People, Places and Things PPT, which airs the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 8-9 PM, is a bi-weekly talk show which highlights interesting people, places and things that are helping to make a positive impact on the community. Charing Ball is the host of People, Places and Things and is a seasoned and respected journalist. In her seven years as the staff writer for the Germantown Courier and Mt. Airy Times Express, she has learned that behind every community group, grassroot movement, new business or non-profit, and lyric and stage peformance are interesting people with great stories to tell.
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The return of People, Places &Things |
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After a very long vacation, People, Places & Things returns for a 2nd season. And once again, we're all about social change!!! Join us every Monday, from 8 to 9 p.m. on Gtown Radio, www.gtownradio.com, as Charing Ball and new super-cool producer Jalessa Mungin [shout out to Germantown Friends School] presents a unique blend of interesting people, cool places and other happening things in the world of grassroots organizing. On Monday, August 4th., we'll ease back from the summer break with a discussion on the local [independent] movie making scene with Matt Conant, co-founder of Project Twenty One, a 21 day film festival/competition happening right now. Hear live soundbites and interviews from Project Twenty One's opening ceremony in PP&T's new Community Remix segment. Plus, Black in America; Did CNN get it right? We'll review the feedback and open phone lines up for your take (Read what Charing thinks at www.pptpreflections.blogspot.com). Talk back live at: 215-609-4301; or AOL, Yahoo or MSN instant message us at keyword: Gtownradio
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PP&T is COOPERATIVELY BLACK n BLUE on Memorial Day |
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4/14 - Where In The World is CHARING BALL? |
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People, Places & Things positive people, positive impacts is live on Gtown Radio Monday April 4th, 2008 8 p.m. and we play a special hour of
WHERE IN THE WORLD IS CHARING BALL?
Charing Ball and Special Guest Host Cruze, who is also the co-host of "The Rec" (www.myspace.com/therecradio), discuss Inside the Filmmakers Studio, The Germantown Poetry Festival, The Stop Max Conference 2008, Healing Justice Celebration, the Democratic Debate Watching Party at NXNW, The Philadelphia Film Festival, The Frida Kahlo exhibit and other places you might find Ms. Ball.
Plus, the Tattoo Kingpin calls in to discuss the upcoming Philadelphia Tattoo Convention 2008
Listen for these community happenings, FIND me there, and WIN a cool prize!!! Want to speak with Ms. Ball or Special Guest Host Cruze? Hit us up at 215-609-4301
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Listen to Charing Ball as she hosts People, Places & Things, airing every Monday from 8 to 9 p.m. on Gtown Radio, www.gtownradio.com. Email show ideas, comment and questions to
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3/31 at 8 p.m.: PP&T Rhymes for a Reason |
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Germantown Poetry Festival Join Yolanda Wisher and Mark Palacio, founding members of the Germantown Poetry Festival, as they discuss how this free, outdoor "poetry reading meets block party" festival, scheduled for April 19th in Vernon Park, is helping to galvanize young people around the positive and creative energy of poetry. Also, Join Charing Ball as she hangs-up on cell phone companies that abuses customers with bogus charges. And don't forget our new segment WHERE IN THE WORLD IS CHARING BALL? LISTEN for the list of meetings, events and other community happenings, FIND me there, and WIN a cool prize!!! Speak live to Charing and our guest Yolanda and Mark at 215-609-4301 |
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week of 3/24: Where in the World is Charing Ball? |
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Here are the clues...happy hunting! 1. Ms. Ball may be telling stories at First Person Arts' Story Slam, Tuesday, March 25 at l'Etage, 6th and Bainbridge. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. 2. Or maybe she will be at the screening of "Propaganda and the Promise Land," Wednesday March 26, at UPenn Campus, 3601 Locust Walk at 7 p.m. 3. Or perhaps she will be stuffing her face at The Philadelphia Young Entreprenuer Program Networking Mixer, Thursday March 27, 6:30 p.m. at North By Northwest, Germantown and Mt. Airy avenues. 4. Or she could skip that event and go to Lyrical Word, hosted by Gtown Radio's own Tiffani "La Diva Noir" Dean, also Thursday March 27th, 8 p.m. at Art Noir, 72th and Ogontz Avenue. 5. Or she could be at the Fuze Poetry Slam, Friday 28th, 8 p.m. at Infusion Coffee and Tea, 7133 Germantown Avenue. LIsten for the keyword and win a cool prize |
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3/24 at 8 p.m.: Smoke and get BUSTED! |
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People, Places & Things positive people, positive impacts presents: BUSTED!
