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Joan brings a mix of information, entertainment,
music and fun to her show. From current events, social issues and
in person interviews, to the newest offerings from the independent
music scene, Joan will keep you both entertained and engaged in
today’s issues. Spend some time with this award winning talk
show host, entertainer, and vocalist. To contact Joan here at waukTOWN
radio, just mail her.
To learn more about Joan, visit her website at: www.joanhammel.com
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June 2, 2007.
Stan Livingston (http://www.stanleylivingston.com/) just completed THE ACTOR'S JOURNEY PROJECT which includes a landmark pair of documentaries about young adults, teen and children's involvement in the entertainment industry.
Each four-part Series is five hours long, contains interviews with over 100 veteran Television and Motion Picture Stars, Directors, Producers, Casting Directors, Talent Agents, Talent Managers and more.
Other interviewees include the presidents of the two most powerful unions in the motion picture industry, The Screen Actor's Guild and The Director's Guild of America.
Many of the interviewees have been nominated for or won Academy, Emmys, Golden Globe and C.L.I.O. awards.
Stan produced as well as directed both documentaries through his production company, FIRST TEAM PRODUCTIONS.
THE ACTOR'S JOURNEY for KIDS was released in April of 2007.
THE ACTOR'S JOURNEY (the young adult version) will be available later in the year.
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May 30, 2007.
It’s Taste Test Time!
Joan brings us some of her favorites from the recent Restaurant Trade Show, and we get to sample and tell you all about them.
Toby Smithson (R.D., L.D.), Community Dietician from the Lake County Health Department, (http://www.co.lake.il.us/health/) and spokesperson for the Illinois Dietetic Association, joins in to remind us that "all foods can fit," if you approach it with common sense.
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May 16, 2007.
Join Joan and Toby Smithson (R.D., L.D.), Community Dietician from the Lake County Health Department, http://www.co.lake.il.us/health/ and spokesperson for the Illinois Dietetic Association, as they speak with Dr. Crawford of the American Heart Association about the Dangers of High blood Pressure, and the ways you can help keep it under control.
You can learn more about lowering your risk for High Blood Pressure at:
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp
http://www.mrsdash.com/
http://www.eatright.org/
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/dash/new_dash.pdf .
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May 12, 2007.
On this special show, join Joan, Pat, and Rusty as they speak with Pro Football Hall of Fame member, Jim Otto.
The gang asks Mr. Otto about his life during and after football, his battle with cancer, and the organizations he’s helping.
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May 2, 2007.
Joan Visits with Don Russell, a native of Chicago, who has worked with some of Hollywood's entertainment elite – Bernie Mac, R. Kelly, Steve Harvey, The Brat – as the owner of one of California's premier recording studios and as general manager of Ignition Entertainment Group.
Now in his most recent endeavor, Russell brings his search for the nation's newest R & B, Soul or Pop icon to Chicago in The Next Shining Stars Showcase from May 5 through July 14.
Velvin Lamont, a finalist in the 2006 "Next Shining Stars Showcase" poses with Don Russell.
The 2007 "Next Shining Stars Showcase" will visit Chicago May 5 through July 14.
Auditions will take place Saturday, May 5 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday, May 6 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at West Loop Studios, 17 N. Elizabeth, Chicago.
For more information call 800.928.0374 or visit www.thenextshiningstars.net.
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December 14, 2006. Hit the road
with Joan and Tony as they visit the new showroom of the Family
Piano Company. They talk with the owners, Alice and Mark, about
choosing a piano for your family and the importance of working
with a reputable service-oriented dealer. They will help you
find the best piano for your situation, while supporting music
education and enjoyment in the home and the school systems.
You can find more information at www.FamilyPianoCo.com.
Christmas music was provided by Dean Malsack, at http://www.deanmalsack.com/
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April 25, 2007.
Join Joan as she speaks to Jim Donio.
Mr. Donio is the President of the National Association of Recording Merchandisers (NARM), the leading trade association for retailers, wholesalers, distributors, suppliers, and individuals involved in the music and entertainment retailing community.
They discuss the various aspects of bringing music to the marketplace and Mr. Donio tells us about his trade show coming to Chicago.
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March 28, 2007.
Join Joan and her guest, Richard Dreiser, from the Yerkes Observatory, located on Lake Geneva in Williams Bay, Wisconsin.
Yerkes Observatory is a facility of the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics of the University of Chicago.
It was established in 1897 on Geneva Lake in Williams Bay, Wisconsin.
Until the mid-1960's, Yerkes Observatory housed all of the Department's activities.
Today the 77-acre, park-like site in southeast Wisconsin provides laboratory space and access to telescopes for research and instruction.
