E-Notes
   October 2015 
        

**Fall Fund Drive is Oct. 19-24**
 

Win passes to Bolshoi Ballet and Last Night of the Proms
 
Who gives you chances to win great experiences? WUOT!
 
This time, we're offering passes to 2015-2016 Bolshoi Ballet in Cinema thanks to Fathom Events, BY Experience and Pathé Live. The first ballet of the season is a new production of the romantic classic, Giselle.
 
Giselle
Sunday, Oct. 11, at 12:55 p.m.
Cinemark Tinseltown, Oak Ridge or Regal West Town Mall 9, Knoxville
Deadline: Oct. 2 at 5 p.m. (it's fast!)
We're also partnering with Fathom Events and BBC Worldwide to send you to the Last Night of the Proms. You'll have a front row seat for the grand finale of one of the world's most celebrated classical music festivals...in a theatre near you.
 
BBC Last Night of the Proms 2015
Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m.
Regal West Town Mall 9, Knoxville ONLY
Deadline: Oct. 9
 
To enter, email Cindy Hassil with the title of the event in the subject line and include the following information in the body of the message:
  • Name of the show
  • For ballet entries, the preferred theatre (West Town Mall 9 or Tinseltown)
  • Your name and phone number
If you want to enter more than one contest, please send a separate email for each contest you enter. We'll do a random drawing and contact the winners by email. Good luck!
Winning artist mug design chosen

We are excited to announce that the winner of WUOT's artist mug design competition for the fall drive is James E. Stamper. His colorful design features local hosts Brandon Hollingsworth and Kelle Jolly, as well as images of local and regional icons. It will make a lovely addition to your mug collection for a gift of $75 or more. Stay tuned for more on James' design and other ways WUOT is ready to say "thank you" for your support this fall.

James E. Stamper's winning design

Fall fund drive starts Oct. 19!
 
Matt Shafer Powell, Randy Fishman and Todd Steed get jazzy during the fall 2014 
fund drive
Time flies by when you are having fun, and we've been having a blast at WUOT! But the fun has only just begun-it's time for the fall fund drive!
 
Did you know that 42% of WUOT's funding comes from listeners like you? Your donations help pay for the quality programming you enjoy every day. Without you, there wouldn't be a WUOT!
 
That's why we'll be asking for your support during our annual fall drive Oct. 19-24. Of course, you don't have to wait for the drive to make your pledge. To donate today, visit our website, email Membership Coordinator Jennie Caissie or call her at (865) 974-9558. Thank you!
 
Another way you can support WUOT
Every year, Kroger donates millions of dollars to nonprofit organizations through its Community Rewards Program. If you already shop at Kroger, please consider registering your Kroger Card for the program and designating WUOT as your chosen organization. Then every time you shop, you'll be supporting WUOT!
 
Signing up is easy. Simply follow these steps and you'll be set!
 
Step 2: Log in or create an account if you don't already have one.
Step 3: Click on "Community" then "Community Rewards" near the top of the screen.
Step 4: In the "SEARCH" field, enter WUOT-FM Radio Center.
Step 5: Click "ENROLL" at the bottom of the screen. That's it!
 
Not online? You also may visit the customer service desk at a Kroger near you to enroll. WUOT's NPO number is 54962.
 
If you problems registering or have any questions about the program, email Membership Coordinator Jennie Caissie or call (865) 974-9558.

 
Become a Volunteer
 
91.9 Inc. Board Member Becky Hancock enjoys answering phones with fellow volunteers Alissa Reeves, 91.9 Inc. Board Member Maggie Barta, Chaz Barber, Bailey Callaghan and Jeanne Lane
Looking for another way to support WUOT? Why not join in the fun as a volunteer? Station volunteers help with a variety of tasks throughout the year, including answering phones and sending letters and gifts during the fund drives. If you're interested in becoming a volunteer, email Membership Coordinator Jennie Caissie or call (865) 974-9558 to schedule a shift today.

 
WUOT welcomes Karol Harper

Photo credit: Laura Stidham
Karol Harper (left) has joined WUOT's development staff as the new membership assistant. Karol brings many years of fundraising and event experience to her new role, and is excited to learn more about the station and its members during the upcoming fund drive.
 
A Knoxville native, Karol enjoys ballroom dancing and spending time with her husband and son. She is a big fan of All Things Considered and Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me! In fact, you just might hear Karol on the air during the drive. If you hear her voice, please call with your pledge so she feels welcome!
 
Programming News
 
Dialogue 
WUOT's monthly live call-in program; hosted by a member of WUOT's News Staff.  

On this month's Dialogue:  WUOT's Brandon Hollingsworth hosts. 

We'll take your calls at 865-974-5050; tweet us @WUOTFM or submit your question on WUOT's Facebook page. 
 
Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 1 p.m.

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Studio 865 button
Studio 865/Flipside
WUOT's monthly program featuring regional music and musicians, hosted by Todd Steed.
This month on Studio 865, the Nashville duo of Wes and Kristin charm us with an eclectic variety of tunes.
 
On the Flipside, Jeff Heiskell stops by to share some choice tracks from his new recording, Arrival.

Wednesday,Oct. 7, at 8 p.m. 
 
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L.A. Philharmonic Orchestra
Each year since its founding in 1919, the Los Angeles Philharmonic has been hailed as Southern California's leading performing arts institution. Today, under the dynamic leadership of Venezuelan Gustavo Dudamel, who in 2009 became the orchestra's eleventh music director, the Philharmonic is still recognized as one of the world's outstanding orchestras.
Monday evenings at 8.

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Live Wire!
 Live Wire! is a weekly one-hour variety show with a modern twist, blending music, sketch comedy, spoken word and interviews. Hosted by Luke Burbank.
Fridays at 7 p.m. on WUOT-2





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SPECIALS

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, September 2015 Masterworks Concert
Resident Conductor James Fellenbaum
On the program: Chadwick's Jubilee from Symphonic Sketches; Barber's Adagio for Strings
Gershwin's Piano Concerto in F; and Bernstein's Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 8 p.m.

Knoxville Symphony Chamber Orchestra
September 2015 Chamber Classics Concert
MENDELSSOHN: Overture to the Hebrides
WEBER: Clarinet Concerto No. 2, Eb
Victor Chavez, clarinet
Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 8 p.m.

WUOT Recognizes New and Renewing Underwriters

The following organizations became new underwriters or renewed their support of WUOT in September. You'll find a complete list of WUOT's sponsors with links to their websites on the Sponsors page of our website. Please thank these organizations for supporting WUOT Public Radio! 


If you'd like to raise awareness for your organization or a special event by becoming a WUOT underwriter, contact Denise Carpenter or call 865-974-6569.

FROM THE NATIONAL DESKS

Clone Your Dog For A Mere $100,000
The Duponts in Louisiana loved their mutt Melvin so much they jumped at the chance to replicate him. Melvin is gone now, but he has left behind two clones, Ken and Henry, as NPR's Rob Stein reports for Morning Edition.
http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots
Photo: Ken (left) and Henry were created using DNA plucked from a skin cell of Melvin, the beloved pet of Paula and Phillip Dupont of Lafayette, La.  Photo credit: Edmund D. Fountain for NPR

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What's In Pumpkin Spice Flavor? (Hint: Not Pumpkin)
In honor of the first day of fall, we're revisiting Dan Charles' 2014 piece on the flavor of the season -- pumpkin spice. What's the deal with the "science goo" in our lattes? Turns out flavor companies have a simple chemical recipe for it.
http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/ 
Photo credit: Ashley MacKinnon/Flickr