Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, December 3, 1994 TAG: 9412050021
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-4 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUIST
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
The late Nat King Cole's rendition of "The Christmas Song" (``Chestnuts roasting on an open fire ...'' ) is another possibility. Listeners are likely to hear other "chestnuts" in the holiday tradition by the likes of Bing Crosby, Andy Williams, Chet Atkins, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, Perry Como and even Lester Lanin and his band. But, sorry, nothing from "The Boss."
14-K spins two holiday songs each hour until Saturday. By Dec. 18, the station will be 100 percent in the Christmas and holiday spirit.
For those unwilling to brave the cold and the crowds, WTOB (Channel 2), Blacksburg public-government access television, offers live coverage of the 1994 Blacksburg Christmas Parade, "The Wonder of Christmas," today at 1 p.m. It'll also record the parade festivities for rebroadcast.
Live Appearances:
Personalities from KOOL Country, WBNK (100.7 FM) are at New River Valley Mall today. Levi Garrett is M.C. for a fashion show, while Bob Travis is at the Branded Shoe Outlet for a live broadcast, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
The KOOL Country mobile studios plan to participate in several Christmas parades: Blacksburg, today, 1 p.m.; Christiansburg, today, 6 p.m., and Radford, Thursday, 7 p.m.
Monday, Rock 105, WVVV (104.9 FM) stays up late at the Record Exchange in downtown Blacksburg, when the album rocker helps celebrate Pearl Jam's newest release, "Vitalogy," in a live remote broadcast from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m. Visitors can win prizes, including movie tickets, free dinners, music and more.
Thursday, 2-4 p.m., Bob Smith and the Wacky Bird from WKEX (1430 AM) are live from The Montgomery County Christmas Store on Roanoke Street in Christiansburg.
WKEX (1430 AM) broadcasts live Saturday, Dec. 10, 9-noon, from the Christiansburg Lions Club craft fair in the National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets. Free prizes and candy.
Radio Sports:
"Armchair Quarterback:" Today, 9-10 a.m., on Super 710, WFNR (710 AM). Levi Garrett moderates a panel of pundits that tackles listeners' questions and comments on area and regional sports.
Blacksburg High School Football: Today, 1 p.m., the Indians meet Amherst High School in the playoffs. John Hale and John Beamer describe the action on WBNK (100.7 FM).
Virginia Tech Basketball: Today, the Hokies are at home against the Tribe of William and Mary. Air time on the Virginia Tech Sports Network is 12:30 p.m. Monday, the Hokies meet Xavier, and Wednesday they play VMI, with air time both evenings at 7. Saturday, the Hokies play Texas Christian at Cassell Coliseum. Air time is 12:30 p.m. Local Tech network affiliates include WNRV (990 AM), WJJJ (1260 AM), WKEX (1430 AM), WRAD (1460 AM), WRIQ (101.7 FM) and WVVV (104.9 FM). Bill Roth calls the games.
Radford University basketball: Today, the Highlanders meet Glenville State College; Monday, they play the University of Richmond; and Saturday, Dec. 10, they face Virginia Military Institute. All games are at home in the Dedmon Center, and broadcasts start at 7:10 p.m. on WPSK (107.1 FM). Dave Hunziker has the play-by-play on the RU Sports Network.
"On the Bench with Coach Ron Bradley:" Radford University's basketball preview show airs on game days at 9:50 a.m. and 5:50 p.m. on WPSK (107.1 FM).
Washington Redskins Football: Sunday, the at Tampa Bay. Air time is noon on WFNR (710 AM).
"Virginia Tech Today:" Weekdays, 7:10 a.m., on WJJJ (1260 AM) and WVVV (104.9 FM).
"Hokie Hotline:" Coach Bill Foster's show airs Tuesday, 7 -8 p.m., on WJJJ, WVVV and the Virginia Tech Sports Network.
"NASCAR LIVE " Tuesdays, 7 p.m., on WBNK (100.7 FM) and WFNR (710 AM).
Blacksburg High School Basketball: Friday, the Indians meet Tazewell at home. Broadcast time is 5:45 p.m. on WKEX (1430 AM).
Radio Shorts:
Worship services from Blacksburg Baptist Church are heard Sundays, 11 a.m., on WKEX (1430 AM).
Blues fans can hear a history of the blues when Radford University's WVRU (89.9 FM) airs the second of a six-part special, "The Blues Story - Triumph of an American Musical Art Form" Sunday afternoon at 4:30. This week's installment is "Origin of the Blues."
"The Bayou Breakdown," a zydeco music show with host Audrey Anne Sukacz, airs Sundays, 8-10 p.m., on Virginia Tech's student-run WUVT (90.7 FM). Requests are welcome at 231-9888 (WUVT).
Psychologist Dr. Joy Browne discusses listeners' problems and concerns weekdays, 10 a.m.-noon, on news-talk WFNR (710 AM).
"It's Your Time" call-in show airs weekdays, 9-10 a.m., on WFNR (710 AM). Call 382-1887 to buy, sell or trade items or make community announcements.
"It's Your Deal" - a buy-sell-or-trade program with Heather Massie - now is heard Monday through Friday, 12:05-12:30 p.m., followed by gospel music until 1 p.m. on WKEX (1430 AM).
"American Indigenous" - the New River Valley's only early-evening jazz show - airs Mondays through Thursdays, 7 p.m., on Radford University's WVRU (89.9 FM).
New River Media's application for a special-use permit to let the company relocate the antenna tower site for WJJJ (1260 AM) to Walton Road got a negative recommendation from the Montgomery County Planning Commission on Monday. The Board of Supervisors still must act. The company hopes to have a new antenna and transmitter in operation by spring.
Cablecasts/Telecasts:
The Radford University Wind Ensemble, directed by Mark Camphouse, plays a selection from its fall concert on "Community Speaking" on American Cable Entertainment channel 9, Sundays, 6 p.m.; Tuesdays, 5 p.m.; Wednesdays, noon; and Thursdays, 7 p.m. 831-5180.
"Spotlight on Blacksburg" features an interview with Marcy Schnitzer of the Voluntary Action Center, Tuesday, 7 p.m., on WTOB (Channel 2), Blacksburg public-government access television.
"Radford University Basketball" television show airs today, 10:30 a.m., on WSLS (Channel 10) and Sunday, 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, 12:30 p.m., and Thursday, 7:30 p.m., on American Cable Entertainment Channel 9 (Radford-Fairlawn-Christiansburg).
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