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In this week's episode, Sundial contributor Susan Luther shares her keen observations of her church organist's footwear ...
02/03/2025

In this week's episode, Sundial contributor Susan Luther shares her keen observations of her church organist's footwear in her poem "The Organist's Socks." During the Covid pandemic, when the church provided online services, she captured this unique behind-the-scenes moment with camera shots from all angles in the sanctuary. You can tune in to new episodes of the Sundial Writers Corner every Monday at 9 AM on 89.3 FM/HD1, or listen anytime at WLRH.org/sundialwriterscorner.

WLRH is looking for a new part-time radio producer. If you have an interest in public radio and have some experience in ...
02/03/2025

WLRH is looking for a new part-time radio producer. If you have an interest in public radio and have some experience in broadcasting, podcasting or print media, check out the job opening announcement on our website, https://www.wlrh.org/work-at-wlrh. The deadline to apply is February 27th. You can apply online or by mail. No phone calls or station visits please. We look forward to hearing from you!

Calling all teachers, parents, and educators! NPR's Student Podcast Challenge is back! Have a story you can't stop talki...
02/02/2025

Calling all teachers, parents, and educators! NPR's Student Podcast Challenge is back!

Have a story you can't stop talking about, a podcast assignment you're proud of, or something you want to share? Submit your three to eight-minute podcast for a chance to win the Grand Prize and have your story featured on NPR.

The contest is now open, with a deadline of May 2. Ready, set, record!

You have a chance to win with WLRH to see ‘Garrison Keillor Tonight’! The show comes to Huntsville with Poetry, Limerick...
02/02/2025

You have a chance to win with WLRH to see ‘Garrison Keillor Tonight’! The show comes to Huntsville with Poetry, Limericks, Sing-Along and the News from Lake Wobegon. Be listening during All Things Considered on Tuesday, February 4th.

Today is the beginning of Black History Month. This month, and throughout the year, WLRH features the voices of people o...
02/01/2025

Today is the beginning of Black History Month. This month, and throughout the year, WLRH features the voices of people of color. Check out these local events to celebrate Black History Month!

Untold Stories with William Hampton, Huntsville Revisited and the MADISON HISTORY ASSOCIATION - MADISON AL: Tuesday, February 18th at 5:45 PM Huntsville Madison County Public Library Madison Branch

Rosenwald Schools, Black Workers, and the Making of America: Explore the impact of Rosenwald Schools and African American contributions to education and labor. Saturday, February 8th, 10 AM - 4 PM at Burritt on the Mountain.

An Inspiring Conversation: a Program in Conjunction with the Exhibition Alicia Henry & Fahamu Pecou with a discussion on identity and creativity with Dr. Fahamu Pecou, Michael Ewing, and Dr. Bridget R. Cooks. Thursday, February 13th, 6 PM at the Huntsville Museum of Art.

A History of Music in Alabama and Huntsville: Explore Huntsville's musical history and Black community contributions with historians William Hampton and Codie Gopher.
Tuesday, February 25th at 10:30 AM at The University of Alabama in Huntsville Charger Union Theater in partnership with the Huntsville Music Office and Huntsville, Inc.

Cinematic Queens: Shining a spotlight on Oscar-winning Black actresses Halle Berry, Whoopi Goldberg, Viola Davis and Da'Vine Joy Randolph. Monday, February 3rd, 10th, 17th, & 24th at 5:30 PM at HMCPL Downtown branch.

Framing the Future- A Black Photographers’ Gallery: a backstage gallery celebrates local Black photographers and their artistry.Friday, February 7th at 7 PM at The Orion Amphitheater.

Catch up on the week's biggest stories about people, places, events, and activities happening in Huntsville and the Tenn...
02/01/2025

Catch up on the week's biggest stories about people, places, events, and activities happening in Huntsville and the Tennessee Valley at wlrh.org/tvnu.

This week we cover:

✈️ Boeing's CEO announces plans to "prune the portfolio" after $12 billion in losses; layoffs continue in Huntsville.

🚀 Cummings Aerospace tests Hellhound, a fast, 3D-printed kamikaze drone for precise strikes.

🤰 Alabama reintroduces bill for prenatal care for low-income pregnant individuals, aiming for healthier outcomes.

📚 Alabama fourth graders show improvement in reading and math, exceeding pre-pandemic scores.

🌾 Commissioner Rick Pate launches "Thank a Farmer" initiative to raise awareness about agriculture.

🚴‍♂️ U.S. Paralympics Cycling Time Trial set for March in Cummings Research Park, open to the public.

🐾 Sand Mountain Sam predicts an early spring after not seeing his shadow.