A substantial fraction of the University's library holdings in astronomy are housed at Yerkes.
You can learn more at http://astro.uchicago.edu/yerkes/index.html.
You can contact Yerkes for:
Tours: Call 262-245-5555 (extension 832) - FAX 262-245-9805 - E-mail Richard Dreiser: rdd@yerkes.uchicago.edu
Educational Programs: Call 262-245-5555 (extension 815) - FAX 262-245-9805
E-mail Vivian Hoette: vhoette@yerkes.uchicago.edu.
We also have some wonderful photos of the facility here.
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February 28, 2007.
It's National Nutrition Month®. Toby Smithson (R.D., L.D.), Community Dietician from the Lake County Health Department, and spokesperson for the Illinois Dietetic Association, is here to tell us there is no such thing as a "Magic Bullet" when it comes to losing weight.
Learn how understanding the importance of good nutrition, exercise, and some common sense can make your next diet "100% Fad Free"!
For more information, you can go to the Lake County health department web site at: http://www.co.lake.il.us/health/.
For more information on National Nutrition Month® you can go to www.eatright.org/nnm.
Check out a couple of tasty recipies here!
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February 28, 2007.
It's time for you boys to break out those blue suede shoes, peg pants and slick back your ducktails.
For you fine chicks, tie a rubber band around your ponytail and get those poodle skirts out of the attic cuz you are gonna wanna shake, rattle and roll your way to GREASE.
It's the energetic and electric musical comedy tribute to the age of rock-n-roll.
Join in the fun of the hilarious antics of Rydell High's class of '59 and rock to songs like "It's Raining on Prom Night," "Beauty School Dropout" and "Greased Lightning."
Come back with us to a time when having a malted made everything so much better.
The Lincolnshire Marriott is located at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069.
For tickets and information you can call (847) 634-0200 or go on line at http://www.marriotttheatre.com/.
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February 28, 2007. Join Joan and her
guest, Molly Hofer, Family Life Educator, from the University
of Illinois Extension service, as she tells us how to plan for
and perhaps avoid the pitfalls of deciding who gets those sentimental
possessions of yours when you're gone. You can learn more by
calling the Extension at 847-273-8627 or go to the web site
for info and materials www.extension.uiuc.edu
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January 17, 2007.
Join Joan and her guests, Toby Smithson (R.D., L.D.), Community Dietician from the Lake County Health Department, and spokesperson for the Illinois Dietetic Association, and Colleen Lammel-Harmon, (RD, LD), Fitness Senior Program Specialist and Co-Chair - Mayor's Fitness Council for the Chicago Park District.
They tell us how to Rev up your metabolism by using the various types of exercise, healthy eating, and by getting plenty of sleep!
You can go to the Lake County health department web site at:
http://www.co.lake.il.us/health/
www.eatright.org
www.metromint.com
www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
www.chicagoworksout.com
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December 9, 2006. No ifs, ands or
buts, this show Struts! From the funky jive of Harlem to the
sophisticated elegance of El Morocco, this musical extravaganza
celebrating the 1930s and 1940s, is filled with jazz, blues,
be-bop and swing. It's an all singing, all dancing jump'n jive
from Tin Pan Alley, with classic standards like, "In the Mood,"
"Fascinating Rhythm," "Tuxedo Junction" and "As Time Goes By."
Designed especially for our 2006 season, the ALL NIGHT STRUT
will be swingin', jitterbuggin' and tappin' with a great cast
of Marriott All-Stars, joined by some of Broadway's most exciting
performers. Step, glide and even strut, but get to this glorious
restaging of one of the greatest eras of American music. The
Lincolnshire Marriott is located at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire,
IL 60069. For tickets and information you can call (847) 634-0200
or go on line at http://www.marriotttheatre.com/.
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December 13, 2006. Join Joan and
her guest Jaci Rae for the inside story on how the music biz
really works! Jaci had little idea how to launch her own singing
career. There were, after all, no manuals on the subject available
to a poor child. So she learned. After several years of trial
and error and learning what made music execs and their unusual
industry tick... success - great success in fact. To date, Jaci
has achieved four number one singles in her brand of heartfelt
country...plus top 20 on the CMA charts in Europe. You can learn
more at: www.jacirae.com
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December 6, 2006.
Sara Dormon is a clinical psychologist specializing in issues surrounding women.
For the past 30 years, she has worked with young women and their families as they faced an unplanned pregnancy.
Her own personal journey has given her a passion and desire to help these young women as they face the choices this situation brings.
Sara is the co-author of the book, I'm Pregnant…Now What?
and So You Want to Adopt…Now What? written with Ruth
Graham and published by Regal Books. She is the mother of three
sons and the grandmother to four girls and one boy. She lives
in a suburb of Philadelphia with her husband Bill. You can find
Sara's books at Amazon.com or go to: http://www.ruthgrahamministries.com/media/books.asp.
