Aaron Sharpe http://wnku.org en Last Chance for Tunes & Blooms http://wnku.org/post/last-chance-tunes-blooms <p>ZOO IS FREE AFTER 5PM.&nbsp; MUSIC STARTS AT 6PM.</p><p>Remember this day, friends!&nbsp; This is the day in history that <a href="http://cincinnatizoo.org/events/tunes-blooms/" target="_blank">Tunes &amp; Blooms</a> went from an April-only event to an April AND May event! Thu, 02 May 2013 17:43:44 +0000 Aaron Sharpe 22458 at http://wnku.org Last Chance for Tunes & Blooms SOLD OUT: Dinner, Drinks, & Barnaby Bright http://wnku.org/post/sold-out-dinner-drinks-barnaby-bright <p><strong>WE'RE SORRY, BUT TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT ARE NOW SOLD OUT.</strong></p><p>Django Western Taco&nbsp; | Wednesday, May 15th | 6p - 9p</p><p>Our dear friends, <a href="http://www.barnabybright.com/fr_home.cfm" target="_blank">Barnaby Bright</a>, are BIG fans of WNKU and public radio in general.&nbsp; In fact, they keep asking if they can play a fundraiser for the station.&nbsp;</p><p>"What?&nbsp; You want to play a show where all the proceeds go to WNKU?&nbsp; Um...okay." Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:36:49 +0000 Aaron Sharpe 22247 at http://wnku.org SOLD OUT: Dinner, Drinks, & Barnaby Bright Tonight is Reggae Night at Tunes & Blooms http://wnku.org/post/tonight-reggae-night-tunes-blooms <p>ZOO IS FREE AFTER 5PM.&nbsp; MUSIC STARTS AT 6PM.</p><p>We've been at this <a href="http://cincinnatizoo.org/events/tunes-blooms/" target="_blank">Tunes &amp; Blooms</a> things for a while now, and this year, we're stretching out a bit.&nbsp;&nbsp; So, tonight is Reggae Night at the Zoo!&nbsp; The weather is beautiful, the tulips are in full bloom, and it's going to be another amazing night of music and family fun at the Cincinnati Zoo.&nbsp;</p> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:25:30 +0000 Aaron Sharpe 22217 at http://wnku.org Tonight is Reggae Night at Tunes & Blooms Celebrate Mom with the gift of Music & Flowers! http://wnku.org/post/celebrate-mom-gift-music-flowers <p>Here's a great way to <a href="https://wnkuallegiance.nku.edu/WebModuleV862/Donate.aspx?P=MDWB13&amp;PAGETYPE=PLG&amp;CHECK=%2b0r%2fDc89KJqhUdIUA71SrhiCxtaFReuS" target="_blank">show your appreciation of Mom AND your favorite public radio station</a> this Mother's Day.&nbsp; <a href="https://wnkuallegiance.nku.edu/WebModuleV862/Donate.aspx?P=MDWB13&amp;PAGETYPE=PLG&amp;CHECK=%2b0r%2fDc89KJqhUdIUA71SrhiCxtaFReuS" target="_blank">Make a contribution</a> of $100 to WNKU by Monday, May 6th at 12:00pm EST, and we'll send Mom a beautiful spring bouquet of assorted tulips. &nbsp; Flowers can be delivered anywhere in the U.S and will arrive on Friday, May 10th. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:00:41 +0000 Aaron Sharpe 9891 at http://wnku.org Celebrate Mom with the gift of Music & Flowers! Get Your Tickets Now for Paul Thorn at NKU http://wnku.org/post/get-your-tickets-now-paul-thorn-nku <p>WNKU long-time favorite, Paul Thorn, will bring his band to the campus of Northern Kentucky University for a very special concert benefitting WNKU on Saturday, June 8<sup>th</sup>.&nbsp;</p><p><strong><a href="http://www.cincyticket.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1568" target="_blank">BUY TICKETS</a></strong></p><p>Tickets are available at <a href="http://www.cincyticket.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1568" target="_blank">www.cincyticket.com</a>, or by calling 1-888-428-7311. