Thanksgiving Specials 2017

Fall in the Northwest is magical – colorful Malbec grapes turn color in the Columbia Valley JEFF DILL / TUMBLR

Thanksgiving is on the way – a day of gratitude, family, music, food and reflection. Spend your Thanksgiving with Northwest Public Radio for a day of holiday specials full of stories, cooking tips and classical music.

The Splendid Table’s Turkey Confidential: There can be a lot of stress in the kitchen on Thanksgiving, but you don’t have to do it alone. Keep the radio on for cooking tips, good company and a live call in show! Join Northwest Public Radio and host Lynne Rossetto Kasper for this thanksgiving tradition. Thanksgiving Day, 9-11 AM, NPR News Service.

Thanksgiving with Cantus: Is Thanksgiving more stressful than you’d like? The American vocal ensemble Cantus is ready to serenade you, and help ease the day with reflections on music, food and gratitude. 2 PM & 8 PM, NPR and Classical music service

Every Good Thing: What are you thankful for? On Thanksgiving Day, join us as we explore one of life’s best gifts: music. this day of grace and thanks, who and what will you include in your gratitude? You’ll hear performances of Copland’s “Simple Gifts,” Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 and Dvorak’s Legend. No. 5 to accompany stories of gratitude and thanks. Thanksgiving Day, 3 PM and 9 PM, NPR and Classical Music Service.