Don't forget...starting at 10pm...the newest special from Producer Lee Hay: "Rosemary Clooney: Big Band Singer." Great music and fascinating interviews about the legendary singer, hosted by our own Bill Cartwright. Has anyone visited The Rosemary Clooney House in Augusta, KY? What's it like?The Rosemary Clooney House | Augusta, KYwww.rosemaryclooney.orgThe Rosemary Clooney House in Augusta, KY houses the largest collection of

We have a little Noel Coward for you tonight on L.A. Theatre Works starting at 8pm. "Fallen Angels" stars three acclaimed and award-winning actors: Annette Bening, Judith Ivey and Joe Mantegna. Are you a Noel Coward fan? What do you appreciate most about his writing?

91.7 WVXU Cincinnati celebrates the upcoming birthday of the amazing Rosemary Clooney (Official) tomorrow night with a brand new special, "Rosemary Clooney: Big Band Swinger." 2 hours of great music and fascinating interviews with some of Rosemary's friends and collaborators, including her brother, Nick, and host of Song Travels here on WVXU, Michael Feinstein. Saturday night at 10 on 91.7, 88.5, streaming on wvxu.org or on our mobile app. What's your favorite Rosie song? Here's one of her big hits:Rosemary Clooney - Come On-A My HousePLEASE NOTE: I divided my uploads between multiple channels, Bookmark this link in your browser for instant access to an index with links to all of John1948'...

New mobile vending zones in Cincinnati.Mobile food vending comes to Washington Parkwvxu.orgTwelve mobile food vendors lined the street along Washington Park Friday as Cincinnati dedicated its newest mobile food vending zone. Council Member Laure

Photos from Peace Officers Memorial Day in Cincinnati.Police Week in Cincinnatiwvxu.orgLaw enforcement officers from around Greater Cincinnati held their traditional observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day, part of National Police Week.

China looks to Mason for help on growing elderly population ~AnnChina moves into the retirement business with Greater Cincinnati advicewww.wvxu.orgThe CEO of Cedar Village Retirement Community in Mason, Carol Silver Elliott, is the only U.S. representative at the China Aging Industry Summit Forum

About 50 people offer testimony on the Cincinnati's proposed spending plan for the new fiscal year.Council listens to concerns during first budget hearingwvxu.orgDon’t cut parks and public safety. Those were the dominate themes Thursday night.

Support schools, support 91.7 WVXU Cincinnati and support reading! Our friends at Joseph-Beth Cincinnati have opened a pop-up store inside Jungle Jim's International Market Eastgate through the month of May. 20% of your purchase will be donated to the school of your choice (time to stock up on summer reading?) Plus, we hope you will select WVXU as your Joseph Beth Gives Back partner! This is a big win for everyone!

Cincinnati police and fire layoff numbers keep heading downward.Qualls/Seelbach plan to further reduce public safety layoffswvxu.orgTwo Cincinnati Council Members are supporting a plan to eliminate all the proposed firefighter layoffs while reducing police officer layoffs to 25.

Hmmmm, what do you think? ~MaryanneOhio residents are the biggest #@*%$ swearers in the countrynow.msn.comBuckeye State residents ought to pronounce Ohio's nickname very carefully, because it could be ranking them higher on the list of the biggest cussers in the country. According to research conducted by Marchex, Ohio leads the nation in nonstop swearing — inhabitants drop bombs of various letters ever...

Talking about Bike Riding in the Cincinnati Area today on Impact Cincinnati at 9:20. What do you want to know? ~Maryanne

If you've always thought you had a great idea to improve life in our community, now is the chance to see what others think of it. The Greater Cincinnati Foundation celebrates their 50th Anniversary by kicking off the Big Idea Challenge. Everyone can suggest an idea...winning ideas in 7 categories get start-up funding, and if you suggested it, you get a cash prize as well! Overall winning idea gets $50,000 towards implementation. Share this Facebook page with everyone in your network and let the Challenge begin!!Big Idea Challenge - Greater CincinnatiThe Big Idea Challenge, sponsored by The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, is a region-wide event seeking ideas from individuals in the community to create a more prosperous Greater Cincinnati.

Talking about bicycles and biking tomorrow on Impact Cincinnati. Fun, transportation, exercise. What questions or comments do you have? ~Maryanne

Mallory's plan keeps an additional 18 firefighters and 17 police officers.Mayor Mallory reduces public safety layoffs in his budgetwvxu.orgCincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory's budget plan released Wednesday reduces the number of police and fire department layoffs.

More voting cases being referred to the county prosecutor.Hamilton Couny elections board sends two more voting cases to prosecutorwvxu.orgThe Hamilton County Board of Elections is referring two people to the prosecutor's office for possible illegal voting, but the bigger question appears to

Patrons of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, time to return that VHS copy of "Top Gun" you've been holding on to. It's Amnesty Day...here are all the details:Fine Amnesty Day on May 15www.cincinnatilibrary.orgOn May 8 our Library received a National Medal for Library Service from the Institute for Museum and Library Service (IMLS). This award is the nation’s highest honor recognizing museums and libraries for their service to the community.