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:36:25 +0000 Aaron Sharpe 21969 at http://wnku.org Get Your Tickets Now for Paul Thorn at NKU Recycle Your Old Electronics this Earth Day Weekend http://wnku.org/post/recycle-your-old-electronics-earth-day-weekend <p>Remember our friends from Cohen Recycling?&nbsp; They were here during our Live Drive and offered a very generous matching grant of $1500 to support WNKU.&nbsp; Well, now they're up to more do goodin'. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:33:59 +0000 Aaron Sharpe 21971 at http://wnku.org Recycle Your Old Electronics this Earth Day Weekend John Patrick is Behind Bars...again. http://wnku.org/post/john-patrick-behind-barsagain <p>Well, it's happened again.&nbsp; WNKU's Music Director and Afternoon Music host, <a href="http://wnku.org/people/john-patrick">John Patrick</a>, met Johnny Law.&nbsp;&nbsp; He fought the law and well, you know how the rest of it goes.&nbsp; At least it's for a good cause this time.&nbsp;</p> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:46:52 +0000 Aaron Sharpe and John Patrick 21957 at http://wnku.org John Patrick is Behind Bars...again. Jesse Dee performs the next Studio 89 http://wnku.org/post/jesse-dee-performs-next-studio-89 <p><em><a data-cke-saved-href="https://wnkuallegiance.nku.edu/WebModuleV862/Survey.aspx?P=ST8913&amp;PAGETYPE=SUR&amp;CHECK=122JoBucrXShUdIUA71SrvMHsohFHpCM" href="https://wnkuallegiance.nku.edu/WebModuleV862/Survey.aspx?P=ST8913&amp;PAGETYPE=SUR&amp;CHECK=122JoBucrXShUdIUA71SrvMHsohFHpCM" target="_blank"><strong>Register here for an opportunity to see Jesse Dee live at the next Studio 89</strong></a></em><em> presented by <strong><a data-cke-saved-href="http://www.red212.com/" href="http://www.red212.com/" target="_blank">RED212</a>.</strong></em>&nbsp; WNKU members receive first priority for Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:20:12 +0000 Aaron Sharpe 21682 at http://wnku.org Jesse Dee performs the next Studio 89 WNKU & Steely Library's 3rd Annual Road Rally & Car Show set for this Saturday http://wnku.org/post/wnku-steely-librarys-3rd-annual-road-rally-car-show-set-saturday <p>WNKU, in partnership with the Friends of Steely Library, are planning their 3rd Annual Road Rally/Car Show on Saturday, May 4, 2013 (rain dates, May 5th and May 12th).</p><p>Rally registration begins at 8:00 a.m. with a drivers’ meeting at 9:15 a.m.&nbsp; The rally begins at 9:30 a.m. sharp.&nbsp;</p><p>Car Show registration is from 9a-1p with judging beginning at 10:30a.&nbsp; The Car Show is open to the public from 1-4pm with the awards presentation taking place at 4p.</p> Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:33:18 +0000 Aaron Sharpe 21596 at http://wnku.org WNKU & Steely Library's 3rd Annual Road Rally & Car Show set for this Saturday WNKU Welcomes the Return of Tunes & Blooms http://wnku.org/post/wnku-welcomes-return-tunes-blooms <p>Now in its 8th season, Tunes &amp; Blooms has become one of WNKU's favorite annual events.&nbsp; It occurs every Thursday night in April and features some of the best musical acts our region has to offer playing amongst the tulips of the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. Each week, the Zoo dispenses with the usual admission fee at 5pm allowing visitors to roam the animal exhibits for free before settling down to enjoy live music from 6p to 8p.&nbsp; Bring a picnic or choose from the excellent food options available on site.&nbsp; They even serve local micro-brews at the Zoo. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:34:48 +0000 Aaron Sharpe 21511 at http://wnku.org WNKU Welcomes the Return of Tunes & Blooms