12:00: CITY Magazine's 'Earth Issue'
1:00: Gateways Music Festival returns
The average brain contains about seven grams of microplastics — equivalent to the weight of a plastic teaspoon. That's according to a study published in the February edition of “Nature Medicine.” This month, CITY Magazine goes green with the first-ever "Earth Issue." From e-waste and recycled restaurant buildings to bitcoin mining and community gardening, the April edition explores practical (local) ways we can all take better care of the planet and ourselves. CITY Magazine editor Leah Stacy co-hosts this discussion with Evan and our guests.
- Roberto Lagares, multimedia reporter for CITY Magazine
- Alyssa Koh, intern for CITY Magazine
- Ten Gardner, contributor to CITY Magazine
- Jenson Ruggiero, owner of KIAKS
Then in our second hour, amid the White House's attack on diversity initiatives —including in the arts — the new dean of the Eastman School of Music says it would be a mistake to put the Gateways Music Festival in that category. Gateways is continuing its mission of celebrating the work of Black musicians and the past, present, and future of classical music. This year's events kick off in Rochester at the Eastman School of Music and include performances across New York City, including at Carnegie Hall. This hour, co-host Patrick Hosken joins Evan for a preview of the festival with our guests.
- Alex Laing, president and artistic director of the Gateways Music Festival
- Armand Hall, director of programs for the Gateways Music Festival
- Herb Smith, trumpeter for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, leader of the Eastman Youth Jazz Orchestra, and founder of Herb’s City Trumpets
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