Weekend Virginia Podcast from WVTF

Weekend Virginia 1

Fred Echols — 2010-08-28 00:00:00

Veggie Chef Andrea Mattioni makes black bean burgers...Steve Brown shows us how composers "borrow" from one another

Weekend Virginia 2

Fred Echols — 2010-08-28 00:00:00

Larry Bly returns with more broadcasting stories...Annie Johnson with the Blue Ridge Business Journal reports on her covnersation with Virginia's Director of Business Assistance...Washington and Lee's Amanda Bower finishes the story of her China trip

Weekend Virginia 3

Fred Echols — 2010-08-28 00:00:00

Sandy Hausman reports on allegations of workplace bullying at the Virginia Quarterly Review...We learn why truckers might be better off with a map than with a GPS system...How Dudski would fix baseball

Weekend Virginia 1

Fred Echols — 2010-08-21 00:00:00

How families with autistic and schizophrenic children are turning to the farm for help...a Hokie comes home to write about Virginia Tech football...The Sweded Film Festival comes to Roanoke.

Weekend Virginia 2

Fred Echols — 2010-08-21 00:00:00

Veggie Chef Andrea Mattioni makes polenta medallions and the host doesn't get any...Steve Brown introduces us to the work of 20th Century composer Norman Dello Joio...Amanda Bower goes shopping in China...Blogger Waldo Jaquith is glad broadband is on its way to Southwest Virginia.

Weekend Virginia 3

Fred Echols — 2010-08-21 00:00:00

Floyd County teacher Jerry Sawter recalls some highlights from back-to-school meetings...Annie Johnson with The Blue Ridge Business Journal updates on plans for a historic Roanoke building...bed bugs are back and an expert tells us how to avoid bringing them home with us...Dudski the Sports blogger looks for the proper balance between anthropology and football.

Virginia Film Festival 2010

Sandy Hausman — 2010-08-17 00:00:00

It's still more than two months away, but organizers of the Virginia Film Festival are sharing the news of the first celebrity that will attend the event. WVTF's Sandy Hausman was on hand for the big announcement in Charlottesville.

Weekend Virginia 1

Fred Echols — 2010-08-14 00:00:00

In this segment, Blogger Waldo Jaquith talks about the Google-Verizon deal and what it could mean for the internet; Veggie Chef Andrea Mattioni puts together a nice cold soup for a hot summer day and group problem-solving at Virginia Tech.

Weekend Virginia 2

Fred Echols — 2010-08-14 00:00:00

In this segment: we visit a unique art exhibit in Charlottesville; a website dedicated to that weird stuff your parents have on display; a report from the Blue Ridge Business Journal's Annie Johnson about Virginia's effort to attract investment from Asia; Amanda Bower tells us more about her trip to China and the time when Virginia's state parks were for whites only.

Weekend Virginia 3

Fred Echols — 2010-08-14 00:00:00

In this segment: a peaceful float on a gentle river turns out to be something very different indeed; saving money on back-to-school shopping at the thrift store; Tchaikovsky gets a bad review and the last laugh; Oldtime Fiddlers compete at Galax and a Virginia traditional music band that became famous, almost.

Weekend Virginia 1

Fred Echols — 2010-08-07 00:00:00

Larry Bly returns with more strange but true stories from the world of broadcasting.

Weekend Virginia 2

Fred Echols — 2010-08-07 00:00:00

Home remodeling the way Thomas Jefferson did it; how a pair of Roanoke neighborhoods hold on to their sense of community; the Veggie Chef makes cheddar biscuits and Governor McDonnell hits the road to talk with Virginians.

Weekend Virginia 3

Fred Echols — 2010-08-07 00:00:00

Amanda Bower comes home from China with amazing stories of endless flights and toilet paper; Steve Brown tells us about a great composer who was wealthy in spite of his profession; .Annie Johnson with The Blue Ridge Business Journal reports on utility rates and one delegate's efforts to keep them down and Dudski the Sports Blogger thanks those who serve as blog fodder.

Weekend Virginia 1

Fred Echols — 2010-07-31 00:00:00

Political bloggers Waldo Jaquith and Jim Hoeft talk about Senator Jim Webb and affirmative action. Also, Annie Johnson with the Blue Ridge Business Journal brings us up to date on stalled legislation intended to help small businesses.

Weekend Virginia 2

Fred Echols — 2010-07-31 00:00:00

Sandy Hausman reports on the new cuisine of the south; Connie Stevens has some information to help locavores do their grocery shopping; Veggie chef Andrea Mattioni makes a three bean salad and where to go for used work shirts and chijuajua stud services.

Weekend Virginia 3

Fred Echols — 2010-07-31 00:00:00

The life and legacy of Slugger the service dog; the literal shock of recreational trespassing; Beethoven as an inspiration for speeders; music from the brain and Jim Thorpe rests, but not necessarily in peace.

Weekend Virginia 1

Fred Echols — 2010-07-24 00:00:00

Virginia's balanced budget and the unbalanced one in Washington. Also, the many, many studies of VDOT.

Weekend Virginia 2

Fred Echols — 2010-07-24 00:00:00

A Virginia teen is roaring toward a career in NASCAR; the Veggie Chef's new salad that almost never was; researchers see invisibility on the horizon and the most influential film director you've never heard of.

Weekend Virginia 3

Fred Echols — 2010-07-24 00:00:00

Central Virginia brewers introduce a brand new ale; Peachy the cat takes on all comers, bears included; Ted Talks provide a brain boost for thousands of Americans and Dudski the Sports Blogger takes on the Nobel Committee and the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Weekend Virginia 1

Fred Echols — 2010-07-17 00:00:00

Bloggers Waldo Jaquith and Jim Hoeft talk about Supreme Court rulings and gun control and we wonder how it would sound if NPR used catchy news music.

Weekend Virginia 2

Fred Echols — 2010-07-17 00:00:00

A small private school in central Virginia is the birthplace of an exciting musical adaption of an Edgar Allen Poe classic; Steve Brown reminds us how much more the great composers accomlished in their teens than the rest of us and Larry Bly returns with more amazing tales of radio (and TV).

Weekend Virginia 3

Fred Echols — 2010-07-17 00:00:00

The real rebel yell; Veggie Chef Andrea Mattioni makes something that's good in spite of its inelegant name; Blue Ridge Business Jounral's Annie Johnson tells us about Virginia's efforts to attract foreign jobs to the state and Dudski mourns the passing of good sports nicknames

Weekend Virginia 1

Fred Echols — 2010-07-10 00:00:00

Blogger Jim Hoeft responds on whether independent candidates for Congress should be included in debates; Veggie Chef Andrea Mattioni whips up a brown rice salad and Annie Johnson from the Blue Ridge Business Journal tells us about debit card swipe fees

Weekend Virginia 2

Fred Echols — 2010-07-10 00:00:00

Tracy Ullman salutes her fellow naturalized Americans at Monticello; the Maintenance Evangelist comes home from Australia; music inspired by a legendary liar and the other side of the Blue Ridge Parkway anniversary

Weekend Virginia 3

Fred Echols — 2010-07-10 00:00:00

NPR's Noah Adams discusses how the network's news coverage has changed; Roanoker Suzanne Osborne talks about her book on hiking and Dudski the Sports Blogger wonders where all the baseball stories have gone.

Weekend Virginia 1

Fred Echols — 2010-07-03 00:00:00

Should independent candidate Jeffrey Clark be included in 5th District congressional debates? Also, .Andrea Mattioni shares her recipe for chili macaroni (veggie, of course) and Virginia congressmen weigh in on a controversy at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford.

Weekend Virginia 2

Fred Echols — 2010-07-03 00:00:00

Larry Bly recalls the day the fog rolled in at Public TV; Annie Johnson with the Blue Ridge Business Journal updates us on financial industry reform legislation; Steve Brown reveals what the great composers did when they went on break and Mozart's incredible journey.

Weekend Virginia 3

Fred Echols — 2010-07-03 00:00:00

Sandy Hausman reports on how a Virginia opera company plans to attract interest; how church organists improvise; Rick Mattioni recalls his first 4th of July; scandal at Arlngton National Cemetery and Dudski the Sports Blogger remembers the greatest of all college basketball coaches.

Weekend Virginia 1

Fred Echols — 2010-06-26 00:00:00

Veggie Chef Andrea Mattioni has a suggestion for hot weather dining; .Annie Johnson with the Blue Ridge Business Journal talks about career and technical education and Charlie Perkinson talks about (what else?) jazz.

Weekend Virginia 2

Fred Echols — 2010-06-26 00:00:00

Everyone knows kudzu is a nuisance but did you know it's also a leafy green vegetable that can work well in a salad? Also, Steve Brown tells us about the summer Mozart got on a hot streak; the Castleton Festival returns to Rappahannock County and Larry Bly shares some more radio stories.

Weekend Virginia 3

Fred Echols — 2010-06-26 00:00:00

Park Ranger Peter Givens has some good words for the Blue RIdge Parkway on its 75th anniversary; NPR's Noah Adams remembers his trip on the New River; Robert Kolker sheds some light on Martin Scorcese's Shutter Island and Dudski the Sports Blogger says movie reviewers could just as well be talking about sports than films.

Weekend Virginia 1

Fred Echols — 2010-06-19 00:00:00

Our Weekend Virginia political bloggers have their say about use "holds" in the US Senate and about an effort by Virginia's Mark Warner and Jim Webb to make the practice less prevalent. Also, the Floyd Country Store reaches its 100th year of business.

