E-Notes
August 2016
WUOT Open House
Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016
4-7 p.m.


Brian Vasilik captured Captain Tailspin perfectly
You welcome WUOT into your home whenever you turn on 91.9 FM, and we want to welcome you into our studios. Our open house is a fun way for you to spend some time with us and see the radio station. Join us for a few minutes or stay the entire time. Feel free to invite a fellow public radio fan...or two or three!
 
While you are visiting the studios, you can:
 
  • join (silently!) Brandon Hollingsworth in the broadcast room while he hosts All Things Considered
  • relax with a 15-minute chair massage from Aaron Searcy, L.M.T.
  • listen to live music
  • enjoy a fun WUOT-themed caricature from talented Asheville artist Brian Vasilik
  • savor delicious treats from Three Rivers Market, Holly's Eventful Dining and Magpies
  • meet our award-winning news staff
  • share what keeps you up at night with WUOT's Tenn Words
  • test WUOT's microphones and we'll send you the recording
  • get a behind-the-scenes tour of the station
  • explore WUOT with a special National Parks themed trivia hunt for a grand prize drawing
  • listen to live music performed by WUOT on-air hosts
  • enter to win door prizes including tickets to the UT's Clarence Brown Theatre; tickets to see Paula Poundstone or David Sedaris (both in October at the US Cellular Stage at the Bijou Theatre); a gift certificate to Magpies Bakery; CD packages and more.
 
Driving Directions
The station is in the University of Tennessee's Communications Building on Circle Park Drive across the street from Neyland Stadium. UT campus is accessible from 129/Alcoa Highway at the Kingston Pike exit and from I-40 at the UT/Downtown exit.
 
Look up step-by-step driving directions. Enter 1345 Circle Park Drive Knoxville, TN as your destination.
 
Station Location
WUOT is in Room 209 in the Communications Building on the 2nd floor. Entering from Circle Park Dr., the best doors to enter are at the stairwell across from the far left side of the building. Go down one flight of stairs, enter the doors on the 2nd floor, and WUOT will be in front of you. If you need an elevator, from Circle Park Dr., enter the glass doors toward the middle of the building; the elevator will be on your right. Entering from Phillip Fulmer Dr., the best doors to enter are on the far right side of the building at The Daily Beacon entrance. Go down the hall, up one flight of stairs, enter the doors and WUOT will be in front of you.
 
Signage will be in the building to direct you.
 
Parking
There are several options for parking including Circle Park Dr., which is free after 4 p.m., and metered parking on the street.
 
If you have any questions or would like more information, contact Jennie Caissie Bates at jcaissie@utk.edu or 865-974-9558.
WUOT Artist Mug Contest Ends August 31

Two-time artist mug winner Jeanne Lane shows off her designs
Share your creative, artistic side with WUOT Public Radio and your design just might end up on one of our fund drive mugs! You have the chance to become a lasting part of WUOT when you enter the fifth annual Artist Mug contest! We're looking for an original image that shows your love of WUOT, its programs or the station's home in East Tennessee. If your design is selected, we'll feature it on the coffee mug for the fall 2016 or spring 2017 fund drive.

We welcome all styles of artwork, from cartoon to watercolor to photography - as long as it ultimately can be put into a high-resolution digital format. The winning design will be featured on the mug thank-you gift that goes to hundreds of listeners as well as on our website and Facebook. The winning artist will receive significant on-air mentions during the fund drive, on our website and also in a large mailing.
 
You better hurry!! All entries must be received by 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31.
 
Details and entry guidelines. Questions? Contact Jennie Caissie Bates at jcassie@utk.edu or 865-974-9558.

Please forward this to anyone who may be interested.
 
Have fun, and good luck!
WUOT Recognizes New and Renewing Underwriters

The following organizations became new underwriters or renewed their support of WUOT in July. 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 Dawn Goodall or call 865-974-5378.
 
