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  • Clockwise from upper left: Weezer, Sufjan Stevens, Lia Ices, Lucinda Williams, Shabazz Palaces
    New Mix: Weezer, Lucinda Williams, Sufjan Stevens, More
    On this week's All Songs Considered, premieres from Lucinda Williams, Buke and Gase and Lia Ices, along with much more.
  • Cogdell Wants CW Williams To Release His Work Contract
    http://66.225.205.104/LM20111209.mp3 Harold Cogdell Mecklenburg County Chairman Harold Cogdell is asking the non-profit C.W. Williams Community Health…
  • Cogdell Wants CW Williams To Release His Work Contract
    http://66.225.205.104/LM20111209.mp3 Harold Cogdell Mecklenburg County Chairman Harold Cogdell is asking the non-profit C.W. Williams Community Health…
  • Cogdell Wants CW Williams To Release His Work Contract
    http://66.225.205.104/LM20111209.mp3 Harold Cogdell Mecklenburg County Chairman Harold Cogdell is asking the non-profit C.W. Williams Community Health…
  • Wimbledon: 15-Year-Old Competitor Defeats Venus Williams
    In the first round of Wimbledon, 15-year-old Cori Gauff, who goes by Coco, faced off against — and then defeated — five-time tournament champ Venus Williams.
  • Jurors Hear Kate Middleton's Voicemails; Some From William
    At the London trial of editors for the now-defunct News of the World, prosecutors played recordings of messages left by Prince William for his then-girlfriend. Editors from the tabloid are on trial for their alleged roles in the hacking scandal.
  • John A. Williams, a renowned poet and novelist, died July 3. He was 89.
    A Tribute To John Williams, The Man Who Wrote 'I Am'
    The prolific author tackled difficult issues of race in novels and poetry. He used his writing to challenge assumptions about African-Americans, including civil rights hero Martin Luther King Jr.
  • Robin Williams, A Stand-up Act — On Stage, On Set And In Life
    For NPR's film and TV critic Linda Holmes, a long-time love of Robin Williams began with his stand-up show A Night at the Met. Despite lauded dramatic turns, Williams always displayed humor and charm.
  • BayHaven Food & Wine Festival
    The 2022 BayHaven Food & Wine Festival will feature numerous intimate, multi-course chef dinners, a large tasting event and a tailgate celebration to close out the event. Celebrate “Homecoming” for five days featuring Black foodways drawing inspiration from historically Black colleges and universities!

    Wednesday, Oct. 19
    Friends of James Beard Dinner: This Friends of James Beard Benefit dinner will feature six courses and four wine pairings from featured participants:
    Host Chef/JBF Award Nominee Gregory Collier, BayHaven Restaurant Group, Charlotte, NC
    Kenyatta Ashford, Neutral Ground, Chattanooga, TN
    Tavel Bristol-Joseph, Emmer Hospitality Group, Austin, TX
    JBF Award Semifinalist Cleophus Hethington, Ębí Chop Bar, Atlanta
    JBF Award Winner Ricky Moore, Saltbox Seafood Joint, Durham, NC
    JBF Award Semifinalist Keith Rhodes, Catch, Wilmington, DE
    Tiesha Whittaker, Buttermilk Boutique, Clayton, NC
    Appetizers and cocktail reception begins at 6 p.m., dinner starts at 7:15 p.m. $275

    Thursday, Oct. 20
    Chef Zoe and Friends: This all-women dinner, led by chef Zoe Adjonyoh, author of “Zoe's Ghana Kitchen” and Director of Women’s Leadership Programs at the James Beard Foundation, will feature six courses and three cocktail pairings. Featured participants include:
    Courtney Evans, Leah & Louise, Charlotte, NC
    Selasie Dotse, Elade Test Kitchen, San Francisco, CA
    Nana Wilmot, Love That I Knead Supper Club, Philadelphia, PA
    Guests will receive a copy of Adjonyoh’s book and spices.
    6:30-9:30 p.m., $275