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December 14, 2006. Join Joan and
her special guest Grammy Award winner Don Reid of the Statler
Brothers. Don, along with his sons Debo and Langdon, have written
a holiday book, "You Know It's Christmas When..." This heartwarming
book reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas and it's special
family traditions. You can learn more about Mr. Reid, his book,
and his music at: http://www.statlerbrothers.com/.
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December 6, 2006. Christmas is
right around the corner, and what's Christmas with out a visit
from Dr. Elmo! Join Joan and the good Doctor as he tells us
about what's up with Grandma, and what to expect next from him.
You can learn more at http://www.drelmo.com/.
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November 15, 2006. Join Joan and
her guests, Toby Smithson (R.D., L.D.) Community Dietician from
the Lake County Health Department and Jay Gandhi (PharmD), as
they discuss the various aspects of living with Diabetes. You
can learn more at: http://www.co.lake.il.us/health/,
www.eatright.org,
www.cdc.gov/diabetes,
www.diabetes.niddk.nih.gov,
www.diabetes.org,
www.diabeticcooking.com
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November 24, 2006.
The annual holiday time crunch is on, and you've got just so many days to get it all done-shopping, wrapping, cooking, decorating.
This is no time for guessing.
What are the top must-have holiday decorating ideas that will take your family's and guests' breath away-and how do you pull them off?
Matt & Shari have got the list of seasonal secrets, and they'll count down the top 10 trimming and decking-out tips for Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.
Take the "I wonder how..." out of creating your own winter wonderland.
Join them for this festive countdown with merry and bright ideas and give yourself the best present you possibly can this season-more time!
HGTV Air Dates
Saturday, November 25th 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM EST
Wednesday, November 29th 4:00 PM EST
Friday, December 8th 8:00 AM EST
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November 6, 2006. Join Joan and her
guests, Janet Hoshaw and Judy Fusco, who are members of the
Those Were The Days Radio Players. They are a group of volunteers
who re-enact actual classic radio shows using original scripts.
They will be performing at the Warren-Newport Library Nov. 19th
at 2:00 PM. Those Were The Days can be heard on WDCB, 90.9 FM,
on Saturdays at 1:00 PM. or on the web at www.wdcb.org.
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September 27, 2006. There's more
to these woods than witches and wolves, princes and potions.
This fable picks up where the Brothers Grimm left off; as we
discover what happens to Cinderella, Red Riding Hood, Jack (of
Beanstalk fame) and a host of fairy tale all-stars after they
find their fairy tale dreams. A sumptuous score and the biting
lyrics of Stephen Sondheim, the wicked wit of musical theatre,
create a forest that is as forbidding as it is enchanting. So
enter these woods if you dare and find out what happens after
"happily ever after." The Lincolnshire Marriott is located at
10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069. For tickets and information
you can call (847) 634-0200 or go on line at http://www.marriotttheatre.com/.
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September 27, 2006. Join Joan and
her special guests Dr Sharon Moise and Dr. Aaron Epstein, Emergency
Room Specialists from Lake Forest Hospital. They discuss the
most common (and uncommon) things that bring people to the Emergency
Room. They tell us about their backgrounds, training, and how
they came to choose Emergency Medicine as their life's work.
This is a glimpse into the Real ER and you'll find these two
dedicated and caring physicians a wealth of information. You
can learn more by going to www.lakeforesthospital.com
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September 20, 2006. Join Joan and
her special guests, the stars of the hit HGTV program Room by
Room, Matt Fox and Shari Hiller. They talk about their new book,
Great Weekend Projects. Discover Shari's super decorating sense
and Matt's expert handyman skills as they share their special
signature projects for every space. Learn how wall treatments
can transform a room, and how you can duplicate these great
looks in your own home, without breaking your budget. Listen
to see how you can win a copy of Great Weekend Projects or their
first wildly popular book, Real Decorating for Real People.
You can learn more about Matt and Shari at: www.mattandshari.com.
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September 16, 2006. Join Joan and her guest Janice Dodson, as she recounts some of her amazing adventures in and out of Africa including a stint as a DJ for Armed Forces Radio!
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August 31, 2006. Join Joan and her
guest Chris Carmichael. Chris Carmichael is the founder, CEO,
and President of Carmichael Training Systems and personal coach
to cancer survivor and seven-time Tour de France Champion Lance
Armstrong. Chris formed CTS in 1999 after spending more than
two decades in the sport of cycling. You can learn more about
Chris, his training center and his books at www.trainright.com
and Chris Carmichael's Food For Fitness: Eat Right to Train Right .