Weekend Virginia 2

Fred Echols — 2010-06-19 00:00:00

A team of automotive innovators from Virginia is competing in a multi-million dollar contest to develop a revolutionary new vehicle; the Veggie Chef makes bean disks; Steve Brown brings us a somewhat less than famous composer who's beginning to get some recognition and Buskers come to the streets of Roanoke, but will they be seen and heard there again?

Weekend Virginia 3

Fred Echols — 2010-06-19 00:00:00

Virginia author Sharyn McCrumb talks about her latest book; Annie Johnson with the Blue Ridge Business Journal helps us with the Producer Price Index; the World Cup energizes fans at a Virginia sports bar and Dudski the Sports Blogger considers the vuvuzela.

Weekend Virginia 1

Fred Echols — 2010-06-12 00:00:00

Bloggers Jim Hoeft and Waldo Jaquith size up the GOP primary results and Charlie Perkinson previews this week's All That Jazz.

Weekend Virginia 2

Fred Echols — 2010-06-12 00:00:00

A Virginia couple's London vacation takes a surprising turn toward Spain, among other places; Veggie Chef Andrea Mattioni has fun with mung beans; .Annie Johnson with the Blue Ridge Business Journal continues her examination of health care reform and Steve Brown presents Dvorak's "other" composition about America.

Weekend Virginia 3

Fred Echols — 2010-06-12 00:00:00

Keith Humphry and Joe Dashiell talk about their 30 years at WDBJ TV News in Roanoke; a Charlottesville physician prepares to swim around Manhattan and Dudski the sports blogger takes on the World Cup.

Weekend Virginia 1

Fred Echols — 2010-06-05 00:00:00

Our political bloggers consider calls for a boycott of BP, among other things. Also, a radio essayists take on elk.

Weekend Virginia 2

Fred Echols — 2010-06-05 00:00:00

A preview of this summer's events at Wintergreen Resort; Robert Kolker considers the career of film maker Fritz Lang; Roanoke's No Shame Theater provides a stage for people wth something to say and we talk with one half of the musical duo The Honey Dewdrops

Weekend Virginia 3

Fred Echols — 2010-06-05 00:00:00

The Veggie Chef makes a seven layer dip; commentator Amanda Bower says goodbye to a friend; Annie Johnson from The Blue Ridge Business Journal talks about health insurance reform; Steve Brown brings us an Italian composer whose name does not end in "I" and Dudski the Sports Blogger takes a serious look at a tragic sports story.

Weekend Virginia 1

Fred Echols — 2010-05-29 00:00:00

Sandy Hausman finds a different kind of swimming pool: the Veggie Chef makes Fiery Fajitas and Charlie Perkinson gets a case of Intermittent Ears.

Weekend Virginia 2

Fred Echols — 2010-05-29 00:00:00

Roanoke Times writer Jeff Sturgeon previews his series on Interestate 81; Singer-songwriter Ben Arthur talks about his work and a warning about the risks of transporting firewood.

Weekend Virginia 3

Fred Echols — 2010-05-29 00:00:00

Amanda Bower discovers that it's cool to drive a mini-van; Steve Brown remembers Victory at Sea; the Maintenance Evangelist goes to Italy and hears his work performed at the Verona Opera House and Dudski the Sports Blogger offers marital advice

Weekend Virginia 1

Fred Echols — 2010-05-15 00:00:00

Student volunteers save lives in Charlottesville; minor league baseball is a winner in Virginia and Charlie Perkinson likes jazz collaborations

Weekend Virginia 2

Fred Echols — 2010-05-15 00:00:00

Connie Stevens gets stuck in an elevator; Steve Brown goes Greek; a device delevoped at VMI promises to make mining safer; coal ash and what to do with it and sports headlines that don't mean what they say

Weekend Virginia 3

Fred Echols — 2010-05-15 00:00:00

A visit to the World Veggie Center; kids learn to cook Brazilian cuisine; the Veggie Chef makes an almost-homemade dish at home and the USDA ramps up inspections of organic food products

Weekend Virginia 1

Fred Echols — 2010-05-08 00:00:00

Some opinions about Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli's move to get a former UVA climate scientist's emails. Also, the veggie chef makes a roasted red pepper pasta

Weekend Virginia 2

Fred Echols — 2010-05-08 00:00:00

How Virginia almost stayed in the Union in 1860; a pair of great collaborations between Johns Wayne and Ford; Amanda Bower plucks KFC's new multi-chicken sandwich and WVTF's Steve Brown talks like a true Frenchman.

Weekend Virginia 3

Fred Echols — 2010-05-08 00:00:00

Parents who've lost children provide mutual support in the New River Valley; the Blue Ridge Business Journal's Annie Johnson talks about a little-discussed provision of federal health care legislation; a look back at Winston Churchill 70 years after he became Britain's wartime leader and Dudski the sports blogger looks around himself and sees nothing new

Weekend Virginia 1

Fred Echols — 2010-05-01 00:00:00

Differing views on offshore drilling after the Gulf of Mexico accident and the surprising origins of some everday items

Weekend Virginia 2

Fred Echols — 2010-05-01 00:00:00

Something you can do with all those rubber bands scattered around the house; a Virginia magazine wins an Utne Award; Commercial real estate mortgages could be the nation's next economic problem; when nicknames go bad and two Virginia Tech professors give the university a generous gift

Weekend Virginia 3

Fred Echols — 2010-05-01 00:00:00

Wills on wheels makes it easier for people to put their final wishes in writing: a Roanoke County animal lover writes a book about her dogs to benefit homeless animals; the Veggie Chef invents cold sesame noodles and Dudski the Sports Blogger considers character and the lack thereof in sports

Weekend Virginia Segment 1

Fred Echols — 2010-04-24 00:00:00

Some opinions on the Dream Act and George Allen; the power of branding and easy veggie chili dip

Weekend Virginia Segment 2

Fred Echols — 2010-04-24 00:00:00

The Danville Science Center welcomes its first butterflies of 2010; Curtis Seltzer tries to build a Beast; the music of John Ireland (not the actor); a bike ride to support MS research and building support for mental health patients through a project called Firewalkers

Weekend Virginia Segment 3

Fred Echols — 2010-04-24 00:00:00

Putting discarded food to good use; Blue Ridge Business Journal reporter Annie Johnson surveys bankers on possible new federal regulations; W&L professor Amanda Bower tries to settle on a method for grading papers and Dudski the sports blogger makes sure things are called by their correct names

Weekend Virginia Segment 1

Fred Echols — 2010-04-17 00:00:00

The Weekend Virginia political bloggers have their say about Governor McDonnell's process for considering restoration of voting rights for convicted felons. Also, we hear the amazing story of the parson's false teeth

Weekend Virginia Segment 2

Fred Echols — 2010-04-17 00:00:00

How a Virginia family helped refugees escape the Holocaust; the Veggie Chef makes bean burgers; we talk with a Roanoke sailor aboard his ship in the Gulf of Aden; Steve Brown tells us what inspired a great Liszt work; Chuck Leavell talks about playing piano with some of the biggest names in music and, finally, farming trees.

Weekend Virginia Segment 3

Fred Echols — 2010-04-17 00:00:00

A college professor talks about the years she schooled her daughter at home; the Maintenance Evangelist tells us about high school students getting fired up; Annie Johnson of the Blue Ridge Business Journal reports on awards for innovation and Dudski the Sports Blogger longs for the days of the Valleydale pigs.

Weekend Virginia Segment 1

Fred Echols — 2010-04-10 00:00:00

Our bloggers consider harsh political rhetoric; the veggie chef makes well-built taco salad and All That Jazz host Charlie Perkinson says "hello."

Weekend Virginia Segment 2

Fred Echols — 2010-04-10 00:00:00

How the internet is affecting the publishing industry; researchers at Virginia Tech are developing a helicopter for monitoring harsh environments; Steve Brown introduces us to one of Mozart's final works; a fresh design for farmers' markets and Curtis Seltzer finds meaning along a rural roadside.

Weekend Virginia Segment 3

Fred Echols — 2010-04-10 00:00:00

A seagoing garbage dump and what to do with it; the Appalachian Trail faces pressures from development; venture capital experts gather at Virginia Tech; a Global Dialogue on meeting community needs and fixing baseball, maybe.

Weekend Virginia Segment 1

Fred Echols — 2010-04-03 00:00:00

The political bloggers talk about drilling for oil off the Virginia coast; a Roanoke nurse describes her experiences in Haiti and Charlie Perkinson previews his All That Jazz show.

Weekend Virginia Segment 2

Fred Echols — 2010-04-03 00:00:00

Author Lisa Tracy says every object tells a story as she tells her story to Connie Stevens; Robert Kolker looks back at 1950s film director Nicholas Ray and Veggie Chef Andrea Mattioni peppers some pasta.

Weekend Virginia Segment 3

Fred Echols — 2010-04-03 00:00:00

Larry Bly, who co-hosted Cookin' Cheap on public television, talks about being interviewed by the New York Times; Steve Brown introduces us to one Edvard Grieg's "big" pieces; .Annie Johnson from the Blue Ridge Business Journal looks at how the Virginia Tobacco Commission distributes funds and Dudski the Sports Blogger longs for the days of Calvin Coolidge.