    "Green With Envy" Vegan & Vegetarian Dinner: Experience an impressive lineup of chefs and 3 cocktails. partnering with Plantivia wellness and featured participants:
    Adjoa Courtney aka Chef Joya, Cooking With Joya, Charlotte, NC
    JBF Award Semifinalist Cleophus Hethington, Ębí Chop Bar, Atlanta, GA
    Elaina Ruth, Tempest, Charleston, SC
    Enrika Williams, Fauna Foodworks, Jackson, MS
    Adrian Lipscombe, La Crosse, WI
    Xavier Smith, Neomed, Rootstown, Ohio
    Brett Wright, New York, NY
    Shanita Mcafee Bryant, The Prospect KC
    6:30-9:30 p.m., $215

    Friday, Oct. 21
    Seafood 202 Dinner: The six-course dinner, featuring wine pairings and live music al fresco will feature the following chefs:
    Tonya and David Thomas, H3irloom Food Group, Baltimore, MD
    Kristi Brown-Wokoma, That Brown Girl Cooks!, Seattle, WA
    Jamie Davis, The Hackney, Washington, NC
    Chad Lewis, Haymaker, Charlotte, NC
    Chris Scott, Butterfunk Biscuit Company, New York, NY
    Lawrence Weeks, North of Bourbon, Louisville, KY
    Duane Nutter, Southern National, Mobile, AL
    6:30-9:30 p.m., $235

    Homecoming Gala: Put on your nicest threads and dancing shoes – this event will have you reliving your best college homecoming dance days. Chef stations, entertainment and top mixologists and winemakers – it’s an adult prom, featuring:
    Whitney Thomas, Serenidad/Vantrece Hospitality Group, Atlanta, GA
    Joleen Usher, Leah & Louise, Charlotte, NC
    Chayil Johnson, Community Matters Cafe, Charlotte, NC
    Stephen Jones, The Larder + The Delta, Phoenix, AZ
    Jelisa Montalvo, Dorothy's Catering 2, Fayetteville, NC
    Ben Welch, Lucy Quinn, Milwaukee, WI
    Oscar Johnson and Daryl Cooper, Jimmy Pearls, Charlotte, NC
    Josh Swinney, Sincère Fare, Atlanta, GA
    Robert Butts, Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours, Atlanta, GA
    Tiesha Whittaker, Buttermilk Boutique, Clayton, NC
    Courtney Evans, Leah & Louise, Charlotte, NC
    Brandon Staton, Leah & Louise, Charlotte, NC
    6:30-10 p.m, $225

    Saturday, Oct. 22
    Pep Rally Tasting Tent: Don’t miss the main event! Enjoy bites and beverages from more than 75 chefs, winemakers and mixologists from across the country.
    11 a.m.-3 p.m., $150

    Second Semester Dinner:
    What is wild game? Anything from quail to rabbit to gator. Taste a hunter’s bounty in six courses and four wines, featuring:
    Ederique Goudia, Taste the Diaspora, Detroit, MI
    Lawrence Weeks, North of Bourbon, Louisville, KY
    Joleen Usher, Leah & Louise, Charlotte, NC
    Kenny Gilbert, Silkie’s Chicken and Champagne Bar, Jacksonville, NC
    Brandon Staton, Leah & Louise, Charlotte, NC
    Whitney Thomas, Serenidad/Vantrece Hospitality Group, Atlanta, GA
    Robert Butts, Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours, Atlanta, GA
    6:30-9:30 p.m., $185

    Sunday, Oct. 23
    Alumni "Set It Off" Brunch: Come set it off at this multi-course brunch with a variety of wines, music, cocktails & fun featuring:
    Lamar Moore, River North Dining And Entertainment, Chicago, IL
    Jamie Davis, The Hackney, Washington, NC
    Kenneth Gilbert, Silkie’s Chicken and Champagne Bar, Jacksonville, NC
    Stephen Jones, The Larder + The Delta, Phoenix, AZ
    11a-2p, $185

