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Exhibit Explores the Staying Power of Children’s Stories

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.

Live Broadcast featuring the Atlantic Chamber Ensemble

How do sound and music affect our daily lives? Is there a difference between hearing and listening? How can we become better listeners? Using live performance, stories collected from the community and conversations with experts in the field, the Atlantic Chamber Ensemble (ACE) will unlock the ability we all have to listen actively with our ears and our brains.

Make Your Business Connection: Update

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.

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

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.

Out and About with Ready To Learn

Join our Ready To Learn team at the Main Branch of Richmond Public Library to celebrate Children’s Book Week (May 7-13, 2012) with a story-telling/paper-folding magic show, free at your neighborhood library! Storyteller Megan Hicks will be on hand along with crafts and lots of fun for the family.

Art in Heels Benefit UVaM and WHTJ PBS

UVaM and WHTJ PBS are joining forces to bring intriguing fashions to Charlottesville from celebrity designers Johnathan Kayne and Heidi Elnora of the popular TV show Project Runway, and Cate Lyon, whose designs have been produced for Victoria’s Secret and Henri Bendel.

This American Life: Live in Movie Theaters May 10

This American Life is coming (AGAIN) to a movie theatre near you. In 2009, more than 50,000 This American Life fans attended live TAL digital cinema events in 430 movie theaters nationwide. TAL heard from many stations and listeners, asking when will the radio program make a return to movie theatres. So...

Let’s explore with and meet Sid the Science Kid!

The Community Idea Stations’ Ready To Learn and Science Matters programs are partnering with the Children’s Museum of Richmond to bring Sid the Science Kid to Richmond! He will be at the museum’s Short Pump location on March 16 and at the Central location on March 17 and 18.

Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day a Day Early in the Single Malt Pub

Once a year for only two hours, a very special pub opens its doors to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Its patrons call it the Single Malt Pub. Join the characters, patrons and music makers of the Single Malt this Friday at 1 by tuning in to WCVE Public Radio.

Richmond's own Irish-American pub band Uisce Beatha will head up the festivities. We'll welcome a new, young singer, Mairead Guy and a young fiddler, Seamus Guy. Seamus will be joined by Henry Robb, also new to the program.

Virginia Valuables: Episode 2

On this second episode of Virginia Valuables, highlights include a signed Beatles picture with an unusual personal item, a writing box, a ball pendant watch, and a set of toys trains. Watch the full program below, along with exclusive webisodes. This episode is the second of three specials, with third one airing in this summer.