
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: SATURDAY, December 17, 1994                   TAG: 9412190029
SECTION: CURRENT                    PAGE: NRV-7   EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUIST
DATELINE:                                 LENGTH: Long

`FIND SANTA' CONTEST ON WRAD-WRIQ

Listeners to WRAD (1460 AM) and WRIQ (101.7 FM) could win daily prizes and a $200 grand prize shopping spree in downtown Radford, as part of Main Street Radford's "FIND SANTA" contest. Each day except Sunday, the stations give out clues to where shoppers might see the elusive Saint Nick in a participating store. The shopper who spots Santa and asks "Is that the Main Street Santa?" wins a gift worth at least $20. Santa then moves to another participating merchant's store.

WRAD and WRIQ give out clues through Tuesday, when the promotion ends. The daily winners qualify for the grand prize drawing.

Main Street Radford has details at 731-3656.

"Long Live Rock" - Tuesdays, 8 p.m., on Radford University's WVRU (89.9 FM) - begins a four-part feature on the ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND. The first installment covers the Southern rockers' beginning years through 1970, including their debut album and material from the "Dreams" boxed set.

For more information, call Jim Newberne at 831-5180.

Starting Monday, 14-K, WKEX (1430 AM) offers 100 percent CHRISTMAS MUSIC. The holiday program lineup includes the Kathy Mattea "Good News Radio Special" Christmas program Monday, 2:05 p.m., right after USA Radio Network news on the hour.

Live Appearances:

Today, personalities from WRAD (1460 AM) and WRIQ (101.7 FM) visit Impressive Styles in Dublin, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Robinhood Rentals in Radford, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, 3 to 6 p.m., the stations broadcast live from Furniture City in Christiansburg. Wednesday, they are live at the New River Valley Mall, where they'll announce the winner of two free airline tickets and $500 cash. Listeners may register at remote broadcasts.

Radio Sports:

"Armchair Quarterback": Today, 9 to 10 a.m., on Super 710, WFNR (710 AM). Levi Garrett moderates as a panel of pundits tackles listeners' questions and comments on area and regional sports.

Virginia Tech Basketball: Today, the Hokies meet the Mountaineers of West Virginia University at WVU. Air time is 6:30 p.m. Monday, the Hokies visit East Tennessee State. Air time is 7 p.m. Bill Roth calls the games. The "Hokie Hotline" with Virginia Tech basketball coach Bill Foster airs Tuesday at 7 p.m. Local Virginia Tech Sports Network affiliates include WNRV (990 AM), WJJJ (1260 AM), WKEX (1430 AM), WRAD (1460 AM), WRIQ (101.7 FM) and WVVV (104.9 FM).

Radford University Basketball: Today, the Highlanders face Widener University at home in the Dedmon Center. Tuesday, they visit Stetson University in DeLand, Fla. Broadcasts begin at 7:10 p.m. on WPSK (107.1 FM). Dave Hunziker has the play-by-play for 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 'Skins meet Tampa Bay at home in R.F.K. Stadium. Air time is 12:45 p.m. on WFNR (710 AM).

"Virginia Tech Today": Weekdays, 7:10 a.m., on WJJJ (1260 AM) and WVVV (104.9 FM).

"NASCAR LIVE" Tuesdays, 7 p.m., on KOOL Country, WBNK (100.7 FM) and WFNR (710 AM).

Blacksburg High School Basketball: Tuesday, the Indians host Lord Botetourt. Broadcast time is 5:45 p.m. on WKEX (1430 AM). Bob Smith does the play-by-play with help from Kelly Haughton.

Radford High School Basketball: Thursday, the Bobcats meet Grayson. Air time is 7:15 p.m. on WRAD (1460 AM).

Radio Shorts:

Music specials by three top country music acts air today on WKEX (1430 AM). The Statler Brothers are on at 9:05 a.m.; the Ricky Van Shelton special follows at 10:05 a.m., and the Merle Haggard feature airs at 11:05 a.m.

Joani Williams takes country music dedications weeknights, 8 to midnight, on KOOL Country, WBNK (100.7 FM) and WNRV (990 AM). Listeners may call (800) 766-3252.

Blues fans can hear a history of the blues when Radford University's WVRU (89.9 FM) airs "Blues in the Big City," the fourth of a six-part special, "The Blues Story - Triumph of an American Musical Art Form" Sunday afternoon at 4:30. "American Indigenous" - the New River Valley's only early-evening jazz show - airs Mondays through Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Mary Kelly takes listeners' requests and dedications on "Lovin', Lookin' or Leavin','' Fridays, 8 p.m. to midnight, on Eagle Country 107, WPSK (107.1 FM). 980-1071 or 633-1071.

"PB's Cafe" with Patrick Barton showcases the work of local writers Fridays, 6:30 to 7 p.m., on Virginia Tech's student-run WUVT (90.7 FM).

Cablecasts:

"Community Speaking" from Radford University presents a holiday special featuring music by the Radford University Madrigal Singers. James Hawes, professor emeritus of theater at Radford University, reads ``'Twas the Night Before Christmas." ``Community Speaking'' is broadcast Sundays at 6 p.m., Tuesdays at 5 p.m., Wednesdays at noon and Thursdays at 7 p.m. on American Cable Entertainment channel 9 (Radford-Fairlawn-Christiansburg). 831-5180.

The Tennessee Williams play "Suddenly Last Summer" - as performed by the Virginia Tech Theatre Arts-University Theatre - airs Monday at 7 p.m. on WTOB (Channel 2), Blacksburg public-government access television.

"The Edge," featuring contemporary Christian videos, airs Wednesdays at 7 p.m. on WTOB (Channel 2), Blacksburg public-government access television. The program is produced locally by Shaun McCullogh and the Baptist Student Union at Virginia Tech.

by CNB