Weekend Virginia 3-27-10 Segment 1

Fred Echols — 2010-03-27 00:00:00

Political bloggers Waldo Jaquith and Shaun Kenney talk about Virginia's lawsuit against the federal government over health care legislation; Veggie Chef Andrea Mattioni makes "steak" and Perkinson plays Brubeck.

Weekend Virginia 3-27-10 Segment 2

Fred Echols — 2010-03-27 00:00:00

After years of Bach and Beethoven, the The Dueling Fiddlers give AC/DC a try; .Annie Johnson from the Blue Ridge Business Journal talks about health reform and small business; Marketing professor and mom Amanda Bower tells us how advertising aimed at kids can actually help parents and Connie Stevens reports on a treasure trove of historic recipes

Weekend Virginia 3-27-10 Segment 3

Fred Echols — 2010-03-27 00:00:00

Sandy Hausman takes us behind the scenes of The Parking Lot Movie;.Steve Brown discovers some new 300-year-old music; a new and improved way to visit the US Capitol Building and Dudski the Sports Blogger may be getting old

Weekend Virginia 3-20-10 Segment 1

Fred Echols — 2010-03-20 00:00:00

Bloggers Jim Hoeft and Waldo Jaquith review this year's General Assembly session; Veggie Chef Andrea Mattioni serves up chickpea falafel and All That Jazz host Charlie Perkinson shows his versatility by degrading one of the year's most popular films.

Weekend Virginia 3-20-10 Segment 2

Fred Echols — 2010-03-20 00:00:00

Sandy Hausman reports on the demise of the college yearbook; Marketing professor Amanda Bower ponders marketing targeted toward youngsters; The David Wax Museum and a Boston band with a Virginia connection blends Mexican and American folk music.

Weekend Virginia 3-20-10 Segment 3

Fred Echols — 2010-03-20 00:00:00

More with the David Wax Museum; Blue Ridge Business Journal reporter Annie Johnson brings us up to date on the availability of venture capital in western Virginia; Steve Brown looks at music copyright issues in the 19th Century and Dudski the Sports Blogger goes to the ACC men's basketball tournament.

Weekend Virginia 3-13-10 Segment 1

Fred Echols — 2010-03-13 00:00:00

Our political bloggers have their say about Governor McDonnell's reversing Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli on workplace protection for gays and lesbians; Paige Winfield Cunningham introduces us to the Old Dominion Watchdog and we get some "ribbing" from Veggie Chef Andrea Mattioni.

Weekend Virginia 3-13-10 Segment 2

Fred Echols — 2010-03-13 00:00:00

Connie Stevens reports on the man who plans to save the historic Greenbrier Resort; Artist Janet Wimmer is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway with a painting every day; film author Robert Kolker revisits Godard's classic 'Contempt' ; Blue Ridge Business Journal reporter Annie Johnson tells us about white space and what it could mean for the internet

Weekend Virginia 3-13-10 Segment 3

Fred Echols — 2010-03-13 00:00:00

A group of Boston College students comes to Roanoke to help with community services and sing about it; Steve Brown tells us even the greatest composers had to scramble now and then to earn a living; Curtis Seltzer tries to clear up "ambiggity" in the modern world and Dudski the Sports Blogger wonders what it takes to get equal coverage for womens' sports

Weekend Virginia 3-06-10 Segment 1

Fred Echols — 2010-03-06 00:00:00

Connie Stevens reports on a webiste that matches volunteers with agencies in need...Sandy Hausman talks with the founders of the Earl Hamner Theater in Nelson County

Weekend Virginia 3-06-10 Segment 2

Fred Echols — 2010-03-06 00:00:00

Marketing professor Amanda Bower has figured out why the public option took such a beating in the debate over health care reform...Online translators stump WVTF/Radio IQ General Manager Glenn Gleixner...The Veggie Chef makes barley chili

Weekend Virginia 3-06-10 Segment 3

Fred Echols — 2010-03-06 00:00:00

HIp-hop artist Toni Blackman brings her mentoring program for young women to Roanoke...Country fashion tips from Curtis Seltzer...Blue Ridge Business Journal Reporter Annie Johnson traces the short history of the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine...Dudski the sports blogger sizes up curling and the winter games

Weekend Virginia 2-27-10 Segment 1

Fred Echols — 2010-02-27 00:00:00

Political bloggers Jim Hoeft and Waldo Jaquith talk about Delegate Bob Marshall and state funding for Planned Parenthood.

Weekend Virginia 2-27-10 Segment 2

Fred Echols — 2010-02-27 00:00:00

Thoughts on legislative redistricting from Washington and Lee University professor Mark Rush...The renovated Montpelier Depot recalls Virginia's Jim Crow days...Veggie Chef Andrea Mattioni finally locates proper pumpkin...How wars have inspired music...Roanoke Times columnist Kevin Myatt considers this year's wild winter weather

Weekend Virginia 1-30-10 Segment 3

Fred Echols — 2010-02-27 00:00:00

As the population ages there's a growing need for physical therapists...Annie Johnson with the Blue Ridge Business Journal reports on workplace discrimination suits...Takes on Tiger's apology from marketing professor Amanda Bower and Dudski the sports blogger

Weekend Virginia Segment 01

Fred Echols — 2010-02-20 00:00:00

Weekend Virginia political bloogers Jim Hoeft and Waldo Jaquith talk about Governor MdDonnell's budget proposals and the state's monthly limit on handgun purchases.

Weekend Virginia Segment 02

Fred Echols — 2010-02-20 00:00:00

A Charlottesville teacher has elementary school students playing a game that helps them learn about world peace...Complicated music rests on a simple foundation...The down economy affects lawyers, too...Marketing expert Amanda Bower tries to help The Snow with its image problem.

Weekend Virginia Segment 03

Fred Echols — 2010-02-20 00:00:00

The Franklin County Humane Society tries to get the word out about spaying and neutering...Remembering George Washington on his real birthday...The veggie chef makes "chicken"...Strange things are happening in ACC basketball this year

Weekend Virginia 1-30-10 Segment 1

WVTF News — 2010-01-30 00:00:00

In this Weekend Virginia segment, bloggers Waldo Jaquith and Jim Hoeft offer differing views of Governor McDonnell's jobs plan and a national competition teaches students about the U.S. Constitution.

Weekend Virginia 1-30-10 Segment 2

WVTF News — 2010-01-30 00:00:00

In this segment of Weekend Virginia, a UVA nursing student talks about surviving the earthquake in Haiti; the Library of Virginia recognizes the contributions of immigrants and WVTF's Steve Brown tells us where the low budget movie soundtracks come from.

Weekend Virginia 1-30-10 Segment 3

WVTF News — 2010-01-30 00:00:00

In this segment of Weekend Virginia, a new company tries to develop and conserve land at the same time; a check on the business community's legislative agenda; our "veggie chef" invents her own lentil stew and one blogger's take on this year's Super Bowl story line.

Ethics Rules and Freezing Pipes

Fred Echols — 2010-01-25 00:00:00

Our political bloggers Waldo Jaquith and Jim Hoeft discuss the new bills to strengthen ethics rules introduced by both parties in the General Assembly. Also, land consultant Curtis Seltzer of Highland County reflects on the recent cold weather and living in a house that wasn't built to keep water pipes from freezing.

Coming of Age in Utopia and Privatizing ABC Stores

Fred Echols — 2010-01-25 00:00:00

UVA Professor Emeritus Paul Gaston speaks about his new book, Coming of Age in Utopia with WVTF and Radio IQ's Sandy Hausman. Gaston met Dr. Martin Luther King and played a key role in desegregating Charlottesville and the University. Also, the Blue Ridge Business Journal's Annie Johnson discusses the issue of privatizing ABC stores in Virginia.

Model-Making, Movies and Men's ACC Basketball

Fred Echols — 2010-01-25 00:00:00

WVTF and Radio IQ's Connie Stevens interviews a Boutetourt County man for whom model-making has become a way of life. She visits his home museum, a veritable walk through US war history. Weekend Virginia Film Critic Robert Kolker reviews Katherine Bigelow's The Hurt Locker. Finally, Dudski the Sports Blogger reflects on the strong start of the Cavalier's men's basketball team during this ACC season.

Tim Kaine's Legacy

Fred Echols — 2010-01-21 00:00:00

Our political bloggers, Waldo Jaquith and Jim Hoeft, give us their thoughts on how well Tim Kaine fared as Governor of Virginia.

Laptop Orchestras, Dinosaurs and Tofu

Fred Echols — 2010-01-21 00:00:00

Virginia Tech has a new orchestra with a unique sound: a laptop orchestra. Also, a look at Walking With Dinosaurs that played recently at the Roanoke Civic Center. Finally, Roanoker Magazine writer and Weekend Virginia Veggie Chef Andrea Mattioni shares a tofu creation.

Locavores, Beethoven, Avatar and Bowl Fans

Fred Echols — 2010-01-21 00:00:00

A Charlottesville man is teaching "locavores" to hunt. Also in this segment: Beethoven never heard his final concerto, not even while he was composing it. WVTF's Steve Brown, though, says that despite that fact, it turned out pretty well. Film author Robert Kolker wonders what effect James Cameron's Avatar will have on the movie industry. Finally, Dudksi the Sports blogger is looking for an opportunity to do good for others, particularly fans who didn't make it to a Bowl game this past year.

A Busy Month in Virginia Politics

Fred Echols — 2010-01-21 00:00:00

Weekend Political Bloggers Waldo Jaquith and Jim Hoeft reflect on this busy month in January politics, including the inauguration of a new Governor.

