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CAU MBA Students Win National Innovation Challenge, Appear on CAU Now on WCLK

Rob Maynard — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:21:51 +0000

Join Desmond Dickerson for CAU Now, airing Saturday morning May 26 at 7:30a just before Tavis. Desmond will be joined by CAU MBA students Jarvis Robertson and Chris Gladney. They won a national innovation challenge among graduate business programs nationwide, getting the opportunity to help a Fortune 500 Company re-brand a product line.

Clark Atlanta University can be your source for a career re-boot, with standard sequence and professional MBA degrees. Find out more by clicking here.

Nikki Yanofsky Talks Jazz, Quincy Jones With Nicole Sweeney

Rob Maynard — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:40:33 +0000

Jazz Vocalist Nikki Yanofsky called in to The Midday Jazz Swing to talk about her career and her performance Thursday night May 23 at Atlanta's Fox Theatre as a part of An Evening With Quincy Jones and Friends, a benefit for the American Cancer Society celebrating their 100th birthday.

You can listen to the interview below.

Keep Jazz Alive

Rob Maynard — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:05:07 +0000

WCLK's End of The Fiscal Year Drive June 5-16 will keep Jazz Alive in Atlanta and the World. Be sure to call in to support your favorite WCLK shows and help us make our goal of providing you with the best, commercial-free jazz on the air and on the internets.

Click here if you would like to make your secure online contribution now.

Jonathan Butler Joins Jay Edwards On Jazz Tones

Rob Maynard — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:15:00 +0000

Jonathan Butler is in town May 22 at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center as part of the Jazz Roots Series, performing with David Sanborn. The South African guitar and vocal artist is known across the globe for his music and his spirituality.

Jay Edwards will talk with Butler about his music, his influences, and what fans and newbies alike can expect at the May 22 performance.

Join Ovee And WCLK For An Exclusive Esperanza Spalding Screening May 31

Rob Maynard — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:08:33 +0000

Fulton Focus Covers Older Americans, Transitional Housing, and Parks and Rec

Rob Maynard — Sat, 18 May 2013 13:15:44 +0000

Fulton County is your county at your service. This month on Fulton Focus we discuss Older Americans Month, Fulton County's innovative Springdale Place transitional housing facility for women and their children, and a Summer's worth of great programs from Fulton County Parks and Recreation.

Will Goble and Nicole Sweeney Talk Friday Jazz @ The High

Rob Maynard — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:08:12 +0000

Jazz 91.9 WCLK May Jazzette

Shed Jackson — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:03:41 +0000

In the May issue of the Jazzette: capture your mind with music; Jonathan Butler loves the kids – Jazz in the Classroom; A Live Conversation with Jazz Musician Tia Fuller; programming highlights, live event listing and more in the Jazzette. Click here.

Be sure to Listen Up! to Jazz 91.9 WCLK now through May 21, 2013 for your chance to win tickets to enjoy an evening with Quincy Jones and Friends on 05/23 8 PM @TheFoxTheatre.

Your Health Connection With All You Need To Know About Cancer Screening

Rob Maynard — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:52:29 +0000

WCLK and The Cancer Center at Clark Atlanta University present "Cancer Screening 101--Who Needs To Be Screened, When and How" on Your Health Connection on the air Wednesday evening May 15 at 6pm.

Jazz In The Classroom

Rob Maynard — Sat, 11 May 2013 14:00:15 +0000

Jazz 91.9 WCLK Jazz in the Classroom workshops provide an opportunity to engage students through practical lessons, featuring professional jazz artists.

WCLK partners Atlanta area schools grades 6-12 to host a 60 – 90 minute session that addresses high school dropout prevention; the significance of including performing arts and music curriculum

The highlight of Jazz in the Classroom workshop includes professional musician demonstrations and a finale jam session between musician and students.