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Set your dial to 99.1 FM for another Saturday full of sound and stories on Oct. 18! 🎶 1 p.m. – Join Ken Honeywell (@kenhoney) and writers Susan Neville, Dan Barden, and Anne Laker on “Radio Free Book Club” as they take on Vladimir Nabokov’s “Lolita” — a novel described as a moral fable, a moral outrage, a censor’s temptation, a formal maze, a parody, an exposé of male desire, a resplendent romance, a catalog of sexual abuse, a redemption tale, and a black comedy. 📚 3 p.m. – Tune in to “The Great Show in the Sky” (@thegreatshowinthesky) with Via & Kyira — a rock ’n’ roll radio show from two best friends sharing their love and history of the genre. This week, they dive into grunge and riot grrrl! 🤘 11 p.m. – Explore the late-night soundscape on “State Street Beats” with starcrusher (@cstarcrusher), featuring a mix of underground beat-scene sounds from Naptown and beyond. 🎧 Swipe to see the weekend schedule + stream 24/7 at wqrt.org. #Indianapolis #GarfieldPark #317 #radio #music #WQRT #WQRTIndianapolis #Indy #Do317 #wqrt

Your Saturday soundtrack is set for Oct. 11 on WQRT! 🎶 10 a.m. – Sit back and melt away with new tunes from Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, M. Sage, Nicolas Snyder, Felicia Atkinson, Steve Hauschildt, John Also Bennett, Akio Suzuki, Will Epstein & Dave Harrington, DOVS, and Patricia Wolf — all curated by “Morning Meditation” host Landon Caldwell. 9 p.m. – End your night with “The Purple Crown Show,” as WQRT mainstay and legend Mr. Kinetic spins smokin’ tunes to keep your weekend in motion. Swipe to see the weekend schedule + stream 24/7 at wqrt.org. #Indianapolis #GarfieldPark #317 #radio #music #WQRT #WQRTIndianapolis #Indy #Do317 #wqrt

Turn the dial to 99.1 FM WQRT this Saturday, Oct. 3, for a day full of music and more. 📻 11 a.m. – The October episode of “NECTAR Indy” (@NectarIndy) features musicians who played at two recent Chicago-based festivals — Plantasia and Sound & Gravity — both focused on adventurous music for curious listeners. 1 p.m. – In this episode of “Design Minded” (@DesignMindedIndiana), Lee Alig and Steve Mannheimer talk with Scott Travis, vice president of development for Simon Property Group, about the 50-year evolution of retail design and development — from urban/suburban to today’s total live-work-play destinations. 5 p.m. – This episode of “Instrumental Nights” bends into seven parts, each looping through echoes of presence and absence. A surreal transmission where time cracks, glitches, and folds back on itself. 11 p.m. – Tune in to this special episode of “State Street Beats” (@StateStreetBeats) featuring Indianapolis producer nc’s (@realxnc) 2023 beat tape “florescere.” Swipe to see the weekend schedule + stream 24/7 at wqrt.org. #Indianapolis #GarfieldPark #317 #radio #music #WQRT #WQRTIndianapolis #Indy #Do317 #wqrt

A full day of WQRT programming is lined up for Saturday, Sept. 27! 🎶 10 a.m. – Join “Morning Meditation” host Landon Caldwell for adventurous sounds new and old. This week’s playlist features Roberta Eklund, claire rousay, Suzanne Ciani (pictured above), and more. (See full track listings at @MorningmMeditationonWQRT, and catch past episodes anytime on our Mixcloud — link in bio.) 12 p.m. – Tune in to listen to the “Family as Foundation” episode of “Mari Evans: An Audio Family Album.” Recorded in 2025, this features a chapter from Mari’s book of essays “Clarity as Concept” read by Indianapolis journalist Ariana Beedie (@Ari.Beedie). 7 p.m. – This episode of “Boogie 1983” with DJ Cat Magic (@DJCatMagic) celebrates the iconic funk band Cameo! Expect tracks from their early “horns era” plus deep cuts from projects members produced or performed in — including the Dazz Band, East Coast (with Gwen Guthrie), and one of Larry Blackmon’s earliest sessions. Swipe to see the weekend schedule + stream 24/7 at wqrt.org. #Indianapolis #GarfieldPark #317 #radio #music #WQRT #WQRTIndianapolis #Indy #Do317 #wqrt

