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Hear Together: Virginia Prison Birth Project

The Virginia Prison Birth Project serves pregnant and postpartum people in a max security prison facility. Founded in 2018 by Sara Zia, their goal is to be a continuous source of care throughout the pregnancy.

The majority of the birthing people they serve are victims of violence prior to their incarceration, including domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, and child abuse. Their support also attempts to create compassionate alternatives to incarceration through awareness.

Lo Moon Mini Concert on World Cafe

To find inspiration, Lo Moon frontman Matt Lowell returned to the place in Connecticut he first performed as a musician, Clark Memorial Chapel. It was the spark that set the band’s new album, I Wish You Way More Than Luck, into motion. Lo Moon joins us to perform a set of songs from the album recorded live in London, on the next World Cafe.

Record Store Day

WNRN is celebrating Record Store Day! This Saturday, April 20th, Record Store Day continues a 15-year tradition of independent record store owners and supporters spreading the word about the unique culture surrounding nearly 1400 independently-owned, brick-and-mortar record stores in the U.S. and thousands of similar stores around the world and the special role they play in their communities.

Laura Jane Grace on World Cafe

There have been a lot of big changes in Laura Jane Grace’s life over the last few years – but just because she’s in constant motion doesn’t mean she’s trying to outrun her past. On the next World Cafe, Laura Jane Grace talks about her new album, Hole in my Head, and how past pain makes you who you are.

Community Connection: 44th Annual Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival

The Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival invites you to bring your family out to Crozet Park on Mother’s Day Weekend, Saturday, May 11th & Sunday, May 12th, for the 44th Annual Crozet Spring Arts and Crafts Festival.

Their event welcomes over 125 artists and includes live art demonstrations, wine tasting, treats just for Moms, and live music from Webley Twizzle Project and The Pinkerton Raid.

Four-legged friends are welcome and parking is available.

All proceeds from the event benefit non-profit and community owned Claudius Crozet Park.

Community Connection: Ix Art Park Charlottesville Arts Festival

The Ix Art Park Foundation invites you to immerse yourself in art this Spring at Ix Art Park in downtown Charlottesville on Saturday, May 25th and Sunday, May 26th for the 4th annual Charlottesville Arts Festival.

Fifty visual artists will showcase their work in painting, photography, ceramics, jewelry, woodworking, and more.

The festival will feature live demonstrations and workshops that aim to spark your own creativity, live music and performances, and more.

Lindsay Lou on World Cafe

A psychedelic trip opened the creative door for Lindsay Lou to craft her latest album. Inspired by visions of what she calls “the divine feminine,” Lou’s Queen of Time features appearances from Jerry Douglas and Billy Strings. On the next World Cafe, she talks more about embodying that feminine power and how her late grandmother left her mark on the record. Join us.