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August 31, 2006. Joan... a Groundhog... and the Genesee!
As part of the Home Town Film Festival held at the Genesee theater, which featured movies that have a Waukegan connection, waukTOWNradio's own Joan Hammel appeared on stage with fellow cast members who appeared in the Bill Murray film, Groundhog Day.
They recount some of the back-story in the making of this classic film, and introduce a special guest!
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August 23, 2006. Join Joan and
her guests, Robert and Sandy Waters. The Waters' tell us their
story of how discovering that their daughter had Autism, started
them on a journey of discovery and activism in the fight to
cope with, and find the reasons for Autism. They also wrote,
produced, and preformed the song, "Faith, Love and Hope." They
will be appearing at the Walk for Autism in Lincoln Park (Chicago)
on October 15, and at the 7th annual Autism golf outing in Lemont
on Sept. 21st. You can read a very informative article at: http://www.autismtoday.com/articles/Faith--Love-Hope.asp
and listen to their web-cast at: http://www.autismone.org/radio/default.cfm?radio=family#robertw.
You can e-mail Robert and Sandy at: hotwater60@netzero.com
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August 11,2006. Join Joan and
her guest, movie and TV actress, author and advocate, Jennifer
O'Neill. Ms O'Neill tells us of her early life in modeling and
her transition to acting and the path that has led her to her
current role as advocate for women's issues. You can learn more
at: www.jenniferoneill.com
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August 13, 2006. Join Joan and
her special guest, Bill Holmes. Bill is the Director/Producer
of the new feature film, Stump the Band. Bill is joined on the
phone by his co-producer, Robbie Rist, and they tell us about
the story line of the film and give us a glimpse into the making
of the Movie. Bill has produced several feature films including
"The Barrio Murders", "Best Man in Grass Creek" and the upcoming
"5/25/77". Originally from Chicago, Bill started his acting
career in theatre, commercials, voice-overs, improvisation and
stand-up comedy. He has been heard in hundreds of radio and
TV commercials around the country. Some of Holmes' film credits
include Baby's Day Out and Spaced Invaders. You can learn more
at: www.stumptheband.com
and www.robbierist.com
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August 8, 2006. Join Joan and her special guest, world traveler and raconteur Brendan Alviani, who will tell us about the latest action on the British music scene, from his recent trip across the pond.
Brendan brings us 5 great selections of what's new and hot from the English indie music scene.
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August 3, 2006. Join Joan and
her special guest Ernie Hudson. Ernie Hudson's professional
career includes extensive work in film and television and on
stage. He has played a variety of roles in such films as The
Hand that Rocks the Cradle, Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters
II, No Escape, Cowboy Way and Speechless.
Mr. Hudson talks about his acting, his upcoming role in the
new feature film, The Ron Clark Story, and the many
influences that have shaped his craft. You can learn more at
http://ernie-hudson.com/
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July 21, 2006. Join Joan and her
guest, author and screenwriter, Eric Delabarre, as he tells
of his early interest in writing. He will talk about his work
on shows like "Law and Order" and "Nasty Boys". Eric tells us
of his screenplay of the upcoming feature film "Conversations
with God" and the journey that led him to take on this project.
You can learn more about Eric Delabarre and his life and work
by going to www.ericdelabarre.com.
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July 21, 2006. Join Joan and her special
guest, Dr. Joseph Imperato, a radiation oncologist and medical
director of the Center for Advanced Radiation Medicine at Lake
Forest Hospital. Dr. Imperato will discuss the importance of
prevention and early detection, as well as some of the advances
in treatment, in the battle with cancer. You can learn more
by going to www.lakeforesthospital.com
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July 12, 2006. Join Joan and her
guests, Toby Smithson (R.D., L.D.), Community Dietician from
the Lake County Health Department, and spokesperson for the
Illinois Dietetic Association, and Colleen Lammel-Harmon, (RD,
LD), Fitness Senior Program Specialist and Co-Chair- Mayor's
Fitness Council for the Chicago Park District. They tell us
how to balance good nutrition and attaining the various components
of physical fitness. You can go to the Lake County health department
web site at: http://www.co.lake.il.us/health/
www.eatright.org
www.metromint.com
www.chicagoparkdistrict.com.
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July 13, 2006. Join Joan and the
whole gang as we go on a trip to the Lake County Forest Preserve
District's celebration of Senior Day, which was held at Independence
Grove near Libertyville. Joan and Community Dietician, Toby
Smithson, as they interview some county officials as well as
some of our Senior Citizens enjoying a day in the park set aside
just for them. We will also hear some selections from the new
Glenn Miller Band CD. (www.glennmillerorchestra.com)
You can learn more about the Lake County Forest Preserve by
going to: http://www.lcfpd.org/.
