Former Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore joined Coy Barefoot on the October 8th edition of WINA’s “Charlottesville–Right Now!” to talk about his campaign for the U.S. Senate. Gilmore is facing fellow former Governor Mark Warner.
Astronomer Ed Murphy on the Hubble, African meteors and the future of NASA
U.Va Astronomer Ed Murphy joined Coy Barefoot on the October 8th edition of WINA’s “Charlottesville–Right Now!” to talk about a meteor that landed in Africa last night, the Hubble Telescope, and the economy’s effect on NASA.
Former Virginia Governor George Allen
Former Virginia Governor George Allen was Coy Barefoot’s guest on the October 6th edition of WINA’s Charlottesville–Right Now to talk about the upcoming Presidential election.
Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle
On the September 28th edition of WNRN’s Sunday Morning Wake-Up Call, Rick Moore welcomes Beth Golden of Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle. The LVCA provides one-on-one, confidential tutoring in basic literacy and English as a second language to adults living or working in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. This is also pledge week at WNRN, and Rick speaks eloquently about the importance of community radio.
Special note: My apologies to Rick Moore for being tardy in posting this one so late. The show was posted on time using the Wake-Up Call podcast so make sure you sign up for that feed if you have not done so already.
PCA Creative Conversation: Arts Education and Our Community
On September 30, 2008, the Piedmont Council of the Arts held the first in a series of Creative Conversations. The CitySpace meeting room on the Downtown Mall was packed with participants eager to discuss the future of arts education. Some of the topics discussed include:
- How do people learn about and experience arts and culture today?
- How does our community provide citizens with learning opportunities in the arts?
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of our community in terms of arts education? Are there untapped opportunities or important concerns?
- How, if at all, do arts education opportunities differ for young people and adults in our community? How do they differ according to economic ability? Geographic location? Racial or cultural background?
- How collaborative is our community in educating through the arts? Are there ways to streamline efforts and work more closely together?
Charlottesville Mayor Dave Norris on the water supply plan
On the September 29, 2008 edition of WINA’s Charlottesville-Right Now, Charlottesville Mayor Dave Norris joined Coy Barefoot to explain his views on the 50 year water supply plan. Norris posted a blog entry on the topic the other day. Check out Charlottesville Tomorrow for more coverage on the topic.
From the Gallery to the Street: Artists Talk Politics
On Friday, September 26, 2008, the Arlington Arts Center held a discussion to supplement Picturing Politics 2008, an exhibit which explores the relationship between contemporary art and politics.
Director of Exhibitions Jeffry Cudlin moderates a panel that includes:
- Rex Weil, Curator of the Exhibit
Kriston Capps, arts writer for Sculpture Magazine, Art in America, Art Papers, and countless other publications–including his own influential arts blog, Grammarpolice. - Welmoed Laanstra, public art projects curator for Arlington. As an independent curator, Laanstra is known for the Found Sound and Street Scenes public art projects she organized in Washington, D.C.
- Josh Shannon, professor of contemporary art history and theory at the University of Maryland, College Park. His book, The Disappearance of Objects: New York Art and the Rise of the Postmodern City, 1960, will be published by Yale University Press in Spring, 2009.
Topics discussed: What’s the difference between political expression out in the world and inside the gallery environment? Is political speech in the gallery protected? Does it have teeth, or does it exist simply to be consumed or marginalized? How does contemporary art speak to pop culture and to the media–and vice-versa?
Kevin Lynch on the $70 million estimate for new Ragged Mountain Dam
Former City Councilor Kevin Lynch joins Coy Barefoot on the September 23rd edition of WINA’s “Charlottesville-Right Now!” to talk about his opposition to the currently adopted 50 Year Community Water Supply Plan. Lynch is also a member of Citizens for a Sustainable Water Plan. The Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority announced this week that the cost estimate for the new Ragged Mountain Dam has been increased to nearly $70 million
Dr. John Maas discusses Tarleton’s 1781 Raid on Charlottesville
Dr. John Maass, an historian with the Contemporary Studies Branch of the U.S. Army Center of Military History at Fort McNair in D.C., joined Coy Barefoot to discuss Tarleton’s 1781 Raid on Charlottesville during The Revolutionary War.
The Albemarle County Historical Society is organizing a tour related to the raid on September 27, 2008.
National Political blogger Ken Bernstein on Charlottesville Right Now
Ken Bernstein joined Coy Barefoot on Charlottesville – Right Now! on Wednesday, September 17 to give his thoughts on the upcoming Presidential Election.
Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling on Charlottesville Right Now
Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling joined Coy Barefoot on Charlottesville – Right Now! on Wednesday September 17, Constitution Day. Bolling discussed the financial crisis and shared his candid thoughs on rumors that former DNC Chariman and Virginia resident Terry McAuliffe might run for Governor in 2009.
Brian Wheeler on City Council retreat, Albemarle Place, and more
Brian Wheeler of Charlottesville Tomorrow joins Coy Barefoot every Tuesday to talk about growth and development issues in our region. This week on the show:
- A quick conversation on field hockey and other sports (C-Ville Weekly)
- More on the City Council’s recent retreat in Staunton as Brian reflects on what it means to be a public official.
- An update on the Regional Transit Authority
- An update on Albemarle Place (Daily Progress), which in part is waiting on additional sewer capacity
- South Fork Rivanna Reservoir Task Force continues to meet with the next meeting scheduled for September 29
- Albemarle County faces $4.1 million budget shortfall