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Hear Together: WOW Art On 1st Gallery Contest

Wall Opportunities and Wishes, otherwise known as WOW is a nonprofit helping meet the needs of Virginians with disabilities that cannot be met in any other way. 

WOW is partnering with Art on 1st Gallery in Roanoke for a Calendar Contest fundraiser! 

Art for All:  A Year of Inspiration will feature artwork that celebrates inclusion, empowerment, and community. All mediums are welcome and submissions are due by May 31st.

Hear Together: Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle Wordplay Trivia

Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle is a nonprofit that promotes adult literacy in the Greater Charlottesville area through confidential one-to-one English and Citizenship tutoring.

They are recruiting compassionate and enthusiastic volunteers to tutor adults in English speaking, reading, and writing. Additionally, many of their students are in need of support in preparing for their U.S. Citizenship interviews.

They are hosting Wordplay, their annual team-trivia fundraiser, at the Paramount Theater on Thursday, April 24, at 7 pm. Audience members are invited to play along while teams compete. Additionally, raffle prizes will be awarded during the event.

David Gray Backtracking on World Cafe

Every artist’s discography tells a story. On a new episode of Backtracking, David Gray looks back at his entire catalogue and tells stories about songs that have played a special role in his life and career, such as the one he wrote at a difficult time, the one that took him the longest to write, the one he has a complicated relationship with, and more. That’s on the next World Cafe.

The Living Room Series with Nat Myers

Nat Myers announced his diagnosis with a rare cancer, causing him to cancel his upcoming tour. In support of Nat, we’ve decided to air the recording of The Living Room Series, hosted by Trent Wagler of the Steel Wheels, early. Tune in this Saturday at 8 a.m. for a special presentation of The Living Room Series with Nat Myers, live from the Court Square Theater in Downtown Harrisonburg, featuring a live performance from Nat Myers and a conversation between Nat and Trent Wagler.

Marc Broussard In-Studio Session

Marc Broussard stops by the WNRN studio to perform a few songs live, and answers all of our questions about his new album, Time is a Thief.