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July 2, 2006. Joan brings us two beautiful
classical music arrangements from a recent visit to the Chicago
Symphony Orchestra. First we hear the "Hungarian Rhapsody" performed
by Chinese piano sensation, Lang Lang. Then, outgoing Symphony
Conductor, Daniel Barenboim performs "Bailecito". You can learn
more at www.cso.org.
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July 9, 2006. Sam Andrew has been
described as the director of Big Brother and the Holding Company
and is an integral part of their sound and success. He tells
us his memories of Janis Joplin and the San Francisco music
scene as well as his involvement as musical director in the
production "Love, Janis". You can learn more about Sam and the
era that shaped his music by going to his web site, Big
Brother and the Holding Company
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July 2, 2006. FERMILAB! This show
is hotter then a stream of Anti-Matter with an attitude! Join
Joan and her special guest Dave McGinnis, PhD. as they talk
about the mission of Fermilab, the National Laboratory that
constructs huge machines that enables scientists to observe
the building blocks of the universe. You can learn more about
Fermilab by going to www.fnal.gov.
Check out an article
that recently appeared in the Daily Herald talking about Fermilab's
future. Also, here's an excellent
graphic explanation (again thanks to the Daily Herald) of
how these incredibly complex apparatuses work and how they are
benefiting society in ways you may not have guessed!
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May 31, 2006. It's a Food-O-Rama Spectacular! Join Joan and a studio full of guests who will learn about and taste everything from Organically grown and produced
foods and snacks and gourmet coffees to special Chesapeake Bay crab cakes!
You can learn more by going to these web sites:
www.ota.com/organic/definition
www.ams.usda.gov/nop/consumers/brochure.html
www.don-francisco.com/default.asp
www.cbcrabcakes.com
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May 17, 2006. Join Joan and her guest, Peter Blecha, the man who's been dubbed the "Indiana Jones" of Rock n' Roll.
Mr. Blecha will tell us of his quest to find and preserve some of contemporary music's most valuable artifacts!
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May 26, 2006. Join Joan in an
interview with singer/songwriter Livingston Taylor as he tell
us about his life, his music, and his new CD, "There You Go
Again" You can also learn more at his website: www.livtaylor.com.
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June 7, 2006. Whether you recognize
Robert Guillaume from the 1980's series Soap, the highly successful
spin-off Benson, the contemporary comedy Sports Night, or maybe
as the beloved voice of the mystical baboon, Rafiki, in Disney's
The Lion King, this legendary actor adds stroke survivor to
his long list of accomplishments both on and off the stage.
Hear Robert Guillaume's story of success, courage and strength
of spirit while raising awareness as a stroke survivor
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May 26, 2006. Join Joan and her
special guest, Lonnie Burr, one of the original Mouseketeers!
Mr. Burr will tell us of his early show business career, his
time on the original Mickey Mouse Club, and what projects he's
involved with now. You Can learn More about Lonnie Burr at http://www.MouseketeerLonnieBurr.com/
or http://www.SaturdaysToys.com/
or drop him a line at LonnieBurr@aol.com
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May 26, 2006. Join Joan and her guests
as they us tips and resources to help our Senior Citizens lead
fuller, healthier, and more active lives.
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March 16, 2006. It's National
Nutrition Month®. Toby Smithson (R.D., L.D.), Community
Dietician from the Lake County Health Department, and spokesperson
for the Illinois Dietetic Association, is here to give us a
little quiz to see how well we understand the importance of
good nutrition. For more information, you can go to the Lake
County health department web site at: http://www.co.lake.il.us/health/
For more information on National Nutrition Month® you
can go to www.eatright.org/nnm
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February 23, 2006. Join Joan as
she reviews Marriott's new production, winner of 6 Tony Awards,
Thoroughly Modern Millie. The story of a small town girl who
comes to the big city in search of fame… and a rich husband!
The Lincolnshire Marriott is located at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire,
IL 60069. For tickets and information you can call (847) 634-0200
or go on line at http://www.marriotttheatre.com/.
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February 23, 2006. Can Chocolate
be GOOD for your Heart?? Join Joan and her guest, Toby Smithson
(R.D., L.D.), Community Dietician from the Lake County Health
Department, and spokesperson for the Illinois Dietetic Association,
as she tells us (and we taste test!!) how certain ingredients
in chocolate can actually be helpful for a healthy heart! For
more information, you can go to the Lake
County health department web site, and read an interesting
article from the Heart
and Vascular Institute of the Cleveland Clinic.