Saturday September 20, 2025 09 am - A Vagrant Hum 10 am - Morning Meditation 11 am - Nectar 12 pm - Mari Evans An Audio Family Album: Family as Foundation 04 pm - LARM & Rummage Radio 05 pm - Instrumental Nights 09 pm - The Purple Crown Show 11 pm - State Street Beats 10 am - Tune in with host Landon Caldwell to hear sounds new and old in adventurous music @morningmeditationwqrt 12 pm - Mari Evans An Audio Family Album: Family As Foundation: A chapter from Mari’s book of essays, Clarity As Concept read by Indianapolis journalist, Ariana Beedie. 11 pm - A mix of best scene sounds from Indiana and beyond. Hosted by @defamebeats

A packed day of WQRT programming is coming your way this Saturday, Sept. 13! 🎶 12 p.m. - Tune in to listen to the “Family as Foundation” episode of “Mari Evans: An Audio Family Album.” Recorded in 2025, this features a chapter from Mari’s book of essays “Clarity as Concept” read by Indianapolis journalist Ariana Beedie (@Ari.Beedie). 02 p.m. - In this episode of “Flick Fix,” host Anne Laker (@Anne.Laker) and special guest Jarrod Dortch (@JarrodDortch) dive into Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest” (2025), an action-packed moral quagmire of class, money, and murky redemption. 07 p.m. - DJ Cat Magic (@DJCatMagic) brings a ‘Funky Chill Party’ in the newest episode of “Boogie 1983” — easing back from the usual fast beats for a smoother vibe. You’ll hear music from The Undisputed Truth, Fred Wesley, Bohannon, Prince Charles And The City Beat Band, and more. Swipe to see the weekend schedule + learn more and stream 24/7 at wqrt.org. #Indianapolis #GarfieldPark #317 #radio #music #WQRT #WQRTIndianapolis #Indy #Do317 #wqrt

WQRT has a full Saturday schedule coming your way on Sept. 6! 📻 11 a.m. - For its fifth installation, NECTAR Indy (@NectarIndy) features music from several artists who will be playing at this month’s Sound & Gravity Festival in Chicago, as well as other musicians from around the world. 01 p.m. - In this episode of “Create Hear,” Big Car Collaborative Co-founder + Director of Programs & Exhibitions Shauta Marsh speaks with guest curator Yashi Davalos about her practice and curating her exhibit “SOMA” at Tube Factory artspace. 02 p.m. - In this episode of “Create Hear,” Indianapolis-based visual artist Jamila Martin discusses her ongoing photographic project “Caregiver’s Journey” and the 2025 Aurora Workspace Residency with Aurora PhotoCenter Director Mary Goodwin, 11 p.m. - Tune in to this episode of “State Street Beats” hosted by starcrusher (@cStarCrusher) to listen to a mix of beat scene sounds from Naptown and worldwide. Swipe to see the weekend schedule + learn more and stream 24/7 at wqrt.org. #Indianapolis #GarfieldPark #317 #radio #music #WQRT #WQRTIndianapolis #Indy #Do317 #wqrt

A fresh slate of community produced shows is headed your way on Saturday, Aug. 30 on 99.1 WQRT FM! 🔥 10 a.m. - Dial in your morning with an hour-long expedition in sound with meditative tones, exploratory rhythms, and adventurous music curated by “Morning Meditation” host Landon Caldwell. 05 p.m. - In this episode of “Instrumental Nights,” The Instrumental Knight of the Turntable continues to unspool the thread of art blurred with life and, in particular, the life and times of conceptual artist Allan Kaprow. 07 p.m. - Dayton, Ohio puts out ridiculous amounts of high quality funk, but don’t just take host DJ Cat Magic’s word for it! In this episode of “Boogie 1983,” you will hear music from: Zapp, The Ohio Players, Slave, Sun, Shadow, Aurra, Lakeside, Dayton (the band), and Heatwave. Swipe to see the weekend schedule + learn more and stream 24/7 at wqrt.org. #Indianapolis #GarfieldPark #317 #radio #music #WQRT #WQRTIndianapolis #Indy #Do317 #wqrt