Memory, Forgetfulness, Race and Education

Fred Echols — 2010-01-21 00:00:00

WVTF and Radio IQ's Connie Stevens reports on an interview she forgot to do for a story on memory. Also, the United Way of Central Virginia and the Community Dialogue on Race and Racism sponsored a forum to discuss solutions to closing the academic acheivement gap between white middle class and poor and minority students. Libby Fitzgerald has this story.

Brace for Impact, Cartoon Music, Howard Cosell

Fred Echols — 2010-01-21 00:00:00

WVTF and Radio IQ's Sandy Hausman speaks with the Charlottesville author of a book on the crash landing of a US Airways jet in the Hudson River last year. It's called Brace for Impact. WVTF's Steve Brown says kids in the 1950s and 1960s were listening to classical music on the weekends but didn't realize it. Finally, Dudski the Sports Blogger reflects on Howard Cosell.

The Bedford Boys and a West Point Graduate

Fred Echols — 2010-01-12 00:00:00

WVTF Program Director Rick Mattioni remembers the last survivor of the Bedford boys who took part in the D-Day invasion. Roanoke native and West Point graduate Rajiv Srinivasan takes issue with a suggestion that the US service academies have outlived their usefulness.

Moonshine, New Years' Ghosts, Sport Nicknames

Fred Echols — 2010-01-12 00:00:00

In this segment, we learn about blue moons and moonshine in this story from Connie Stevens. Also, Curtis Seltzer considers ghosts of New Years' past. Finally, thirsty fish and extra strong turkeys figure into the history of how the sports teams at Virginia Tech and UVA got their nicknames. Dudski the Sports Blogger explains.

Spam and UHF Television

Fred Echols — 2010-01-12 00:00:00

Spam (the email kind) can be strange at its best. When it originates in a foreign language, though, the translation to English is often stranger. Also, UHF television was a bold new adventure in the early 70s. Jeff Hunt was there.

Disappointing Gifts and A Soldier Back from Iraq,

Fred Echols — 2009-12-30 00:00:00

An expert talks about why kids are sometimes disappointed with their Christmas gifts and how they cope. Also, a Virginia doctor is back home this year after spending the 2008 holiday season in Iraq. He tells us what he learned from his deployment.

Breaking Up Christmas,An Obscure Christmas Score

Fred Echols — 2009-12-30 00:00:00

Breaking Up Christmas is a southern Appalachian tradition of music and fun. We hear all about it from the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities. The Maintenance Evangelist overcomes his southern accent to get his message out in New England. Finally, WVTF's Steve Brown introduces us to a rather obscure Christmas movie and it's musical score.

Local Foods, New Year's Resolutions and More

Fred Echols — 2009-12-30 00:00:00

Where can you go to enjoy local foods in a restaurant setting? Quite a few places, as it turns out. Also, there's sometimes a bit of friction when newcomers move to rural communities. Curtis Seltzer has some thoughts about that. If you have trouble sticking with New Year's Resolutions, you're not alone. Michele Prosser suggests another way. Finally, Dudski the Sports Blogger reveals his improbable holiday wish list.

Primaries, Festivals and Santa Claus

Fred Echols — 2009-12-23 00:00:00

Republicans in the 5th Congressional District will be holding a primary to select their candidate for Congress. Political blogger Waldo Jacquith says this choice reveals that the party has not shifted further to the right. Also, WVTF's Sandy Hausman reports on the American Festivals Project. Finally, Curtis Seltzer and Melissa Dowd ponder what would happen if Santa Claus found himself seeking assistance at a federal jobs service office.

Charity Gifts, Quirky Christmas Traditions, Haydn

Fred Echols — 2009-12-23 00:00:00

A Roanoke charity is the recipient of a big gift from a suprising giver. Fred speaks with some folks who have some quirky Christmas traditions. Also, WVTFs Steve Brown says that Haydn was a prolific composer who had gotten even better by the time he finished his career.

Film Noir, Beans and Rice, Soccer, Figgy Pudding

Fred Echols — 2009-12-23 00:00:00

Virginia State Folklorist John Loehman reports on a Virginia-based a capella quartet who won the gospel Album of the Year Award at the 2009 Independent Music Awards. Film author Robert Kolker reports on a new DVD collection that might give more recognition to a mid-1950s film noir director. Roanoker magazine writer and Weekend Virginia Veggie Chef Andrea Mattioni shares her recipe for Super Speedy Beans and Rice. Dudski the Sports Blogger reflects on Virginia's NCAA soccer championship and UVAs new football coach. Finally, what is it about figgy pudding that causes people to invade and occupy a private residence in order to get it? WVTFs Sandy Hausman elaborates.

Know Campaign, A Phish Head, Voter Registration

Fred Echols — 2009-12-14 00:00:00

Blogger Waldo Jacquith (Jim Hoeft is away this week) considers The Know Campaign. The group attempted to encourage voting by sending mail pieces to thousands of Virginians telling them how often they and their neighbors voted. The State Board of Elections says the information was obtained illegally. The Know Campaign says that Virginia law related to the question is unconstitutional. Libby Fitzgerald reports that despite the Supreme Court ruling that students have the right to register and vote at their college address if they meet basic requirements of residency, college students still face challenges to their registration. Finally, producer Lydia Wilson speaks with a Central Virginia Phish Head.

Art Exhibit, Tofu, Sprawl and Honoring Veterans

Fred Echols — 2009-12-14 00:00:00

Connie Stevens reports on an art exhibit in Floyd that showcases the work of Karen Carrino, a 19 year-old who was killed in a hit-and-run accident. Roanoker magazine writer and Weekend Virginia Veggie Chef Andrea Mattioni regals us with tofu talk. Dr. Matthew Trowbridge of the UVA Medical Center has compiled data that shows that it's taking longer for emergency vehicles to reach people in need in areas of urban sprawl. A Troutville musician and composer honors veterans with her CD, Winter's Rage.

Teens, Holiday Spirit and Tiger Woods

Fred Echols — 2009-12-14 00:00:00

We hear part 2 of Sandy Hausman's interview with the authors of Escaping the Endless Adolescence: How We Can Help Our Teenagers Grow Up Before They Grow Old. Also, land consultant Curtis Seltzer says that when we move beyond the spirit of Christmas and into the wallet, some places, such as New york, presents a very different atmosphere from other places, such as Highland County. Finally, Dudski the Sports Bloggger says that Tiger Wood's recent performance has cast an improved light on a Virginia native and future basketball hall-of-famer who has been labeled a bad guy ever since he received a pardon from Governor Douglas Wilder.

Budget Shortfalls, Census Offices and Chili

Fred Echols — 2009-12-07 00:00:00

Political bloggers Waldo Jacquith and Jim Hoeft discuss two questions: 1) What should the new governor and the General Assembly do about the potential budget shortfall and 2) What will be done about it. Tim Thornton has a report on the ceremonial opening of the Southwest Virginia local census office. Roanoker Magazine writer and Weekend Virginia Veggie Chef Andrea Mattioni shares a chili topping recipe.

Mountain Music, Food and Fun, An Unusual Camera

Fred Echols — 2009-12-07 00:00:00

Virginia state folklorist John Loehman delves into his field recordings of the young people who keep traditional mountain music, both old-time and bluegrass, alive. WVTF's Connie Stevens speaks with Wilfried Schillings, who calls himself the captain of food and fun; he's spent 50 years as a maitre'd in top restaurants in Canada, Las Vegas and Atlanctic City. Finally, Shaun Irving of Richmond makes a home-made camera by using a truck.

Endless Adolescence, One-Hit Wonders,Dudski

Fred Echols — 2009-12-07 00:00:00

In part 1 of a 2-part interview, WVTF's Sandy Hausman speaks with two mental health professionals from the University of Virginia who have written a new book, Escaping the Endless Adolescence:How We Can Help Our Teenagers Grow Up Before They Grow Old. WVTF's Steve Brown discusses the one-hit wonders of classical music and Dudski the Sports Blogger talks about the economics of college sports.

A Thames Thanksgiving, Carbon Emissions, Film Noir

Ben Martin — 2009-11-30 00:00:00

We hear Sandy Hausman's report from last year on a massive Thanksgiving feast on the Thames River; Matt Laszlow reports on Roanoke City Councilman Rupert Cutler's trip to Washington to urge Virginia's senators to support local eforts to reduce carbon emissions; film critic Robert Kolker reflects on the film noir genre.

Canadian Bacon, Tax Amnesty, Open Projector Night

Ben Martin — 2009-11-30 00:00:00

Roanoker magazine writer and Weekend Virginia Veggie Chef Andrea Mattioni opines about a Canadian bacon substitute; December 5 is the last day for Virginians who owe back taxes to take advantage of the states's Tax Amensty program; Connie Stevens takes us back to an earlier report she filed from the Grandin Theater on it's Open Porjector Night; host Fred Echols highlighs some upcoming holiday events planned throughout the area.

Rebel Yells, Trees, Fairy Tales, Women Athletes

Ben Martin — 2009-11-30 00:00:00

What did the Rebel yell really sound like? A Richmond man has released a CD of what he asserts is the authentic Confederate battle cry; land consultant Curtis Selzer reports that human relationships with trees can include high-level international diplomacy; WVTF Afternoon Classics host Steve Brown reflects on fairy tales retold to music; Dudski the Sports Blogger is all for women athletes getting more recognition. He hopes, though, that it will be for the right reasons.

