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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.

St. Patrick’s Day Concert at the Single Malt Pub

Once a year for only 2 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, Friday, March 16th at 1:00 p.m. by tuning in to WCVE Public Radio.

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:

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.