WJCU » In the News http://www.wjcu.org Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:19:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 en © 2003-2006 webmaster@wjcu.org () webmaster@wjcu.org 1440 Cleveland's home for college radio webmaster@wjcu.org No no http://wjcu.org/graphics/wjcu144x144black.jpg WJCU http://www.wjcu.org 144 144 Win The Hottest Tickets in Town! http://www.wjcu.org/2010/03/12/win-the-hottest-tickets-in-town http://www.wjcu.org/2010/03/12/win-the-hottest-tickets-in-town#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:19:51 +0000 Robert Duns http://www.wjcu.org/2010/03/12/win-the-hottest-tickets-in-town film-festival-post.jpg
Want to go to The Cleveland International Film Festival running March 18th-28th? WJCU says “Let’s Go!” We’re giving away tickets to the hottest show in town, but the only way to win your way in is by listening to 88.7FM.

This year’s world-renowned festival highlighting film at its best includes 150 feature films and over 150 short subjects, coming in from more than 80 countries.

For more information visit the official website, or call 1-877-304-FILM.

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]]> http://www.wjcu.org/2010/02/12/1354/feed Top Metal Bands Playing to Support WJCU! http://www.wjcu.org/2010/02/12/top-metal-bands-playing-to-support-wjcu http://www.wjcu.org/2010/02/12/top-metal-bands-playing-to-support-wjcu#comments Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:52:16 +0000 Robert Duns http://www.wjcu.org/2010/02/12/top-metal-bands-playing-to-support-wjcu metal-benefit-poster-2010.jpg
Top metal bands are converging on The Breakfast Club in Lakewood to put on two rocking shows to benefit WJCU during our annual Radiothon which kicks off Sunday February 14th, and runs through Sunday February 21st.

On Friday February 19th, Cryptkicker, Suede Brothers, Venomin James, Lick The Blade and ESD team up while on Saturday February 20th, Shok Paris, Eternal Legacy, Ground Zero, Soulless, and Archetype highlight a night of metal you don’t want to miss!

Tickets are just $7 and all proceeds benefit WJCU–keeping non-commercial, non-corporate controlled radio alive and well in Cleveland. Both shows start at 7:00 pm, doors opening at 6:30.

Auburn Records is owned by Bill Peters, host of Metal on Metal, heard every Friday on WJCU from 6:30-9:30 pm (EST).

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Did you know that donating blood for one hour can save as many as three lives? Be a hero and donate blood today Tuesday, January 27th at John Carroll University’s Murphy Room inside the DJ Lombardo Student Center (Click HERE for a map and directions). The American Red Cross drive runs from 12pm to 7pm.

For more information go to the Red Cross Blood Drive official website.

]]> http://www.wjcu.org/2010/01/26/community-blood-drive-today-and-tomorrow/feed Local Club Helping Those In Need http://www.wjcu.org/2009/04/28/local-club-helping-those-in-need http://www.wjcu.org/2009/04/28/local-club-helping-those-in-need#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:07:34 +0000 Adam Parson http://www.wjcu.org/2009/04/28/local-club-helping-those-in-need Local jazz club, Nighttown has found a way to help out those in need with a promotion called Hungry First Mondays. On the first Monday of each month from April until December, Nighttown will donate $5.00 with each meal served to the Cleveland Food Bank.

Nighttown owner, Brendan Ring tells us his inspriation and some of the side effects of the promotion in its first month.

]]> http://www.wjcu.org/2009/04/28/local-club-helping-those-in-need/feed 2:25 Local jazz club, Nighttown has found a way to help out those in need with a promotion called Hungry First Mondays. On the first Monday ... Local jazz club, Nighttown has found a way to help out those in need with a promotion called Hungry First Mondays. On the first Monday of each month from April until December, Nighttown will donate $5.00 with each meal served to the Cleveland Food Bank. Nighttown owner, Brendan Ring tells us his inspriation and some of the side effects of the promotion in its first month. Heights,Now,,In,the,News,,Interviews,,News webmaster@wjcu.org no No Cleveland’s All City Art Show http://www.wjcu.org/2009/04/02/clevelands-all-city-art-show http://www.wjcu.org/2009/04/02/clevelands-all-city-art-show#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:35:30 +0000 Adam Parson http://www.wjcu.org/2009/04/02/clevelands-all-city-art-show Cleveland’s All City Art Show will have a sneak preview partyt this Friday from 6:00 - 9:00 PM at the  Arts Collinwood Gallery. Featureing art from all ages and  artistic backgrounds. This year looks to exceed the 200 submissions of last year!

While on Waterloo on Friday night, it is also opening night for the Upstage Player presentation of Joeseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat!

