Here and Now in April
Upcoming KJZZ Events
MOTHER'S DAY WITH
BAXTER BLACK
Baxter Black This cowboy poet, humorist and philosopher shares his latest obser-
vations about the cracks in the universe.

Sunday, May 11, 2008. 3 - 5:00 PM
Mesa Arts Center
$37 Adults
$10 Children (12 and under)
For tickets call (480) 644-6500
Proceeds benefit KJZZ

CITRUS VALLEY PLAYHOUSE:
AN-ALL STAR TRIBUTE TO THE WALLACE & LADMO SHOW
Sunday, April 12, 2008. 7:30 PM
Mesa Arts Center
$25 - $50
For tickets call (480) 644-6500

Tune in for the latest installment of Brian Nissen's Citrus Valley Playhouse
Sunday, April 6 at 3:00 PM on KJZZ.

HAKAN NESSER
Public Radio features a live interview with the acclaimed author of Borkmann’s Point and The Return.
Thursday, April 24, 2008 5:00 PM
Royal Palms Resort and Spa
$25 Adults. Includes wine and hors d'oeuvres
For tickets call Stacia, the Swedish Consulate (480) 990-1909

THIS AMERICAN LIFE
LIVE HD SIMULCAST
A virtual gathering with the cast and fans all across the country, all of whom will be watching at the same time.
Thursday, May 1, 2008. 5:00 PM
Awatukee 24,
Harkins Desert Ridge 18
Cinemark 18 and
Scottsdale Pavillions 11
Tickets $20.

Visit KJZZ's Events Page for more listings.

Delicious Donations

A big round of applause to the donors who provide refreshments for pledge drive volunteers...beginning with an extra special thank you to our Premier Food Donors for their steady source of support and extraordinary contributions throughout the years:

Blimpie Subs and Salads
911 E. Broadway Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 921-9222

Cactus Refreshment Services
2328 E. Van Buren St.
Suite # 122
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 267-7199

Einstein Bros. Bagels
725 S. Rural Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 303-6606

Kalil Bottling
7-Up, FUZE, NOS Energy
Drink and other beverages.
kalilbottling.com

Nello's Pizza
4710 E. Warner
Suite # 10
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 893-8930

Pier 49 Pizza
1158 W. Washington St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 225-0049

Safeway Inc.,
Phoenix Division
2750 S. Priest Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85282

Wild Oats Market
3933 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 954-0584

 KJZZ would also like to thank these donors for their recent participation:

Albertsons #980 Bakery
1951 W. Baseline Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 456-4373

Corleone's Philly Steaks
411 S. Mill Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 966-8558

Safeway #1487
926 E. Broadway Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 829-6824

Teeter House
622 E. Adams
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 252-4682

Be sure to let them know you appreciate their support of KJZZ and public radio when you visit their establishments.
Steve Goldstein Join us Wednesdays 11 AM to 12 PM or online anytime at kjzz.org to unravel the complexities of Arizona's political, public policy, legal, social, medical and environmental news with host Steve Goldstein and the award-winning Here and Now team.

4/2 Education: Public Superintendent of Instruction Tom Horne takes listener phone calls.
4/9 New Transportation Plan: What we should consider to meet current and future needs.
4/16 Governor Napolitano: Discusses her strategies for overcoming a $3 billion deficit.
4/23 Sustainability: How it is being applied to life in Arizona.
4/30 Smoking Ban/Early Childhood Development: How the ban impacts business and public health and what a new tax on cigarettes will do for early childhood development.

Aaron Brown Joins
Forces with KJZZ
Aaron Brown This veteran ABC and CNN anchor is now collaborating with KJZZ to produce a smart, edgy and imaginative program, offering an unconventional approach to news, current events and culture. Brown brings more than 25 years of journalism experience to the new show, from his experience as CNN's lead anchor for breaking news and NewsNight with Aaron Brown and anchor of ABC's World News Tonight Saturday to his time reporting for World News Tonight with Peter Jennings, Nightline and other ABC news programs. Brown recently made Arizona his home and is teaching at the ASU Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. This soon-to-be released program marks a new chapter in his career as a journalist and Brown hopes Arizona listeners will play an integral role in its development. Stay tuned for details.

KJZZ Awards and Recognitions
Ranking Arizona, the Best of Arizona Business chose KJZZ as one of Arizona's top three radio stations in 2008, for the second year in a row. The Arizona Capitol Times recently announced the Best of the Capitol Awards, giving KJZZ's Capitol Coverage Team top honors for their news coverage. Congratulations to Mark Brodie, Dennis Lambert and their team for another year of outstanding journalism.

New NPR Headquarters in D.C., History in the Making
NPR announced the construction of a 10-story office tower to serve as the new east coast headquarters. NPR purchased the current headquarters while KJZZ General Manager, Carl Matthusen served as its Board Chair. "It was a great investment and has served us well, but we've outgrown the space," Matthusen says. Looking back, Matthusen credits then NPR Chief Financial Officer, Sid Brown for financing the original building by creating a special bond initiative. "I even suggested we name the building after Sid, but he wouldn't let us. That's the kind of man he was. One of the most wonderful human beings I’ve ever met."

Marian McPartland Celebrates 90 Years of Life
notesJazz legend Marian McPartland just celebrated her 90th birthday. She is the host of NPR's longest running and most widely carried jazz program, Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz. KJZZ listerners can enjoy her latest interviews and duets with jazz favorites on KJZZ, Saturdays at 9:00 PM. April's guests will include Renee Rosnes, Lionel Hampton, Chuck Leavell and Bobby Broom.
Friends of Public Radio AZ
Designate Your Gift to Fund Your Favorite FPRAZ Program

FPRAZ Logo Friends of Public Radio Arizona recently established individual funds for four of its key initiatives so your additional gifts can have a greater impact on the programs that matter most to you. The new funds include the Public Radio Future Fund managed by the Arizona Community Foundation, KJZZ's Sonic Roots Teen Radio Project Fund, the Fund for Public Radio Innovation and the Public Awareness Fund. For more information about donor directed giving, contact Lou Stanley, Development Director at (480) 774-8448 lstanley@kjzz.org or Major Gifts Officer, Aaron Pratt at (480) 774-8453 apratt@kbaq.org.
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