CFUR Artist Highlight: Kristin Carter

The Artist: A choir girl-turned-contemporary troubadour, Kristin Carter brings dynamic vocals ,thoughtful lyricism, and an empowering message to her artistry in a way that inspires audiences to move, feel, and connect. Originally from White Rock, British Columbia, Kristin grew up listening to a genre blend of greats like Shania Twain and Faith Hill, and rich, soulful vocalists like Beyoncé and Celine Dion.

The Album: The rich musical garden of “Full Bloom” offers poignant reflections on a number of topics:  the elation of physical chemistry (“Euphoria”), the spiral of self-doubt (“Break”), the conversations we struggle to have (“The Waltz”), the complex and confusing realities for women (“Kintsugi”), joyful female empowerment (“Hey Woman!”), quiet moments of love (“Love You Forever”), the quest for vitality (“Alive”), slow-paced indulgence (“Lazy Sunday”), unrequited love (“I’m the One”), personal resilience (“I’m Still Here”), loss and grief (“Your Side of the Blue”), and the gratitude of relationships and human connection (“Good People Good Wine”). At its very essence, the album is a bold, symbolic mirror of Carter’s own existence that serves as a testament to her genuine fascination with the world around her. It is her garden – in full bloom.

Kristin Carter’s “Full Bloom” is available now across all digital streaming platforms and on CFUR Radio!

For more about Kristin Carter, please visit TheKristinCarter.com and follow her on social media:

Instagram: @KristinCarterMusic  Facebook: @KristinCarterMusic YouTube: @KristinCarterMusic
Spotify: tinyurl.com/KristinCarterSpotify TikTok: @kristincartermusic

CFUR Presents: Northern Static Series Showcase

Come support CFUR Radio and some incredible local musicians!
We are highlighting amazing local artists who have been featured on our YouTube Channel for our Northern Static Series (A series created by our program director, Karl Wyssen!)

Doors open at 7pm, Show starts at 7:30pm
@Omineca Arts Centre 369 Victoria St.
Cover sold at the door:
$20 general admission
$10 for students/kids/CFUR members (Become a member: https://cfur.ca/donate)

There will be a bar provided by Omineca Arts Centre, A silent auction table with lots of fun goodies!
*All proceeds go towards CFUR so we can continue highlighting great local artists on our station!

Culture Confluence Airs Today - Thursday - at 4pm! - Christina Watts

Today! Interviewed is Christina Watts. This local visual artist creates her work from the ground up, occasionally crushing up raw materials into her unique colours, before putting them on her canvas. You can catch her instructing at the Railway and Forestry Museum this May 15th, and throughout the summer through her own website and Studio 2880. Listen with us to explore how an artistic perspective can help to solve complex problems in the real world. Even accounting issues ;)

Culture Confluence is an exploration of arts & culture intersecting locally in Prince George BC, on the unceded traditional territory of the Lheidli T'enneh first nation. Original content produced in collaboration with the Community Arts Council and aired on CFUR 88.7fm as well as online at cfur.ca/listen-live

Get in touch with host Michael Kast via email: artsnorthbc@outlook.com

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BC Wildfire Service prepares for busy season despite no active “zombie” fires in the area

After last year’s intense fire season, people are fearful about what this season will bring, especially since there are some fires which have been burning underground all winter.

Holdover fires, also knows as “zombie fires” arise when a fire from the prior fall continues to burn over the winter, and re-emerges the following spring.

While a number of these fires are already making smoke in the, roughly 336000 square kilometre Prince George Fire District, Val Lucas of the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) reports that none of them are currently within a 100km radius of the Prince George municipality. Although we can breathe easy for now, a Category 2 & 3 Fire Ban comes into effect March 28th, signifying the severity of the current drought conditions.

CFUR News explores the factors which could affect this year’s fire season.

Also posted on frequencynews.ca produced with the financial assistance of the CRFC (Community Radio Fund of Canada) through The Local Journalism Initiative which supports the creation of original civic journalism that is relevant to the diverse needs of underserved communities across Canada, broadening availability and consumption of local and regional news on matters of civic governance. Read more about The Local Journalism Initiative here. 

Students of UNBC and TNW Present the Transgressive Cry Baby Musical

Student led UNBC Musical Productions (UNBCMP) has teamed up, officially, for the third time with Theatre North West (TNW) in their most daring venture yet. Rikki Holland of UNBCMP and Bradley Charles of TNW share their excitement bringing the edgy fun of “Cry Baby” the Musical to the stage. Adapted by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan from the film by John Waters, a self described Filth Elder.

Societally, we tend to reminisce over the 1950s as the good Ol’ days when burgers were cheap and life was easy. That rang true for some but many were excluded from the glory days for any number of reasons ranging from race to class, and Waters, through UNBCMP’s performance, reminds us of that through cheeky wit. 1950s period costumes, a live band, choreographed dances, and a committed ensemble are all set to impress from March 14th-17th & 21st-23rd. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $10 for students.

Costumes welcome.