Sept 17, 2019 From the messy desk of Amanda Eichstaedt… KWMR launched the “20 For 20” campaign at the beginning of July and it will run through September 29, 2019. Thus far we have raised just over $3600. This means that there have been 180 $20 contributions. We are shooting for 500…. will we make it? Only the shadow…
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KWMR received a grant from the West Marin Fund to create a Community Archives Program. We are fast out of the gate! The first two recordings (one with visuals) is available now. Delores Huerta spoke at West Marin School at a West Marin Community Services sponsored event. The event was recorded by KWMR. https://kwmr.s3.amazonaws.com/audio/08-30-19_Dolores_Huerta_FINAL.mp3 …
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You know those inspirational posters that they market for the workplace? The ones that show the “perfect” light at a beach, or a sunset with some inspirational saying in script near the bottom? If you start looking around at the natural beauty of where we live, you might just catch a glimpse of an image…
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20 for 20 Update: We are rocking it with 20 For 20, and have eclipsed $3000 raised (goal of $10,000). We want to thank the many individuals who have donated online, or walked up to one of our staff on the street, or at an event. Every penny counts! September Update: Here we are just…
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Top photo, from left: Bianca Barlas, Business Development Executive, CARS Bruce Bauer, Director of Partner Support, CARS – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –…
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Photo: Lyons with her cup of tea in the KWMR music library. Cred: Mia Johnson It seems very apropos to be posting this on National Radio Day! Happy National Radio Day everyone! After 18 years of holding down the programming elements of KWMR, Lyons Filmer has decided to retire at the end of 2019. Change can be…
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August 13, 2019 From the messy desk of Amanda Eichstaedt… It’s time for 20 For 20! (Cover pic: Kerry Livingston’s $20) We want to thank the 54 (equivalent) donations that have raised over $1000 towards the $10,000 goal! We have had folks walk in to the studio and throw down a Jackson towards the cause….
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August 6, 2019 From the messy desk of Amanda Eichstaedt… Tardy Tidings! I am notorious for not remembering birthdays. I’ve got my immediate family covered, but even dear friends fall off the radar. I once bought several clever “belated birthday” cards since I knew I would put them to use. As usual my hindsight is…
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July 30, 2019 From the messy desk of Amanda Eichstaedt… Revolving Door, Please… Some things are dependable. Larry Rippee, Tony Palmer, Charlie Morgan and naked ladies. Some of our programmers have been here since day one. They were here before day one, when KWMR was still exclusively a Horizon Cable station (pre-FCC license). But those…
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July 23, 2019 From the messy desk of Amanda Eichstaedt… (Illustration by Jaime Crespo) Programming on KWMR If you have ever gazed at the KWMR Program Guide you may have been a bit overwhelmed.Until you get way into the weeds with our programming it can be hard to keep track. I’ve heard statements such as “I just…
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