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Thursday, 2 September 2010
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Saturday With the Pops
Each Saturday evening at 8pm, Boyce Lancaster explores favorites both old and new on Summer With the Pops. From John Williams, to Rogers and Hart, to Andrew Lloyd Webber, to Elmer Bernstein, don’t miss this.

Saturday Nights at 8pm on WOSU 89.7 FM. Hosted by Boyce Lancaster

Broadcast schedule (subject to change):


8/02/08
Happy 100th Leroy Anderson!
Celebrate the birthday of the man who turned the typewriter into a musical instrument and provides the enduring winter anthem, Sleigh Ride.


8/09/08
Back to Nature
Yes, we’ve all heard music written about birds, lambs, and all of those other cute creatures, but what about alligators, wildcats, turkeys, and fish? We have them all in a musical tribute to our feathered and furry friends.


8/16/08
Let the Games Begin!
The Summer Olympics are upon us! Summer with the Pops salutes our athletes and the Olympic spirit.


8/23/08
Happy 90th Leonard Bernstein!
Bernstein wrote some of America’s best-loved music, including works from Broadway and Hollywood, like West Side Story, Candide, On the Waterfront, and Wonderful Town. Enjoy an evening of Bernstein favorites on Summer with the Pops.


8/30/08
It’s T.B.D.B.I.T.L. Time!
As fall approaches, that can only mean one thing in Columbus, Ohio…FOOTBALL! And where there’s football, there’s the OSU marching band. The OSU marching band is one of the few all-brass and percussion bands in the country and is the largest of its type in the world. 400 musicians audition annually for the 225 slots. Join us for an evening with college’s premiere marching band.


Columbus on the Record

Hungry for more than headlines and too-short sound bytes about our community? Watch Columbus on the Record for in-depth, thoughtful, and balanced analysis of the issues and stories affecting Columbus and Central Ohio. Mike Thompson, WOSU’s news and public affairs director, moderates the program, which features respected journalists and veteran political observers offering insight on the top stories of the week. Fridays at 8:30pm. Sundays at 11:30am. more...

Saturday on Stage

Saturdays at 1:30pm on 89.7. ”Opera and More!” WOSU’s showcase for great opera recordings selected and narrated by Christopher Purdy, returns for another season, providing insights you won’t find anywhere else. We guarantee it! more...