Spring Fund Drive, Wednesday, May 3

For the past few fund drives, WRIR has worked alongside local non-profits to help promote their work.  This year, we're pleased to support Art 180.  A portion of donations of $200 or more will go to support this great Richmond organization.

ART 180 gives young people in challenging circumstances the chance to express themselves through art, and to share their stories with others. Through after-school programs in schools and community centers, young people discover ways they can positively engage in and influence their surroundings.Now in it's 13th year, the Richmond-based, grassroots organization believes in the potential of our children and the power of art to create personal and community change. Visit art180.org to learn more.

Art 180 Live on Lotus Land

Michael Miracle will be hosting young artists from Art 180 during The Lotus Land Show today from 5-7pm.

More Highlights

• Join Central Virginia Legal Aid Radio at 12:30pm for a special program on "The Legacy of John Adams: Defending the Unpopular from the Boston Massacre to Guantanamo Terror Suspects".  The first $100 donor during Central Virginia Legal Aid Radio will get a free portrait of John Adams.
• Between 7 and 9pm, Activate will have a live performance by The Atkinsons.

For more details on today's happenings, click on "read more"

Food

Volunteers and visitors will be enjoying delicious food from Christopher's Runaway Gourmay and Avenue 805.  (and yesterday's fare from Buzz and Ned's and 8 1/2 was pretty awesome as well).

BTW, this was the second day 8 1/2 provided dinner to the station.

Special Thank You Gifts

• 2-4pm The first $100 dollar donation during Talk of the Nation will get a pair of tickets to Groovin’ In The Garden with Nanci Griffith, May 26
• 5-7pm The highest donor during Lotus Land will get a CD Super Stash including a CD by pavement.
• 9-11pm The first $100 dollar donation during Mercury Falls will get a CD Stash of 3 CDs including Perfume Genius

For our complete list of thank you gifts, follow this link.