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Spreading World Peace through Reusable Grocery Bags and Rhan Wilson's Music

We talk to Tim Goncharoff, Santa Cruz County Resource Planner about his recent projects including: writing and enacting ordinances on plastic bags, polystyrene foam and e-waste, developing recommended policies on hydraulic fracturing, developing plans for restructuring recycling and solid waste operations, working on statewide carbon cap-and-trade program development, implementing retail take-back programs for products such as paint, batteries and fluorescent lights, and finally working with elected representatives to develop new legislation. See SantaCruzCountyRecycles.org and protectyourcentralcoast.org. Next, Rhan Wilson and Rick Zeek bring their garden party to KSCO.  Rhan is one of six Santa Cruz artists to receive the Gail Rich awards in 2012. Santa Cruz Sentinel write Wallace Baine writes this: Santa Cruz musician Rhan Wilson has talent, experience and creativity to spare. But what elevates him to the mantle of a special artist is a genuine artistic vision. That vision began more than a decade ago when Rhan conceived of "An Altared Christmas," in which he reworked well-known Christmas songs, playing them in a minor key.  For more information go to rhanwilson.com.

Takin' it to the Trees!

We talk to Executive Director of Sempervirens Fund Reed Holderman.  Reed joined Sempervirens fund in 2009 after spending 11 years as Senior Vice President and Regional Director of The Trust for Public Land’s 6-state Western Region. Reed was also the President of Coast Dairies. Sempervirens Fund is California’s oldest land trust and the only organization exclusively devoted to permanently protecting the coast redwood forests of the Santa Cruz Mountains. They were founded in 1900. See http://www.sempervirens.org. Dayan Kai and Steve Uccello on bass start us off with tunes from Dayan's new cd Resonate. Dayan is a classically trained multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter, vocalist, and producer with a lifelong dedication to music. He's equally versed in jazz, world, Americana, and rock. See http://dayankai.com/. We feature Melted State live! This band is made up of Noah on guitar and vocals, Esther on vocals, Bryan on guitar and Myles on bass. Melted State was officially formed in the Autumn of 2009. Composed of four lifelong friends who share an immense passion for playing music the band has become known for their uniquely electrifying live performances and an entertainment style that continues to ignite audiences. Check them out at http://meltedstate.com.

Beneath the Waves for World Oceans Day 2013

June 8 is World Oceans Day, and hundreds of aquariums, zoos, museums and conservation organizations, including the new Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, are joining others around the world in fun, inspirational and educational events. We talk to Ann Gibbs, Beneath the Waves Festival Director and geologist with the Coastal and Marine Geology Program of the US Geological Survey in Santa Cruz, and Lisa Uttal, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center Director. Austin Gallagher, producer "Coastguards" and one of the original founders of the Beneath the Waves Film Festival, calls in to discuss his inspiration. See http://montereybay.noaa.gov/welcome.html.

Laura Kasa Executive Director at Save our Shores talks about the Beachkeepers program which is starting on World Oceans Day (http://saveourshores.org).

Amanda West plays songs from her album "The Way to the Water."  Amanda plays with an elegant union of inquisitive mind, open heart and old soul. West's all original songs explore topics from humanity's impact on the planet, to musings on women's role in society, intimate stories of love, and recipes for self empowerment and cultural evolution. You can see her live on Mon. June 10 at 7:30pm at Don Quixotes (http://www.donquixotesmusic.info/) in Felton, CA. See www.amandawestmusic.com.

Service through Community Events

We talk to Wavy Gravy--social activist, clown, author,co-director at camp Winnarainbow and on the board at SEVA Foundation.  Formerly known as Hugh Romney, he stood on the stage of the original Woodstock concert and announced...." What we have in mind is breakfast in bed for 400,000!" He was at Woodstock as a member of an entertainment/activist commune known as the Hog Farm. Today, the Hog Farm still exists, collectively owning and operating the 700-acre Black Oak Ranch.  

Diane Cowen and the New Library Technology, Baron Toler and the Star Trek Universe

We explore the future of media with Diane Cowen Virtual Services Coordinator Santa Cruz Public Libraries and the Star Trek Universe, with Captain Baron Toler

Naturescaping with Beth Young & Be Natural Music School of Santa Cruz

Ruth Copland talks to Beth Young of Beth Young Garden Design about how to be environmentally conscious with our gardening whilst creating beautiful spaces for ourselves. Beth has a great book out called The Naturescaping Workbook: A Step-by-Step Guide for Bringing Nature to Your Backyard (Timber Press, 2011) which teaches the homeowner how to create a very satisfying home landscape by working with nature's awesome powers, eliminating the need for synthetic fertilizers, pesticides and excessive watering. Much of modern garden design is about controlling nature to achieve a desired effect. But for the eco-conscious homeowner, the best garden designer is Mother Nature, and following her lead can result in a beautiful low-maintenance landscape that requires fewer resources, attracts natural wildlife, and saves time and money. http://bygardendesign.com/ In the second hour Ruth Copland talks to Matt Pinck of the Be Natural Music School of Santa Cruz and also interviews teen bands from the school. As well as learning an instrument, students have the option to join a band and experience what it means to work with other musicians. On the show are Slime (10-11 year olds) with band member SXaltokan "X-Man" Granados on vocals and keyboard in the studio; 3-Hole Punch (12-13 year olds) with band members Isabella Edge and JP Thrasher on lead guitar in the studio; and Walkaway Raven (12-16 year olds) with band members Morgaine White on vocals and acoustic guitar and Hannah Manabe on lead guitar in the studio. Be Natural Music School has a benefit to fund scholarships on April 16th at Don Quixote's in Felton. 3-Hole Punch Walkaway Raven Slime: http://benaturalmusicsantacruz.com/

Exploring a Wider Vision with Phil Martino of PanoramaVizion

We enjoy a truly wider vision as we explore the past and future of truly wide screen media, from Cinerama Classics to the latest in W I D E panoramic media with Director Phil Martino.Phil's directorial credits include "Comedy Tonight", "The Goodwill Games" and "Together to Mars?"  He directs numerous corporate events and videos for companies like nVidia and HP.  His latest project is Panoramavizion, Inc., a new company that aims to bring panoramic media to the masses

"We are Stardust" The Evolution of Stars

A Big Topic: The evolution with stars with Dr. Stanford Woosley of the UCSC deptartment of Astrophysics.

It's the Way of Love April 20 episode

It's the Way of Love April 20 episode

It's the Way of Love April 13 episode

It's the Way of Love April 13 episode