Join us for a special open house celebration - we’re opening our doors to the public, and you are invited to come help us celebrate 50 years of NPR in the Shenandoah Valley and Central Virginia!
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: WMRA Studios
983 Reservoir St.
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
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What to Expect
- Live Broadcast: Watch All Things Considered hosted live from 4-6 PM!
- Station Tours: Meet our staff and explore the station, including a bit of historical audio and a chance to try an old-school mic. Tours will wrap up in our conference room—where delicious desserts and refreshments await.
- Production Studio Fun: Join us for a behind-the-scenes experience where you can record your voice and see how radio is made.
- Memorabilia Displays: Check out vintage WMRA merchandise, equipment, and shadowbox displays.
- Slideshow: Enjoy a nostalgic look at WMRA's 50-year journey through photos and memories on display in our lobby.
Door Prizes Galore!
- Gift cards from some of our local business partners
- Underwriting prize packages for two lucky local businesses
- WMRA swag basket
- “WMRA On-Air Voice of Your Choice” voice mail recording
(Drawings will happen throughout the event)
Food & Desserts
We’ll have a variety of tasty treats, plus a special dessert table featuring confections created by our wonderful staff!
Thanks to our business partners who have made donations towards this 50th Anniversary Celebration
Coffee provided by Broad Porch Coffee