In episode 348 of Valley Sounds (airing 2.1), the bass will hit your face with local electronic music. If you like songs...
02/01/2025

In episode 348 of Valley Sounds (airing 2.1), the bass will hit your face with local electronic music. If you like songs that go thump in the night, then tune in to hear music from Bakteria, Automattika, Big Body, Roboctopus, Seeds?, Strained Rootz, podBoy (Chris Vrenna), Owen Ni, That Andy Guy, Yenbreaks, Alien Mother, Debo247, 2A03 Dreams, and ZyloxiancMusic.

Valley Sounds airs Saturday nights at 9 PM on WLRH 89.3 FM/HD-1 and Sunday nights at 9 PM on 88.1 WUTC Chattanooga. You can also download the podcast using the WLRH Mobile App!

Ballet fans will have the opportunity to see and hear local dancers next month. This morning in the ten o'clock hour of ...
01/31/2025

Ballet fans will have the opportunity to see and hear local dancers next month. This morning in the ten o'clock hour of Morning Blend, folks from Huntsville Ballet Company will drop by to give us a hint of what to expect during their next set of performances. Missed the interview? You can hear the whole conversation at https://www.wlrh.org/2025-01-31/huntsville-ballet-presents-dancers-choice.

This week on Arts Underground, it's another all-music 'Randos' episode with tunes from Dolly Parton, "Weird Al" Yankovic...
01/31/2025

This week on Arts Underground, it's another all-music 'Randos' episode with tunes from Dolly Parton, "Weird Al" Yankovic, The Killer Barbies, David Bowie & more.

Tune in this Friday at 6 PM or Saturday at 2 PM on 89.3 FM/HD-1!

This weekend on The Invisible City, Christian Youngblood will be the special guest to talk with John Bradley Posey about...
01/30/2025

This weekend on The Invisible City, Christian Youngblood will be the special guest to talk with John Bradley Posey about the Anti-Valentines Day Concert at Mars Music Hall on Saturday, February 15th, featuring The Casket Kids, The Go-Go Killers, Gallas, Frog Belly, and A Fatal Black. Tune in Friday nights at 7 and Saturday nights at 10 on WLRH 89.3 FM/HD1.

We always learn a lot on PSA Day here at the station. Your donations to WLRH help pay for your favorite programs and all...
01/29/2025

We always learn a lot on PSA Day here at the station. Your donations to WLRH help pay for your favorite programs and allow us to provide free, on-air announcements for local non-profits through our Public Service Announcement program. Keep our PSA program going strong by supporting our station today at wlrh.org/donate. Here are some upcoming PSA events!

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is hosting Tiny Genes, Big Effects on February 6th at 6 PM at The Belle at Stovehouse. During this networking and TED talk-style event, HudsonAlpha scientists will share about how the discovery of certain genes has impacted your daily life, your health, and the world around you.

The Huntsville Community Chorus Association is reviving its dessert theater in February, featuring a variety show with opera, folk music, musical theater, instrumental music, and Huntsville's "Pickin' Friends." Join them for a delightful evening with dessert on February 14th at 7 PM and February 15th at 2 PM at Faith Presbyterian Church.

The Huntsville Master Chorale invites all area singers to The Evolving Singing Voice workshop on Saturday, February 22nd, 10 AM - 12 PM, at the Sandra Moon Community Arts Center in Southeast Huntsville. Dr. Karen Brunssen, Professor of Music at Northwestern University, will present the workshop covering best practices for singing at every age and stage of life.

The KJImpact Health and Wellness Extravaganza will be held on February 22nd, 9 AM - 1 PM, at Fellowship of Faith Church in Huntsville, AL. This free event, hosted by the Kerryon Johnson's Impact Foundation, offers wellness resources, health products, nutritious food, and fun activities for all ages.

The public is invited to the Paper Chase 5K Race at Constitution Village in Huntsville on Saturday, February 22nd at 8 AM. Proceeds benefit Free 2 Teach, a local nonprofit providing no-cost classroom resources to teachers in Madison County’s three public school systems.

MaryGrace Bender, cellist and founder of the chamber music series Huntsville Music Collective (a residency of Nashville ...
01/29/2025

MaryGrace Bender, cellist and founder of the chamber music series Huntsville Music Collective (a residency of Nashville Chamber Music Society), stopped by Morning Blend to chat with Dorrie Nutt. The conversation delved into the complicated relationship between married couple Robert and Clara Schumann and their close friend Johannes Brahms. Huntsville Music Collective will perform on January 29th at Tangled String Studios in a concert titled "Romance and Heartache". Missed the interview? You can hear their whole conversation at https://www.wlrh.org/2025-01-28/huntsville-music-collective-explores-complicated-musical-relationships-in-romance-and-heartache.

