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Holiday Programming 2025

Sunday, Nov. 23

7 - 8am on Classical HQR 92.7
With Heart and Voice Thanksgiving Special

Thursday, Nov. 27

9 - 10am on Classical MPR
Shadowglow
This Thanksgiving enjoy an hour of music celebrating the special radiance of autumn and the richness of the holiday—music inspired by the uncanny fire of starlight, the hopeful warmth of luminaria, the lamps of gratitude we light within ourselves, even the golden glow of beloved Thanksgiving treats fresh from the oven. Michael Torke’s Appalachian-inspired Spoonbread is a scrumptious soundtrack for puttering in the kitchen, and Peter Boyer’s Radiance, the incandescent “Choose Something Like a Star” from Randall Thompson’s Frostiana, Michael Whalen’s nostalgic Shadows of October, Kenji Bunch’s contemplative Luminaria and Craig Hella Johnson’s affirming The Song That I Came to Sing fill the holiday with shimmering nuances of gratitude and hope.

10 - 11am on Classical MPR
Every Good Thing
This Thanksgiving, host Andrea Blain and classical music fans from all around the country take time to give thanks and celebrate one of life's most meaningful gifts: music. It's Every Good Thing — an hour of stories and music to celebrate Thanksgiving.

11am - noon on Classical MPR
Songs of Thanks
Join us for "Songs of Thanks," an innovative new production by Cantus, presented exclusively by Minnesota Public Radio. Through their signature narrative programming, the acclaimed octet will weave together stories and songs celebrating gratitude and community. Don't miss this special broadcast, designed to uplift the human spirit and honor the season.

Sunday, Nov. 30

7 - 8am on Classical HQR 92.7
With Heart and Voice Advent Special

8am - noon on Classical HQR 92.7
Sunday Baroque Advent Special

Sunday, Dec. 07

7 - 8 am on Classical HQR 92.7
With Heart and Voice Advent Special

8am - noon on Classical HQR 92.7
Sunday Baroque Advent Special

Sunday, Dec. 14

7 - 8am on Classical HQR 92.7
With Heart and Voice Advent Special

8am - noon on Classical HQR 92.7
Sunday Baroque Holiday Special

4 - 5pm on Classical MPR
Candles Burning Brightly (Chanukah)
A delightful hour for everyone to celebrate the Festival of Lights! Lots of music from Jewish communities around the world, plus a hilarious lesson on how to prepare a classic Chanukah dish, and a timeless and touching holiday story that brings light into every home.

More programs soon to come!

Mary Bradley moved to Wilmington from Los Angeles, CA in May 2007 with her husband Frank and twin baby daughters, Maggie and Kate. In California, Mary had been Drive Director and the producer of Elvis Mitchell's nationally syndicated public radio interview program "The Treatment" for public radio station KCRW for ten years. Mary was raised in Rhode Island and graduated from Boston University. Mary recently served as President of the Board of Directors of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Cape Fear Chapter.