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St. Patrick’s Day on WMPG

This year on St. Paddy’s Day tune in for some Irish programming: 8:30-10am: St. Patrick’s Day Craic with Annella ( the Morning Beat ) & Grainne! 10-11:30am: Sham-Rock Lobstah with DJ MA! 2:00-8:00pm: The Harp and Bard Irish Radio Program St. Patrick’s Day Special! with Jim

St Paddys Day on WMPG
St Paddys Day on WMPG

The USM Department of Theatre invites the community to a live performance of their first radio theatre production, The War of the Worlds: The 1938 Script.   This infamous radio play, based on the novel by H. G. Wells, vividly tracks a martian invasion through the eyes of a reporter and a scientist watching it unfold. It was so realistic, some listeners of the original broadcast believed an actual alien  takeover was happening!   Written by…

War of the Worlds Radio Drama
War of the Worlds Radio Drama

Begathon! Spring fundraiser kicks off March 20th

Begathon Dates: March 20 – 26th Spring is in the air, and so is the buzz of excitement at WMPG as we kick off Begathon! As one of the vibrant heartbeats of our university community, WMPG plays a vital role in bringing diverse voices, music, and stories to the airwaves. And again, we are asking for your financial support. Our goal of $60,000 and whether you’re a longtime listener, a dedicated volunteer, or someone who…

Women’s History Month — Daily Audio Features

In honor of Women’s History Month, WMPG is proud to spotlight remarkable women in our community and around the world. Throughout March, we’re dedicating each day to telling the story of one of the many women trailblazers, activists, artists, leaders, and unsung heroes who have shaped our world. Tune in to hear our daily audio features or listen to them below! Marie Curie Flannery O’Connor Quinta Brunson June Mckenzie Jennifer Roe Gloria Steinem Michelle Zauner  Angela Davis  Michelle Yeoh Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Toni Morrison Jessica Meir Josephine Baker Margaret E. Knight Margaret Chase Smith Tu Youyou Rose Marasco Karen Carpenter

Dr. Idella Glenn on Intercultural Insights — Read the article here!

On her most recent episode of Intercultural Insights, Dr. Idella Glenn sat with Bob Greene, a former journalist and teacher of Maine’s Black history at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Dr. Glenn is one of four hosts of Intercultural Insights and her segment of the show airs on the third Tuesday of every month. On the first Tuesday, you can hear Rose Barboza on the Black Owned Maine Podcast. On the second Tuesday, Dr. David…

Jazz at the Movies in March

The Jazz at the Movies team are back with another free screening. Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band will screen on March 30th at 7pm at the Portland Conservatory of Music. One of the greatest jazz pianists, composers, and arrangers of all time, Mary Lou Williams was a walking history of jazz. A child prodigy who could play everything from classical to boogie woogie and swing, to bebop and beyond, Williams was…

DJ Shaxx karaoke weather reports

DJ Shaxx gives us the weather report in an unconventional way – the karaoke weather report!  He has added his karaoke weather reports in a youtube channel. Check them out here

DJ Shaxx
DJ Shaxx

WMPG on 207tv (News Center Maine)

WMPG was recently featured on 207tv,  hosted by Rob Caldwell & Samantha York.  You can view here:

Perky
Perky

WMPG Film Screening at USM – Feb. 15th

Missed seeing our film?   We are having another screening at USM (Talbot Hall within Luther Bonney Hall) – just across the road from WMPG. Talbot Lecture Hall, USM Portland Campus, Feb. 15th @ 6pm Movie at 6.00pm Movie is 30 minutes long. About the film The documentary takes viewers on a remarkable journey through the lives of the community members and USM students who work tirelessly to make their space truly extraordinary. It highlights the shared…

An Extraordinary Place Film Screening
An Extraordinary Place Film Screening

WMPG’s 2024 Annual Mardi Gras Cajun Cookin’ Challenge Winner is Bayside American Cafe

Congrats to Bayside American Cafe as they took first place in the WMPG’s Annual Cajun Cookin’ Challenge On Fat Tuesday, February 13th we were so excited to bring back the Cajun Cookin’ Challenge for another year of culinary delight and community celebration. More than 400 people attended and enjoyed this annual event. For the first time we celebrated the party in the new McGoldrick Student Success Center on the Portland Campus of the University of…

WMPG Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Poster
WMPG Mardi Gras Party - Feb 13th USM McGoldrick Center