The Republican Party, Wrestlers, Baked Potatoes

Ben Martin — 2009-11-23 00:00:00

Web bloggers Waldo Jacquith and Jim Hoeft weigh in on New York Times columnist Paul Krugman's contention that extremists are gaining control of the Republican party; WVTF's Ben Martin speaks with pro wrestling icon Jimmy Valiant, who is in a new movie; Roanoker magazine writer and Weekend Virginia Veggie Chef Andrea Mattioni shares her recipe for baked mashed potatoes.

Food Blogging, Darwin, Collaborative Practice Law

Ben Martin — 2009-11-23 00:00:00

WVTF's Connie Stevens reports on a cook whose food bloggers business has gone wild. Also, among Virginia Tech's commemorative events celebrating the November 24 anniversary of the publication of Darwin's "Origin of Species" 150 years ago is one called "Singing Darwin." Collaborative practice law, which was developed 20 years ago by a Minnesota lawyer, aims to make divorce less stressful and expensive. The practice, though, is new to Virginia. Libby Fitzgerald reports.

City Slickers, Opera Overture,a Day of Listening

Ben Martin — 2009-11-23 00:00:00

WVTF's Sandy Hausman reports on a new book that helps city slickers who move to the country get along with their neighbors. WVTF's Steve Brown says that in opera, the overture sets the stage for what is to follow. Sometimes, though, it even outlives all that follows. Friday, November 27 is the National Day of Lilstening. Story Corp founder David Isay speaks with WVTF Morning Edition host Susan Geary about the particulars of the event.

Blogs, Politics and Busy Beans

Ben Martin — 2009-11-16 00:00:00

Political blogger Waldo Jacquith (Jim Hoeft is away this week) has his say; a profile of Independent Party candidate Robert Brandon Smith III of Charlottesville, a homeless man who garnered 21% of the vote in the 57th House District; Weekend Virginia Veggie Chef Andrea Mattioni introduces her recipe for Busy Bean Salad.

Expensive Ice Cream, Movie Codes and Darwin

Ben Martin — 2009-11-16 00:00:00

You can buy ice cream from a vendor in Waynesboro for the modest sum of $15.50 a pint; film author and UVa professor Robert Kolker tells us about the origin and end of the movie production code; Virginia Tech is one of many universities commemorating the work of Charles Darwin, whose On the Origin of Species was published 150 years ago this month; Natalie Yoder, age 16, has published a book, 65 Short Mysteries You Can Solve with Science.

John Brown's Body, Opera and the Phillies

Ben Martin — 2009-11-16 00:00:00

The origin of the song, John Brown's Body; an opera you're not familiar with by a composer you've never heard of has melodies, according to WVTF's Steve Brown, that makes you say, "I've heard that song before!" and Dudski the Sports Blogger blames the Phillies World Series loss on a good Virginian.

Reelection Risks and a Berlin Wall Witness

Ben Martin — 2009-11-16 00:00:00

Tom Perriello of the 5th District and Glen Nye of the 2nd District are almost halfway through their first terms in the US Congress. Republican blogger Jim Hoeft says they've both cast votes that puts their reelection at risk. Democrat blogger Waldo Jacquith weighs in on this topic, too. Also, we'll hear from Susan Gleason of Grayson County who was in Berlin twenty years ago when The Wall came down.

Eating locally,Grazing Locally and Slow Oats

Ben Martin — 2009-11-16 00:00:00

This week, kids from 15 public and private schools in Central Virginia ate well, consuming food produced by farmers in their own neighborhoods; locally-produced beef does not always come from bovines who spent their lives grazing in grass, says land consultant Curtis Seltzer; Weekend Virginia Veggie Chef and Roanoker Magazine writer Andrea Mattioni makes Slow Oatmeal; WVTF's Steve Brown discusses musical pieces that feature the bassoon as principal instrument.

Alzheimer's, Political Discourse,School Nicknames

Ben Martin — 2009-11-16 00:00:00

An Alzheimer's researcher says that in the not-too-distant future, effective treatments will be forthcoming; Robert O'Neill, head of the Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression organized a panel discussion in Charlottesville this week to address rough exchanges of political discourse, such as the incident when Rep. Joe Wilson interrupted the President during a State of the Union Address; Dudski the Sports Blogger gives us the origins of the nicknames of all the schools in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Halloween Politics, Walking Tours and More

Fred Echols — 2009-11-06 00:00:00

Some people think politics are always scary so, our Weekend Virginia political bloggers consider the fear factor in this year's gubernatorial race; the Albemarle County Historical Society hosted the 15th Annual Spirit Walk and WVTF's Sandy Hausman strolled through a 200 year-old cemetery and met some interesting characters; land consultant Curtis Seltzer reflects on Halloween, too.

Reading, Screaming and Ghosts, Ghosts, Ghosts!

Fred Echols — 2009-11-06 00:00:00

The Roanoke Public Library hosted an event this week that allowed brave participants to read excerpts from classic scary literature and then sream as loud as they could. Really! Also, this weekend brought to a close the 2009 season of the Ghosts of Staunton Tour. It turns out that Staunton is fertile ground for ghost stories. We are also introduced to one of the ghosts of Franklin County, courtesy of the Rocky Mount Historical Society. Finally, in Montgomery County, not much remains of the numerous resorts built around healing springs. Tim Thornton, though, takes us to the remnants of one of them, Crockett Spring.

Creepy Virginia Creepers, Pumpkins and Sports

Fred Echols — 2009-11-06 00:00:00

WVTF's Connie Stevens reports on a new documentary on those local late-night TV hosts who once introduced monster movies and zombie flicks at stations throughout Virginia. Weekend Virginia Veggie Chef Andrea Mattioni tells us that there are many ways other than pie to enjoy pumpkin, an excellent source of vitamin A. Finally, Dudski the Sports Blogger discusses what brings fear to the hearts of all big time college athletic directors: empty seats at home games.

Governor's Race and the Economy

Fred Echols — 2009-10-24 00:00:00

Political bloggers Waldo Jaquith and Jim Hoeft talk about the candidates for governor and how they approach the state's economic problems.

Virginia Prisons

Fred Echols — 2009-10-24 00:00:00

As is the case in most states, Virginia's prisons are crowded with inmate populations far beyond what they were designed to hold. Sandy Hausman talked with people who've studied the situation from the outside and experienced it from the inside.

New River Expedition Ends

Fred Echols — 2009-10-24 00:00:00

The National Committee for the New River completed its boat trip along the historic waterway at Gauley Bridge, West Virginia. Tim Thornton was there.

Feeling Old With Sports

Fred Echols — 2009-10-24 00:00:00

Dudski the Sports Blogger says nothing reminds you of your age like realizing how far back your sports memories go.

The Candidates Education Plans

Ben Martin — 2009-10-22 00:00:00

Weekend Virginia political bloggers Waldo Jaquith (waldo.net) and Jim Hoeft (bearingdrift.com) evaluate the gubernatorial candidate's plans for education.

What a Meal!

Ben Martin — 2009-10-22 00:00:00

Roanoker magazine writer and Weekend Virginia Veggie Chef Andrea Mattioni makes a dish so good she eats it all herself.

New DVD Releases

Ben Martin — 2009-10-22 00:00:00

Film author Robert Kolker tells us about the DVD releases of some lesser known but worthwhile movies.

All that Ballyhoo

Ben Martin — 2009-10-22 00:00:00

Radford University professor Ted McCosky will revive some classic movie gimmicks at "Son of Ballyhoo II" on October 28th at Radford (rescheduled from the 21st because he has the flu). He talked with us about some of the tricks producers used to stir up interest in some less-than-stellar offerings.

Lou Albano Remembered

Fred Echols — 2009-10-22 00:00:00

Professional wrestling veteran and eighties pop culture star Captain Lou Albano has died. Ben Martin talks about "The Captain" with his friend, former WWE wrestling legend Jimmy Valiant.

Help from the Pentagon

Fred Echols — 2009-10-22 00:00:00

The Maintenance Evangelist has a new project going, this time with some help from the Pentagon.

Music Talk with Steve Brown

Fred Echols — 2009-10-22 00:00:00

It seems English composers of a certain era get no respect. WVTF music host Steve Brown says that's not quite fair.

Odd Ads

Fred Echols — 2009-10-22 00:00:00

Land consultant Curtis Seltzer looked through the classified ads and found some odd stuff.

Dudski on Football

Fred Echols — 2009-10-22 00:00:00

Pro football is arguably America's most popular sport, so naturally Dudski the Sports Blogger thinks it needs to change.

Those Wonderful Teachers

Fred Echols — 2009-10-14 00:00:00

We hear from a young Virginia math teacher about how she gets her students interested in geometry. We also speak with the head of the Knowles Science Teaching Foundation, which assists her and hundreds of other new science and math teachers.

Charlie the Goose

Fred Echols — 2009-10-14 00:00:00

WVTF's Beverly Amsler talks with Gerry Kruger, who introduced listeners to Charlie the Goose.

In His Father's Footsteps

Fred Echols — 2009-10-14 00:00:00

We speak with local author and WVTF Reading Service Director Ben Martin. He's posted a book of essays on his blog, www.thekaseyseats.blogspot.com.

