America's Music Festivals on PRE

PRE begins airing a new classical series this month... America's Music Festivals. This dynamic 26-week radio series brings live concerts performances and audio features to the airwaves from music festivals throughout North America. From the sandy shores of Cape Cod to the sylvan lake sides of Michigan, from the Pacific beaches of California and Oregon to the wine country of Napa Valley, and from the historic grace of Savannah to the red rocks of Utah, the series is atmospheric and adventuresome.  The series  host is the award-winning pianist, Orli Shaham. First up in the series is Music In The Vineyards from Napa Valley on Monday, February 6 at 7pm.   Music in the Vineyards, an annual chamber music festival,  brings together internationally recognized, classical musicians in unique and intimate winery settings. The twilight concerts in wine caves and barrel rooms offer complimentary wine at intermission, witty and insightful commentary, and conversation with the musicians. America's Music Festivals on PRE will air every Monday at 7 pm on PRE Classical, 89.3

The Down East Journal

Some coastal residents use the State’s ferry system every day, but changes are coming April 1st.  This week on the Down East Journal, the North Carolina Department of Transportation will begin charging for some free ferry routes, and increase charges for using others.  We hear from residents who will be impacted by this change, and about the new DOT tolling proposals.  The Down East Journal airs Friday at noon on PRE Public Radio East, and Saturday at noon on PRE Public Radio East, News and Ideas Network at 88.5 WZNB New Bern, 90.3 WKNS Kinston-Goldsboro, 91.5 WBJD Morehead City, and 88.1 in Greenville.  If you would like more information on the proposed ferry tolls, click here.

Donate Your Clunker - Support Public Radio East

Is there a car in your driveway that you're tired of looking at?  Why not donate it to benefit PRE? Thanks to Car Talk's vehicle donation program, you can now clear out your driveway, support PRE and get a tax deduction-- all in one fell swoop. Here's how it works. Just l click on  Car Talk Car Donation Program. Then, fill out a simple on-line form or call the toll free phone number. Car Talk's national partner, V-DAC, then arranges to pick up of the vehicle and its title. From there, the car is sold (or dismantled), with the proceeds benefiting PRE. A vehicle donation is more than a way to get rid of an unwanted car. It also offers you significant tax savings.

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