WUOT Bids Farewell To Kevin Richard Doherty

We congratulate Early Morning Concert host and frequent Morning Edition host Kevin Richard Doherty on his new job as the morning drive classical music host at Capital Public Radio in Sacramento. WUOT provided Kevin with his first job in radio and we are so proud to have launched him into a broadcasting career he loves and enjoys. Kevin has been an outstanding part of the WUOT family and a much-loved member of our staff. He's also a talented singer and promoter so we are sure he will be a big hit in California on all fronts. He will be missed at WUOT and in our community and we are pleased that he has this exciting opportunity at a sister public radio station.


Christmas in July

Although the temperatures have been hovering around the 100-mark the past few weeks, the WUOT staff enjoyed a CHRISTMAS of sorts during the heat wave! The long-promised and anticipated fresh paint and new carpet for WUOT finally became a reality! While the thermometer outside pushed upwards of 100 degrees, first, an army of painters, and then carpet installers, worked their way up and down the halls of the station.

While many UT offices and departments 'relocate' or 'work from home' during such an ordeal, a radio station is not something one can simply 'leave' to the workmen! Several of us felt like nomads as we wandered from space to space with our laptops and cell phones, looking for a place to light to write underwriting copy or write a newscast or participate in a conference call!

Yes, July was a hot and hectic time at WUOT, but we're very pleased with our 'new' look! We can't wait to show everyone our freshly painted walls and beautifully carpeted floors during this year's Open House! Come take a look 4-7 p.m. Thursday, August 11th!
San Francisco Opera Begins Later This Month

The second largest opera company in North America, San Francisco Opera has been a leader among international opera companies for nine decades. The radio series brings these world-class performances to the airwaves, along with the occasional historic performance, with hosts Elaine Warner and Dianne Nicolini.

SF Opera radio broadcasts begin Saturday, August 20, with Verdi's "Luisa Miller" with Leah Crocetto in the title role. On the 27th, it's Donizetti's "Lucia di Lammermoor" with Nadine Sierra as Lucia.

The final two performances from the 2016 season of LA Opera on Air are scheduled for August 6 and 13: Jake Heggie's "Moby Dick" and then Verdi's "Falstaff." Opera broadcasts begin at 1 p.m. on Saturdays. We hope you'll be listening!
Dialogue

WUOT's monthly live call-in program; hosted by a member of WUOT's News Staff. 

August topic and guests to be announced.
We'll take your calls at 865-974-5050; tweet us @WUOTFM or submit your question on WUOT's Facebook page. 
Wednesday, August 3, at 1 p.m.
Studio 865/Flipside

Studio 865 button
WUOT's monthly program featuring regional music and musicians; hosted by Todd Steed

Our guest on Studio 865 this month will be vocalist supreme Jeanine D. Fuller. Expect a generous serving of soul music. On the Flipside, Darren Hughes brings on the secret soundtracks. 

Wednesday, August 3, 8 p.m.
Time to re-register your Kroger Card for Community Rewards!

Thanks to the Kroger Community Rewards program, you now can support WUOT while you shop! Each year, Kroger donates millions of dollars through this program to community and nonprofit organizations. Simply register your Kroger Plus card in the program, then chose WUOT as your organization. After that, the station will receive a portion of the program's annual community donations. Follow these easy steps to get started:
  1.  Visit https://www.kroger.com/communityrewards.
  2.  Log in or create an account if you don't already have one.
    NOTE: Do you use your phone number at the store cash register instead of your Kroger Plus card? Call 800-576-4377 and select option 4 to get your Kroger Plus card number.
  3.  Click on "Community," then "Community Rewards" near the top of the screen.
  4.  In the "SEARCH" field, enter WUOT-FM Radio Center.
  5.  Click "ENROLL" at the bottom of the screen. That's it!
Within seven to 10 business days of registering your Kroger Plus Card, you'll see the following message at the bottom of your Kroger receipts: "At your request, Kroger is donating to WUOT-FM Radio Center."
 
Already registered? Unfortunately you will need to register again each August for the upcoming year. Just follow the directions and you will be re-registered in no time!
 
Not online? You also may visit the customer service desk at Kroger to enroll. WUOT's NPO # is 54962.
 
Thank you for supporting WUOT with the Kroger Community Rewards program.
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