Gerard Lordahl, the director of the Open Space Greening Program, helps get us inspired for spring gardening. Then, Chris Scruggs performs selections from his new rockabilly album, Honky Tonkin’ Lifestyle. Next, Melissa Errico and Ted Chapin join us for a preview of Wall to Wall Stephen Sondheim at Symphony Space. And in our regular Please Explain feature, we’ll ask two medical experts to answer our questions about asthma.
Spring Flowers
Gerard Lordahl, president director of the Open Space Greening Program, answers listener questions about spring planting. Call 212-267-9692.
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» More on the Open Space Greening Program
Country Star
Chris Scruggs brings his country roots (he's the son of Gail Davies and the grandson of Earl Scruggs), and his early interest in punk music, to bear on his own special brand of rockabilly. He’ll be performing tracks from his new album, Honky Tonkin' Lifestyle, live in our studio.
Putting It Together
Melissa Errico and Ted Chapin (the author of Everything Was Possible: The Birth of the Musical Follies) tell us about the upcoming Wall to Wall Stephen Sondheim festival at Symphony Space. This year’s event celebrates Sondheim’s 75th anniversary with 12 hours of performances on Saturday, March 19th.
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All About Asthma
Allergy season is approaching, and for many people who have asthma it’s a season of worsening symptoms and an increasing need for medications. In this week’s Please Explain feature, Dr. Emily DiMango and Dr. Vincent Hutchinson of Columbia University take and in-depth look at asthma--from what it is to how ...
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