JEFFREY SIEGEL PRESENTS KEYBOARD CONVERSATIONS

Guest:  Jeffrey Siegel, internationally-acclaimed concert pianist 


On this program, concert pianist Jeffrey Siegel, creator of "Keyboard Conversations," describes these unique concerts with lively commentary.  Prior to each work he prefaces the full performance with personal information about the composer and illustrates a few musical themes in the composition. You'll hear how he combines the music with storytelling in excerpts from Schubert's life and music and the poignant story behind Beethoven's famous "Fur Elise."

Jeffrey Siegel will celebrate his 26th year performing in Madison on Tuesday, September 24, in Mills Hall at UW-Madison with a tribute to "The Glory of Beethoven." The program begins at 7:30 PM. Tickets may be purchased at the door, or contact the Union Theater Box Office, 608-262-2201.

JEFF SKILES, CO-PILOT, "MIRACLE ON THE HUDSON," BANKS ON TEAMWORK

GUESTS: Jeff Skiles, Co-Pilot "Miracle on the Hudson,"

       Daryll Lund, President & CEO, Community Bankers of Wisconsin

Jeff Skiles, co-pilot of U.S. Airways Flight 1549, takes us back to the harrowing emergency landing on the Hudson River in January 2009 and describes how meticulous training, teamwork and communications all came together after birds crashed into the engines of the Airbus and all power was lost.  Jeff Skiles shared lessons from the "Miracle on the Hudson" recently at the Community Bankers of Wisconsin's Annual Conference.

Daryll Lund, President & CEO of the Community Bankers of Wisconsin joins Jeff on this program and describes how Jeff's message represents the values and philosophy of community banks. There are currently 250 locally-owned, independent community banks in Wisconsin.  Over 50% of the community banks in Wisconsin have been in business over 100 years.

UPDATE ON THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

GUESTS:  Michael Bare, Research and Program Coordinator, Community Advocates Public Policy Institute;  Sara Finger, Executive Director, Wisconsin Alliance for Women's Health

On this program you will learn the latest details on the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and how to prepare for the Wisconsin Marketplace/Exchange that goes into effect January 1, 2014. Enrollment in any of the Marketplace's private health insurance plans begins October 1st.  Although not required to offer health insurance to their employees, small businesses (those under 50 employees) will also have the opportunity to enroll in SHOP - the Small Business Health Insurance Option Program.

Four key facts to know about the Affordable Care Act:
(1) All insurance plans will have to cover doctor visits, hospitalizations, maternity care, emergency room care, and prescriptions.
(2) You might be able to get financial help to pay for a health insurance plan.
(3) If you have a pre-existing condition, insurance plans cannot deny you coverage.
(4) All insurance plans will have to show the costs and what is covered in simple language with no fine print.

Go to www.healthcare.gov for a complete overview of the Affordable Care Act, to have your questions answered, and to set up an online account.

A CONVERSATION WITH BETTSEY BARHORST

Guest:  Bettsey Barhorst, retiring President of Madison College

After nine years serving as President of Madison College, Bettsey Barhorst is retiring but continuing as President Emeritus through the fall semester.  On this program Bettsey discusses the significant accomplishments that occurred under her leadership, the challenges she confronted and the role of Madison College in the future of education.  She also discusses her philosophy of education and the importance of broadening educational opportunities for all people for economic and personal growth.