On Richard Wagner

Fred Echols — 2009-10-14 00:00:00

WVTF's Steve Brown says composer Richard Wagner was not an especially nice guy, but he did have his moments.

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

Fred Echols — 2009-10-14 00:00:00

An internationally famous phototgrapher shares some of his thoughts and at least one professional secret with WVTF and Radio IQ reporter, Sandy Hausman.

On Sports and Stuff

Fred Echols — 2009-10-14 00:00:00

Dudski the Sports Blogger talks about Chicago, the Olympics, President Obama and Calvin Coolidge, among other items.

Newspaper Bailout?

Fred Echols — 2009-10-05 00:00:00

There's talk in Washington of some sort of federal help for struggling newspapers. Here's a report on what some paper owners think about it.

New Towns

Fred Echols — 2009-10-05 00:00:00

The New River has seen many towns come and go over the years as economic conditions have evolved. Tim Thorniton tells us about one of them.

Food from Spare Parts

Fred Echols — 2009-10-05 00:00:00

Roanoker Magazine writer and Weekend Virginia Veggie Chef Andrea Mattioni whips up a new recipe from spare parts she found around the kitchen.

Bonnie B

Fred Echols — 2009-10-05 00:00:00

Sandy Hausman reports on a Charlottesville author who shares her ideas about handling life's setbacks in positive ways.

The Change That Autumn Brings

Fred Echols — 2009-10-05 00:00:00

Autumn brings changes and Highland County land consultant Curtis Seltzer says there's more going on than leaves changing colors.

Spam

Fred Echols — 2009-10-05 00:00:00

It's annoying when it piles up in your inbox, but sometimes it can be funny.

A Familiar Piece of Music

Fred Echols — 2009-10-05 00:00:00

You've heard this music a thousand times but you may not know its origin. WVTF's Steve Brown does.

Folklife

Fred Echols — 2009-10-05 00:00:00

In the latest installment of the Folkife Fielfnotes Series, the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities profiles Flory Jagoda. She fled the Holocaust and now lives in Virginia where she keeps traditional Jewish music alive.

College Football Experts

Fred Echols — 2009-10-05 00:00:00

How do you get to be a college football expert on TV? Dudski the Sports Blogger isn't sure anyone's achieved that yet.

Uranium Mining in Pittsylvania County

Fred Echols — 2009-09-21 00:00:00

Our Weekend Virginia political bloggers exchange views on whether the General Assembly should lift the ban on uranium mining so a huge deposit in Pittsylvania County can be recovered.

The State of the GOP

Fred Echols — 2009-09-21 00:00:00

After suffering some setbacks in recent years, Virginia Republicans are hoping for a successful 2009 campaign season.

Ozone Pollution

Fred Echols — 2009-09-21 00:00:00

Federal Regulators are considering whether to change nationwide limits on ozone pollution. Environmental attorney Frank Rambo says those limits need to be lowered.

The New Yorker Rocks

Fred Echols — 2009-09-21 00:00:00

Getting published in the New Yorker is tough. So is pulling rocks out of the ground. Land consultant Curtis Seltzer finds a connection between the two.

Local Food

Fred Echols — 2009-09-21 00:00:00

We continue our conversation wilth Roanoke Times writer Lindsey Nair about local food.

Salsa

Fred Echols — 2009-09-21 00:00:00

Roanoker Magazine writer and Weekend Virginia Veggie Chef Andrea Mattioni tries out a new salsa recipe.

The Music and The Law

Fred Echols — 2009-09-21 00:00:00

By and large, composers don't like to be told by the government what they must compose. But as we hear from WVTF's Steve Brown, sometimes it works out for the best.

Who Threw the 1919 World Series?

Fred Echols — 2009-09-21 00:00:00

Did Shoeless Joe Jackson help to throw the 1919 World Series? The definitive answer up to now has been: maybe. Dudski the Sprots Blogger takes a look this week and says Jackson was guilty, perhaps.

State Budget Reductions

Fred Echols — 2009-09-17 00:00:00

Our Weekend Virginia political bloggers size up Governor Kaine's latest round of budget reductions.

The Cabinetmaker

Fred Echols — 2009-09-17 00:00:00

He's not your average furniture maker and some of her ideas for taking care of wood are a bit unconvenitonal. Connie Stevens has this story of the Cabinetmaker and His Wife.

Local Food Movements

Fred Echols — 2009-09-17 00:00:00

Roanoke Times writer Lindsey Nair brings us up to date on the local foods movement in Southwest Virginia.

Speedy Soup

Fred Echols — 2009-09-17 00:00:00

There's soup and then there's speedy soup, as we learn from Weekend Virginia Veggie Chef Andrea Mattioni.

Suicidal Planet

Fred Echols — 2009-09-17 00:00:00

How does a distant planet end it all? And how do we find out about it? Virgilnia Tech physicist Nahum Arav has some answers.

Director Stanley Kubrick

Fred Echols — 2009-09-17 00:00:00

Director Stanley Kubrick left behind an impressive body of work when he died a decade ago. Robert Kolker begins his two-part consideration of Kubrick's career.

Classical or Baroque, Anyone?

Fred Echols — 2009-09-17 00:00:00

What's the difference between classical and baroque? WVTF's Steve Brown knows and explains.

The Health Debate

Fred Echols — 2009-09-08 00:00:00

In this segment, we hear from Congressman Bob Goodlatte, Senator Mark Warner, Dr. Hal Scherz with Doctors for Patient Care and Jason Bane with Virginians for Change that Works.

What a drive!

Fred Echols — 2009-09-08 00:00:00

Highland County land consultant Curtis Seltzer drove in New York City traffic and lived to tell this tale.

Oh, Beans!

Fred Echols — 2009-09-08 00:00:00

Roanoker Magazine writer and Weekend Virginia Veggie Chef Andrea Mattioni builds on beans.

Folklife Fieldnotes

Fred Echols — 2009-09-08 00:00:00

A new series from the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities profiles old-time musician Spencer Moore.

The Joys of Being Local

Fred Echols — 2009-09-08 00:00:00

Virginia goat cheese producer Gail Hobbs-Page talks about the joys and benefits of buying locally grown food.

The Hollywood Connection

Fred Echols — 2009-09-08 00:00:00

Dudski the Sports Blogger sees similarities between the antics of three big-time college coaches and some classsic Hollywood moments.

Bloggers on ethics and the General Assembly

Fred Echols — 2009-09-02 00:00:00

In this segment of Weekend Virginia, our political bloggers talk about ethics charges against Delegate Phil Hamilton and whether the General Assembly should go full time.

Veggies, identity theft and misunderstood lyrics

Fred Echols — 2009-09-02 00:00:00

We hear about a new veggie recipe, ways to reduce the risk of losing a bundle of cash to identity theft and more misunderstood lyrics.

Health care reform myths, the New River, the Skins

Fred Echols — 2009-09-02 00:00:00

The seven most prevalent health care reform myths, another report from the New River and how the Washington Redskins got that name.

The Abortion Issue in Virginia

Fred Echols — 2009-08-24 00:00:00

The abortion issue has been largely missing from the past two gubernatorial elections in Virginia. This year, it's reappeared. Bloggers Waldo Jaquith (waldo.net) and Shaun Kenney (bearingdrift.com) talk about abortion as campaign strategy.

Beans and Pasta

Fred Echols — 2009-08-24 00:00:00

Roanoker Magazine writer and Weekend Virginia Veggie Chef Andrea Mattioni puts beans and pasta together with good results.

Migrant Farm Workers

Fred Echols — 2009-08-24 00:00:00

Sandy Hausman looks at conditions affecting some important contributors to Virginia agriculture, migrant farm workers.

Touch of Evil

Fred Echols — 2009-08-24 00:00:00

When Orson Welles returned to the United States in the mid 1950s after an extended stay abroad, he went to work on the project that would become Touch of Evil. Film author Robert Kolker talks about Touch of Evil and its place in 20th century cinema.

Podcasting

Fred Echols — 2009-08-24 00:00:00

Sean Tubbs was among the first people in Virginia to develop a website specifically for hosting podcasts. He fills us in on the Charlottesville Podcasting Network.

Elgar's Enigma

Fred Echols — 2009-08-24 00:00:00

WVTF music host Steve Brown gives us a primer on Elgar's Enigma and the composer's purpose in creating it.

Mountaintop Views

Fred Echols — 2009-08-24 00:00:00

Would you like a place in the country with a 360-degree mountaintop view? Land consultant Curtis Seltzer says stop and think first.

Salamander Evolution

Fred Echols — 2009-08-24 00:00:00

How far would you have to travel to find the worldwide seat of salamander evolution? Maybe not as far as you might think, as Connie Stevens reports.

Baseball and Stuff

Fred Echols — 2009-08-24 00:00:00

Dudski the Sports Blogger talks about guns, liquor and rock 'n roll. Also, baseball.

The Governor's Race

Fred Echols — 2009-08-17 00:00:00

Weekend Virginia political bloggers Waldo Jaquith (waldo.net) and Jim Hoeft (bearingdrift.com) consider the state of the contest for governor of Virginia.

Camille Remembered

Fred Echols — 2009-08-17 00:00:00

Survivors of Hurricane Camille remember the night the storm struck central Virginia 40 years ago.

Mystery Music

Fred Echols — 2009-08-17 00:00:00

Romantic obsession, drugs and murder all have their place in classical music, at least in a piece Steve Brown talks about this week.

Oatmeal?

