Another great session from The Listening Room archive is now available!Join Tim as he interviews three of four members of the celtic and Appalachian instrumental band Dot Dot Dash. For more information on the band, visit their MySpace page. (This show has been brought to you by the letter U.)
To catch new episodes of The Listening Room, tune into WVRU 89.9 FM at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays–or listen live online.
The format of The Listening Room was slightly altered for the November 4th episode. Rather than interviewing a local musician or band, Tim W. Jackson invited Taryn Chase to join him in hosting an “Election Special.”
Essentially they devoted the show to encourage listeners who hadn’t voted yet to get out to the polls. And in between, they played a selection of songs about how important the voice of the people truly is–including songs by artists such as John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Leela James, Bob Marley, Johnny Cash, Ben Lee, and the Black-Eyed Peas.
While everyone may not be satisfied with the outcome of the election, those of us who participated by volunteering or voting can all be proud of the numbers of folks who turned out. If only our nation can keep this level of enthusiasm and show continued ownership over our government.
To catch new episodes of The Listening Room, tune into WVRU 89.9 FM at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays–or listen live online.
Here in the New River Valley, it looks like gray skies are in the forecast through the weekend, and then colder weather comes to visit after that. It’s definitely the kind of conditions that call for a nice, warm casserole.
Make these hearty dinners from Better Homes & Gardens ahead for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or serve one as part of your Sunday supper tradition with friends and family.
Heather Morgan Shott, the BHG.com Senior Food Editor, lives and eats casseroles in New York.
We’re all busy. The holidays are just around the corner. Your life is moving at breakneck speed. And you’ve had fast-food three nights in a row.
Say goodbye to the drive-through and hello to fresh, healthier, never-boring meals. Every recipe here tastes great and is ready in 20 minutes or less. Try these quick meals to make your life easier.
Heather Morgan Shott, the BHG.com Senior Food Editor, lives in New York.
Leaves provide luscious color to many of our homes and stores. After highlighting their display of life, the hassle of cleaning the leftovers can be pain we all have to burden. However, who says it’s all a chore with no fun? This Saturday, Nov. 8, Pathways for Radford is holding its Sixth Annual “Rake Leaves, Eat Pie,” down at Wildwood Park.
Raking leaves off the nature trails through Wildwood Park will help to ensure paths will be less slippery during the winter months. Elizabeth Altieri, a member and event organizer for this Saturday has been working with Pathways for Radford with her husband for years now. “We support all things green … environmentally and nature,” she said. After six years, the event has gained local support from nature enthusiast residents. Around 25-40 people show up to pave the way to mother nature’s eloquent scenery.
After clearing the paths, everyone gathers for festive pie eating. Usually 10-15 pies are readily made for everyone to share. “Pumpkin pie pecan crunch” is Altieri’s favorite. It seems to hit the spot after an hour of raking leaves. Other refreshments, such as hot chocolate, coffee, donuts, and other heart-warming goods, are supplied by Pathways for Radford prior to the raking.
This event comes as the last of the season for this busy group. Earlier this summer, they opened a new mountain bike trail in Radford on July 19. Throughout the summer they hold an educational forum and lectures on nature at the Outdoor Classroom at Wildwood Park. Much of their work takes them through the commonly used Riverway path that extends from the Dedmon Center, through Bisset Park and into Wildwood Park. Their goals are clear and simple, to educate and promote maintenance and use of all trailways that run through Radford.
Wheatley Stefan is an intern at the New River Voice.
A seemingly under-the-radar, low-key musician, Tim Reynolds, joined with his band TR3, is actually a mind-blowing and intense performance that is a symphony of the senses. On Friday night at Awful Arthur’s, you can experience this mastery in Blacksburg.
