WMNF: The Blog
Art 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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
The Country Music Showcase on The Early Bord Wake Show is a BIG HIT!!!!
Jack Zolnierowski about 9 months ago
Thanks for sharing all the great comments about our recent show. I have been getting a ton of emails sent to wackiejackiez@aol.com.
You Wack-A-Doodles are the greatest.
read this postWMNF All Station Meeting
ktuf about 9 months ago
<>WMNF All Station MeetingWMNF 88.5 FM Community Radio1210 E. MLK Blvd.Tampa, FL 33603-4417813-238-8001 (Office)Monday, September 24, 20126:15-7:00 p.m. Meet and mingle - food, sign up to speak7:00-9:30 p.m. MeetingThe Meeting will be held in the WM... read this post
RIP Jim Beeler
missjulie about 10 months ago
Longtime WMNF programmer Jim Beeler passed away Monday night, 8/27/12, in Tampa. He was with WMNF in the 80s until the late 90s. We thought some of you who have been around for awhile would want to know.
<>Here are some memories from Mike Bagley:"I ... read this post
Pre-Empted Music Programs AIRING ON WMNF HD4 This Week
cowley about 10 months ago
WMNF is broadcasting special RNC coverage this week, Monday through Thursday from 6-11 p.m.
<>Or if you'd like music, you can still catch some of your favorite evening music programs on WMNF's HD4 channel. You can tune in on your computer at <>wmnf.org... read this postGroovefest 3 unclaimed raffle prizes...
missjulie about 10 months ago
There were a few prizes left on the Raffle table Saturday night. Please call to arrange pick-up, if you are a winner:
La France $25 Gift Certificate - 801675
Shelter from the Norm ~ WMNF’s Building Dedication CD (6/17/06) - 801716
<>2 -Cabot Cheese Cof... read this postCity Lights
Matt Cowley about 10 months ago
From local photographer Nicole Abbett:
<><>Last week artist Tracey Dear lit up 5 Tampa bridges in a project titled Agua Luces. Backed by Mayor Bob Buchorn, Tampa Electric and Peoples Gas, and the Lights On Tampa Committee, this will be a permanent fixt... read this post