Local News for 3/28/23
Booklovers’ Cafe – Anna Quinn, Angeline
(Airdate: March 28, 2023) Anna Quinn returns to Booklovers’ Cafe to introduce her new novel Angeline. Erica Bauermeister says “Angeline is a call to open arms, a clear-eyed view of our often flawed humanity and how the power of compassion can change everything.” Cris and Anna talk about the setting in a liberal convent on an island in the Pacific Northwest and all about the humans inhabiting this place without revealing Angeline’s story. Anna unravels the mystery of her past in dream-like layers. The prose is poetic with messages for all readers. Anna is the founder of Writer’s Workshoppe in Port Townsend and the author of the bestseller, Night Child.
Pool and Bench Build
(Airdate: March 27, 2023) This week, host Jim Burke interviews Carrie Hite about the effort, finally, this year to replace the Mountain View Pool and community engagement. Jim also interviews Lisa Widner who is organizing the Community Bench Build Challenge with the goal of bringing highly decorated benches to Point Hudson.
Mortality and Beans
(March 27, 2023 – Mortality and Beans) Life is good, except when it’s bad, so cover yourself with beans for the ultimate experience in self-realization.
KPTZ and Rainshadow Recording CoPresent Buddy Mondlock March 24
KPTZ is happy to join Rainshadow Recording in welcoming singer-songwriter Buddy Mondlock to the Palindrome in Port Townsend on Friday, March 24 at 7:30pm. Buddy Mondlock is a Nashville musician who has been writing songs and touring since the 1980s.
Heads Up on Local Housing
On Monday evening, March 13, KPTZ presented two recorded half-hour programs addressing the current challenges and lack of housing in our community, hosted by KPTZ News Producer Jim Burke.
– Housing Connections, part 1 covered “What Is a Comprehensive Housing Plan and Why Does Port Townsend Need One?” and features Kim Herman, Peggy Webster and Naushard Cader.
– Housing Connections part 2 discussed “Inclusionary Zoning Myths” will feature Judy Alexander, Fred Kimball, and Kim Herman.
On Tuesday, March 14, as part of KPTZ’s Pi Day event, Housing Connections, part 3 was a special live forum to address the challenging housing situation in our area, in an employer-focused panel discussion, moderated and hosted by Phil Andrus. The forum comprised Jake Beattie, Northwest Maritime Center, Linda Rosenbury, PT Schools Superintendent, Buster Ferris, Edensaw Woods, and Chief Bret Black of East Jefferson Fire Rescue.
Local News for 3/24/23
Brewocracy Now ~ 3/23/23
KPTZ News Producer Jim Burke sat in for Taylor Clark this week and with his co-host, City Manager John Mauro, spoke with Planning and Community Development Director Emma Bolin and Mayor David Faber. They discussed:
- What happened at council Monday, what it means, and what to expect next Monday.
- How’s it is part of the City’s bigger picture housing strategy.
- And, if time allows: what’s next?
Local News for 3/23/23
Candlelight Concert with Michael Carroll
On Thursday, March 23 from 7-8pm, KPTZ presents a live classical music performance on the radio, with pianist Michael Carroll. (Disco Geezer is preempted and will return on March 30.) Carroll’s concert program will include musical selections from some of the classical greats: Mozart, Schubert and Chopin. The performance will be streamed live and also will be simulcast on KPTZ. Admission is free, with a suggested donation $15 per person. Half of the proceeds from this concert will go to Carroll’s chosen charity, Jefferson County Food Banks, whose mission is to serve county residents by providing food to those in need in an equitable manner, while maintaining an attitude and atmosphere that recognizes the dignity of each individual.
