THE PERFECT PAIR CELEBRATING 30 YEARS
BEHIND THE SCENES
We’ve combed through the archives and found some photos from our early days. Enjoy this look from behind the scenes of our studios.
Barry Graham in the record Library in September 1990.
Dwight Davis works in the studio on the day WHRV and WHRO were launched as two separate stations, September 20, 1990. Standing behind him is WHRO board member Phyllis Stephenson.
WHRO 1988 campaign buttons image.
Even a leaking roof in the studio doesn’t stop Dwight Davis from going on the air.
Dwight Davis, Raymond Jones, Vianne Webb and Dave Dessler in the studio.
Jae Sinnett at work in the 1990s.
WHRO Public Media Music Library.
Operations Manager Lisa Murray and Announcer Rollie Bristol circa 1989 in the temporary studios upstairs.
Vianne Webb and Taylor Green on the day of launch, September 20, 1990."
Just Before the Launch
On-air staff discuss the upcoming launch of the new station. This was the day when WHRO Public Media was dedicating its new building.
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Welcome Aboard!
Dwight Davis, Raymond Jones and Taylor Green welcome listeners to WHRO FM at its new home on the dial, 90.3.
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Early Station Promos
In this early station promotional spot, host Vianne Webb looks to carry public broadcasting into the next century and beyond.
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30 Crazy Years
One of the most daunting tasks for any producer (or host) is to tell a powerful story in finite-few minutes.This audio piece is a beautiful and compelling example of how to deliver on such a challenge. Four separate but unified tales tell one powerful (and entertaining) story!
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THANK YOU
Thank you for supporting WHRO Public Media. For nearly 60 years WHRO has served Eastern Virginia with quality programming and services that have entertained, educated and engaged. The value of trusted, independent media is even more critical today. Your support means the world to us and we would like to show you our ‘Thanks’ with a gift of appreciation. Of course, if you would like 100% of your contribution to go towards programming, we understand. Either way, we just want to thank you for 30 years of support.
WHRO’s 30th Anniversary T-Shirt
Celebrate WHRO’s 30th Anniversary with this keepsake t-shirt highlighting your favorite WHRV and WHRO programs!
Get this gift when you give $120 or $10/mo
Fiona Maddocks Music for Life
How does music reflect the key moments in our lives? How do we choose the works that inspire, delight, comfort or console? Fiona Maddocks selects 100 classical works from across nine centuries, arguing passionately, persuasively and at times obstinately for their inclusion, putting each work in its cultural and musical context, discussing omissions, suggesting alternatives and always putting the music first.
Get this gift when you give $72 or $6/mo
Another View's 10th Anniversary Book Selection Combo
We’re Different, We’re the Same, Sesame Street by Bobbi Kates and Joe Mathieu, The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, How to Be an Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi, The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabella Wilkerson, The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein
Get this gift when you give $600 or $50/mo
Out of the Box T-Shirt
Rock, Blues, Local Artists – Support Out of the Box with this brand new T-Shirt that represents the music you love.
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WHRO Bluetooth Speaker Tumbler
This WHRO tumbler equipped with a Bluetooth speaker keeps drinks cold for 16 hours and hot for six hours! Listen to music for over two and a half hours.
Get this gift when you give $240 or $20/mo
WHRO Mask
Customized WHRO face mask. If you have to go out in the community, represent WHRO when you go.
Get this gift when you give $60 or $5/mo
New York Times Digital Subscription
One-year digital subscription to The New York Times (new subscribers only). The subscription includes unlimited access to NYTimes.com on any device and all NYT news apps. You will also receive discounts to The Times Store, Film Club, Wine Club and Times Talks.
Get this gift when you give $180 or $15/mo
New York Times Crossword Puzzle
Gain access to 20 years’ worth of puzzle archives, plus the daily, weekend, and mini crosswords. You can even switch it up with a little Sudoku or a variety of word puzzles. Play in any browser across all electronic devices!
Get this gift when you give $60 or $5/mo
NPR Public Radio Nerd T-Shirt
Be proud to show off your inner nerd and make it easy for your public radio nerd friends to find you in a crowd! This graphic shirt is U.S. made in soft 50/50 cotton poly blend, making it an extremely comfortable t-shirt with great quality.
Get this gift in size: small, medium, large and x-large when you give $120 or $10/mo
Jae' Sinnett's Zero to 60 Quartet's 'Just When You Thought' CD
Jae Sinnett's latest recording with his world class Zero to 60 Quartet. This CD stayed in the top 25 of the national Jazzweek Radio Charts for an amazing 20 weeks!
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Babbel Subscription
One of our newest thank you gifts is a one-year digital subscription to the language learning app Babbel! Learn at a pace that suits your lifestyle. Take 10…15…30 minutes or up to an hour a day to learn one of 14 languages Babbel has to offer. Babbel is available anytime, anywhere, on any device. And it’s ad-free…so no pesky interruptions.
Get this gift when you give $120 or $10/mo
Essential Canon of Classical Music (soft cover book)
This guide to classical composers is for both the novice and the experienced listener. It identifies the 240 composers whose works are most important to understanding classical music.
Get this gift when you give $72 or $6/mo
Year Of Wonder (hard cover book)
Classical music for everyone—an inspirational piece of music for every day of the year, celebrating composers from the medieval era to the present day.
Get this gift when you give $120 or $10/mo
iTunes Gift Card
Get this gift when you give $75 or $6.25/mo
It was your gifts 30 years ago that made it possible to expand to two public radio stations in Eastern Virginia. And your support will ensure public radio remains strong in our community.