Fred Echols — 2009-08-17 00:00:00

Just because some oatmeal is slow doesn't mean it's not fun. Roanoke Magazine writer and Weekend Virginia Veggie Chef Andrea Mattioni explains.

The Lieutenant Governor's Race

Fred Echols — 2009-08-12 00:00:00

Weekend Virginia bloggers Jim Hoeft (bearingdrift.com) and Waldo Jaquith (waldo.net) consider the race for Lieutenant Governor.

Oodles of Noodles

Fred Echols — 2009-08-12 00:00:00

Weekend Virginia Veggie Chef and Roanoker Magazine writer Andrea Mattioni has fun with Soba noodles.

Bats!

Fred Echols — 2009-08-12 00:00:00

Virginia Tech researcher Rolf Meuller and his students have solved the mystery of the Horeshoe Bat's unusual nose.

A New River Journey

Fred Echols — 2009-08-12 00:00:00

WVTF's Tim Thornton continues his journey along the New River with the story of how a large section of the river was almost lost 40 years ago.

The Maestro

Fred Echols — 2009-08-12 00:00:00

Just what does an orchestra conductor do? WVTF's Steve Brown knows...and tells.

Citizen Orson Welles

Fred Echols — 2009-08-12 00:00:00

Orson Welles was one of film's true geniuses. Robert Kolker has this consideration of some of Welle's most notable works.

The Copenhagen Trilogy

Fred Echols — 2009-08-12 00:00:00

Washington and Lee marketing professor Amanda Bower completes her Copenhagen Trilogy and learns that sitting and having a good time means exactly what it says.

The Newstand of the Air

Fred Echols — 2009-08-12 00:00:00

WVTF's Radio Reading Service opens up a world of information and entertainment for listeners who are vision-impaired. Director Ben Martin explains how.

Back in Time

Fred Echols — 2009-08-12 00:00:00

What would a young time traveler who went back 40 or so years see in the sports world of the 1960s? Ugly sneakers, of course. However, that's not all. Dudski the Sports Blogger explains.

08/01 Weekend Virginia Part 1

Ben Martin — 2009-08-03 00:00:00

In this segment of Weekend Virginia, Connie Stevens has a report on the follow-up care needed now that the Remote Area Medical Expedition has packed up and moved from the Wise County Fairgrounds.

08/01 Weekend Virginia Part 2

Ben Martin — 2009-08-03 00:00:00

In this segment of Weekend Virginia, the Veggie Chef reviews the MorningStar brand of Veggie Italian sausage; the edge of the Wilderness Battlefield in Orange County is the site of a proposed new Walmart store, but preservationists would like to see the store at another location; the National Committee for the New River held its annual meeting recently and honored a family for its successful fight to keep a prison off of a site along the New River near Independence; W&L Marketing Professor, Amanda Bower reports on her trip to Copenhagen, and WVTF Afternoon Classics host, Steve Brown, tells us what happens when you turn a brilliant artist loose in an art gallery..

08/01 Weekend Virginia Part 3

Ben Martin — 2009-08-03 00:00:00

In this segment of Weekend Virginia, a Charlottesville group has won $10,000 in an urban planning competition; our political bloggers discuss Virgil Goode's decision not to challenge Tom Perriello in the 5th Congressional district; a UVA professor of astronomy will be honored by the California Institute of Technology, and Dudski the sports blogger is getting ready for college football.

The Attorney General Race

Fred Echols — 2009-07-27 00:00:00

The race to be Virginia's next Attorney General has not received much attention so far, so bloggers Waldo Jaquith (waldo.net) and Jim Hoeft (bearingdrift.com) give it some.

The Veggie Chef

Fred Echols — 2009-07-27 00:00:00

Roanoker Magazine writer and Weekend Virginia veggie chef Andrea Mattioni (wvtfveggie@gmail.com) whips up a dish with black beans and spinach.

Mud Hut Healing

Fred Echols — 2009-07-27 00:00:00

Sandy Hausman learns a few things about West African culture.

Bringing Music to Life

Fred Echols — 2009-07-27 00:00:00

Steve Brown shows us how a skilled composer can take a bit of great music and give it new life.

Joel Gets an Award!

Fred Echols — 2009-07-27 00:00:00

Joel Leonard, the Maintenance Evangelist, is getting more recognition these days and he even has an award to prove it.

A Trip Abroad

Fred Echols — 2009-07-27 00:00:00

Washington and Lee marketing professor, Amanda Bower, has been to Copenhagen. Now, she has lots of time to sit and reflect on what she has learned there.

Dudski on Vick

Fred Echols — 2009-07-27 00:00:00

Michael Vick has served his time in prison for those dogfighting convictions and is ready to play football again, but Dudski the sports blogger wonders whether football is ready yet for Michael Vick.

Roller Girls

Fred Echols — 2009-07-27 00:00:00

Roller derby is making a big comeback and this time the competion is legitimate. Connie Stevens reports on a brand new team based in Roanoke.

George Allen's Political Future

Fred Echols — 2009-07-20 00:00:00

Weekend Virginia political bloggers Jim Hoeft (bearingdrift.com) and Waldo Jaquith (waldo.net) consider the political future of former governor and senator George Allen.

Couscous, anyone?

Fred Echols — 2009-07-20 00:00:00

Roanoke Magazine writer and Weekend Virginia veggie chef Andrea Mattioni works her magic with couscous. Recipes are available at wvtfveggie@gmail.com.

Virginia Cider

Fred Echols — 2009-07-20 00:00:00

Sandy Hausman reports on the present and future importance of cider production in Virginia.

Alternative Energy

Fred Echols — 2009-07-20 00:00:00

An environmentalist, an employment ananlyst and a former CIA director talk about the inportance of new energy sources.

Cleaning up the clutter

Fred Echols — 2009-07-20 00:00:00

Connie Stevens learns about improving life through tidying up.

An ounce of prevention

Fred Echols — 2009-07-20 00:00:00

Weekend Virginia essayist Curtis Seltzer finds it is easier to fix the fence than to round up the wandering cattle.

The William Tell Overture

Fred Echols — 2009-07-20 00:00:00

The Lone Ranger made a career of locking up bad guys, but as we learn from Steve Brown, Rossini was himself under lock and key when he wrote the music that would become the masked man's theme.

An accounting

Fred Echols — 2009-07-20 00:00:00

Dudski the sports blogger is called to account by his critics.

Digging A Hole

Fred Echols — 2009-07-13 00:00:00

Highland County resident Curtis Seltzer reflects on the day he prepared a hillside grave.

Classica on Blu-Ray

Fred Echols — 2009-07-13 00:00:00

Movie reviewer Robert Kolker has added a pair of important 20th century films to his high-definition collection.

Virginia All-Stars

Fred Echols — 2009-07-13 00:00:00

Our Virginia All-Star baseball team is complete but, again, we find we you can't please 'em all.

Lyric Cognition Disorder

Fred Echols — 2009-07-13 00:00:00

Dutchie Mirolli presents some of her favorite lyrical misunderstandings.

Tchaikofsky: A Traveled Man

Fred Echols — 2009-07-13 00:00:00

Afternoon Classics and Classical Encounter host Steve Brown discusses the many travels of Tchaikovsky and the influence they had on his music.

Cap and Trade

Fred Echols — 2009-07-13 00:00:00

Bloggers Waldo Jaquith (waldo.net) and Jim Hoeft (bearingdrift.com) exchange opinions on President Obama's ideas about cutting carbon emissions and spurring development of alternative energy sources.

Barking Dogs

Fred Echols — 2009-07-13 00:00:00

The Albemarle County Supervisors are hearing plenty from citizens about whether to extend the law against excessive barking to rural areas of the county.

Governor Kaine's Travel Records

Fred Echols — 2009-07-06 00:00:00

Governor Kaine is declining to release records of his travels as chair of the National Democratic Committee. Weekend Virginia bloggers Jim Hoeft (bearingdrift.com) and Waldo Jaquith (waldo.net) have their say.

Good Investment Advice

Fred Echols — 2009-07-06 00:00:00

With Bernie Madoff headed for prison, Sandy Hausman asks an expert what people should know before they invest.

Those teens!

Fred Echols — 2009-07-06 00:00:00

Roanoke Times writer Beth Macy comments on the trials and rewards of traveling with teens.

A Travel Quest

Fred Echols — 2009-07-06 00:00:00

Do you know how many counties and cities in Virginia you've visited? There are people who keep count of such things, as we learn in this conversation with Craig Fifer (fifer.net).

Lasagna!

Fred Echols — 2009-07-06 00:00:00

Roanoker Magazine writer and Weekend Virginia veggie chef Andrea Mattioni is making lasagna in the crockpot this week. She shares her recipe us.

Batter Up!

Fred Echols — 2009-07-06 00:00:00

We continue our discussion on native Virginian baseball all-stars. This week: the infield.

Independence Day

Fred Echols — 2009-07-06 00:00:00

In recognition of Independence Day, Steve Brown presents the National Anthem before it was the National Anthem.

Thoughts on Iran

Fred Echols — 2009-07-06 00:00:00

Two Iranian women who live in Virginia talk about political unrest in that Asian nation in this excerpt from Evening Edition.

Sales and Marketing

Fred Echols — 2009-07-06 00:00:00

Don't ever say sales and marketing are the same thing, at least not where Washington and Lee marketing professor Amanda Bower can hear you.