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January 25, 2006. Join Joan and her
guest, Randy Slone, from the new Sundance Saloon that will be
opening soon in Waukegan. Randy tells of the exciting venue
and services that will be available for everything from a night
out to banquets and corporate meetings. There is a wealth of
information, as well as photos of the new facility at http://www.sundancesaloon.com/
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January 25, 2006. Join Joan and
her guests, Toby Smithson (R.D., L.D.), Community Dietician
from the Lake County Health Department, and spokesperson for
the Illinois Dietetic Association, as she helps us get back
on the road to health eating after the traditional Holiday food
frenzy and the importance of calcium in our diet! For more information,
you can go to the Lake County health department web site at:
http://www.co.lake.il.us/health/
and for info on 3 a day, you can go to http://www.3aday.org/3aDay/
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November 30, 2005. Join Joan and
her special guest Diana Dretske, Collections Coordinator for
the Lake County Discovery Museum, as she tells us of the Museum's
new Exhibit: "Anime-Zing" - The World Of Japanese Animation.
The exhibit runs thru Feb. 12th 2006. You can get more information
by calling the museum at 847-968-3400 or by going online at
www.lakecountydicoverymuseum.org.
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December 28, 2005. Join Joan and her guest, 13 year-old Cary Resident Kevin Nietzel who appears in Oliver!, the timeless hit Broadway musical.
Oliver! previews December 1, 2005, opens December 7, and runs through February 12, 2006 at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, 10 Marriott Drive.
Kevin Nietzel plays an orphan, and acts as an understudy for
the character Oliver. Kevin's other roles have included "Theo"
in Pippin at the Woodstock Opera House, "Gavroche" in the Cary-Grove
High School production of Les Miserables, and "Flounder" in
The Little Mermaid at the Cary-Grove Performing Arts Center.
Kevin also plays the flute, clarinet, and oboe. In his free
time he enjoys playing basketball.
Free parking is available
at all performances. To reserve tickets with a major credit
card, call the Marriott Theatre Box Office at 847-634-0200 or
visit www.marriotttheatre.com.
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November 30, 2005. Join Joan and her special guest, Glenn Miller Orchestra singer, Michael Whelan, who stars in the Chicago production of Come Fly With Me!
A 1940s music and dance revue featuring a 12-piece big band and songs by Cole Porter, Rodgers and Hart, Jerome Kern and others.
Come Fly With Me! Is at the Mercury Theater, 3745 N. Southport in Chicago thru Jan 8. 2006.
For more information call the Mercury Theater Box Office at 773-325-1700.
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November 10, 2005.
Join Joan and her special guest, Geologist Ron Riepe, from the faculty of the College of Lake County, as they tell us about the new exhibit of artifacts from Pompeii at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago.
Ron then tells us how our restless planet continues to impact our lives today.
Some wonderful images from the exhibit are available here
and here.
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December 10, 2005. Join Joan and
her Special Guest Dr. Elmo! Listen to Dr. Elmo talk about his
music (such as "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer") and listen
to some selections from his new Holiday Album. Find out about
his appearance at the Genesee Theater!
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November 17, 2005. Join Joan as she
tells us of her trip to the Chicago Symphony Hall to experience
listening to the musical legend, Ravi Shankar. Joan also tells
us of an evening of tribute to Billie Holiday. You can get more
info on the CSO series at www.cso.org
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November 17, 2005. Join Joan and her
guests Registered Dietician and spokesperson for the Illinois
Dietetic Association, Toby Smithson (R.D., L.D.); along with
special guest Tony Smithson, Director of Environmental Health
Services for the Lake County Health Department. As they tell
us how to enjoy a healthy and safe holiday season. We also taste
test a soy based turkey substitute and post a great healthy
pumpkin cheesecake
recipe for you to try for your holiday feasting!
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November 13, 2005. Midwest Ballroom.
This past summer (2005) thousands of music fans enjoyed 13 free
outdoor summer concerts at the Schaumburg Township District
Library. The library's music programmer is Barbara Marik. This
is an expanded 100-minute edition of the concert highlight show
that aired in September on John Russell Ghrist's "Midwest Ballroom"
radio program. The show is heard in the Chicago area on WDCB
90.9 FM at 5 p.m. each Saturday, or worldwide on the Internet
at www.wdcb.org. The program features Chicago area big bands
and performers. Listeners may contact the program at P.O. Box
1073 Dundee, IL 60118 or at midwestballroom@yahoo.com For information
on the 2006 concert series phone Barbara Marik at the Schaumburg
Township District Library at 847-985-4000.
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October 12th, 2005. Join Joan and her special guests Community Dietician Toby Smithson and Masters Candidate Ginny Pletzke as they inform us about the benefits of healthy eating by adding dietary fiber.
