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The Heifetz Holiday Tour 2023 brings The Heifetz Ensemble In Residence to the WVTF Performance Studio.

Lexington Chamber Music Society Co-founder Mark Gallagher welcomes Composer in Residence Gerald Cohen

Nearly 30 years ago, Angie Covey started at New River Community College as an adjunct instructor. Today, she oversees more than $25 million in assets as the Executive Director of the NRCC Educational Foundation.Join us on Naturally Curious as Angie discusses her unique path from NRCC graduate to executive leadership. We explore her commitment to providing "access to education for all" and how the Foundation has tripled its impact under her tenure.Learn more about the Foundation: www.nr.edu/foundation/

In this episode, we start with Katie Clifton who has a story about a trip to rehab, with a twist and we hear from Hailey Hendrix, who goes shopping for a discount doctor.Those stories and a first-time sit-down with the authors after their performance, coming up next on Hoot and Holler Radio.

Building Homes and Leaving Legacies: A Conversation with Jim DraderIn the final installment of our three-part series on the New River Valley’s most pressing challenges, we dive into the world of affordable housing. Recorded in late 2025, this episode features Jim Drader, the former Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of the NRV.Jim recently announced he is stepping down after six years of dedicated service to lead Habitat for Humanity in Northeastern Indiana. We discuss his impact on our region, the evolving housing crisis, and what it takes to build a community from the ground up. This concludes our deep dive into the pillars of American stability: workforce development, childcare, and housing.

Host Lee Hunsaker presents two stories from the Grandin Theatre stage: Gretchen Weinnig Beedle recounts her encounters with two cavalier mammals.Tom Landon journeys back to his paperboy days, sharing childhood mischief that includes a library of found Playboys and a clever, cheeky plan to collect overdue payments.The episode also features post-performance interviews with both storytellers.

Host Lee Hunsaker presents two personal stories from the Grandin Theatre: Sandra Collins' serendipitous meeting on the Blue Ridge Parkway that led to love and life changes, and Joe Cobb's journey of coming out along the "Yellow Brick Road" that led to personal freedom and public service.

Two powerful onstage stories and interviews: Courtney Downs shares her harrowing journey from addiction and homelessness to long-term recovery, family reunification, and advocacy work in harm reduction.Chad Hutchinson delivers a larger-than-life tribute to his friend Jack—a Texas-born, unforgettable character whose loyalty and humor shaped a community. Together these pieces celebrate resilience, friendship, and the redemptive power of storytelling.

In this episode of Naturally Curious, we sit down with Xavier Duckett—photographer, mentor, and founder of The Humble Hustle Company, a Roanoke-based nonprofit built on a simple but powerful idea: Keep Giving. What began as a grassroots T‑shirt project has grown into a creative hub supporting Black youth, connecting diverse communities, and redefining what it means to give back with intention.Xavier shares how he left his 9‑to‑5 to pursue his vision full‑time, why a missing “U” in Hmble Hstle carries a message of purpose, and how a clothing line evolved into a community space that blends art, entrepreneurship, and service. His story is one of risk, reinvention, and relentless generosity—and a reminder that sometimes the boldest step is choosing to bet on yourself.

Organist, Composer, Author Dorothy Papdakos Kicks of Music on the Corner season with Silent Film Classic, Nosferatu