StoryCorps has brought us countless driveway moments through the years, with poignant, personal stories. If you’d like t...
01/28/2025

StoryCorps has brought us countless driveway moments through the years, with poignant, personal stories. If you’d like to contribute your own story, we have good news! StoryCorps is coming to Huntsville, and you can register to record with them in late January. Stay tuned for more details, and be thinking about who you want to bring in the recording booth with you! These recordings are archived with the Library of Congress, so this project is a great way to preserve the stories we want to remember.

In this week's episode, Sundial contributor Alex Moore shares a story from his past in the 1970s, where he accompanied D...
01/27/2025

In this week's episode, Sundial contributor Alex Moore shares a story from his past in the 1970s, where he accompanied DEA agents on their search through the backwoods of Alabama for moonshine stills. His narrative, titled "White Lightning," takes us on an exciting journey through that era and location, exploring the quest for illicit distilleries. You can tune in to new episodes of the Sundial Writers Corner every Monday at 9 AM on 89.3 FM/HD1, or listen anytime at WLRH.org/sundialwriterscorner.

Join us for an exciting trip to Prague, Vienna, and Budapest from August 6 to August 16, 2025, alongside fellow WLRH fan...
01/27/2025

Join us for an exciting trip to Prague, Vienna, and Budapest from August 6 to August 16, 2025, alongside fellow WLRH fans and staff members: Julie Williams and Dorrie Nutt. Support your favorite public radio programs while exploring these beautiful cities. Be sure to book your spot by February 7th at WLRH.org/travel.

During this tour, you'll have the chance to stroll along the Danube and enjoy stunning views from your coach seat. The adventure includes a cruise starting in Durnstein, a charming medieval town. As you float along the river, you'll see vineyards, quaint hamlets, and historic castles. You'll also stop at Melk, famous for its grand abbey perched on a hill, a Benedictine monastery since AD 1089.

The Tiny Desk Contest is back! Unsigned musicians can enter the 2025 Contest by sending a video of one original song (pe...
01/26/2025

The Tiny Desk Contest is back! Unsigned musicians can enter the 2025 Contest by sending a video of one original song (performed behind a desk) to NPR Music by February 10th. If you win, you’ll get to play your very own Tiny Desk concert. Learn more at npr.org/tinydeskcontest.

🐕 Get Ready for a Howling Good Time because the latest edition of Tuned In is LIVE! Get all the details about upcoming e...
01/26/2025

🐕 Get Ready for a Howling Good Time because the latest edition of Tuned In is LIVE! Get all the details about upcoming events like The Dog Ball, StoryCorps and local Black History Month programs at the Huntsville Madison County Public Library, Burritt on the Mountain, Huntsville Museum of Art and The Orion Amphitheater; last, but certainly not least, an interview with Taylor Bush and Ben Bowden of The Fantastic Invaders at Shenanigans Comedy Theatre. Not subscribed? Go to WLRH.org/newsletter to sign up and never miss an update on our latest specials and events!

Catch up on the week's biggest stories about people, places, events, and activities happening in Huntsville and the Tenn...
01/25/2025

Catch up on the week's biggest stories about people, places, events, and activities happening in Huntsville and the Tennessee Valley at wlrh.org/tvnu.

This week we cover:

- 📋 Decatur Police Review: Third-party review highlights communication failures and unprofessionalism in the police department.

- 🏢 Huntsville DEI Office: Renamed to Office of Multicultural Affairs to better reflect its mission.

- 👶 Maternal Health Bill: House Bill 89 was introduced to improve Medicaid eligibility for pregnant women with bipartisan support.

- 💉 Vaccination Rates: Alabama's infant vaccination rates for preventable diseases have dropped, raising concerns.

- 🚫 Sober Living Facility Denied: Huntsville Zoning Board unanimously denies the application for a sober living facility in a neighborhood.

- 🏛️ Summer Internship Program: Applications open for Governor's Office summer internships for college students, deadline March 21st.

- 🎨 Public Art Tours: Arts Huntsville expands tours to "First Fridays," starting in February, with required reservations.

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Social Media Commenting Policy: The WLRH Social Media community was created to encourage positive interactions. We ask that everyone who participates be respectful toward each other. WLRH reserves the right to review all posts and comments. We will remove anything that is discriminatory, defamatory or derogatory toward any group or individual. We will remove posts or comments that are factually incorrect, constitute harassment, bullying or abuse of other commenters. Express yourself freely, but attacking other people is NEVER okay. Posts that include spam, solicitations, unlawful or misleading information and copyrighted material will also be taken down. We ask that you do not list contact information in posts or comments as well. Posts promoting events are prohibited. If you’d like to promote an event you are hosting, please submit it to the WLRH Community calendar at http://wlrh.org/Events/AddEvent. In special circumstances, we may need to restrict users from posting on our Social Media accounts, especially if they violate this commenting and conduct policy. Have fun and don’t be a jerk. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].