ABC Store Has a Birthday

Fred Echols — 2009-06-29 00:00:00

Connie Stevens visits Virginia's first state-run liquor store on its 75th anniversary.

The Veggie Chef

Fred Echols — 2009-06-29 00:00:00

Roanoker magazine writer and Weekend Virginia veggie chef Andrea Mattioni offers up her latest concoction. You can write Andrea at WVTFVEGGIE@gmail.com.

A Drinking Song

Fred Echols — 2009-06-29 00:00:00

WVTF music host Steve Brown tells the story behind one of our most familiar academic themes.

A Wind Farm

Fred Echols — 2009-06-29 00:00:00

Dominion Power is planning a significant wind power project in southwestern Virginia. Tamar Hallerman has the story.

Electric Vehicles in Roanoke

Fred Echols — 2009-06-29 00:00:00

Roanoke is now using a pair of electric vehicles. We learn more about them from Ken Bernard, city fleet manager.

Opera Festival in Virginia

Fred Echols — 2009-06-29 00:00:00

Lorin Maazel is leaving his post as conductor of the New York Philharmonic, but he'll be keeping busy. We talk wilth him about the Castleton Festival coming up in Rappahannock County.

Oz in Abingdon

Fred Echols — 2009-06-29 00:00:00

The yellow brick road leads to Abingdon this summer.

All That Jazz

Fred Echols — 2009-06-29 00:00:00

Host Charlie Perkinson talks about some of this week's selections.

The No Tax Promise

Fred Echols — 2009-06-29 00:00:00

GOP candidate for governor Bob McDonnell has gotten some criticism for not signing an anti-tax pledge. Political bloggers Jim Hoeft (bearingdrift.com) and Waldo Jaquith (waldo.net) have some opinions.

The Death of Meriwether Lewis

Fred Echols — 2009-06-29 00:00:00

The death of famed explorer Meriwether Lewis has long been considered a suicide, but not everyone is so certain. Sandy Hausman reports.

Baseball's All-Star Game

Fred Echols — 2009-06-29 00:00:00

Baseball's All-Star Game is coming up soon. Dudski the sports blogger reveals his All-Virginia team, starting with the outfield.

Transportation Solutions in the Commonwealth

Fred Echols — 2009-06-22 00:00:00

No one knows what the next governor of Virginia will do about solving the state's transportation problems, but political bloggers Waldo Jaquith (waldo.net) and Jim Hoeft (bearingdrift.com) have some ideas about what ought to be done.

A Future Jazz Star

Fred Echols — 2009-06-22 00:00:00

Connie Stevens introduces us to a teenager with huge talent and a bright future in jazz.

The "Smart Grid"

Fred Echols — 2009-06-22 00:00:00

For years we've been hearing about the coming of the "smart grid." It's here.

The Veggie Chef

Fred Echols — 2009-06-22 00:00:00

Do vegetarians eat tacos? Roanoker magazine writer and Weekend Virginia veggie chef Andrea Mattioni says they can now.

Be-Bop-A-Rhubarb

Fred Echols — 2009-06-22 00:00:00

Food writer Mollie Bryan has a different way of thinking about rhubarb.

Money for science and math teachers

Fred Echols — 2009-06-22 00:00:00

Our high schools are running short of science and math teachers, but a foundation is providing grants to help reverse that trend. UVA student Noah Egge talks about what the program will mean for him.

Vivaldi for you!

Fred Echols — 2009-06-22 00:00:00

Summer is here! Steve Brown has just the music to welcome the season.

Bring 'em back home!

Fred Echols — 2009-06-22 00:00:00

Susan Geary interviews the man in charge of an effort to bring back people who've left southwest Virginia to find jobs.

An Artist Retreat

Fred Echols — 2009-06-22 00:00:00

There's a place where artists can go in Virginia to get away from it all. Gene Marrano has the story.

Recession-proof wine

Fred Echols — 2009-06-22 00:00:00

Tamar Hallerman tells us despite the recession, Virginia wineries are faring rather well these days.

On-air apologies

Fred Echols — 2009-06-22 00:00:00

Dudski the sports blogger says when David Letterman delivered on-air apologies recently he left someone out.

Trusting Republicans and Democrats

Fred Echols — 2009-06-15 00:00:00

Political bloggers Waldo Jaquith (waldo.net) and Jim Hoeft (bearingdrift.com) talk about a new survey that says voters trust Republicans more than Democrats to handle the economy.

The Future of General Motors

Fred Echols — 2009-06-15 00:00:00

Auto industry expert Michael Smitka expects GM to emerge from bankruptcy a stronger company...eventually.

Texting Law

Fred Echols — 2009-06-15 00:00:00

Beginning in July, you cannot legally text and drive in Virginia. Amanda Allen reports.

The Rebel Yell!

Fred Echols — 2009-06-15 00:00:00

So, just what was the rebel yell and why did it cause such a stir during the Civil War? Someone may have found the answer.

Benjamin Button

Fred Echols — 2009-06-15 00:00:00

The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttom is now out on DVD. Reviewer Robert Kolker examines its pros and cons.

Japanese Director Akira Kurosawa

Fred Echols — 2009-06-15 00:00:00

Steve Prince talks about the work of famed Japanese director Akira Kurosawa.

Democratic Primary Analysis

Fred Echols — 2009-06-15 00:00:00

Rick Mattioni talks with pollster Tom Jensen about the results of the primary and what comes next for both parties in Virginia.

Tick Talk

Fred Echols — 2009-06-15 00:00:00

Sandy Hausman has a report on Virginia ticks, the diseases they carry and how we can avoid the danger they can cause.

Bean Burgers

Fred Echols — 2009-06-15 00:00:00

Roanoker magazine writer and Weekend Virginia veggie chef, Andrea Mattioni, makes black bean burgers.

Weekend Virginia June 06, 2009 D-Day Memorial

Fred Echols — 2009-06-08 00:00:00

Although the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford attracts thousands of visitors every year, it is in need of a new financial model. William McIntosh, president of the memorial's foundation, is featured in this story.

Weekend Virginia June 06, 2009 West Point Graduate

Fred Echols — 2009-06-08 00:00:00

Some people have suggested that the government consider closing the three major service academies and spending the money on enhanced ROTC programs. A West Point graduate from Roanoke County disagrees.

Weekend Virginia June 06, 2009 WRFT

Fred Echols — 2009-06-08 00:00:00

One of Virginia's first UHF television stations signed on in Roanoke in 1966 and broadcast for eight years before financial problems forced it off the air. Former staff member Jeff Hunt shares some memories of that time.

Weekend Virginia June 06, 2009 Glaucoma in Dogs

Fred Echols — 2009-06-08 00:00:00

A Virginia Tech veterinarian, Dr. Phil Pickett, talks about a disease that can cause blindness in dogs in 48 hours.

Weekend Virginia June 06, 2009 Bloggers

Fred Echols — 2009-06-08 00:00:00

Weekend Virginia political bloggers Jim Hoeft (bearingdrift.com) and Waldo Jaquith (waldo.net) discuss Senator Mark Warner's comments about the GOP statewide ticket.

Weekend Virginia June 06, 2009 Welders

Fred Echols — 2009-06-08 00:00:00

Tamar Hallerman reports on welders-in-training. Maintenance evangelist Joel Leonard says the shortage of skilled workers - like welders - has spread to Australia.

Weekend Virginia June 06, 2009 No Handshake

Fred Echols — 2009-06-08 00:00:00

Dudski the sports blogger ponders the significance of the missing handshake.

A Sears Catalog Home

Fred Echols — 2009-06-01 00:00:00

You can order lots of things from Sears. Did you know there was a time you could even order your house from their catalog?

Delicious Southern Pies

Fred Echols — 2009-06-01 00:00:00

There's nothing more basic to the American dessert than pie. No region of the US has done more to elevate the pie to an art form than the South. Author Mollie Bryan illustrates this fine point of cuisine in Mrs. Rowe's Little Book of Southern Pies.

All That Jazz

Fred Echols — 2009-06-01 00:00:00

All That Jazz host Charlie Perkinson talks about this week's show.

Election Matters

Fred Echols — 2009-06-01 00:00:00

Political bloggers Waldo Jaquith and Jim Hoeft have election matters on their minds this week.

Want to catch a tornado?

Fred Echols — 2009-06-01 00:00:00

What's it like to chase tornadoes? Could you catch one in 48 hours? Sandy Hausman talks with someone who has!

A New Animal Shelter

Fred Echols — 2009-06-01 00:00:00

Franklin County animal lovers finally have the new shelter they've been working for.

Back Roads and Blue Highways

Fred Echols — 2009-06-01 00:00:00

Seth Williamson has some new Americana for his show.

Newspaper Woes

Fred Echols — 2009-06-01 00:00:00

How much trouble are newspapers having in the Internet age? Washington and Lee marketing professor Amanda Bowers shares her thoughts on the issue.

String Serenade

Fred Echols — 2009-06-01 00:00:00

WVTF's Steve Brown introduces us to Dvorak's String Serenade.

Adventures of a Movie Extra

Fred Echols — 2009-06-01 00:00:00

Here's what happens when actors bump into the furniture on a movie set.

Veggie Recipe

Fred Echols — 2009-06-01 00:00:00

The Veggie Chef has a new way to use up your spare barley.

The 1926 World Series

Fred Echols — 2009-06-01 00:00:00

Dudski the Sports Blogger deals with some unresolved issues from the 1926 World Series.

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