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Sunrise Ocean Bender :: Halloween {s}Edition

October 26, 2010 in Illustration, Kevin, Richmond by Fan Works | No comments

Kick off the WRIR 2010 Fund Drive and your Halloween weekend with K and the Sunrise Ocean Bender Halloween {s}Edition … Don’t mind the smoke: it’s just the God of Hellfire and many others stoking the flames … it’s gonna get hot in the radio pot as he goes for the Great Pumpkin’s throat and sends the grown-ups home.

The WRIR 2010 Fund Drive doesn’t officially kick in until the 29th {through Nov. 7}, but if you’re an early bird looking for the würm, you can drop some candy in the WRIR bucket right here and get back to perfecting that mask. Either way you stroll to the graveyard, the Fund Drive is going to rise to the occasion: give-aways, live bands everyday, the new WRIR Fall Fund Drive ’10 t-shirt and record bag, and much, much more … my pretties.

:: wrir.org

:: Podcasts for Sunrise Ocean Bender at radio4all.net.

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Pumped for WRIR

October 15, 2010 in Graphic Design, Kevin, Recent Work, Richmond, RVA Creative by Fan Works | No comments

WRIR, home of Kevin’s Sunrise Ocean Bender, is gearing up for it’s Fall Fund Drive … coming up right around the corner, October 29 – November 7 {early bird donations start this weekend}. This season’s drive is the ‘official’ introduction of the WRIR Fund Drive logo.

The logo will be featured on this year’s pledge premiums {WRIR t-shirt and tote}, as well as used on fund drive related materials. WRIR has two fund drives every year, Spring and Fall, and is a scorching time around the station: guests, in-studio live performances by local bands, plenty of fuel generously donated by Richmond restaurants, and, of course, the best DJs, hosts and tireless volunteers …

We’re thrilled that Kevin, who is on the Marketing Committee for WRIR, was able to lend a hand to one of, in Paste Magazine’s words, the “best little radio stations in the U.S.”

Richmond Independent Radio is a fresh new voice, on the air since January 1, 2005. We broadcast music you DON’T hear on the radio dial with live local DJ’s doing real live shows. In addition to our locally produced music shows, we offer a wide range of National and Local news programming that covers issues unrepresented by other media.

WRIR is a true community radio station.

  • We are locally owned, and by charter can never be bought out by any non local entity.
  • The station is operated by volunteers from the Richmond community. Our staff consists of your neighbors playing music, sharing news and operating the station.

Thank you for listening.

:: More info at WRIR.org

:: WRIR’s 2010 Monster Mashquerade

:: More info on Sunrise Ocean Bender

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In The Groove: Collecting and Curating African Music.

September 20, 2010 in Exhibition, Richmond, RVA Creative by Fan Works | No comments

WRIR 97.3’s World Music DJ’s Join Siemon Allen on Panel Sep 29 at VCU’s Anderson Gallery

“Bill Lupoletti, WRIR’s world music director and host of Global A Go-Go, and David Noyes, host of WRIR’s Ambiance Congo and co-host of The Motherland Influence, will join Siemon Allen on Wednesday, September 29 at 6PM at VCU’s Anderson Gallery in a program titled “In The Groove: Collecting and Curating African Music.” The panel of passionate collectors of African music will discuss their motivations, methods, and discoveries.

Imaging South Africa: Collection Project by Siemon Allen, a three-floor installation of large collections of vinyl phonograph records, stamps, and other found objects, continues at Anderson Gallery, 907 1/2 W. Franklin Street, through October 31, 2010.

On view at the Anderson Gallery this fall, Imaging South Africa: Collection Projects by Siemon Allen examines the changing image of South Africa through a series of expansive installations. Filling all three floors of the Anderson Gallery, this exhibition offers the most comprehensive presentation to date of Richmond-based, South African artist Siemon Allen’s collection projects.”

:: Read the full post at WRIR

:: Anderson Gallery

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WRIR Needs Your Vote!

