VOLUME 16 | ISSUE 2 FEBRUARY 2014 From the Chief Executive Officer FEBRUARY 2014 VOLUME 16 | ISSUE 2 ne of the when WHRO acquired its FM license in many things 1975. I enjoy about A publication for the WHRO community in Hampton Over the years, we’ve tried many different Roads, VA living in OHampton Roads is the formats for these drives to make them We appreciate the support of all of our members, wonderful diversity of as entertaining as possible, while still and thank each and every one of you! its population. It makes imparting the very serious message about the need to invest in WHRO. And WHRO maintains an open meeting policy for our Bert Schmidt this area a richer, more Board of Directors and Community Advisory Board. vibrant place to live. these drives still remain one of the most Members of the public are welcome to attend and ob- effective ways we have to thank members serve these meetings. To find out when and where these And our community is growing in number. for their contributions, and to encourage meetings are held, consult the “Inside WHRO” section According to the University of Virginia’s non-members to support the work we do. of our website, whro.org, or call 757.889.9420. Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service, This month, we’ll embark on a week of PREsIdEnT & CHIEf ExECuTIvE OffICER the Commonwealth’s population has grown Bert schmidt 757.889.9410 at a higher rate than the nation’s, with on-air radio fundraising – on both WHRV northern Virginia, Richmond and our own 89.5 and WHRO 90.3. If these are the first CHIEf dEvElOPmEnT OffICER Hampton Roads leading the way. We also ‘pledge drives’ you hear, you’ll hear about Phillip Perdue 757.889.9115 have a large military population that brings content that isn’t available anywhere else on new people into our area each year. the radio dial – and you’ll hear about some d irector , corpor a te s u pport of the other work we do in education, for diane Rogic 757.724.4423 So each year, as we consider our fundraising kids and as community outreach. You’ll hear CREaTIvE sERvICEs OffICER plans – especially our on-air messaging – we Radio One members talking about why they daniel Harrell 757.889.9491 know that we’re talking to some people for joined, and why they hope you will. And the first time. That’s why every few years, I you’ll hear how becoming a member changes vICE PREsIdEnT Of COnTEnT like to remind Dimensions readers how – and your relationship with WHRO – how it Heather mazzoni 757.889.9396 why – on-air fundraisers came into being, transforms the station into what you listen to, COnTRIBuTIng WRITERs and why they remain such an important to what you have a stake in. Bobbie Fisher, Jan Johnson, Kelly Jackson, Anthony strategy. McSpadden,Whitney Raymo, Dwight Davis and And we hope you’ll agree that contributing Dr. Raymond Jones A brief history: on-air pledge drives to public radio in Hampton Roads is a smart weren’t always part of public broadcasting thing to do. Stay tuned – and whether vOlunTEER aCTIvITIEs managER in Hampton Roads – when WHRO first you’re a first-time contributor or a lifelong sharman goode-Hurd 757.889.9379 signed on the air in 1961 with instructional supporter, our heartiest thanks! audIEnCE sERvICEs | 757.889.9499 television programming, we were supported by grant money, federal and dimensions (Issn 1047-5532. Publication no. state funding. As opportunities arose to 190-200. expand programming, and audiences began Copyright 2004) is published monthly by the Hampton demanding more and more of what public Roads Educational Telecommunications association, television could offer, it became clear that Inc., a non-profit corporation, licensee of WHRO Tv 15, Public Television, and 89.5 WHRv fm / 90.3 additional funds were needed. Thus in 1974, WHRO FM, Public Radio. Distributed to WHRO WHRO began on-air solicitation of viewer members who contribute $48 or more annually. contributions, and the idea of “membership” was born. Pledge extended to public radio DIMENSIONS: 5200 Hampton Blvd, norfolk, va 23508 BERT SCHMIDT Phone: southside 757.889.9400; Peninsula President & Chief Executive Officer 757.881.9476; Williamsburg 757.903.2302 fax: 757.489.0007 E-MAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.whro.org Periodicals postage is paid at Norfolk, VA. POsTmasTER: send address changes to dImEnsIOns, c/o WHRO, 5200 Hampton Blvd, norfolk, va 23508. Locally owned by 19 regional school systems, Inside this issue WHRO is a public service institution of education, letter to the members.................................. 2 culture and citizenship utilizing its communication resources to serve and interact with the Hampton On the cover.................................................. 3 Roads community. T v H i g h l i g h t s . 5 , 7 WHRO in Education................................... 