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��Vlog��ý Little Rock Public Radio to hold Improv Night July 21

Ajani Oyindamola — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 14:17:34 +0000

Friends and supporters of are invited to a radio-themed improv comedy show on Sunday, July 21. Public Radio Improv Night will begin at 6 p.m. at The Joint Theater and Coffee House, 301 Main St. in North Little Rock. Doors will open at 5 p.m. This special event will feature hilarious public-radio-themed improv from Improv Little Rock and special appearances by your favorite K��Vlog��ýR FM 89.1 hosts and producers. for $25 online through July 19 and $35 at the door. ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Public Radio members will receive a 20 percent discount for advanced tickets. For more information, contact Vanessa McKuin, K��Vlog��ýR development director, at 501-569-8490 or svmckuin@ualr.edu.

K��Vlog��ýR named Best Radio Station

Janea Snyder — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 13:38:00 +0000

K��Vlog��ýR has once again been named Best Radio Station in the Arkansas Times annual Best of Arkansas Awards. “It’s an honor to be recognized by our listeners and the readers of the Arkansas Times as the Best Radio Station,” said Nathan Vandiver, K��Vlog��ýR’s interim general manager. “I have to feel that it’s a reflection of the hard work and listener-focused mission of NPR and K��Vlog��ýR working together to provide the best possible information for the country and our central Arkansas community.” For over 20 years, the Best of Arkansas issue has been the Arkansas Times’ largest issue of the year. Readers vote for their favorites in more than 100 categories. This year’s winners were announced Thursday, June 27, at the Albert Pike Masonic Center in Little Rock. K��Vlog��ýR has previously won Best Radio Station in the Times’ poll six times and has placed as a runner-up for several five years. “As a listener-supported service of ��Vlog��ý Little Rock – whether that’s news from central Arkansas, Washington D.C., or anywhere in the world, or the insightful interviews of “,” the differences in generational thinking presented by “,” or the best country music you haven’t heard of on “,” – K��Vlog��ýR will always focus on finding the best content, and fair and accurate information that helps our listeners. This honor is especially nice because it’s from the people in our region who rely on this service day in and day out.” In the photo top right, the K��Vlog��ýR staff collect their award for Best Radio Station. From left: Nathan Vandiver, interim general manager; Daniel Breen, All Things Considered host; Sarah Kellogg, Morning Edition host; J. Bradley Minnick, producer, Arts & Letters Radio; Michael Hibblen, news director; and Vanessa McKuin, development director.

K��Vlog��ýR pub quiz team sign-up deadline May 17

Janea Snyder — Thu, 16 May 2019 06:04:01 +0000

is giving its supporters a chance to show off their smarts and raise money for their favorite public radio stations at the same time at a Pub Quiz fundraiser on Sunday, May 19. Friends of KLRE/K��Vlog��ýR will host the event at , 4830 North Hills Blvd., North Little Rock. Doors open at 2 p.m., and the quiz starts at 2:30 p.m. Questions will be general trivia, including general knowledge, pop culture, current events, and a special public radio-themed round. Teams can until Friday, May 17. “We’re excited to partner again with Challenge Entertainment and American Pie Pizza to present K��Vlog��ýR’s Pub Quiz,” said Vanessa McKuin, development director for ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Public Radio. “The Pub Quiz is a fun way for K��Vlog��ýR listeners to support ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Public Radio with fellow K��Vlog��ýR fans and to test their news nerd acumen at a laid-back event. There’s trivia for everyone.” The Pub Quiz is a team trivia fundraiser, and teams can have two, four, five, six, eight, or ten players. The cost is $15 per person. American Pie Pizza will donate 10 percent of its sales from food and drinks to ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Public Radio. For more information, contact Vanessa McKuin at 501-569-8485 or vanessa@kuar.org.

Block, Beer & Bourbon returns in January to raise funds for public radio

Ajani Oyindamola — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 18:21:12 +0000

The Friends of KLRE/K��Vlog��ýR will host the third annual event on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, to celebrate public radio and to raise funds for ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Public Radio stations K��Vlog��ýR FM 89.1 and KLRE Classical 90.5. This year’s Block, Beer & Bourbon will take place 7-9:30 p.m. at the Albert Pike Masonic Center, 712 Scott St., in downtown Little Rock. Block, Beer & Bourbon showcases jazz artist Rodney Block, who will perform with the Rodney Block Collective, as well as a curated selection of beers and bourbons from O’Looney’s Wine and Liquor and food from The Pantry. This year’s event features a pre-party VIP reception from 6-7 p.m., a tour of the historic Albert Pike Masonic Center building, and exclusive tastes of extra rare bourbons and beers. “Block, Beer & Bourbon is a time to get together after the holidays and celebrate the support of our generous listening community,” Interim General Manager Nathan Vandiver said. “Public radio’s value comes from its steadfast focus on providing its listeners and its community with meaningful news, information and music that informs and educates. I look forward to celebrating that service with our listeners and our generous community partners Rodney Block, O’Looney’s Wine and Liquor and The Pantry.” Proceeds from Block, Beer & Bourbon support programming and operations of the two listener-supported public radio stations licensed to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Nearly 70 percent of K��Vlog��ýR’s and KLRE’s funding comes from listeners and businesses. General admission tickets are $75, while VIP Tickets are $150. Tables and sponsorships are also available. For more information, contact Vanessa McKuin at 501-569-8485 or vanessa@kuar.org. Purchase tickets or tables at . ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Public Radio is a public service of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Its two stations, K��Vlog��ýR FM 89.1 and KLRE Classical 90.5, provide news and cultural programming to 84,000 people each week throughout Arkansas. K��Vlog��ýR is central Arkansas’s NPR station, and KLRE is the only radio station is Arkansas dedicated to classical music programming.