September 2, 2010 in Richmond by Fan Works | No comments

WRIR 97.3 FM Seeks Refresheverything.com Grant for Community Newsroom

WRIR is asking for a grant to diversify locally-produced radio news in a market big enough to need it, strong enough to volunteer for it and brave enough to air it. With the Community Newsroom, WRIR will train more citizen-journalists to collect and report independent radio news.

WRIR LP 97.3 FM, Richmond’s independent radio station, is seeking the community’s help to get a grant to fund construction of a Community Newsroom. WRIR would use this broadcast studio to gather and report more local, independent news. Presently WRIR has volunteers who produce the local news segments aired every weekday. With the Community Newsroom, WRIR will train more citizen-journalists to collect and report independent radio news. WRIR’s proposal is in the running for a $50,000 grant and will compete for votes at www.refresheverything.com/wrir. Refresheverything.com is an online competition to fund projects that will have a positive impact on their community. You can vote online or via your twitter or Facebook accounts. You are allowed to vote every day in September with the last vote taken on September 30th.

“WRIR is very excited about this grant. It is a different approach to fundraising. Our listeners, supports and volunteers decide if we get the grant by voting every day either online or by text. If they do, WRIR has the chance to build a state-of-the-art studio with limitless potential! WRIR will also use the studio as back-up in the event of equipment failure in our main studio. It is our responsibility as the City of Richmond’s official emergency broadcast outlet” —  says Liz Humes, President of Virginia Center for Public Press the parent non-profit of WRIR.

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Jonny Z Festival :: 2010

August 7, 2010 in Richmond, RVA Creative by Fan Works | No comments

We had a great time at the Jonny Z Festival this year. If you don’t know about Jonny Z, or Art 180, you can find out more here. Well worth looking into … thanks again to the powers that be for putting on a great time in RVA …

“Jonathan Zanin was a creative and compassionate soul who loved to make art and music. Known to countless adoring friends as Jonny Z, he was a friend to all and enemy to none, a champion for the underdog. Jonny died in 2007 at the age of 26. This festival, established by his friends in partnership with Art 180, honors his legacy, celebrates his spirit, and promotes art, music, community and friendship—all things Jonny cared about.”








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Electrifying Transportation

August 2, 2010 in Illustration, Kevin, Recent Work, Richmond by Fan Works | No comments

Kevin recently wrapped up this piece for Richmond Magazine … The article, “Electrifying Transportation” was on an upcoming launch by Ford {and other manufacturers including  GM and Nissan} of electric cars and the efforts of the Sustainable Transportation Initiative of Richmond to keep Richmond on the shortlist of cities for the launch …

“Richmond is smaller than most cities being considered for the Ford launch. But it’s still a contender because it has a large population of students, expected to be among the first adopters of electric vehicles. City residents’ driving patterns — short distances within the city rather than commutes — are well suited to electric cars. … STIR sees electric cars as part of a broader plan for more efficient and greener transportation that would include everything from more bike paths to improved public transportation.”

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The Ultimate Vegetable

June 17, 2010 in Kevin, Richmond by Fan Works | No comments

Saturday is the Richmond Vegetarian Festival out at Bryan Park:

“Richmond’s favorite annual event, the Richmond Vegetarian Festival, presented by Vegan Action, the Vegetarian Society of Richmond, and Fox Richmond,will be held June 19th this year, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. in the Azalea Gardens at Bryan Park. Now in its eighth year, the festival has grown each year and become a favorite family outing for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike …

The festival, which seeks to expose people to the vegetarian lifestyle in a festive atmosphere, has plenty to offer in the way of vegetarian and vegan foods. About a dozen area restaurants will provide some of the best veggie cuisine around …

Richmond’s Vegetarian Festival also features a wide variety of vendors and nonprofit organizations. Our festival charity for this year is the Richmond Animal League (RAL) … ”

WRIR will be there … and so will Kevin. If you’re around, swing by, say hello and find out more about Vegan Action, the Vegetarian Society of Richmond, the vendors and nonprofits … and, of course, WRIR. Questions, feedback, interested in volunteering? Complaints about Kevin’s show? Fire away …

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Is Anybody Out There?