4 locations remain in the running for new west side police facility.Decision nearing for new police building in District 3wvxu.orgA new location for the Cincinnati Police Department’s District 3 headquarters could be announced within the next two to three weeks.

Cincinnati is back on Q on CBC Radio tonight, this time featuring the amazing band, The National (band). Any big fans of The National? What do you like about their music?

Warning from park advocates: Say goodbye to fountains, restrooms & flowers. park supporters outlining possible cutswww.wvxu.orgCincinnati park officials are laying out some drastic changes you could expect this summer if proposed budget cuts are approved by City Council. Fountains

"It's home. My family, my siblings, mom and dad who are aging, those are big draws... I started my policing career there almost 38 years ago. This is an opportunity to finish my policing career in a city that I love and make a difference."Chief Craig: Detroit is homewww.wvxu.orgCincinnati Police Chief James Craig is officially going home. Craig is taking the top job in his hometown of Detroit. Craig says he's excited about the

The "move to separate" rule will likely remain for Cincinnati Council Members.Cincy Council unlikey to change one of its ruleswvxu.orgFor now, Cincinnati Council members will likely still be able to call for separate votes on items contained in larger ordinances and motions.

@tanaweingartner live tweeting Police Chief news conference. He has confirmed he will go to Detroit. ~Maryanne

Uh-Oh I'm a Libra! ~Maryanne11 Things That Make You a Bad Drivermentalfloss.comYou might have passed your driving test with flying colors and never text while driving, but it turns out there are a lot more bizarre things that can affect how dangerous you are on the road.

Cincinnati represents tonight on Q on CBC Radio - host Jian Ghomeshi welcomes our very own master of funk, William "Bootsy" Collins for an interview. Q starts at 9:00pm on 91.7 WVXU Cincinnati, 88.5 WMUB, streaming on wvxu.org, and via our mobile apps for iPhone, Android and Kindle Fire. Bootsy fans, spread the word!

Decision coming soon on additional money for streetcar.Cincy Council could vote on extra streetcar money in two weekswvxu.orgCincinnati City Manager Milton Dohoney spent more than 2 1/2 hours Monday answering questions about his plan.

Here are more details about the sale of the Anna Louise Inn ~AnnWestern & Southern to buy Anna Louise Innwvxu.orgSubject to certain conditions, Cincinnati Union Bethel has agreed to sell the Anna Louise Inn to Western Southern Financial Group for $4 million dollars.

Western and Southern says it will buy the Anna Louise Inn for 4 million dollars. Residents will stay at current location until new facility is built within 2 years. More details to come~Ann

New garden adorns the river bank. dedicates new garden at Smale Riverfront Parkwvxu.orgNot only does the Duke Energy Garden offer lush gardens, large trees, walking paths and granite seat walls, it has a great view of the Ohio River and

One more reminder - if you donated to our Spring Fund Drive for the tickets to the Diane Rehm luncheon, you should have received your e-mail confirmation with all the details. If you have not, please verify it didn't wind up in your spam folder. If there is just no sign of it, leave a comment to the post letting us know, and we'll check it out and resend. Thanks!!

Tonight's Song Travels with Michael Feinstein features a musician who was in Cincinnati not too long ago, performing as part of the Constella Festival of Music and Fine Arts. Enjoy the music and stories of Jean-Yves Thibaudet tonight at 9:00. How was your weekend?

Don't forget - the brand new special "Cincinnati Reds: Baseball Wives" airs tonight at 8:00. Hear from the wives of Reds legends Ted Kluszewski, Gus Bell, equipment man Bernie Stowe and announcer Waite Hoyt. These women have fascinating stories about being in and around the big leagues in the 1950's on. Here's a great photo of Betty Hoyt holding a photo of her and Waite. We really hope you can join us for this Mother's Day treat.

Recognize the landmark in this photo? Hear all about the summer season on Showboat Majestic tonight at 7:00 on Around Cincinnati. You'll also hear about the walking tours in the Betts-Longworth Historic District and just for fun, a song from Cincinnati's very own The Modulators! Any memories of seeing The Modulators live around town?

Howard Wilkinson's Sunday politics column....Partisan fireworks coming over vote fraud cases?wvxu.orgSo far, during the months of investigation into alleged voter fraud in the 2012 election, the two Republicans and two Democrats on the Hamilton County

We have a fascinating interview tomorrow morning on Cincinnati Edition (7-8am)....bestselling author and a man described as a "foodie intellectual," Michael Pollan talks with Mark Perzel about his new book, "Cooked." Are you a Michael Pollan fan? Have you read "Cooked" or his other books? Tell us what you like about his books and his unique views on food in our society.

If you selected tickets to our upcoming luncheon with Diane Rehm of The Diane Rehm Show as your Spring Fund Drive thank-you gift, please know that the e-mail confirmations have been sent. Please check your e-mail box...if it's not there, please check your spam folder just in case. If you don't find it at all, leave a comment to this posting and we will re-send. Thanks!

Happy Saturday! As a friendly reminder, tomorrow is Mother's Day. We'd feel terrible if you forgot, so here's your call-to-action...do something nice for your mom tomorrow.

