UVa Professor of Astronomy, Ed Murphy, joined Charlottesville Right Now to discuss the March 11 shuttle launch and the Keppler Mission.
Wake-Up Call: The Near-Death Experience
On the March 8 Wake-Up Call, Rick talks with Dr. P.M.H. Atwater, an expert on near-death experiences. Dr. Atwater experienced near-death herself over thirty years ago, and has since written nine books on the phenomenom.
Theresa Andersson at WNRN
Theresa Andersson capped off our week of in-studios at WNRN. She is bringing her one woman show to Gravity Lounge tonight with guests Peter Mulvey and local hero Sam Wilson. She interviewed with Ronda Chollock and played a few songs live. This show is not to be missed! Videos will be up at youtube.com/WNRNradio.
Ani DiFranco at WNRN
Ani DiFranco was our guest this afternoon at WNRN. She interviewed with Ronda Chollock and played us some songs including a brand new, unreleased song. She is playing tonight at Paramount Theater. Videos from this interview will be available at youtube.com/WNRNradio.
Blitzen Trapper at WNRN
Blitzen Trapper was in the neighborhood this afternoon and they dropped into WNRN for an interview and to play some songs from their album “Furr. They played The Black Cat in Washington, DC last night and are on their way to Athens, GA. Videos will be available soon at youtube.com/WNRNradio.
Live Arts presents The Matchmaker
Live Arts is bringing a Thornton Wilder classic to their Downstage. I had the oppurtunity this past weekend to talk with the director, Mendy St. Ours; the acting couch/assistant director, Carol Pederson; the set designer, Mary Butcher; and 5 of the actors (of a cast of 18), Chris Patrick, Casey Wagner, Ronda Hewitt, Denise Stewart and Chris Baumer.
Will Slusher, the assistant set designer, who Mary Butcher says was “an incredible asset to the show – indispensable to the design and construction of the set,” was busy with the table saw during this interview.
This Thornton Wilder farce opens at Live Arts Friday March 6, 2009.
March 6 to March 28
www.livearts.org
434-977-4177
Trent Wagler at WNRN
Trent Wagler was Anne Williams’ guest this morning on Acoustic Sunrise at WNRN. He played a few songs, new and old. Trent and the Steel Wheels are playing tomorrow night, opening for the Wiyos. Videos will be available at youtube.com/WNRNradio
Charlottesville-Right Now: Jon Nafziger
Jon Nafziger, Vice President for Community Initiatives at United Way Thomas Jefferson Area joined Charlottesville Right Now to discuss the earned income tax credit.
The Delta Spirit at WNRN
Matt and Kelly from the Delta Spirit were at WNRN this morning, interviewing on Late for Work with Jerry Gerard. They played a few songs, including two from “Ode to Sunshine” and a brand new one. They are playing tonight at Gravity Lounge. Videos will be up soon at youtube.com/WNRNradio.
Charlottesville-Right Now: Brian Wheeler
Brian Wheeler, Executive Director of Charlottesville Tomorrow joined Charlottesville Right Now for his weekly visit to discuss growth and development issues. This week on the show:
- Construction is moving ahead with the County’s portion of the Meadowcreek Parkway. However, the City’s portion still faces a lawsuit from citizens who don’t want it to be built. There’s a meeting next week to determine if the City’s portion has sufficiently addressed the impacts on historic and cultural resources that will be affected. Namely, McIntire Park.
- The County Board of Supervisors have heard the results of an efficiency study that looked at how Albemarle County manages its internal operations. The study called for a new economic development policy that would attract businesses in order to obtain new revenues. Story at Charlottesville Tomorrow.
- There’s an update on the next Charlottesville Tomorrow Pie Day
- The City and County budgets will be revealed this week. The County’s first public hearing on the budget is Wednesday, February 25. The City’s first public hearing will be on Monday, March 16.
- City Council elections are heating up. Charlottesville Tomorrow has video of Kristin Szakos official announcement for the Democratic nomination.
Charlottesville-Right Now: Rep. Tom Perriello on the stimulus package
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Congressman Tom Perriello (D-5) dropped by WINA on February 17, 2009 to talk with Coy Barefoot about his month-long tenure as the Representative of Virginia’s Fifth District. Perriello is in the midst of a seven day tour of the District to discuss what the economic stimulus package might mean for Central and Southside Virginia.
Charlottesville-Right Now: Bill Bolling
Commonwealth of Virginia Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling joined Charlottesville Right Now to discuss the activities of the Virginia General Assembly. He and Coy discuss what the stimulus package might mean for the state due its one-time nature, the fate of the proposed smoking ban, and other stories of contemporary Virginia politics.