WMNF: The Blog
WMNF Offers Free Air Time to Candidates
Rob Lorei about 7 months ago
<>This Thursday and Friday on Radioactivity we’ll be giving away to candidates free air time. The airwaves belong to the public and many in our audience think the cost of campaigns is too expensive- and the pursuit of campaign dollars from big monie... read this post
WMNF Record, Cd & book sale would love your donations!
JoEllen Schilke about 7 months ago
WMNF is having its annual Record, CD, Book, DVD, Musical Instruments and Stereo equipment sale on Saturday, January 19, 10am-4pm, at the Cuban Club in Ybor. WMNF members get in early, at 9:30am.
<>We need your donations! What a great way to clean out... read this postWMNF Outreach at Circus McGurkis! Hope to see you there...
JoEllen Schilke about 7 months ago
Here's a link to Circus McGurkis, the People's Fair. WMNF will have a table, probably along 16th Street. Stop by and say hello! We'll have bumber-stickers and swag. xo
read this postAlejandro Escovedo Raffle Winnings not picked up...
missjulie about 7 months ago
Thanks to everyone who attending the show and especially those of you who bought raffle tickets. Here's the list of unclaimed prizes:
La France Gift Cert - 443418
Dan Hicks Tickets - 443326
Vodkanauts Tickets - 443504
<>Rubber/Revolver Beatles Tribute ... read this postNew thank-you gift - the Radio Hat!
Matt Cowley about 7 months ago
Our fall membership drive has ended, but it's not too late: for a mere $800,000 pledge, we'll send you a state-of-the-art radio hat, as pictured above.
(via http://filmmakeriq.com/2012/10/1931-portable-radio-in-a-straw-hat/)
read this postRob Welle ~ RIP
missjulie about 7 months ago
There has been another passing in the WMNF family...Robert C. Welle (pictured here, on the right) died Tuesday evening (10/2/12) due to cancer, which he had been battling for several years.
<>People may remember Rob as the great guy with a warm smile... read this postArt in Your Ear Friday October 5, 2012
JoEllen Schilke about 8 months ago
<>This week we are talking with artists from Creative Clay's Folk Festival, including Bean Spence, Kimberly Conor, and Colin Bissett from Creative Clay.Also we are interviewing the curator of the Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, KJ M... read this post
Florida West Coast Orchid Society to benefit WMNF
Laura Taylor about 8 months ago
The Florida West Coast Orchid Society annual show and sale ‘Orchid Paradise” on Saturday, October 6 and Sunday, October 7 from 10 AM to 5PM.
A portion of the proceeds will go to support your community radio station, 88.5fm WMNF.
<>The show will take p... read this postBlue Note releases iPad app
Tags: music, technology
Matt Cowley about 8 months ago
From thenextweb.com:
The great jazz label Blue Note has released an app for iPad:
<><>The Blue Note app provides a way for users to explore classic jazz recordings from artistes like Wayne Shorter, Art Blakey and Dexter Gordon. It’s free to download the... read this postBrian Eno on apps and the future of music
Tags: music
Matt Cowley about 8 months ago
From BBC News:
<><>Brian Eno is a pop and electronic music legend. He first found fame for his work with art college pop icons Roxy Music, before going on to pioneer ambient music in the late 1970s. He has produced albums for the likes of David Bowie, ... read this postCandidate Bios for Volunteer Reps to the Board of Directos
JoEllen Schilke about 8 months ago
<>Hi there volunteers!Voting commences Tuesday, September 25 at 11pm, and ends at 5pm, Tuesday, October 16. You can vote in person at the station, or email JoEllen@WMNF.org for an email ballot. Voting is open to RadioActivists--people who have volun... read this post
The story behind classic tracks
Tags: music
Matt Cowley about 8 months ago
Sound on Sound published a series of articles about the behind-the-scenes stories of some classic tracks, from Miles Davis to David Bowie. Check it out here.
read this postCaravan of Thieves plays Psycho Killer
Matt Cowley about 8 months ago
The Caravan of Thieves is playing October 6 with Applebutter Express and the Mudflappers at Skippers. Here's Caravan playing Psycho Killer at the Belle Chere fest:
read this postRecycling on Sustainable Living today at 11:05 !
Jon Butts about 8 months ago
<>Today's program will be on recycling; we'll start with a short segment about Dart Container Corporation in Plant City, they recycle Styrofoam. Bob West their Office Manager will join us by phone. Mitch Kessler with Kessler Consulting a Recycle Con... read this post
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WMNF!!!!
JoEllen Schilke about 8 months ago
<>We're 33 years old today! Just thought I would mention that. Thanks to all of the people who hit the streets 34 years ago with a dream that became reality. Thanks to all of the people who have kept it going, to the musicians and volunteers and sta... read this post