May 25, 2010 in Illustration, Kevin, RVA Creative by Fan Works | No comments

Kevin has a post over at his site … calling out for advice on organizing a RVA/VA illustrators show … Interested? Head on over and see what he’s trying to cook up this time …

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Unbound: A Recycled Book-Art Exhibition {Call to Artists}

May 18, 2010 in Richmond, RVA Creative by Fan Works | No comments

A Recycled Book-art Exhibition and Auction to benefit Art6

@ Art6: Opening: Friday, July 2nd  6pm – 10pm, Closing Reception FRiday, July 30, 7 pm – 9 pm

Part of Worn Again 2010: A Cast-Off Couture Showcase

This exhibition invites artists to deconstruct used books (that would

typically be cast-off) and use the raw materials to start a new

chapter. We are looking for work that demonstrates a balance of craft,

imagination and innovation. Pieces selected for the show will

represent Team Worn Again’s ongoing mission to take recycled

creativity to the next level.

  • Works should be gallery ready
  • Pieces will be selected by a jury:Team Worn Again and Art6 do not guarantee that your work will be presented in the show.
  • All submissions will be accepted on June 26th from 11 am until 4 pm and should be delivered to Art6, 6 East Broad Street, Richmond Va.

Artists are invited to supply their own “well read” books: or 

contact Worn Again.

Space for 3 Dimensional work is limited so if possible please construct your submissions so they can be hung on the wall.

Submission fee $15 per piece payable to ART6

**Please indicate if you would like to donate your piece to be auctioned off with the proceeds to be split between ART6 and BOOKS ON WHEELS:
______Yes, I would like to donate my Book to ART6 to auction off with proceeds to be split between ART6 and Books On Wheels.
______ No, But I would like to have my book for sale with a commission of 40% taken by ART6 to be split between ART6 and Books On Wheels

Please contact Art6 Gallery with questions or for more info.

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A Little Something for Your Ears, a Little Something for Your Head

May 15, 2010 in Kevin, Richmond by Fan Works | No comments

Kevin’s new show on WRIR, The Sunrise Ocean Bender, is up and running … where to is still wide open … if you’re waking up, trying to lay it to rest, or just looking for something for your ears and head, give him a spin. Details below:

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After a few false starts and a rapid learning curve {for a dinosaur}, The Sunrise Ocean Bender podcast is now up for dissection, digestion and dismay.

I’ll be posting shows down the road at the a-Infos Radio Project, where you can find my show, other shows from WRIR and a whole lot more. If you do tune in, or check the podcast, let me know what you think … thanks for checking in …

The Sunrise Ocean Bender

Fridays, 3 – 6 a.m.  ::  WRIR lp 97.3 FM
Richmond  :: wrir.org

Free-form, eclectic, multifarious … The Sunrise Ocean Bender sets sail every Friday morning, 3 – 6 a.m., to find something for your ears, and a little something for your head … from psych to prog to pop and whatever dusty side road we can find on the way … there might be a map, but the destination is up for grabs. If it all goes right, we may just get lost … Check here at the muster station for program and podcast info.

::  Podcast for The Sunrise Ocean Bender ::

Something I should know about? Something I should spin? Drop me a line … especially if it has a hook on the end of it.

Thanks for checking in … see you on the other side …

~ Mr. Atavist

“Richmond Indie Radio is a fresh new voice, on the air since January 1, 2005.. We broadcast music you DON’T hear on the radio dial with LIVE LOCAL DJ’s doing REAL LIVE SHOWS. In addition to our locally produced music shows, we offer a wide range of National and Local news programming that covers issues unrepresented by other media.

We are also a true community radio station. That means-
-We are locally owned, and by charter can never be bought out by any non local entity.
-The station is operated by volunteers from the Richmond community. Our staff consists of your neighbors playing music, sharing news and operating the station.

Thank you for listening.”

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> See, hear and do more

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