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Greetings!
Today we give a 'Hi-Five to Books, Art & Music' with interviews with author Barry Wightman, The Como Brothers Band,and a fascinating article by artist Victoria Chick on the artists portraying The Cascades; plus the music and art events happening in Three Rivers and Temecula, California.
Join us for our next line up of Big Blend Radio Shows, we're covering all kinds of topics including energy and environment, national parks, weddings, crime, theater and film, art and music! You can also keep up with all our upcoming Big Blend Radio by following us on Twitter and Facebook.
We're also going to be a featured guest on Olivia Wilder's ART OF LIVING internet radio show around 7:15pm PT / 10:15pm ET, where we'll chat about the Big Blend Spirit of America Tour. We hope you can join us for the live interview or catch the archive at your convenience.
Enjoy the Weekend!
Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith
Big Blend's mother-daughter publishing and travel team!
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Quote of the Day:
"I have sung for Americans of every political persuasion, and I am proud that I never refuse to sing to an audience, no matter what religion or color of their skin, or situation in life."
Pete Seeger
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This Just In:  Hi-Five to Books, Art & Music!
Read: Pepperland - What happens when one revolution dies and a new one begins? That's the idea behind Barry Wightman's debut novel.
Artists of The Cascades - Victoria Chick explains how the magnificence of the Cascade Range has a long history of artists trying to capture it that still continues to this day.
The Como Brothers Band - Songwriting is their primary focus - in fact, a daily obsession. In the middle of recording their first full length album, Matt and Andrew Como chat with Big Blend Radio.
25th Annual Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz Concert Series - Held May-October in California's Temecula Wine Country featuring Poncho Sanchez, Michael McDonald, Hiroshima, Boz Scaggs, Spyro Gyra, Kenny G and more!
Three Rivers Celebrates Art & Music - Kicking off this weekend, this art destination in California's Sequoia country, is hosting a series of art and music events and festivals this spring!
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BIG BLEND RADIO-
 May 2: Fracking in America's National Parks - Jim Nations, the National Parks Conservation Association's VP for the Center for Park Research, will discuss the new report 'National Parks and Hydraulic Fracturing: Balancing Energy Needs, Nature, and America's National Heritage'. Show Airs Live at 4pm PT / 7pm ET.
May 3: Weddings & Celebrations of Love - Chef Jeremy Hill 'Southern California's Sustainable Chef', Cassie Carter - QLN Conference Center, etiquette expert Dawn Bryan, transformation coach MaryAine Curtis, fashion designer Aggie Garcia, and Stephanie McMillin - Yuma Civic Center. Show Airs Live at 4pm PT / 7pm ET.
May 5: A Toast to the Arts - Talking music and theater in Yosemite's Gold Country with Bruce Tepper, Maryann Curmi & Don Bilotti, and Conrad Levaseur. Plus, we chat with jazz singer Erin McDougald 'Flapper Girl', artist and radio host Olivia Wilder, and artist Victoria Chick. Show Airs Live at 11am PT / 2pm ET.
May 6: Kingpins & Rock Vixens - Ron Chepesiuk - author of 'Black Ceasar: The Rise and Disappearance of Frank Matthews, Kingpin'. Forty years ago, organized crime's biggest mystery began. On that date in 1973 Frank Matthews 'Black Ceasar'; and Seraphim Ward "Female Rob Zombie". Show Airs Live at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. |
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