Hear Together: James Madison’s Montpelier Winter Hours
James Madison’s Montpelier is operating under modified winter hours through March 12th.
When visiting Montpelier, you can take a tour, browse our galleries, do some shopping in the Visitor Center, and walk along our 8+ miles of trails through horse pastures, meadows, and old-growth forests.
They welcome you to join Montpelier to study the US Constitution, learn about the preservation of the American storied past, and immerse yourself in the power of place. You can find out more about our events, tours, trails, and exhibits, online at montpelier.org.
Hear Together: Miriam’s House Coldest Night of the Year Walk
Miriam’s House in Lynchburg is a nonprofit with a mission to end homelessness and rebuild lives.
In 2024, they served over 400 of our homeless neighbors by placing them in stable housing and providing them with support to remain housed.
On Saturday, February 22nd, they’re hosting their 4th Annual Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk and invite you to participate. Walkers will begin at Miriam’s House and walk a 5k route along Rivermont Avenue.
Hear Together: Conflux Dance Theater “Mosaic” Performance
Conflux Dance Theater is a nonprofit contemporary dance company based in Richmond with a mission to unite people through the art of dance while embracing inclusivity and diversity. They’re committed to enriching the cultural landscape of Richmond by providing high-quality dance productions and connecting with the community in meaningful ways.They’re presenting “Mosaic” at The Valentine Museum on Saturday, February 1st and Sunday, February 2nd at 1 PM and 7 PM. This performance will feature guest choreographers Norbert de la Cruz and Stephanie Martinez, and works from company director, Miguel Perez.
Hear Together: Lynchburg Daily Bread
Lynchburg Daily Bread is a nonprofit soup kitchen located in Lynchburg, dedicated to serving nutritious meals to our neighbors in need every day of the year, no questions asked.
This past year, they provided over 280,000 meals to those facing hunger in our community, thanks to the support of volunteers and donors like you.
Best of the Year Encores: Waxahatchee on World Cafe
Waxahatchee’s Katie Crutchfield reflects on looking for the perfect lines of poetry for her album, Tigers Blood, and why she doesn’t believe in the “tortured artist” trope. Plus, in the second hour of World Cafe, there aren’t a lot of opportunities in life to just scream, and that’s what Mannequin Pussy frontperson Missy Dabice was looking for when she started the band over a decade ago. There’s still screaming on the band’s latest album, I Got Heaven, but Missy will talk about how her songwriting has evolved, in one of World Cafe’s best interviews of 2024.
Fresh Roots New Blues Playlist 12/28/24
Long time WNRN volunteer and music host, Steve Hamilton, presents two hours of Fresh Roots New Blues, Saturdays from 6 – 8 p.m.
