Program Highlights

Maryland Morning Monday on Maryland Morning: Baltimore's Red Line Summit; normalizing death in the public eye, BSO's virtuoso violinists and more... Midday - May 12-May 15, 2008 This week on Midday, we'll learn about the lives of medical interns and discuss the latest motor news with John Davis, host of MPT's Motorweek.  We'll also discuss violence and the challenge of healing in our communities, we'll talk about what it takes to be an entrepreneur, Mayor Sheila Dixon will stop by, and we’ll close the week with music and conversation with internationally renowned guitarist Manuel Barrueco. The Signal Friday, May 9, 2008 We meet Lena and KK, a young couple that’s decided to forego a fixed residence and live their lives on the road as modern-day nomads, we hear the story of side-show performer Johnny Eck, we learn about the oddball art of screen painting, and we examine the growing economic trend of buying and selling fair trade goods. Radio Kitchen May 6- Looking for ideas for a Mother's Day Brunch?  Jerry and Al have a few easy crowd pleasers that will appeal to Moms everywhere. Cellar Notes  April 30  Al reviews top picks of his favorite wine, Zinfandel. May 7  Ever wonder how to match beer with food?  Hugh explains how. May 14  Matanzas Creek is one of Sonoma's finest wineries.  Here's a look at their latest. May 21  The name on the bottle may be fanciful, but the red wine inside is fabulous.  Al explores "Fanciful Reds". May 28  Looking for good values?  Try Napa Cellars and Folie a Deux and enjoy.  June 4   Arrowood, Freemark Abbey and Byron have all been corporate acquisitions lately, but it has helped the wine.  June 11   Clos du Val in the Stag's Leap District of Napa is one of Al's favorite wineries.  Here's a look at their recent releases. Choral Arts Classics Choral Arts Classics will return on the last Tuesday night of the month in September.  You can catch Tom Hall on Maryland Morning with Sheilah Kast. Postcards From the Walters   Connecting Family  The Environment in Focus  April 30th: The Song of the American Eel Mt. Vernon Minute May 9:  Monday Night Football in MAY (and more)...

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