You can get more information by going to the following websites:
www.americanbean.org
www.michiganbean.org
www.fiberseekers.com
www.eatright.com
www.foodfit.com
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September 27th, 2005. Cut loose with
FOOTLOOSE and put on your dancing shoes! Join Joan and her special
guest Cheri Maki, as they review the new Marriott production
of Footloose. The story of a big city boy who moves to a small
town where even dancing is not allowed. A high-energy production
chock full of top ten hits, Footloose is a great way to wrap
up the summer. The Lincolnshire Marriott is located at 10 Marriott
Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069. For tickets and information you
can call (847) 634-0200 or go on line at http://www.marriotttheatre.com/.
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August 16th, 2005. Joan welcomes Anna
Wolk, and Anna's daughter Lauren, as they tell us how Autism
has personally impacted their lives. We learn how their family
copes with the challenges and celebrates the successes when
a family member has Autism. On Sunday, October 2nd 2005, "Walk
around the world for Autism" will be held at the Johnsburg High
School track, 2002 Ringwood Rd. Johnsburg, IL 60050 (the McHenry
IL. area). You can learn more about the event by going to: www.walkaroundtheworld.org.
You can e-mail Mrs. Wolk at McHenryautismwalk@Yahoo.com
or call 815-814-5287
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May 31, 2005. Join Joan and her
guest, Leon Fasano, as they break the news about the completion
of the Lake County Astronomical Society's 20 inch telescope.
They also discuss the plans for an observatory and free star
parties already open to the public. Find out about the Lake
County Astronomical Society at www.lcas-astronomy.org.
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May 20th, 2005. Join Joan and
her special guest Mrs. Babe Riesbeck, as they review the latest
offering from the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire. Brigadoon
is the Learner and Loew magical musical about an enchanted Scottish
village that comes to life for a single day every hundred years.
You can contact the Marriott Theater at 847-634-0200 or on line
at www.marriotttheater.com.
Brigadoon runs until July 3rd, 2005.
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May 19th, 2005. Join Joan and
her guests, Toby Smithson, Community Dietician from the Lake
County Health Department, and Tracy Emsun, Clinical Social
Worker, also from the Lake County Health department, as thy
explore the Food and Mood connection. Here is the "Hunger
Scale" that Joan, Toby, and Tracy are using to help you explore
your own Food and Mood connection.
For more information, you can go to the Lake County health
department web site at: http://www.co.lake.il.us/health/
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May 14th, 2005. Join Joan as she
reviews one of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's special concert
series offerings, An Acoustic Evening With Los Lobos. Los Lobos,
the East L.A. based band, is celebrating its 30th anniversary
this year. The bands first big hit came in 1987 with the remake
of the Ritchie Valens song La Bamba. You can learn more about
the band and purchase their albums at: http://hollywoodrecords.go.com/loslobos/
To learn more about the performances offered by the Chicago
Symphony Orchestra, you can go to: www.cso.org
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April 20, 2005. Join Joan and
her special guests, singer and composer, Rachael Sage, and Rachael's
Road Manager, Meredith Tarr. Rachael tells us about her music
and how her experiences have shaped her writing and performances.
Rachael and Meredith Tell us what "life on the road" is like
as they criss-cross the country promoting and performing Rachael's
Music. You can learn more about Rachael Sage and purchase her
albums at www.rachaelsage.com
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April 13, 2005. Join Joan and
her guest Toby Smithson, Community Dietician from the Lake County
Health Department as the talk about the new dietary guidelines
for healthy eating. The Department of Health and Human Services
(HHS) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) publish Dietary
Guidelines for Americans jointly every 5 years. The Guidelines
provide authoritative advice for people two years and older
about how good dietary habits can promote health and reduce
risk for major chronic diseases. For more information you can
go to: http://www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines/.
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March 29, 2005. Join Joan and her guest Toby Smithson,
Community Dietician from the Lake County Health Department,
as she tells us about the Nutrition Power of Color! Adding fruits
and vegetables to your diet on a consistent basis can help you
feel better, and live longer. The natural color of these plants
is an indicator of which type of beneficial nutrient they contain.
Send in your favorite healthy recipe to town@waukegan.org,
and we'll post the winning entry and you will win a prize!
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March 9, 2005. Join Joan as she
recounts her recent USO trip to entertain the troops with the
Joint Task Force at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The pictures are here.
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March 2, 2005 - Join Joan Hammel
and special guest Andrina Singer, as they review the Lincolnshire
Marriott's production of SWING! A fast paced, exuberant dance
review that will have you movin' to the music!
For more information, you can go to the website: www.marriotttheater.com
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January 19, 2005. Heart disease
and stroke kill 500,000 women across the United States each
year.