Don't forget: Sunday night at 8pm, 91.7 WVXU Cincinnati presents an all-new Mother's Day special: Cincinnati Reds: Baseball Wives. Here's a preview from the Cincinnati Enquirer's John Kiesewetter. We think you will really enjoy this look at a different era in baseball. Hosted by Howard Wilkinson and produced by Lee Hay.Howard Wilkinson’s ‘Baseball Wives’ | TV and Media Blogcincinnati.comLocal news and notes on television and media personalities in Cincinnati

You Did It! Thanks to everyone who supported WVXU during the Spring Fund Drive and helped bring it to a very successful conclusion. WVXU listeners are the best!!

Every fan of Science Friday know this simple fact - it takes money to make public radio programs happen. Ira, the producers, the engineers, guest bookers and phone lines and utilities, it all costs money. Without YOUR support, shows like this and stations like 91.7 WVXU Cincinnati will cease to exist. Show your support for Ira Flatow and the intelligent programs you hear on WVXU. Please call 513-419-7155 or go online to wvxu.org. Thank you!

This American Life DVD now available as a thank you gift...it's hysterical! Classic moment is Tig Notaro coming face-to-face with a musical icon. If you make your pledge now of $120 ($10/month) not only can you receive the "Invisible Made Visible" DVD, but your gift will be tripled! $120 = $360 and get us closer to successfully ending this fund drive. Please, no more procrastinating...call 513-419-7155 or go to our online pledge page at wvxu.org. And thank you! (check out the trailer to this special DVD at the link below)This American Life presents The Invisible Made Visiblelive.thisamericanlife.orgA two-hour special video recording of the show, including pieces by David Sedaris, Tig Notaro, OK Go, Mike Bibiglia, David Rakoff and more.

Remember...first hour of The Diane Rehm Show will be video streamed at Before you settle in though, please support the station that brings you Diane Rehm. A quick call to 513-419-7155 or securely online at wvxu.org will help us wrap things up successfully. Thanks!http://wamu.fm/1759MpDthedianerehmshow.org

Power out at UC campus, UC Medical Centerwvxu.orgA widespread power outage this morning in the Uptown area cut off power to the University of Cincinnati campus and the UC Medical Center. The campus and UC

Power out in UptownPower out at UC campus, two hospitalswww.wvxu.orgA widespread power outage this morning in the Uptown area cut off power to the University of Cincinnati campus and at least two hospitals. Cincinnati

Great volunteers taking calls to wrap up this critical fund drive. Call 513-419-7155 and one of these nice people will take your donation!Last day of 2013 Spring Fund DriveGreat volunteers taking calls to wrap up this critical fund drive. Call 513-419-7155 and one of these nice people will take your donation!

Last Day of the Spring Fund Drive AND we have a 2-for-1 matching grant going on now. If you want to see the fund drive wrap up today, we need all of you who have not yet given to do it now. Remember, the money we are asking for is not money we WANT to have, it's money we HAVE to have to keep bringing you great shows like NPR Morning Edition, The Diane Rehm Show and the rest. Please, call 513-419-7155 or go toright now and do your part to keep 91.7 WVXU Cincinnati and 88.5 WMUB on air and bringing you the programs you like, the programs you rely on. Thanks!Supportwvxu.orgYour tax-deductible gifts to 91.7 WVXU help maintain the programming you rely on every day. We have many support options available. Please choose one that

Something new available to you tomorrow morning...live streaming video of The Diane Rehm Show Friday News Roundup Domestic Hour (10-11am.) Simply go to the page linked below tomorrow morning to watch. Help us keep great shows like Diane Rehm coming to you each and every day...make a donation to our Spring Fund Drive at wvxu.org. Thanks!http://wamu.fm/1759MpDthedianerehmshow.org

Longest serving UC president has died. ~MaryanneUC President Emeritus Joe Steger has diedwvxu.orgThe University of Cincinnati's 24th President Joe Steger has died. Steger was President from July, 1984 through September, 2003. A release from the

Don't forget, we still have tickets to the Cincinnati Reds game on Tuesday, June 4 at The Great American Ball Park for a donation of $150 ($12.50/month.) Fellow WVXU and WMUB fans and station staff will be there to enjoy a night at the ballpark. They are great seats and we'd love to have you join us. Call 513-419-7155 or make a secure online donation to Thanks!Supportwvxu.orgYour tax-deductible gifts to 91.7 WVXU help maintain the programming you rely on every day. We have many support options available. Please choose one that

Make today the day you show your appreciation for the local, national and international news you hear on 91.7 WVXU Cincinnati and 88.5 WMUB by making a donation to our Spring Fund Drive. Every pledge of every amount helps assure that the NPR and other programs you rely on remain here in Cincinnati. Please, call 513-419-7155 or go to wvxu.org and make that donation. Thank you!

Chaarged with eight counts of illegal voting.....Woman in vote fraud case seeking plea bargainwvxu.orgA Madisonville woman charged with eight counts of illegal voting over three elections is seeking a plea bargain with the Hamilton County prosecutor's