Charlotte Talks

Handel’s Messiah is one of the most popular pieces of music in the world and one which - at least in the US - has become associated with Christmas.  We’re going to dissect this great piece with a man who knew it well - the late Paul Oakley who first shared his musical expertise about The Messiah with us in 2002.  We hear that conversation again and then share a little poem that captures the spirit of Christmas:  A Cup of Christmas Tea when Charlotte Talks. Originally Aired 12/4/2002.

Handel’s Messiah is one of the most popular pieces of music in the world and one which - at least in the US - has become associated with Christmas.  We’re going to dissect this great piece with a man who knew it well - the late Paul Oakley who first shared his musical expertise about The Messiah with us in 2002.  We hear that conversation again and then share a little poem that captures the spirit of Christmas:  A Cup of Christmas Tea when Charlotte Talks. Originally Aired 12/4/2002.

Handel’s Messiah is one of the most popular pieces of music in the world and one which - at least in the US - has become associated with Christmas.  We’re going to dissect this great piece with a man who knew it well - the late Paul Oakley who first shared his musical expertise about The Messiah with us in 2002.  We hear that conversation again and then share a little poem that captures the spirit of Christmas:  A Cup of Christmas Tea when Charlotte Talks. Originally Aired 12/4/2002.

Handel’s Messiah is one of the most popular pieces of music in the world and one which - at least in the US - has become associated with Christmas.  We’re going to dissect this great piece with a man who knew it well - the late Paul Oakley who first shared his musical expertise about The Messiah with us in 2002.  We hear that conversation again and then share a little poem that captures the spirit of Christmas:  A Cup of Christmas Tea when Charlotte Talks. Originally Aired 12/4/2002.

Handel’s Messiah is one of the most popular pieces of music in the world and one which - at least in the US - has become associated with Christmas.  We’re going to dissect this great piece with a man who knew it well - the late Paul Oakley who first shared his musical expertise about The Messiah with us in 2002.  We hear that conversation again and then share a little poem that captures the spirit of Christmas:  A Cup of Christmas Tea when Charlotte Talks. Originally Aired 12/4/2002.

"Jolly Old St. Nicholas," at least the way we've been brought up to think of him, is a red-cheeked, fat, white-bearded man in a red suit and hat. But the REAL St. Nicholas of Myra has a far different image. How did we get our modern idea of Santa Claus, or "St. Nick," and how does he compare with Nicholas of Myra? We'll be joined by a man who has chronicled the life Nicholas, and has studied the legend of Santa Claus and will put them together for us. Originally Aired 12/12/2012.GuestAdam English - Associate Professor of Religion at Campbell University. He wrote The Saint Who Would Be Santa Claus: The True Life and Trials of Nicholas of MyraAdam English's blog 'The Saint Who Would Be Santa Claus'

"Jolly Old St. Nicholas," at least the way we've been brought up to think of him, is a red-cheeked, fat, white-bearded man in a red suit and hat. But the REAL St. Nicholas of Myra has a far different image. How did we get our modern idea of Santa Claus, or "St. Nick," and how does he compare with Nicholas of Myra? We'll be joined by a man who has chronicled the life Nicholas, and has studied the legend of Santa Claus and will put them together for us. Originally Aired 12/12/2012.GuestAdam English - Associate Professor of Religion at Campbell University. He wrote The Saint Who Would Be Santa Claus: The True Life and Trials of Nicholas of MyraAdam English's blog 'The Saint Who Would Be Santa Claus'

"Jolly Old St. Nicholas," at least the way we've been brought up to think of him, is a red-cheeked, fat, white-bearded man in a red suit and hat. But the REAL St. Nicholas of Myra has a far different image. How did we get our modern idea of Santa Claus, or "St. Nick," and how does he compare with Nicholas of Myra? We'll be joined by a man who has chronicled the life Nicholas, and has studied the legend of Santa Claus and will put them together for us. Originally Aired 12/12/2012.GuestAdam English - Associate Professor of Religion at Campbell University. He wrote The Saint Who Would Be Santa Claus: The True Life and Trials of Nicholas of MyraAdam English's blog 'The Saint Who Would Be Santa Claus'

"Jolly Old St. Nicholas," at least the way we've been brought up to think of him, is a red-cheeked, fat, white-bearded man in a red suit and hat. But the REAL St. Nicholas of Myra has a far different image. How did we get our modern idea of Santa Claus, or "St. Nick," and how does he compare with Nicholas of Myra? We'll be joined by a man who has chronicled the life Nicholas, and has studied the legend of Santa Claus and will put them together for us. Originally Aired 12/12/2012.GuestAdam English - Associate Professor of Religion at Campbell University. He wrote The Saint Who Would Be Santa Claus: The True Life and Trials of Nicholas of MyraAdam English's blog 'The Saint Who Would Be Santa Claus'

