The 5 o'Clock Show (5/17/13), brought to you by Port City Organics

In 6 days (next Friday, May 17), the 5 o'Clock Show returns after taking its first baby steps.  We're going to spill the beans now so that you can participate if you so choose.  Our topics:  

-Orchard Hill Relief - The Manistee County adult foster care center, in Brethren, burned in February.  Over $700 was raised to replace personal supplies lost in the fire.  Have supplies been purchased yet?  When will they be distributed?  An update on our April 29 story.

-Missing in Michigan - Besides Jessica Heeringa of Muskegon County, 8 other men, women and children have disappeared since January 1 of this year, and have not yet been found.  Do you know their names or what they look like?  Or have you been busy making your own Charles Ramsey mash-ups?  Why does creativity, energy and attention find its way to some crises but not others?  Do we spend too much time celebrating heroes instead of taking turns being heroes?  You tell me.    

-Robotic Music - Jack Conte's just released a new album.  He's also half of the duo Pomplamoose, which includes Nataly Dawn.  She's about to launch a European tour.  Both are trying a new method of earning money for their music videos and performances.  After decades of cutting staff within the industry, could automation now be used to add more people to the mixture of media and music?  Plus a few northern Michigan musicians that you should know about.  

-Low Power FM - In October of this year, the FCC will allow communities to set up their own small radio stations.  How can northern Michigan take advantage of this opportunity and why is the Three Pines Gander a cheerleader for this project?  What about the cost?  

Let us know what you think about these topics via voicemail (call anytime before next Friday):  (231) 794-2374

The 5 o'Clock Show - it lives up to its name. Underwritten by Port City Organics, Manistee's Real Food Market & Wellness Center.

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