WRR knows we have listeners around the world who from time to time need to tune us out. Maybe you're at the Meyerson for a performance and miss Music of the Metroplex or working from a small hut without internet access and miss this week's Art Matters... Fear Not!

So what exactly are 'Netcasts?' Netcasts, sometimes known as podcasts, are the hip thing in media right now. A hybrid form of programming, netcasts are basically the same thing as a recorded radio series. Think of a netcast as a free magazine subscription that is delivered monthly to your mailbox; just as you can read a magazine at your leisure, you can listen to a netcast anytime you choose.

Netcasts can be played on any computer or media device that plays MP3 files. In other words, you don't need an i-Pod or portable mp3 player. If you can listen to WRR on your computer, you can listen to our netcasts and web exclusive content.

How does it work? WRR netcasts are designed to be as easy for you to enjoy as possible and are also available directly via iTunes. Here is a direct link to WRR's Netcast page.

Another option is to click on the little button and you'll be whisked away to the subscription page of whatever program you are looking for. There you can listen live to any of the audio listed or save the link to subscribe to the shows.

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Listen to the WRR Presents netcast through or paste the link into any netcasting program.

WRR presents gives our listeners a special BackStage insight with interviews and performance preludes to upcomming events in and around the Metroplex

Recent Additions:

The Snider Investment Method: Kim tells WRR listeners about the Snider Investment Method and how you can find out how the Snider Investment Method can work for you.

Conductor Anthony Barrese is not only conducting Tosca for the Dallas Opera, but he's also the Solti Foundation Fellow for 2007. WRR's Adriana Bate had the pleasure of sitting down with him recently, when this talented young Maestro talked about Tosca, Puccini, and the power of humility.

Dallas Architecture Forum discusses the Dallas Arts District: (part 1, 2, & 3)With the Winspear Opera House, Wyly Theatre and Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts rising out of the ground, the Dallas Center for the Performing Arts is one of the area's busiest and highest-profile construction sites. One Arts Plaza is nearing completion, and the City Performance Hall and Annette Strauss Artist Square are in the works. How will this affect Downtown? What's still missing? What could go wrong?

Music and Conversation with Wu Han. Wrr's Evening Host Kevin Sutton speaks with pianist Wu Han about music, technology and the future of the arts. You'll also hear excerpts from her new cd of Russian piano music.

Eva Maria Zuk: On Saturday February 9 in the Irving Arts Center, Maestro Hector Guzman and the Irving Symphony thrilled music lovers with their concert One Hand, One Heart. The program includes a suite from Leonard Bernstein's music for West Side Story, but the highlight of the concert will be the US Premiere of Mexican composer Ricardo Castroís Piano Concerto featuring international piano star, Eva Maria Zuk, who, along with Irving Symphony conductor Hector Guzman, came by the WRR studios to talk about this passionate Valentine of a program.

Many more past programs are available on itunes, click here to view everything available.

Listen to the Art Matters netcast through or paste the link into any netcasting program.

Since 1988, Quin Mathews and Sharon Benge have hosted the weekly WRR program 'Art Matters,' which focuses on the arts in the North Texas area.

Recent Additions:

Art Matters March 2, 2008 A dallas theater receives a major grant and a texas photrographer surveys life in the great plains this week on art matters.

Art Matters Feb. 24, 2008 Paintings by the master of the landscape are on view in dallas, and a fort worth theater has big plans this week on art matters.

Art Matters Feb. 17, 2008: New emphasis on the arts from asia, plus a preview
of one of the best known theater festivals in the world this week on art matters.

Art Matters Feb. 10, 2008: A new contemporary art museum opens in new york, and huge heads and large ceramics dominate a show in dallas.

Art Matters Feb. 3, 2008: Two local music groups take their performances to major venues out of town and seriousness plus fun!

Many more past programs are available on itunes, click here to view everything available.

Listen to the Wine Experience on WRR Weekdays at 6:20 p.m. The Wine Experience presents topics relating to choosing and enjoying wine such as matching wine with different foods, virtual walks through vineyards and shopping tips.

Pastoral Reflections

The latest editions of Pastoral Reflections can now be downloaded directly from St. Joseph's website. Pastoral Reflections are a great accompaniment to your regular Sunday services and can be enjoyed at your leisure. Click here to hear the latest installment.

From the Top: Classicool Kids

Classicool Kids is the weekly podcast edition of show highlights showcasing the best young classical musicians in the country, From the Top. Visit this podcast's Web site
Updates: Wednesdays at 7 p.m. EST
Duration: approx 15 minutes
From the Top with Christopher O'Riley airs on WRR Saturdays at 9 a.m.

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