"Jolly Old St. Nicholas," at least the way we've been brought up to think of him, is a red-cheeked, fat, white-bearded man in a red suit and hat. But the REAL St. Nicholas of Myra has a far different image. How did we get our modern idea of Santa Claus, or "St. Nick," and how does he compare with Nicholas of Myra? We'll be joined by a man who has chronicled the life Nicholas, and has studied the legend of Santa Claus and will put them together for us. Originally Aired 12/12/2012.GuestAdam English - Associate Professor of Religion at Campbell University. He wrote The Saint Who Would Be Santa Claus: The True Life and Trials of Nicholas of MyraAdam English's blog 'The Saint Who Would Be Santa Claus'

On December 1st, a new law went into effect in North Carolina that makes it a misdemeanor for student to commit various online offenses against school employees. The law is the first of its kind in the US. Those in favor of the law say that it protects teachers from online attacks, and those against it say that it would take away students' right to free speech online. We'll talk about how the law came about, its ties to the CMS district, and what it means for students, teachers and administrators.GuestsAnn Doss Helms - Education Reporter for the Charlotte ObserverLisa Miller - Education Reporter for WFAEKenneth Lynch - Detective for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Police Department (he was hired in 2008 primarily to deal with Internet Related Issues)Chris Brook - Legal Director for the ACLU-NCCharlotte Observer: N.C. may be first state to charge students with cyber crimes

On December 1st, a new law went into effect in North Carolina that makes it a misdemeanor for student to commit various online offenses against school employees. The law is the first of its kind in the US. Those in favor of the law say that it protects teachers from online attacks, and those against it say that it would take away students' right to free speech online. We'll talk about how the law came about, its ties to the CMS district, and what it means for students, teachers and administrators.GuestsAnn Doss Helms - Education Reporter for the Charlotte ObserverLisa Miller - Education Reporter for WFAEKenneth Lynch - Detective for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Police Department (he was hired in 2008 primarily to deal with Internet Related Issues)Chris Brook - Legal Director for the ACLU-NCCharlotte Observer: N.C. may be first state to charge students with cyber crimes

On December 1st, a new law went into effect in North Carolina that makes it a misdemeanor for student to commit various online offenses against school employees. The law is the first of its kind in the US. Those in favor of the law say that it protects teachers from online attacks, and those against it say that it would take away students' right to free speech online. We'll talk about how the law came about, its ties to the CMS district, and what it means for students, teachers and administrators.GuestsAnn Doss Helms - Education Reporter for the Charlotte ObserverLisa Miller - Education Reporter for WFAEKenneth Lynch - Detective for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Police Department (he was hired in 2008 primarily to deal with Internet Related Issues)Chris Brook - Legal Director for the ACLU-NCCharlotte Observer: N.C. may be first state to charge students with cyber crimes

On December 1st, a new law went into effect in North Carolina that makes it a misdemeanor for student to commit various online offenses against school employees. The law is the first of its kind in the US. Those in favor of the law say that it protects teachers from online attacks, and those against it say that it would take away students' right to free speech online. We'll talk about how the law came about, its ties to the CMS district, and what it means for students, teachers and administrators.GuestsAnn Doss Helms - Education Reporter for the Charlotte ObserverLisa Miller - Education Reporter for WFAEKenneth Lynch - Detective for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Police Department (he was hired in 2008 primarily to deal with Internet Related Issues)Chris Brook - Legal Director for the ACLU-NCCharlotte Observer: N.C. may be first state to charge students with cyber crimes

On December 1st, a new law went into effect in North Carolina that makes it a misdemeanor for student to commit various online offenses against school employees. The law is the first of its kind in the US. Those in favor of the law say that it protects teachers from online attacks, and those against it say that it would take away students' right to free speech online. We'll talk about how the law came about, its ties to the CMS district, and what it means for students, teachers and administrators.GuestsAnn Doss Helms - Education Reporter for the Charlotte ObserverLisa Miller - Education Reporter for WFAEKenneth Lynch - Detective for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Police Department (he was hired in 2008 primarily to deal with Internet Related Issues)Chris Brook - Legal Director for the ACLU-NCCharlotte Observer: N.C. may be first state to charge students with cyber crimes