    Post-Game Tailgate: The grand finale of the five-day festival is a tailgate-style BBQ cookout with multiple food stations (some vegan/vegetarian options) and curated cocktails and beer, featuring:
    Tiffany Williams, Exquisite Catering & Events, Chicago, IL
    Jamie Barnes, What The Fries, Charlotte, NC
    Adrian Lipscombe, La Crosse, WI
    Joshua Lee, Lake & Oak BBQ, Atlanta, GA
    Reyaña Radcliff, Your Braisen Chef, Charlotte, NC
    Armani Johnson, Prince George’s County, MD
    5:30-8:30, $115
  • Fresh Air weekend: Kathleen Hanna; Tyler James Williams
    Bikini Kill frontwoman Kathleen Hanna pioneered the "riot grrrl" movement. Maureen Corrigan reviews This Strange Eventful History. Abbott Elementary star Williams pays it forward to the kids on set.
  • Arby's Buys Pharell William's Grammy Hat For $44,000
    The hat inspired jokes and was even compared to Arby's logo. Williams put the hat up for auction on eBay to raise funds for his nonprofit organization.
  • Sociologist and foremost authority on urban poverty WILLIAM JULIUS WILSON
    Sociologist and foremost authority on urban poverty WILLIAM JULIUS WILSON. He was with the University of Chicago for 24 years before becoming the Malcolm Wiener Professor of Social Policy at Harvard. His new book is "When Work Disappears: The World of the New Urban Poor" (Knopf). In the book he looks at how joblessness has affected inner city neighborhoods. He says that the consequences of high joblessness in the inner city are more devastating than those of high neighborhood poverty. (THIS INTERVIEW WILL MOST LIKELY EXTEND INTO THE SECOND
  • Phillip Davis Reports On The Senate Confirmation Hearing For William Daley,
    President Clinton's nominee to become Secretary of Commerce. Daley assured Senators that he would restore confidence in the department, which has come under criticism for being overly sensitive to questionable political considerations.
  • Lucy Barton returns — and reconnects with an old love — in 'Oh William!'
    Lucy Barton — the redoubtable memoirist we've met in two previous novels — returns in Elizabeth Strout's Oh William!, reconnecting with her estranged first husband after her second husband dies.
  • Remembering 'Mod Squad' Actor Clarence Williams III
    Williams, who died June 4, acted on Broadway before moving on to TV and film roles, including The Mod Squad, Purple Rain, Half Baked and I'm Gonna Git You Sucka. Originally broadcast in 1995.
  • William Burns, President Biden's nominee for CIA director, testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday. Burns served more than 30 years at the State Department and would be the first career diplomat to lead the spy agency.
    CIA Nominee William Burns Talks Tough On China
    Burns said his top priority as spy chief would be a rising China. He received strong bipartisan support in testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee and was widely expected to be confirmed.
  • Supporters of Kenya's president-elect William Ruto hold posters of him as they gather while waiting for results of Kenya's general election in Eldoret, Kenya, on Monday.
    William Ruto is declared the winner of Kenya's presidential election
    The elections had been hailed as step forward for Kenyan democracy, with politicians focused on economic issues rather than tribal mobilization. Across Nairobi, scenes of celebration mixed with anger.
  • Kacy & Clayton And Marlon Williams: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
    Across hemispheres, despite a nearly 8,000-mile separation, the Saskatoon, Canada duo of cousins Kacy & Clayton and New Zealand's Marlon Williams manage to create harmony and intimacy.
  • Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals gestures toward the pitcher after being hit by a pitch in a game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on Aug. 6 in Washington, D.C.
    Baseball Danger: An Instant Conversation
    In professional baseball, what's known as retaliation — when the pitcher from one team will intentionally throw the ball at a batter from the other team — can be risky business.
  • Count Basie: 'Count Basie Swings, Joe Williams Sings'
    Count Basie broke up his band in 1950 because of financial considerations, but later reorganized and embarked on a series of recording sessions that solidified him as an American jazz institution. This album focuses on the post-1954 period, when vocalist Joe Williams gave the band new popularity with such hits as "All Right OK, You Win."
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