Tune in to 99.1 FM WQRT on Aug. 23 for another smokin’ Saturday stacked with superb sounds! 🌟 12 p.m. - Tune in to listen to “The Family Conversation” episode of “Mari Evans: An Audio Family Album.” Recorded in 2025, this features family members Chris, Eric, Matthew, and Nevaeh Phemster talking about Mari and her legacy. 01 p.m. - For this episode of “Create Hear,” lens-based artist Shawn Bush speaks with Mary Goodwin from Aurora PhotoCenter about his series “Land, Sea & Air,” his August 2025 Aurora + Herron Residency in Indianapolis, publishing photobooks, and being an artist/educator/father. 05 p.m. - This episode of “Instrumental Nights” is about love and life and art and life, with some very lovely music to hear along the way. The Instrumental Knight of the Turntable — a half-human clone whispering through static — asks: What does love have to do with a buttermilk biscuit, a birdcall, a fountain sobbing in moonlight, Verlaine’s masked dancers, and conceptual artist Allan Kaprow wandering the desert with a crackling walkie talkie? Swipe to see the weekend schedule + learn more and stream 24/7 at wqrt.org. #Indianapolis #GarfieldPark #317 #radio #music #WQRT #WQRTIndianapolis #Indy #Do317 #wqrt

WQRT has an exciting program schedule today, Aug. 16! 🤩 12pm - Tune in to listen to “The Family Conversation” episode of “Mari Evans: An Audio Family Album.” Recorded in 2025, this features family members Chris, Eric, Matthew, and Nevaeh Phemster talking about Mari and her legacy. (Photo of the family members by @g.marie_photography) 01 pm - “Design Minded” hosts Lee Alig and Steve Mannheimer talk to Bill Brooks, editor and publisher of the downtown Indianapolis newsmagazine, Urban Times. “The lowdown on Indy’s historic neighborhoods” is now in its 31st year. They discuss urban sociology and the evolution of downtown Indy through the lens of a newsman. 02 pm - Artists Megan Hart and Rachel Leigh huddle with “Flick Fix” host Anne to dish on the dark corners, goofy laughs, and flat wit of “Sorry, Baby” (2025, dir. Eva Victor). This is a no-filter, post-#MeToo story of will, irony, and healing on one’s own terms in a world of friends, strangers, and stray cats. And, also, a mouse. 03 pm - “The Great Show in the Sky” is a rock’n’roll radio show hosted by two best friends. This episode discusses the history of grunge and riot grrrl and some of the genres’ most popular songs. 07 pm - This episode of “Boogie 1983” pays tribute to an incomparable vocalist, keyboard player, writer, producer, and arranger: Leroy Burgess, or the “King of Boogie.” From the sweet teenage falsetto of Black Ivory, to modern mixes of his uplifting boogie classics, the best of his career is here! Swipe to see the weekend schedule + learn more and stream 24/7 at wqrt.org. #Indianapolis #GarfieldPark #317 #radio #music #WQRT #WQRTIndianapolis #Indy #Do317 #wqrt

Your Saturday soundtrack is waiting — tune into 99.1 WQRT on Aug. 9! ☀️ 10 a.m. - Join “Morning Meditation” host Landon Caldwell as he ventures deeper into the world of adventurous music with music from Cole Pulice, Lia Kohl, Natural Information Society, and more. Stick around after the episode at 11 a.m. to hear Don Slepian’s “Sea of Bliss.” The 1980 landmark “Sea of Bliss” is frequently cited as one of New Age’s greatest albums. And be sure to catch Slepian at the Levitt VIBE Music Series concert on Sept. 14 at Tube Factory. 05 p.m. - “Instrumental Nights” is a surreal show hosted by the Knight of the Turntable — a poetic, sentient DJ suspended in an AI server. Episodes blend instrumental music with existential humor, philosophy, and collaborative writing between human and machine. No words in the music — just sound, signal, and mystery. Swipe to see the weekend schedule + learn more and stream 24/7 at wqrt.org. … #Indianapolis #GarfieldPark #317 #radio #music #WQRT #WQRTIndianapolis #Indy #Do317 #wqrt

