Exercising Our Ear Muscles with ACE, the Atlantic Chamber Ensemble

by Bobbie Barajas
Tue, May 22, 2012
Maria Yefimova

When you listen to programs such as This American Life or Radio Lab, you are drawn in by the storyteller (narrator, host), the story and the sounds that aurally illustrate the story. The elements are generally recorded separately and come together in the production room.  What the Atlantic Chamber Ensemble (ACE) did on May 14th in WCVE’s Studio A was to create a program with all of these element live before a studio audience adding to it a top notch live concert to their program “Exercising Our Ear Muscles with the Atlantic Chamber Ensemble.”

Exhibit Explores the Staying Power of Children’s Stories

Where The Wild Things Are

Whether it’s the tale of Max and his fearsome-looking monster friends in Maurice Sendak’s Where The Wild Things Are, or the bull who preferred smelling flowers to fighting matadors in Munro Leaf’s The Story of Ferdinand, a good children’s book can be remembered forever.

Join Richmond City School Students in Saving the Wood Thrush

Lucille M. Brown Middle School

What do you know about the Wood Thrush? Do you know this small bird has one of the most beautiful songs of any North American bird? Do you know how to imitate the Wood Thrush’s flute-like two note trill that sounds like a yodel? Do you know why the Wood Thrush is rapidly declining in numbers? Some very engaging students at Lucille M. Brown Middle School in the City of Richmond certainly do and they intend to involve us all in Saving the Wood Thrush.

Who Are the Teams to Beat in the Big Idea Challenge?

Team vs Team

A snapshot of two powerhouse teams in the Big Idea Challenge: What do teams competing in the Big Idea Challenge look like?

They are diverse, ranging from family teams, to groups of co-workers, to school friends and others. They all share a love of competition, puzzles and the Community Idea Stations. Here’s a look at two of our top teams:

Make Your Business Connection: Update

Connect your business

Looking for a unique opportunity to connect with other businesses? You will find that opportunity when your business decides to attend the Community Idea Stations Business Connections 2012 on May 17th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This exciting event will play host to businesses throughout the area and will be comprised of business professionals who enjoy building relationships.

Update:

Follow The 3 R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!

R3 Mascot

R3 reminds you to follow the 3 R’s--Reduce, Reuse and Recycle! R3 is Central Virginia Waste Management Authority’s (CVWMA) recycling mascot and CVWMA is Central Virginia’s Recycling Authority. Many communities throughout Virginia and the U.S. have recycling programs in place. But, recycling is just one part of the equation. Reducing, reusing and recycling go hand in hand to help us all improve our environment.

Panel Discussion: Supporting College Students with Asperger’s for Success

Supporting College Students

There is more to college life than academics. Intellectually, students who have autism spectrum disorder are often very bright and capable, but many may face a variety of “hidden challenges” that can undermine their ability to navigate a typical college campus and perform well in class.

Do You Know How the Community Idea Stations Support Science and Discovery?

Science montage

How Well Do You Know the Community Idea Stations?

It’s Week #2 of the Big Idea Challenge, and we are celebrating Science and Discovery, the second of our five impact areas. Did you know: