Achieving Financial Stability in Today’s Economy: Unique Programs in the Richmond Region

economy

What is financial stability and what does it look like in today’s economy? According to University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center, nearly 25 percent of Virginia Households don’t earn enough money to meet their basic needs, and about 28 percent lack cash savings, stocks or other financial assets to cover short-term emergency expenses.

“Tony Bennett: Duets II” on Great Performances

Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga

In celebration of his 85th birthday, the legendary Tony Bennett released the critically acclaimed “Duets II,” which followed his Grammy-winning Duets CD, released in honor of his 80th birthday. Bennett made music history with "Duets II" when it debuted at the top of the Billboard Album charts, making Bennett the oldest artist to ever achieve the #1 spot.

Catching Up on CVIO

Terri with "Nick" Nichols, and Andrew Owen of LOOK3. Photo by Martin Gisborne

If you’ve been keeping up with Charlottesville Inside-Out this season, you know we’ve covered a lot of interesting topics so far. For example, I had a great time playing music with Ellis Paul, one of the leading voices in American songwriting, and learning more about his craft. And I really enjoyed visiting Morven Farm, a historical “think-tank” located in one of the most beautiful spots in Albemarle County.

Ice Age Death Trap

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Ice Age Death Trap, a one-hour NOVA-National Geographic program about the fossil find, will premiere on WCVE PBS / WHTJ PBS Wednesday, February 1, 2012.  The television special follows scientists as they race against time to uncover this unique site packed with astonishingly well-preserved bones of mammoths, mastodons, and other giant extinct beasts, opening a vivid window into the vanished world of the Ice Age.

How Do You Get to Carnegie Hall? With the American Youth Harp Ensemble!

The story goes that the great pianist Arthur Rubinstein was in New York City and was approached by a man on the street who asked "Pardon me sir, how do I get to Carnegie Hall?" to which Rubinstein replied "Practice, practice, practice." The American Youth Harp Ensemble knows this to be true as on March 4, 2012 they will play their third concert at one of the most prestigious concert halls in the world.

Please Join Us for a Presentation By PBS' President and CEO

Paula Kerger

You're invited!

Be our guest for this unique opportunity to hear about the future of public television from one of the most powerful women in media today. PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger will be at the Library of Virginia speaking about the impact PBS has not only in our local community, but nationwide.

Capitol Events: January 20, 2012

Capitol Events

In the first show of the 2012 season, host Bill Miller is joined by Del. Kirk Cox, (R) Colonial Heights and Del. Ken Plum, (D) Fairfax.

Capitol Events is a weekly 30-minute news and interview program, hosted by Bill Miller. Bill interviews politicians and political analysts at the Richmond State Capitol each week during the General Assembly Session to examine the issues of the week, track important legislation, and shed light on the political process.

Let It Snow?

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Here we are into the third week of January, and my ten-year-old son is already predicting there will be no “snow days” this school year. I tried to tell him that it doesn’t usually snow that much in this area before January or February, but he is convinced that I am wrong. His reasoning, of course, is attributed to the “Snowpocalypse of 2009” that dropped close to two feet of heavenly white precipitation on the Friday kicking off winter break.

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Music & NPR (HD1)
NOW Music Through the Night
6:00 Classical with Grete Dollitz
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News & Talk (HD2)
NOW BBC World Service
7:00 Only a Game
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