��Vlog��ý Little Rock Public Radio to host trivia night Sept. 9

Ajani Oyindamola — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 14:36:26 +0000

��Vlog��ý Little Rock Public Radio is giving its supporters a chance to show off their smarts and raise money for their favorite public radio stations at the same time. “People turn to K��Vlog��ýR to stay up with the news, and this is a way to test their knowledge of the news and other trivia matters,” said Vanessa McKuin, development director for ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Public Radio. “It’s a fun, laid back way to connect with other public radio listeners and support the programming that so many people love and depend on.” event will start at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 9, at American Pie Pizza, 4830 North Hills Blvd., North Little Rock. American Pie Pizza also will donate 10 percent of its proceeds from the night to ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Public Radio. The Pub Quiz is a team trivia fundraiser for ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Public Radio. Questions will be a combination of news-related and general trivia questions. The cost is $15 per person. Teams can consist of two, four, five, six, or eight players. The event is sponsored by Challenge Entertainment and American Pie Pizza and hosted by the Friends of KLRE/K��Vlog��ýR. Register. For more information, contact Vanessa McKuin at 501-569-8485 or vanessa@kuar.org.

Tiny Desk Arkansas event set for June 28

Ajani Oyindamola — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 15:02:14 +0000

Three of central Arkansas’s best bands will perform Thursday, June 28, as part of NPR’s �𱹱�Գ�.�� K��Vlog��ýR FM 89.1, central Arkansas’s NPR station, and its regional program, “Arts & Letters” has announced Black Horse, Monsterboy, and Dazz & Brie as the three groups selected for Tiny Desk Arkansas. K��Vlog��ýR News Director Michael Hibblen will serve as the night’s emcee. The event will be held from 8-11 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m., at Stickyz Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicken Shack, 107 River Market Ave., Little Rock. The fundraiser showcases three central Arkansas groups who entered NPR’s national Tiny Desk Concert competition. Proceeds will support local music through K��Vlog��ýR and “Arts & Letters.” “These groups are fun and very talented and are all performing for a good cause – to help support both K��Vlog��ýR and ‘Arts & Letters,’ an award-winning show that provides opportunities for a celebration of the arts and humanities in our region and beyond,” said J. Bradley Minnick, executive producer and host of “Arts & Letters.” Black Horse, a progressive surf-punk rock band who performs with an electric energy influenced by the 1960s, will take the stage at 8 p.m., followed by Monsterboy at 9 p.m.

Dazz & Brie

Monsterboy consists of husband-and-wife duo Chris Long and Veronica Wirges of Little Rock, who combine smart, original vocals with powerful sax music. Monsterboy’s reputation was enhanced by their acoustic set at Bonnaroo 2017, where they were featured and interviewed on MTV.com. Dazz & Brie will finish off the night with a 10 p.m. performance. The group was named Arkansas Times’ 2017 Musicians Showcase winners, the 2018 Kit-Kat Jingle winners, as well as ML Magazine’s Rising Idol. Reservations. There will be a recommended donation of $10 at the door. For more information, contact Vanessa McKuin, K��Vlog��ýR development director, at 501-569-8490 or svmckuin@ualr.edu. In the upper right photo, Chris Long and Veronica Wirges of Monsterboy are shown. Photo by Nelson Chenault.

��Vlog��ý Little Rock Public Radio to hold Public Radio Improv Night June 17

Ajani Oyindamola — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 19:20:11 +0000

Friends and supporters of are invited to a radio-themed improv comedy show on Sunday, June 17. Public Radio Improv Night will begin at 7 p.m. at The Joint, 301 Main St. in North Little Rock. This special event will feature hilarious public-radio-themed improv from Improv Little Rock and special appearances by your favorite K��Vlog��ýR FM 89.1 hosts and producers. Tickets are $25 online and $35 at the door. Seating is limited. Reservations can be. For more information, contact Vanessa McKuin, K��Vlog��ýR development director, at 501-569-8490 or svmckuin@ualr.edu.

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