Learn how to fight back against this silent killer with the
American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement. Join
Joan Hammel as she interviews Toby Smithson, Community Dietitian
for Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center and
spokesperson for the Illinois Dietetic Association, and Susan
Liongson, a young heart attack survivor, in conjunction with
the Go Red For Women movement.
Visit www.americanheart.org
for more information, or call 1-888-MY-HEART to request your
FREE red dress pin, the symbol of the Go Red movement.
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December 18, 2004. It's on the
road again looking for healthy choices at the grocery store!
Join Joan and her guests, Toby Smithson, RD, LDN, Community
Dietitian with the Lake County Health Department, Kelly Archambault,
Northern Illinois University Dietetic Intern, and special guest
Kimberly Kirchherr, RD, LDN, Corporate Dietitian for Jewel Food
Stores, as they shop for the best choices for healthy eating.
We want to thank Jewel-Osco for their cooperation in making
our "Shopping Trip" a success.
We've collected
some useful links and forms for you on our new nutrition
resource page, and hope you'll visit it and find it useful!
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November 17, 2004. Join Joan and
her guests Jenny Larson and Eric Heppe, from Save-A-Pet adoption
center in Grayslake, Illinois. They’ll tell us about the
history, Mission and the programs available through the Save-A-Pet
Organization. Eric and Jenny also talk about “A Pawsitive
Cause”, where you can help aid the mission of Save-A-Pet;
here's a brochure
about it.
You can go to the Save-A-Pet web site at www.save-a-pet-il.org
for more info, or you can contact them at 847-740-7788.
The address is:
Save-A-Pet
31664 N. Fairfield Rd.
Grayslake, IL
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November 24, 2004. Lean back
and enjoy Joan's review of the latest musical production at
the Linconshire Marriot - "Beauty and the Beast"!
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October 1, 2004 - It’s the
Fast Food Road Trip on waukTOWN radio!
Join Joan and Tony and Registered Dietician, Toby Smithson,
along with special guest Dan Traynoff, as they go to some popular
Fast Food restaurants, order healthier items from the menu and
do an on the spot taste test. Good nutrition and the convenience
of the drive-through on this edition of Joan Hammel and Friends!
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September 22nd, 2004 - Join Joan
as she reviews the newest production at the Marriott Lincolnshire
Theater, “Sunset Boulevard” by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
The website for the theater is www.marriotttheater.com.
You can call the theater at 847-623- 0200.
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September 1st, 2004 - Join Joan
and her guest Mark Miller, who was recently featured on Fox
News for teaching piano over the phone! Mark explains his technique
and how students can benefit from this style of instruction.
You can reach Mark at 1-800-32-PIANO or at his websites: www.pianoweb.com
and www.jazzpianoworld.com.
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September 1st, 2004 - Join Joan
and her guest, Shields Township Supervisor Charles Fitzgerald,
as they discuss the social services provided by the Township.
You can contact the Township at 847-234-0802 or in person by
going to the office at 906 Muir Ave., Lake Bluff IL 60044. The
Township website is www.shieldstownship.com
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July 28, 2004 - Join Joan &
Tony and their returning guest, Registered Dietician, Toby Smithson
(R.D., L.D.), as we discuss the confusion over the “Low
Carb” craze that’s sweeping the country. All Carbs
are not counted equally, so here’s some good info to be
aware of. You can also go to the Lake County Health Department
web site at: http://www.co.lake.il.us/health/.
Beginning a new feature with this show, Joan also reviews the
newest production at the Marriott Lincolnshire Theater.
“Ain’t Misbehavin’”
The website for the theater is www.marriotttheater.com
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May 26, 2004 - Join Joan and her
guest, recording artist Katie Kuhn, as they discuss how her discovery
of music was a life-changing event in her life. We also listen
to some of Katie’s favorite compositions. To learn more,
you can go to www.katiekuhn.com.
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May 31, 2004 - Join Joan and her
guests Toby Smithson (R.D. L.D.), Tracy Emsun (L.C.S.W. A.C.S.W),
and Nancy Smith Purpura (M.S.N.) as they discuss the Women's
changing health needs and challenges as they approach menopause.
For a list of resource materials click
here. You can also go to the Lake County Health Department
web site at: http://www.co.lake.il.us/health/.
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May 8, 2004 - Join Joan and her
guest Diana Dretske, Collections Coordinator for the Lake County Discovery Museum as they discuss the programs and resources
available at the museum.
Diana will also tell us about the exclusive exhibit of photographs taken by the late Linda McCartney when she was a photographer
for Rolling Stone magazine.
The exhibit runs through July 25, 2004. Don't miss this one!
You can get more information by calling the museum at 847-968-3400
or by going online at www.lakecountydicoverymuseum.org .
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