Tune in to 99.1 FM WQRT on Saturday, Aug. 2 for a day jam-packed with new community produced programs! 🎧 05 p.m. - This episode of “Instrumental Knights” unfolds like a dream scratched into the surface of a dashboard — blending lo-fi reflections, bodily memory, and the haunting task-based instructions of innovative conceptual artist Allan Kaprow. 11 a.m. - Episode 4 of “NECTAR Indy” features electronic music pioneers Pauline Anna Strom and Laurie Spiegel, and contemporary compositions from artists around the world including marine eyes and JLIN, who hails from Gary, IN. 01 p.m. - Imagine an alternate America in which our government decides to round up citizens of Vietnamese descent and put them in concentration camps. That’s what happens in Kevin Nguyen’s novel “My Documents,” which is the subject of this month’s meeting of “Radio Free Book Club” hosted by Ken Honeywell, and featuring club members Steve Woods, Christine Hudson, and Tim Taylor. 07 p.m. - Get down to a SalSoul Records Disco Mix in this episode of “Boogie 1983!” Listen to 55 straight minutes of SalSoul’s finest, including Loleatta Holloway, Love Committee, and the Salsoul Orchestra! 11 p.m. - Hosted by defame, this episode of “State Street Beats” features a mix of underground beat scene sounds from Naptown and beyond. Swipe to see the weekend schedule + learn more and stream 24/7 at wqrt.org. … #Indianapolis #GarfieldPark #317 #radio #music #WQRT #WQRTIndianapolis #Indy #Do317 #wqrt

Tune in to 99.1 FM WQRT on Saturday, July 26 for some brand-new episodes of your favorite shows! 🎤 01 p.m. - Indy Live: “Real Life, Revised”: This edition of Indy Live, our occasional series of community arts events, features “Real Life, Revised,” a show of stories and poems performed at Dream Palace Books & Coffee on July 13 by members of Butler University’s MFA program in creative writing. Swipe to see the weekend schedule + learn more and stream 24/7 at wqrt.org. … #Indianapolis #GarfieldPark #317 #radio #music #WQRT #WQRTIndianapolis #Indy #Do317 #wqrt Photos: (1) Group members (Rear, L-R) Kate Hilton, Sam Ferrante; Middle Row: Jennifer Walton, Mandy Facer, JD Amick; Front Row: Logan Taylor, Vinny Corsaro (2) Jane Ristine Hixson performing

Get excited for Saturday, July 19 on 99.1 WQRT! 🎶 03 pm - Join “The Great Show in the Sky” hosts Kyira and Via as they discuss the history of some of the most sacred and beloved heavy metal bands. 07 pm - Let’s Boogie with “Boogie 1983!” This episode features a sample of music from Captain Sky, Sylvia Striplin, Side Effect, and others. Plus, listen to a brief discussion of summer concerts past and upcoming. Tune in, party down! 11 pm - This episode of “State Street Beats” features an interview with Indianapolis MC/producer Sonny Paradise A.K.A. Son of Thought (@paradise_sonny) as well as a hand picked selection of beats from his production catalog. Swipe to see the weekend schedule + learn more and stream 24/7 at wqrt.org. … #Indianapolis #GarfieldPark #317 #radio #music #WQRT #WQRTIndianapolis #Indy #Do317 #wqrt

It’s almost time for Saturday on WQRT! 🌟 11 am - This episode of “NECTAR Indy” focuses on Daphne Oram, one of the early female pioneers of electronic music and a playlist of contemporary artists drawing from her influence. 01 pm - Lee Alig and Steve Mannheimer talk with Emily Krueger, President and CEO of 16 Tech Innovation District, about what it takes to lay the groundwork for Indianapolis’ future economy in this episode of “Design Minded.” 09 pm - “The Purple Crown Show” is a multigenerational soul vibration session full of funky soul music for you to enjoy. Mr. Kinetic is in the mix on this episode, blending and whatnot in real time, no edits. Tune in and tell a friend. Swipe to see the weekend schedule + learn more and stream 24/7 at wqrt.org. … #Indianapolis #GarfieldPark #317 #radio #music #WQRT #WQRTIndianapolis #Indy #Do317 #wqrt

