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The People of 250: Mark Beliles

Dan Gould — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:02:57 +0000

Mark Beliles is the co-chairman of the Celebrate!250 organizing committee.

In this, the second of a brand new series on the Charlottesville Podcasting Network we talk to some of the people behind Charlottesville’s 250th birthday celebration. In this episode, CPN’s Dan Gould talks with Mark Beliles, co-chairman of the Celebrate!250 organizing committee.

Learn about how the Celebrate!250 committee was formed and about some of the great work its doing to help Charlottesville celebrate its 250th anniversary. Dan and Mark talk about the opening of the time capsule in May and about the gala celebration in November. It’s all here, on the Charlottesville Podcasting Network.

The People of 250: Steve Trumbull

Dan Gould — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:07:44 +0000

In this, the first episode in a brand new series on the Charlottesville Podcasting Network, we will talk to some of the people behind Charlottesville’s 250th birthday celebration. In this episode, CPN’s Dan Gould talks to local photographer Steve Trumbull of Trumbull Photography about his work in both taking and preserving historical images of Charlottesville and Albemarle County.

An aerial photograph of the Charlottesville Pavilion taken in late 2011 by local photographer Steve Trumbull. This and other historical photographs are on display at Charlottesville’s City Space until January 31st. (Used with permission)

A portion of Steve’s collection is on display at the Charlottesville On the Move exhibit at Charlottesville’s City Space until January 31st. Admission is free.

You can view more of Mr. Trumbull’s historical image collection at his blog Charlottesville Then And Now.

WNRN Wake Up Call

Sunday Morning Wake-Up Call — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:51:49 +0000

UVa Professor of Anthropology Roy Wagner discusses Christmas rituals from around the world.

Charlottesville–Right Now: Melissa Thackston and Eryn Brennan join Coy Barefoot

Channing — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:32:40 +0000

3.25.11 President and Treasurer of Preservation Piedmont Melissa Thackston and Eryn Brennan join Coy to discuss Preservation Week. Thackston and Brennan first explain what their non-profit, grass-roots organization does for the community before providing some details about the newly-expanded events taking place in honor of Preservation Week.

Charlottesville–Right Now: Quentin Kidd joins Coy Barefoot

Channing — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:55:11 +0000

3.24.11 Associate Professor of Government at Christopher Newport University Quentin Kidd joins Coy to discuss the latest in Virginia Politics. He talks about the significance of the newly proposed redrawing of district lines, and he talks about the process of potentially implementing the plans. Kidd also provides his thoughts on the possible Kain vs. Allen [...]

Charlottesville–Right Now: Adam George joins Coy Barefoot

Channing — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:21:15 +0000

3.24.11 Personal Trainer at ACAC Fitness and Wellness Adam George joins Coy to preview this weekend’s Charlottesville Ten Miler. George talks about the process of preparing one’s endurance for such a long run, and he also gives some eating and sleeping advice to those who will be running on Saturday.

Charlottesville–Right Now: Rick Britton joins Coy Barefoot

Channing — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:03:53 +0000

3.24.11 Best-selling author and local historian Rick Britton joins Coy to continue their conversational series on the lifetime contributions of Thomas Jefferson. In today’s installment of “TJ’s Greatest Hits,” Britton recounts the Governorship of the Founder of the University of Virginia. Rick also has a quiz on some little known facts and trivia about Mr. [...]

Charlottesville–Right Now: Mike Gleason joins Coy Barefoot

Channing — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:32:51 +0000

3.24.11 Former news director on News Radio 1070 WINA Mike Gleason joins Coy to recount the best stories in Charlottesville history which he witnessed first hand. Gleason held the position back in the mid-1960′s, but spent time covering news in Central Virginia for decades both with the Daily Progress and as the first television newscaster in CVille. Among the stories recounted today are the student protests at UVA, the Vietnam War, and the city’s Bicentennial celebration.

Charlottesville–Right Now: Hawes Spencer joins Coy Barefoot

Channing — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 21:51:07 +0000

3.18.11 Founder and Editor of The Hook Hawes Spencer joins Coy for another edition of “Fun Fridays with Hawes!” Per usual, no topic is off limits, and some of the discussion points on today’s agenda include Charlie Sheen, the Operation Equinox story, the disappearance of Pat Collins from UVA in 1986, and much more. Also, what is “tripe,” and does Hawes recommend it? Find out here.

Charlottesville–Right Now: Jamie Graham joins Coy Barefoot

Channing — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 21:07:42 +0000

3.18.11 UVA Graduate and speaker for NORML Jamie Graham joins Coy for an extended look back at Operation Equinox. This month marks the 20th anniversary of the federal drug raid on a number of fraternity houses. Jamie, an Echols Scholar, was one of the 12 students arrested during the raids, and he was charged with distributing an illegal substance within 1,000 feet of a drug-free school zone. He takes a look back at the situation on grounds, while also making a comparison to the more frequent targeting of African-American communities. Listen in as local callers also share their memories of the events. Graham currently works with the Philadelphia Chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), and he will also be speaking on Monday right here at the University of Virginia in Gibson Hall at 7 P.M.

Charlottesville–Right Now: Jim Duncan joins Coy Barefoot

Channing — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:51:35 +0000

3.17.11 Central Virginia real estate expert Jim Duncan joins Coy to discuss the upcoming home buying season. Listen in as Jim answers your questions about the real estate market in Charlottesville and gives potential home buyers advice.

Charlottesville–Right Now: Courteney Stuart joins Coy Barefoot

Channing — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:31:14 +0000

3.17.11 Senior editor and star reporter over at The Hook Courteney Stuart joins Coy to discuss all of the latest local news stories. Today, she talks about her research into the chances of a nuclear disaster taking place right nearby at the Dominion North Anna Power Station. Stuart also explains a recent story she wrote about the controversy surrounding the Haven homeless shelter in downtown Charlottesville.