BAM and WNYC present RadioLoveFest

Two iconic New York City institutions celebrate a medium that was born more than 100 years ago—radio. For this five day festival, WNYC takes up residence in BAM venues to reimagine some of public radio’s most treasured programs as live, contemporary theatrical engagements.

WNYC and WQXR members have special access to buy tickets starting April 21, and tickets go on sale to the general public on April 28. (If you're not already a member, it's never too late!) Purchase tickets at bam.org.

Nearly all shows taped during RadioLoveFest will be taped for broadcast on WNYC and on-demand listening on WNYC.org.

Radiolab Trusts No One
Wed, Jun 4, 2014
Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich, along with some smart friends (and one crazy musician), guide the audience through a series of experiments to spot the betrayers, backstabbers, and brotherly lovers among us.
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Stop Making Sense, curated screening by Brian Lehrer
Wed, Jun 4, 2014
Brian Lehrer presents the 30th anniversary restoration of the Talking Heads concert film, featuring performances of “Psycho Killer,” “Take Me to the River,” and countless other hits. Followed by a Q&A with director Jonathan Demme.
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Wait Wait. . .Don’t Tell Me!
Thu, Jun 5, 2014
Peter Sagal tests the knowledge of personalities Peter Grosz, Jessi Klein, Mo Rocca, and audience members in this quiz program.
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Voices Carry: Stories of Inside Frequencies The Moth Radio Hour Live
Thu, Jun 5, 2014
In conjunction with RadioLoveFest, this special presentation of The Moth features guests with an intimate connection to radio production.
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Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen
Fri, Jun 6, 2014
Andrew Bird and Jennifer Egan participate in Kurt Andersen’s smart and surprising guide to what’s happening in pop culture and the arts.
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BAMcafé Live curated by Terrance McKnight: Alicia Olatuja
Fri, Jun 6, 2014
The soloist with the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, who performed at President Obama's inauguration last year, beautifully blends her classical training with gospel, jazz and neo-soul influences.
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Ask Me Another
Fri, Jun 6, 2014
Host Ophira Eisenberg blends brainteasers, pub trivia, comedy and music into an evening of hilarity.
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This American Life: One Night Only at BAM
Sat, Jun 7, 2014
This American Life uses this evening at BAM as a chance to try something it’s never attempted before: an evening of true stories staged as radio dramas.
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BAMcafé Live curated by Terrance McKnight: BROWN RICE FAMILY
Sat, Jun 7, 2014
The 2012 winners of WNYC’s Battle of the Boroughs, BROWN RICE FAMILY creates organic roots music that stems from jazz, Afrobeat, reggae, rock, Latin rhythms, hip-hop, and funk.
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Soundcheck
Sat, Jun 7, 2014
Discover your personal soundtrack with John Schaefer as he dissects the creative process with his guest, Hamilton Leithauser of the Walkmen.
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Sunday in New York with Jonathan Schwartz
Sun, Jun 8, 2014
Jonathan Schwartz showcases jazz singer Cyrille Aimée, vocalist Jessica Molaskey, Tierney Sutton, and John Pizzarelli and his band.
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StoryCorps
Jun 5—Jun 8, 2014
Visitors can stop by the BAM Fisher to record and interact with personal histories and touchstone moments from people’s lives via recordings and a listening wall.
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The Princess Bride, curated screening by Brooke Gladstone
Sun, Jun 8, 2014
On the Media’s Brooke Gladstone introduces this special screening of her all-time favorite film: Rob Reiner’s endlessly quotable fairy tale adventure, starring Robin Wright, Billy Crystal, Wallace Shawn, Mandy Patinkin, and many more.
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Talk: Dave Isay with Guest Scott Simon
Sun, Jun 8, 2014
Dave Isay, founder of StoryCorps, talks with Weekend Edition Saturday host, Scott Simon. StoryCorps’ mission is to provide people of all backgrounds with the opportunity to record and share their stories.
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