In eight years, the Norman Music Festival has grown into a three-day celebration of indie music makers, presenting more than 300 performances. The festival takes over historic downtown Norman beginning tonight through Saturday, and features headliners Ra-Ra Riot & Lee Bains III and The Glory Fires. Look for KGOU Program Manager Jim Johnson hosting the Fowler Honda Depot Stage on Saturday evening, near the intersection of Comanche Street and Jones Ave. See the schedule and maps to all the stages at NormanMusicFestival.com.

KGOU's experimental approach to the spring fundraiser successfully raised more than $183,000 over three weeks of non-interrupting reminders and only about 12 hours of the familiar interruptions of an on-air fund drive.

Our gratitude goes to these people: 1370 listeners who gave their financial support, our patient, wonderful phone volunteers, and Ingrid's Kitchen and Gaberino's Homestyle Italian Restaurant, who fed the staff and volunteers. A few listeners said they preferred the regular fund drive, but many said they appreciated the new way of raising funds. In case you missed the opportunity to give, it's never too late -- donate online. Thank you!