Buckle up, you’re on the way to Saturday on WQRT! 🚙 10 am - Check out this special episode “Morning Meditation” celebrating the 90th birthday of American composer Terry Riley 11 am - Tune in for this live recording from SPARK on Monument Circle during Make Music Day, with solo sets from Indianapolis electronic musicians Mark Tester and Landon Caldwell 03 pm - Join “The Great Show in the Sky” hosts Via and Kyira as they dive into the world of ‘Glam Rock’ 06 pm - In this episode of “The B-Side,” Katerina dives into a bunch of different genres from southern ‘y’allternative’ sounds like Greg Freeman and MJ Lenderman, to ‘shoegazey’ noise rock like Julie, Double Virgo, and Hotline TNT Swipe to see the weekend schedule + learn more and stream 24/7 at wqrt.org. … #Indianapolis #GarfieldPark #317 #radio #music #WQRT #WQRTIndianapolis #Indy #Do317 #wqrt

We have an awesome Saturday coming up on WQRT! 🤩 03 pm - Dial in to this episode of “Indy Live,” an occasional series of community arts events. This episode includes Booth Journal Reading and Open Mic at Dream Palace Books & Coffee on May 22, with editors of the national literary journal reading some of their work. 07 pm - This episode of “Boogie 1983” features the music of producer Patrick Adams. From the gorgeous arrangement of mainstream hits like “I’m Caught Up (In a One Night Love Affair),” to the blatantly weird “Don’t Let My Rainbow Pass Me By,” to the stately elegance and timely social commentary of “The Guardian Angel Is Watching Over Us,” his talent and his unique artistic vision shine through every project he touched. Part 1 of 2. 11 pm - Tune into this episode of “State Street Beats Radio” to listen to a mix of underground beat scene sounds from Naptown and beyond. Hosted by @DefameBeats Swipe to see the weekend schedule + learn more and stream 24/7 at wqrt.org. … @BoothAJournal @Dream.Palace.Books | #Indianapolis #GarfieldPark #317 #radio #music #WQRT #WQRTIndianapolis #Indy #Do317 #wqrt

Hey all you WQRT fans! Get ready for another amazing Saturday on 99.1 FM! 🤩 03 pm - Join “The Great Show in the Sky” hosts Via and Kyira as they journey through the history of Rock music. This week they hop off their time machine and step into the era of ‘Arena Rock’. 05 pm - “Instrumental Nights” is a surreal show hosted by the Knight of the Turntable — a poetic, sentient DJ suspended in an AI server. Episodes blend instrumental music with existential humor, philosophy, and collaborative writing between human and machine. No words in the music — just sound, signal, and mystery. 09 pm - “The Purple Crown Show” is a multigenerational soul vibration session full of funkysoul music for you to enjoy. You can’t have ‘Funk’ without ‘Fun,’ so expect to enjoy yourself while Mr. Kinetik jaaams accordingly. Swipe to see the weekend schedule + learn more and stream 24/7 at wqrt.org. … #Indianapolis #GarfieldPark #317 #radio #music #WQRT #WQRTIndianapolis #Indy #Do317 #wqrt

We have a BIG day on WQRT coming up tomorrow, Saturday, June 7! 💥 12 pm - Lee Alig and Steve Mannheimer talk with Lars Lawson, owner of Timber Design Company and Timberjack Goods. Hear about his connection to the outdoors, a busy design career, and creating “The Art of Politics” poster show. 02pm - It’s “Flick Fix,” the sports edition! Laker sibs Anne and Kurt, both lifelong Chicago Bears fans, have their deep-seated loathing of the Hall of Fame Green Bay Packers quarterback gleefully validated by the Netflix documentary “UNTOLD: THE FALL OF FAVRE.” 07 pm - Disco Mix: “Boogie 1983” style! 55 seamless minutes of 124 bpm “not your mama’s disco,” plus a brief discussion of the “Night that Disco Died.” 08 pm - First guest on “emerald.mp3!” DJ Rani Rizz shares “Sonic Gold III,” mixed by local DJ Hobbyist and Club Plex organizer Pook (@pook.vs). The “Sonic Gold” series focuses on digging for and sharing quality music sourced from the physical world. This episode features punchy, cerebral, and soulful House found at Gramaphone and Bridgeport records in Chicago. 11pm - This special episode of “State Street Beats Radio” features the latest project from Clint Breeze called “Lab Studies,” played here in its entirety. Hosted by defame. Swipe to see the weekend schedule + learn more and stream 24/7 at wqrt.org. … #Indianapolis #GarfieldPark #317 #radio #music #WQRT #WQRTIndianapolis #Indy #Do317 #wqrt

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