Heidelberg Project fame. Also, acrylic paintings and charcoal drawings by Leah Friedlis. Both exhibits run through Dec. 23. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. 1218 Turner St., Lansing. 487-9549.

Grand Cafe Sir Pizza. Drawings and paintings by Beth Siewert. 201 E. Grand River Ave. in Old Town Lansing. 487-9549.

Innovations by Thomas J. Features unique steel garden products and furniture. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, or by appointment. 226 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing. 484-0456.

Hankins Gallery and Framing. "Travel Treasures," an exhibition of recent finds from trips to Athens, Istanbul and London. Runs from Dec.2 to Jan. 12. Inside the Marriott Hotel, 280 M.A.C. Ave., East Lansing. 337-6366.

Lansing Art Gallery. "Holiday Art Market." Gift items by more than 100 of Michigan’s finest arts and artisans. Center for the Arts, 425 S. Grand Ave., Lansing. Starts Friday. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 374-6400.

Mackerel Sky. "New Paintings by James Bignall," an exhibition of Michigan landscapes by Haslett artist. Runs through Jan. 21. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. 217 Ann St., East Lansing. 351-2211.

Otherwise Gallery. Opening reception this Sunday for "Are We There Yet?" featuring the playful, childhood-themed art of several MSU grad students. Exhibit runs through Jan. 2. "Faces and Flowers." Carl Latona creates watercolors of botanical images and geometrically styled faces in bright and high-contrast colors. Hours are 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 1207 Turner St., Lansing. 371-4600.

Pandy Gallery. Contemporary art, custom framing, archival and conservation services, and commercial and residential consulting. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. 2317 Jolly Rd., Okemos. 347-3133.

Saper Galleries. "Audubon’s Fifty Best." The 50 best images from the Chicago Field Museum’s "Birds of America" portfolio created by famed painter and ornithologist John James Audubon, through November. 433 Albert Ave., downtown East Lansing. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. during First Sundays. 351-0815.

Spiderhouse Antiques and Gallery. "Spiderhouse Christmas Gallery." Fine art, crafts, and functional art. Runs through Dec. 24. 515 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 346-7620.

Trillium Gallery. "Common Threads." Tapestries and weavings of local people and places by local artist Nancy McRay. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. 327 Abbott Rd., East Lansing. 333-3130.

Todd Mack Custom Framing and Ganza! Cards, Gifts and Art. "Call to Artists: Christmas Gallery Walk Benefit Show and Potluck." Mack, who is moving to Chicago, invites local artists to participate in a charity Christmas ornament event this Sunday. Call for more info. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. 307 E. Grand River Ave. in Old Town Lansing. 482-8845.

Wharton Center for Performing Arts. Features a permanent art collection, including works by MSU faculty and community artists. Behind-the-scene tours of the facility featuring the Great Hall, the Pasant Theater, public areas and backstage sights are available by appointment. MSU Campus. 353-1982.

RADIO LISTINGS
Accidental Blues. WDBM-FM 88.9. 8 p.m.-midnight Tuesdays.

All Things Considered. WKAR-FM 90.5 4 p.m. Weekdays.

A Prairie Home Companion. WKAR-FM 90.5 and WUOM-FM 91.7 6-8 p.m. Saturday and 1-3 p.m. Sunday WUOM-FM. Live from the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, with pianist Marcia Ball and singer/songwriter Stephanie Davis.

American Routes. WKAR-FM 90.5. 8 p.m. Saturdays. Guests: Guests: Doc Watson; Black Lodge Singers; the Marsalis brothers. Hosted by Nick Spitzer.

BBC Newshour. WUOM-FM 91.7 9 a.m. weekdays.

Car Talk. WKAR-AM 870 1 p.m. Saturday, Noon Sunday. WUOM-FM 91.7 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday.

