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Dyana is WBJC's midday host. Her full bio can be read here.

Dec. 01 2023

Holidays at Hampton 2023

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Hampton National Historic Site is preparing for the holiday season once again. Their day-long 2023 celebration, Holidays at Hampton, will start the festivities on Saturday, December 9. I recently spoke with Historic Hampton board member Gayle Economos about this year’s featured activities and performances.

Sep. 07 2023

How has it been 30 years?

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On September 18, 1993, I got into my car and began a 900-mile, two-day journey that would change my life. Earlier that month, after a year of searching for a full-time radio job, I came home from my part-time gigs at WSUI and KSUI in Iowa City, Iowa and saw that my answering machine was […]

May. 05 2023

Hadassah “Cell-A-Brates” Medical Research And Israel’s 75th Anniversary

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On Sunday, May 21, Hadassah Greater Baltimore will present “Cell-A-Brate: Diamonds and Denim” at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation. I spoke with Jill Sapperstein, National Vice President of Hadassah, about the event and the fact that she’s being honored for her ongoing contributions to the organization.    

May. 02 2023

Chevalier: Fact or Fiction?

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The recent movie Chevalier tells the story of Joseph Boulogne, le Chevalier de Saint-Georges, a biracial composer, conductor, violin virtuoso, and athlete who lived c.1739-1799. Some sources state his birth year as 1745. My husband and I very much enjoyed the film when we saw it, but had some questions as bio-pics are notorious for […]

May. 02 2023

Celebrating Community Service

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The Federation of Jewish Women’s Organizations of Maryland is having their 107th annual convention on Thursday, May 18 at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation. I recently spoke with co-chairs Nina Rosenzwog and Janet Livingston about the event, at which women from numerous organizations will be honored.

Apr. 27 2023

The Kappa Guild’s In-Person Events Are Back!

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The Kappa Guild of Baltimore’s fashion show is returning to the Zamoiski Auditorium at Sinai Hospital on Sunday, May 7 and they’ll be distributing funds to various agencies at their donor event, which will be held at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation on June 7. I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Sheila Mentz about both […]

Jan. 27 2023

Brahms, Strauss, and Simon in Columbia

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The Columbia Orchestra’s next concert is on Saturday, February 4. I got a pleasant surprise when I spoke with Music Director Jason Love about the program – the details are in our interview!    

Jan. 24 2023

How Does Your Garden Grow? It Better Not Be On My Property!

By Dyana Neal | Posted in Interviews, Staff Blogs, WBJC Programs | Comments Off on How Does Your Garden Grow? It Better Not Be On My Property!

Neighborly disputes over property lines are as old as time. From February 2-26, GALA Hispanic Theatre in DC is presenting Jardin Salvaje, or Native Gardens, written and adapted by Karen Zacarias. I recently spoke with Ms. Zacarias and director Rebecca Aparicio about the production and how the show is about the clash of both generations […]

Dec. 02 2022

‘Tis The Season!

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If you’re anything like me, you’re wondering “how on Earth is it December already?” Time waits for no one and Hampton National Historic Site is getting ready for the holidays. Recently, I chatted with Gayle Economos about Hampton’s 2022 holiday celebration and the site’s ongoing commitment to telling the stories of all people who lived […]

Sep. 20 2022

A rare chance to see a zarzuela!

By Dyana Neal | Posted in Host Blogs, Interviews, WBJC Programs | Comments Off on A rare chance to see a zarzuela!

Zarzuela is a Spanish musical theater genre that isn’t produced in this area very often, so I was thrilled when I had a chance to chat with mezzo Laura Virella and music director David Peralto about the current production of “Revoltosa” at GALA Hispanic Theatre in D.C.. The show runs through October 2; information is […]

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