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The Community Idea Stations is thinking BIG and we're challenging Central Virginians to do likewise.  We are launching the Big Idea Challenge, a first-ever fundraising event of its type. that pits teams from around the region against each other in an Olympics of the Mind - a series of puzzles, riddles and mysteries that will test the brain power of the community’s most curious minds.

Storied Poet, Author, Educator and Activist Hosts Black History Month Program on WCVE Public Radio

Maya Angelou

On this week’s WCVE Forum, Maya Angelou hosts a one-hour special that goes on a historical trek from the 1950's through the 1990's. Angelou renders a poetic portrait of the day-to-day lives of African Americans during the civil rights era, when artists and activists, musicians and ministers joined hands with people from all walks of life to bring about a historic change in our culture.

Let's Have a Party!

by Terri Allard
Thu, February 9, 2012
Terri and the Terrifics

I just found out that one of my all-time favorite musical influences is coming to Charlottesville. This Saturday, Wanda Jackson – the Queen of Rockabilly – is headlining at the Jefferson Theater. I could just pop!

Colonial Williamsburg Presents: When Freedom Came

by Debbie Staughton
Thu, February 9, 2012
When Freedom Came

Bring your students to Colonial Williamsburg without ever leaving the classroom! The Colonial Williamsburg Electronic Field Trips allow students to travel through time to experience life in colonial America. 

Everyone knows Abraham Lincoln freed all the slaves . . . or did he? Freedom came to enslaved people over the course of many months and years — and it arrived in different ways in different places.

WCVE Public Radio Back at Full Power

We are pleased that we now have WCVE Public Radio back at full power. The many comments we’ve received over the past few days have made it abundantly clear that we have programming that you value and rely on.

Bring Technology To Your Classrooms

by Wayne Thomas
Tue, February 7, 2012
EdTech 2012

Hey teachers, library media specialists, ITRT’s and administrators! It’s not too late - but time is running out! Don’t miss the opportunity to discover new and exciting ways to bring technology into your classrooms when you attend EdTech 2012!

WCVE Public Radio Outage Update

WCVE Public Radio experienced transmitter problems on Friday night (2/3/12) and was off-the-air for an extended period. Engineers were able to restore the signal, but at a greatly reduced power setting. Accordingly, many listeners are experiencing a very weak signal or in some cases, no signal at all.

The needed repair parts are custom made and have been ordered. The manufacturer is configuring them now and will ship them as soon as possible. In the meantime, our engineers are working on our current equipment trying to find a way to increase power to the signal.

Black History Month Programming on the Community Idea Stations

"Slavery by Another Name"

From history to performing arts to independent film, the Community Idea Stations offer viewers the opportunity to explore the rich and vibrant history and cultural contributions of African Americans throughout the year, and will offer a special slate of new and encore programs in honor of Black History Month.

Love Thy Neighbor

by Terri Allard
Thu, February 2, 2012
The neighborhood

I’ve been thinking lately about what makes a good friend. Is it someone who listens to you and holds your hand when you’re feeling down? Is it someone who doesn’t judge you and just loves you -- warts and all? Maybe a good friend is a person who laughs with you and tells you you’re funny – even when you aren’t. Or perhaps it is someone who gives freely of their time, their attention or – better yet -- their kidney.

Radio Streams

Music & NPR (HD1)
NOW Classical with George Maida
1:00 Music Through the Night
Listen Live to WCVE-HD1
News & Talk (HD2)
NOW BBC World Service
8:00 Newshour (BBC)
Listen Live to WCVE-HD2

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