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Media/Arts Briefs

Sweet Corn Festival

Youth benefit concert

Local show Relevant 2 U to debut
on Catholic radio

MADISON -- Relevant Radio 1240 AM will debut Relevant 2 U radio show on Friday, Aug. 20, at 9 am.

Hosted by Brian Kelly and featuring homilies and commentary from Bishop Robert C. Morlino, the one-hour magazine-style show will shed light on Catholic issues and events in the Madison area. Relevant 2 U meets an increasing demand from listeners for more localized programming, which is needed to energize the Catholic community.

Relevant 2 U will address a number of topics in the coming weeks. This week's show (Aug 20) features politics, vocations, and Catholic education. Listeners hear reflections from seminarian Eric Sternberg, visit with Rob Marsland of St. Ambrose Academy, and hear the homily for politicians from Bishop Morlino's Red Mass.

Next week's show (Aug. 27) will feature the bishop's address to Serrans regarding vocations; Fr. Jim Bartylla, diocesan vocation director, discussing the ordination of transitional deacons; the Catholic rock band, Oremus, speaking about their Catholic rock music; Sue Gruen talking about a Walk for Life benefit for The Elizabeth House; and Fr. Kevin Holmes discussing the reconstruction of a chapel in Sauk City.

Relevant Radio 1240 AM will air Relevant 2 U on Fridays at 9 a.m., with encores on Saturdays at 5 p.m., and Sundays 9 at a.m.

Relevant Radio 1240 AM is part of a network of 14 stations and 13 affiliates throughout the United States. Streaming network audio is available 24-hours a day at www.relevantradio.com, but programming unique to each diocese is provided via the development of programming such as Relevant 2 U.

Relevant Radio is listener-supported and relies upon the support of foundations and individuals from the local community who embrace the importance of Catholic radio and share the network's commitment to serving the church with the latest communications technologies.

For more information visit www.relevantradio.com.

TV Programs of Note

Following are some theatrical movies and television programs of note. This information is being provided to assist people in making viewing choices.

Monday-Friday, 2:30 p.m., Inspiration Channel (cable) -- Catholic Mass.

Monday-Sunday, 7 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m., 11 p.m., EWTN (cable) -- Daily Mass. No 6 p.m. showing on Sunday.

Saturday, Aug. 21, 7 p.m., EWTN (cable) -- Something Beautiful for God. This program tells the personal story of Mother Teresa and the work of the Missionaries of Charity, the religious order she founded. Mother Teresa is interviewed by the late Malcolm Muggeridge. Repeats 2 a.m. Aug. 24 and noon Aug. 26.

Sunday, Aug. 22, 7 a.m., WISC (CBS) -- Mass. Celebrated by Msgr. Thomas Campion, sponsored by Apostolate to the Handicapped.

Sunday, Aug. 22, 2 p.m., WHA (PBS) -- The Wisconsin Gardener. Host Shelley Ryan visits several of Wisconsin's public and private gardens including Rotary Gardens in Janesville, Allen Centennial Gardens on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners, Green Bay Botanical Gardens in Green Bay, Foxfire Gardens in Marshfield, and Madison's Olbrich Botanical Gardens.

Sunday, Aug. 22, 8:30 p.m., WYOU (cable) -- Christopher Close-Up: "Simple Things." World-renowned pianist and composer Jim Brickman performs two songs and discusses how every person can identify and nurture their unique creative talents.

Radio Program of Note

Friday, Aug. 20, 9 a.m., Relevant Radio (1240AM) -- Relevant 2 U: This locally produced magazine style program will feature Bishop Robert C. Morlino's Red Mass homily, Eric Sternberg, Madison Diocese seminarian, Rob Marsland of St. Ambrose Academy, and Martha Reali from the annual St. Mary's golf event in Portage. Repeats 5 p.m., Aug. 21 and 9 a.m. Aug. 22.