9 CRC............................................................ 10 Radio Highlights........................................ 13 On the cover The Power of (Radio) One hose happy people on the cover are of sacred music in the U.S., and uncovers Roads’ own Virginia Symphony and Virginia smiling because they’re part of a little-known yet startlingly wonderful sacred Opera. That rarest of entities, a full-time very special group of individuals: music, and younger artists who are under the locally produced 24/7 classical music station, people who regularly tune in to radar. has been a highlight of public radio in Tpublic radio to enjoy the rich and Hampton Roads since 1990. diverse world of news, public affairs, music, • Sochi may be all the way across the world, shared opinion and arts that are theirs for the but it’s also right around the corner! NPR Very few communities in the country can listening. reporters take listeners there with stories and boast two public radio stations. We’re interviews with athletes like snowboarder fortunate to be among them, and for that, you These are the people of Radio One – listeners Shaun White. can thank the members who have stepped who’ve turned their passion for public radio forward with volunteer hours, membership into a commitment to support it. They’re • The Backseat Book Club, hosted by dollars and voices of advocacy. You can paying for programs you know, like WHRV’s Michele Norris, just for kids who listen in thank these people holding signs and smiling, Morning Edition, All Things Considered, their parents’ cars or kitchens while doing proudly announcing their support as part of and 89.5FM’s own news and public affairs their homework! Radio One. If you’re not One, we want to programs, HearSay with Cathy Lewis and invite you to join today! Radio One members also make it possible Another View with Barbara Hamm Lee. for WHRO FM listeners to visit the great But they’re also paying for rare and uniquely symphony halls and opera houses of the special radio moments like these: world, to hear world-class orchestras, chamber ensembles and choral groups • Ecstatic Voices, an occasional series from perform music that has stood the test of time NPR, uncovers and celebrates the richness for hundreds of years – including Hampton 3 February 2014 WHRO TV 15/15.1 WHRO WORLD 15.2 WHRO CREATE 15.4 Primetime COX 15 • Charter 5 • FiOS 15 | COX 1015 COX 107 • FiOS 460 COX Digital 109 • FiOS 463 Charter 705 • FiOS 515 8pm 9pm 10pm Antiques Roadshow • Detroit, Hour One As Time Goes By Doc Martin • Cats and Sharks Downton Abbey Season 4 1 Washington Week Mclaughlin Group Charlie Rose: The Week European Journal SAT America Reframed • The Pruitt-Igoe Myth Coastal Cooking Primal Grill Rachel’s Favorite Food Sara’s Weeknight Meals Barbecue University Katie Brown Workshop Masterpiece Classic • Downton Abbey Season 4, Part 4 Masterpiece Classic • Downton Abbey Season 4, Part 5 Masterpiece Mystery! • Sherlock, Series III (9:58) 2 Nature • The Funkiest Monkeys African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross Global voices • Please vote for Me SUN Jacques Pepin America’s Test Kitchen Chef John Besh Chef’s Life Ask This Old House Rick Steves’ Europe Antiques Roadshow • Detroit, Hour Two Antiques Roadshow • Eugene, Or - Hour Two POv • American Promise 3 Afropop: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange Local USA Local USA PBS Newshour MON Lidia’s Italy Cook’s Country Cooking with Nick Stellino Chef’s Life This Old House Rick Steves’ Europe The Amish: American Experience The Amish Shunned: American Experience 4 America Reframed • The New Public PBS Newshour TUE Jacques Pepin America’s Test Kitchen Chef John Besh Chef’s Life The Woodwright’s Shop Rick Steves’ Europe Nature • An Original Duckumentary Nova • Roman Catacomb Mystery Super Skyscrapers • One World Trade Center 5 POv • American Promise (7:00) Our Time Is Now PBS Newshour WED Lidia’s Italy Cook’s Country Cooking with Nick Stellino Chef’s Life Ask This Old House Rick Steves’ Europe The This Old House Hour Chef’s Life The Mind of a Chef Globe Trekker • Paris City Guide 2 6 Super Skyscrapers • One World Trade Center America Revealed • Food Machine PBS Newshour THU Jacques Pepin America’s Test Kitchen Chef John Besh Chef’s Life The Woodwright’s Shop Rick Steves’ Europe Washington Week Charlie Rose: The Week American Masters • Alice Walker: Beauty In Truth POv • A Storycorps Special 7 The Amish Shunned: American Experience (7:00) Education of Harvey Gantt One Night In March PBS Newshour FRI Lidia’s Italy Cook’s Country Cooking with Nick Stellino Chef’s Life This Old House Rick Steves’ Europe Antiques Roadshow • Detroit, Hour Two As Time Goes By Doc Martin • Ever After Downton Abbey Season 4 8 Washington Week Mclaughlin Group Charlie Rose: The Week European Journal America Reframed • The New Public SAT Katie Brown Workshop Christina Cooks Art of Food with Wendy Brodie P.