Addintional information is available at Arts Collinwood

]]> http://www.wjcu.org/2009/04/02/clevelands-all-city-art-show/feed 1:31 Cleveland's All City Art Show will have a sneak preview partyt this Friday from 6:00 - 9:00 PM at the  Arts Collinwood Gallery. Featureing art ... Cleveland's All City Art Show will have a sneak preview partyt this Friday from 6:00 - 9:00 PM at the  Arts Collinwood Gallery. Featureing art from all ages and  artistic backgrounds. This year looks to exceed the 200 submissions of last year! While on Waterloo on Friday night, it is also opening night for the Upstage Player presentation of Joeseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat! Addintional information is available at Arts Collinwood Arts,on,the,Heights,,Audio,,Events,,In,the,News,,Programs,,Shows,,Shows webmaster@wjcu.org no No State of the City http://www.wjcu.org/2009/04/02/state-of-the-city http://www.wjcu.org/2009/04/02/state-of-the-city#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:26:08 +0000 Adam Parson http://www.wjcu.org/2009/04/02/state-of-the-city Thanks, Cleveland HeightsMayor Edward J. Kelley of Cleveland Hights described some of the plans submitted by the city for the coming Economic Stimulis funds granted to the State of Ohi0. Among those are, envriromental and neighborhood stabilization for the city.

]]> http://www.wjcu.org/2009/04/02/state-of-the-city/feed 2:19 Mayor Edward J. Kelley of Cleveland Hights described some of the plans submitted by the city for the coming Economic Stimulis funds granted to the ... Mayor Edward J. Kelley of Cleveland Hights described some of the plans submitted by the city for the coming Economic Stimulis funds granted to the State of Ohi0. Among those are, envriromental and neighborhood stabilization for the city. Audio,,Events,,Heights,Now,,In,the,News,,News,,The,Heights webmaster@wjcu.org no No Upkeep of Older Homes http://www.wjcu.org/2009/03/26/upkeep-of-older-homes http://www.wjcu.org/2009/03/26/upkeep-of-older-homes#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:00:07 +0000 Adam Parson http://www.wjcu.org/2009/03/26/upkeep-of-older-homes Thanks, Cleveland Restoration SocietyKeeping historic homes well maintained and historically accurate may not always be easy, but it makes sense, and potentially dollars when its time to sell.

For over 15 years, the Cleveland Restoration Society has offered technical assistance to owners of heritage homes built “the way they just don’t build ‘em anymore.” They allso give advice to make older homes more efficient and can help owners receive low interest loans for maintence and improvements for the old and historic properties.

]]> http://www.wjcu.org/2009/03/26/upkeep-of-older-homes/feed 2:20 Keeping historic homes well maintained and historically accurate may not always be easy, but it makes sense, and potentially dollars when its time to sell. For ... Keeping historic homes well maintained and historically accurate may not always be easy, but it makes sense, and potentially dollars when its time to sell. For over 15 years, the Cleveland Restoration Society has offered technical assistance to owners of heritage homes built "the way they just don't build 'em anymore." They allso give advice to make older homes more efficient and can help owners receive low interest loans for maintence and improvements for the old and historic properties. Audio,,Heights,News,,Heights,Now,,In,the,News,,Interviews,,News,,The,Heights webmaster@wjcu.org no No Techno Trash http://www.wjcu.org/2009/03/16/techno-trash http://www.wjcu.org/2009/03/16/techno-trash#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:10:52 +0000 Adam Parson http://www.wjcu.org/2009/03/16/techno-trash Do you know what to do with techno trash? The problem with what to do with outdated electronics is something that often goes mishandled, especially that which holds personal information.

The city has a contract with RET3, a local Cleveland company that handles disposal of electronics that would be bound for the landfill.

]]> http://www.wjcu.org/2009/03/16/techno-trash/feed 2:25 Do you know what to do with techno trash? The problem with what to do with outdated electronics is something that often goes mishandled, especially ... Do you know what to do with techno trash? The problem with what to do with outdated electronics is something that often goes mishandled, especially that which holds personal information. The city has a contract with RET3, a local Cleveland company that handles disposal of electronics that would be bound for the landfill. Audio,,Heights,Now,,In,the,News,,Interviews,,News,,Programs webmaster@wjcu.org no No Working For Fair Housing http://www.wjcu.org/2009/03/11/working-for-fair-housing http://www.wjcu.org/2009/03/11/working-for-fair-housing#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:58:29 +0000 Adam Parson http://www.wjcu.org/2009/03/11/working-for-fair-housing Even in modern times, housing discrimination still exists and the Heights Community Congress,the oldest fair housing group in North East Ohio, is doing it’s part to ensure there is fair housing for all. In ever changing times there are wider varieties of discrimination which they are working to alleviate.

The HCC also hosts community forums to help people interact with and learn from each other

]]> http://www.wjcu.org/2009/03/11/working-for-fair-housing/feed 2:31 Even in modern times, housing discrimination still exists and the Heights Community Congress,the oldest fair housing group in North East Ohio, is doing it's part ... Even in modern times, housing discrimination still exists and the Heights Community Congress,the oldest fair housing group in North East Ohio, is doing it's part to ensure there is fair housing for all. In ever changing times there are wider varieties of discrimination which they are working to alleviate. The HCC also hosts community forums to help people interact with and learn from each other Audio,,Heights,News,,Heights,Now,,In,the,News,,Interviews webmaster@wjcu.org no No