Billy Taylor’s Jazz. WLNZ-FM 89.7. 6 p.m. Friday and 9 p.m. Monday. High-powered tenor saxist James Carter plays in a variety of styles.

Chris Holman Show. WJIM-AM 1240 6 a.m.-9 a.m. weekdays.

Diane Rehm Show. WKAR-AM and FM and WUOM-FM 91.7 10 a.m. Weekdays. 11/28: (10 a.m.) assisted suicide debate, (11 a.m.) Teddy Roosevelt biographer; 11/29: (11 a.m.) author Ved Mehta discusses his new book; 11/30 (10 a.m.) news roundup, (11 a.m.) influential furniture designer Sam Maloof.

Expert Advice with Scott Pohl. WKAR-AM 870 12 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. 11/28: financial planning with Ken Klegon; 11/29: new movies and TV shows with Matt Ottinger.

Folk Tradition. WKAR-FM 90.5 6 p.m. Sunday. Hosted by Bob Blackman.

The Folk Sampler. WKAR-FM 90.5 7 p.m. Sunday. Hosted by Mike Flynn.

Fresh Air. WUOM-FM 91.7 12 p.m. weekdays. WKAR-AM 870 4 p.m. weekdays. Hosted by Terry Gross

Friday Night Jazz. WKAR-FM 90.5 7 p.m. Friday. Hosted by Doug Collar.

Global Sounds. WDBM-FM 88.9. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sundays.

Hearts and Minds. Stories from both sides of propaganda wars past and present.

Impact Flashback. WDBM-FM 88.9. 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Fridays.

The Jazz Spectrum. WDBM-FM 88.9. 8 p.m.-midnight Mondays.

La Musica. WDBM-FM 88.9 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Sundays.

Michigan Monday. WKAR-AM 870. Noon. Matthew Ferguson and guests discuss state and local issues.

Mechanical Pulse. WDBM-FM 88.9. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays.

Morning Edition. WKAR-FM 90.5. Weekdays 6-8 a.m.

Music for a New Age. WKAR-FM 90.5 11 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday. Hosted by Dan Bayer.

Music from the Hearts of Space. WKAR-FM 90.5 11 p.m. Thursday.

Politics with Bill Ballenger. WKAR-AM 870. Noon. Friday.

Portraits in Blue. WKAR-FM 90.5 11 p.m. Friday. Hosted by Bob Porter.

Progressive Torch and Twang. WDBM-FM 88.9 8 p.m.-midnight Tuesdays.

Sit or Spin. WDBM-FM 88.9. 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Sundays.

The Space Odyssey. WDBM-FM 88.9. 10 p.m.-midnight Sundays.

Sports with Earle Robinson. WKAR-AM 870 1 p.m. weekdays.

Talk of the Nation. WKAR-AM 870 and WUOM-FM 91.7 2-4 p.m. weekdays.

This American Life. WKAR-AM 870 3 p.m. Saturday and WUOM-FM 91.7 1 p.m. Saturday. "Poultry Slam." Annual show about turkeys, chickens and other fowl. Hosted by Ira Glass.

Take the A Train. WLNZ-FM 89.7. 6-8 p.m. Thursdays. Mainstream jazz. Hosted by Sheila Lovelace.

The Thistle and Shamrock. WKAR-FM 90.5 8 p.m. Sunday. "Ex-expatriates," featuring the music of Nightnoise, Artie McGlynn, Tim O'Brien, Barbara Dickson, Maura O'Connell, and Brendan Power.

Thee Hourz O' Power. WDBM-FM 88.9. 2 a.m.-6 a.m. Wednesdays.

The Todd Mundt Show. WUOM-FM 91.7 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. weekdays.

The Vinyl Side of Midnight. WLNZ-FM 89.7 9 p.m. to midnight Sunday. Mike Stratton plays traditional to avant garde jazz.

Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour. Grassroots music. WLNZ-FM 89.7. 9 a.m. Saturday. Hosted by Michael Johnathon.