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Save the Date! Big Idea Challenge Kicks Off at the VMFA March 15

How about a classy night out on the town - on us?

We're kicking off the Big Idea Challenge with a happy hour and mini-hunt - all on the grounds of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. If you have signed up for the Big Idea Challenge OR if you want to know more about this new fundraiser, come to the VMFA on March 15th from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

What to expect:

New Virginia Valuables to air March 12

Virginia Valuables, returns on March 12, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. with all new appraisals from our local experts.

Virginia Valuables, a one-hour special produced by the Community Idea Stations, captures the joy – and disappointment – as local appraisers meet with central Virginia residents and discover if their treasures have more than just sentimental value.

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

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.

Visit, Listen to WCVE Public Radio at the Richmond Folk Festival

WCVE Public Radio and WCVE Education are pleased to again be able to participate on-site and over-the-air with the Richmond Folk Festival. WCVE Public Radio and WCVE Education will have tents at the Festival, and WCVE Public Radio will provide live coverage from the Altria Stage throughout the Festival weekend.

Camping Out with Sid the Science Kid

Sid the Science Kid fans and their families explored the great outdoors with a Backyard Campout Event on Friday, June 24th at the Community Idea Stations. The evening featured a screening of the newest episode of the EMMY®-nominated PBS preschool series that encourages early science exploration.

Carreras Jewelers Appraisal Event Benefits The Community Idea Stations

On May 19th and 20th, Carreras Jewelers hosted a jewelry appraisal event on behalf of the Community Idea Stations. Members of the public brought in their jewelry and the entire $25 appraisal fee went to benefit the Community Idea Stations. Carreras is a long-time sponsor and has hosted these events in the past.

Mary Ellen Garrigue, Senior Sponsorship Consultant (left) from the Community Idea Stations was presented with a check from Rejena Carreras, owner of Carreras Jewelers.

First Annual Page Wilson Memorial Concert, May 8 at the Canal Club

On Sunday, May 8th, some of Page Wilson’s friends and colleagues will perform in a special concert at the Canal Club. Doors will open at 1:00 p.m. and the music begins at 2:00 p.m.

Page’s show, Out O’ the Blue Radio Revue, was one of the most popular programs on WCVE Public Radio. Running well over ten years, Page and his guests swapped stories, played some tunes and invited you into the “kitchen.” On May 8, prepare to hear some old friends swap stories and play some tunes. And once again, all are invited.

Fun for Everyone at Arbor Day Festival

The Community Idea Stations is a proud media sponsor of Richmond’s third annual Arbor Day Festival. This free event will take place at the Carillon in Byrd Park on April 16, 2011 beginning at 10:00 a.m.

There will be fun activities for everyone. Youngsters can meet PBS KIDS’ Clifford the Big Red Dog and Nutzy, the Richmond Flying Squirrels mascot, hunt for “treasure,” climb trees, create art, or make a pinecone bird feeder.

Tribute to Page Wilson Held

Recently (Saturday, March 26th), friends and colleagues came to our WCVE Public Radio studios for a live broadcast of “Out O' the Blue Memorial Revue,” a tribute to Page Wilson. Performers included Janet Martin, Susan Greenbaum, Terry Garland and Reckless Abandon. They shared some stories and played some tunes – all as a celebration to Page’s life. We hope you were able to share this special evening of music and remembrance.

“Out O’ the Blue Memorial Revue” Tribute to Page Wilson to air LIVE this Saturday at 8:00 PM

Some of Page’s friends and colleagues will gather this Saturday, March 26 at 8:00 pm in the WCVE studio, to swap some stories, play some tunes and celebrate the life of Page Wilson. WCVE Public Radio producers LuAnn Jones, Dan Rosenthal and Kevin Wiese, Page's music director Scott Fraley, “Out O’ the Blue” staffers Joe Sokohl and Kevin McGranahan, and Richmond area musicians Jimmy Bland, Susan Greenbaum, Janet Martin, Terry Garland and Reckless Abandon will perform live for this special “Out O’ the Blue Memorial Revue."