Atarma Bell and Tiffany Watson (also Germantown High School Students) will discuss the youth program which seeks to end the manipulation of youth by Big Tobacco as well as why we all should support the youth in the upcoming Youth Anti-Tobacco Carnival, to be held at the Gallery Center Court on April 2nd. Also, Charing Ball will fill you guys in on how her own quit smoking attempt lead to dinner with the Philadelphia Eagles. And don't forget our new segment WHERE IN THE WORLD IS CHARING BALL?
LISTEN for the list of meetings, events and other community happenings, FIND me there, and WIN a cool prize!!! Speak live to Charing and our guest Atarma and Tiffany at 215-609-4301 by AOL Instant Messager, keyword: gtownradio. |
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2/11 at 8 p.m.: PP&T loves a sk8er boy!! |
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The Paines Skateboard Park Jamie Elfant, organizer of the Franklin Paine Skatepark Fund, will discuss how a recent $1 million grant by the Philadelphia Commerce Department might brings the city one step closer to having a world class skatepark on the Schuylkill Banks. Plus my NEW segment: WHERE IN THE WORLD IS CHARING BALL? 
LISTEN for the list of meetings, events and other community happenings, FIND me there, and WIN a cool prize!!! Speak live to Charing or our guest Jamie Elfant at 215-609-4301 by AOL Instant Messager, keyword: gtownradio. (to listen, click on the "listen low" button on the upper right top corner of the gtownradio webpage) Become a friend of People, Places & Things Host Charing Ball and learn about upcoming events such as Inside the Filmmaker's Studio (March 17th, 7 p.m. at the Little Theatre, 7141 Germantown Avenue featuring Derrell Lawrence's Drama "Life Isn't Fair) at www.myspace.com/peopleplacesthings -- Listen to Charing Ball as she host People, Places & Things, airing every Monday from 8 to 9 p.m. on Gtown Radio, www.gtownradio.com |
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3/3: Dream Therapist on PP&T tells us what your dreams mean |
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8 p.m. James "Mr. V" Villarreal Dream therapist is back to tell you what it means when you dream of flying, long-lost relatives and even Santa Clause.
Speak to Mr. V live at 215-609-4301 or AOL IM, Keyword: gtownradio (to listen, click listen low in upper right hand corner of page) |
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2/25 at 8 p.m.: PP&T welcomes Parents United for Public Education |
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Helen Gym and LeRoi Simmons (also of the Germantown Clergy) will discuss how these public school parents rose to the forefront in demanding new school priorities and funding including millions of dollars to the City and Schools from the Philadelphia Parking Authority. www.parentsunitedphila.googlepages.com
Got a question for Helen or LeRoi? Ask it live on air at 215-609-4301 |
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2/18: Inside the Filmmaker's Studio |
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Gtown Radio and People, Places & Things presents... Tonight: The Shame of A City featuring Filmmaker Tigre Hill Screening: 7 p.m. Discussion: 8:30 p.m. (Live broadcast: 8 p.m.) at the Little Theatre in the Video Library 7141 Germantown Avenue Hosted by PP&T Charing Ball $5 cover charge (benefits Gtown Radio) Twenty seven days before the Street/Katz election, am FBI bug was found in the mayor's office. The discovery of the bug at first seemed like a death knell to the Street campaign and a near certain victory for Katz. How did the mayor react to the bug? This powerful documentary shows how: drum up support by polarizing the electorate. Meet filmmaker Tigre Hill and get his impressions of new Mayor Nutter and the future of Philadelphia Politics. |
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