Gerard Lordahl, the director of the Open Space Greening Program, offers some advice on keeping plants healthy throughout the summer heat. Next, Anthony Heilbut tells us about a new collection he’s put together to highlight the works of gospel legend Marion Williams.
Director Phil Morrison describes his new movie, “Junebug.” And Pamela Miller-Macias, deputy editor at In Touch Weekly magazine, and Peter Howe, author of Paparazzi, discuss the huge public demand for celebrity photos.
Hot Horticulture
Gerard Lordahl, director of the Open Space Greening Program, answers listener questions about keeping city plants healthy in the summer. Call 212-433-9692.
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Mailing Address:
51 Chambers Street, Suite 228
New York, NY 10007
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Mailing Address:
51 Chambers Street, Suite 228
New York, NY 10007
Born to Sing the Gospel
Gospel music expert Anthony Heilbut tells us about a new collection of Marion Williams’s solo performances from 1968 to 1992. Widely recognized as one of the world’s most influential gospel singers, some fans and critics argue that her four-octave vocal range and her ability to sing the blues make her ...
Junebug
Director Phil Morrison tells us about “Junebug,” his new film about a sophisticated art dealer who decides to meet her new husband’s family in North Carolina while pursuing a new artist for her gallery.
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Music: A Family Thing Soundtrack Track ...
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Music: A Family Thing Soundtrack Track ...
Image Conscious
Tom and Katie. Jennifer and Ben. Brad and Angelina. Americans just can't get enough of celebrity gossip. Why are so many of us so interested in the personal lives of the stars? We’ll look into the world of the gossip magazines with Pamela Miller-Macias, deputy editor at In Touch Weekly ...
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