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

DATE: SATURDAY, May 13, 1995                   TAG: 9505150020
SECTION: CURRENT                    PAGE: NRV15   EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 
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ELVIS COSTELLO LIVE - ON WVRU

ELVIS COSTELLO performs live Wednesday via satellite from The Empire Shepherds Bush Theatre in London. Fans can hear it all on Radford University's WVRU (89.9 FM). Joining Costello will be his longtime backup band, The Attractions, plus other guests. The performance includes selections from the upcoming release, "Elvis Costello's Kojak Variety," as well as some past favorites. Jim Newberne, 831-5180.

Radio Shorts:

``Say, Ray!'' with Ray Roberts airs weekdays, 9 a.m.-noon, on J-1260 WJJJ (1260 AM). Roberts' show is the first live program to originate from the New River Media group's new combined radio facility on U.S. 11 near Fairlawn.

``Potpourri,'' weekdays, 4-5:30 p.m., on Radford University's WVRU (89.9 FM), features pop, rock, jazz, blues and country, plus news, sports and information.

The Virginia Pick 3 and Pick 4 daytime drawings can be heard Monday through Saturday at 2:13 p.m. on KOOL Country WBNK (100.7 FM) and WNRV (990 AM), and at 1:59 p.m. on WFNR (710 AM).

Radio Sports:

``Armchair Quarterback'': Today, 9-10 a.m., on WFNR (710 AM). John Hale and John Beamer field listeners' questions and comments on regional collegiate and professional sports. Listeners can call 382-1887 or dial *WFNR toll-free from their Blue Ridge Cellular phones.

``CBS Game of the Week'': Today, 1 p.m., New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox on WFNR (710 AM). 382-6106.

``Fast Lane 95'': Saturdays, 5-7 p.m., on WPSK (107.1 FM), live from the New River Valley Speedway, with host Mary Kelly.

Salem Avalanche Baseball: KOOL Country WBNK (100.7 FM) and WNRV (990 AM) carry the entire 1995 schedule. The Avalanche meets Wilmington at home today, 7 p.m., and Sunday, 3 p.m. 382-6106.

Atlanta Braves Baseball: This weekend, the Braves are hosts to Cincinnati, today, 7 p.m., and Sunday, 1 p.m., on WFNR (710 AM). Monday through Thursday, Atlanta is at home to face the Colorado Rockies, 7 p.m. each day. Friday, the Florida Marlins visit Atlanta, also 7 p.m.

New River Valley Speedway Results: Sunday, 10:13 a.m. and throughout the day on KOOL Country, WBNK (100.7 FM)

``Let's Talk NASCAR'': Sundays, 11 a.m.-noon, on WFNR (710 AM).

NASCAR: Today, 1 p.m., the Chevy Dealers 250 from New Hampshire International Speedway airs on Eagle Country 107 WPSK (107.1 FM) and J-1260 WJJJ (1260 AM). Friday from Charlotte, hear the Busch Pole Updates, 7:10 p.m. until qualifying is complete. 633-5330.

``Trackside'': Interviews with New River Valley Speedway drivers air weekdays, 12:30 and 5:30 p.m., on CD Country WRIQ (101.7 FM), and 10:35 a.m. and 2:35 p.m. on WRAD (1460 AM). Dale McCloud is the host.

``Sports Talk'': Weeknights, 5 p.m., on WFNR (710 AM). John Hale gives listeners a chance to express their opinions on sports issues. 382-1887 is the number to call.

``New River Valley Race Weekly'': Mondays, 6-7 p.m., on WFNR (710 AM). Levi Garrett, the official ``Voice of the New River Valley Speedway,'' is host. 381-1887 or *WFNR on Blue Ridge Cellular phones.

``The Hermie Sadler Show'': Monday, 7-8 p.m., on WFNR (710 AM). Sadler - the Busch Grand National 1993 Rookie of the Year - is from South Hill. Listeners can call in toll-free.

``Winston Cup Today'': Weekdays, 7:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., on WFNR (710 AM) and 6 p.m. on WPSK (107.1 FM). ``Winston Cup This Week'' is heard Saturdays, 7:30-8 a.m. on WFNR.

``Ned Jarrett's World of Racing'': Weekdays, 9:55 a.m. on WJJJ (1260 AM) and 6:05 p.m., right after ``Winston Cup Today'' on WPSK (107.1 FM). ``NASCAR Live,'' with host Eli Gold, gives listeners a chance to talk to the stars of Winston Cup, Busch Grand National and Supertruck Racing, Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m., on WPSK (107.1 FM) and WJJJ (1260 AM).

``NASCAR Today'': Weekdays, 5:55 p.m., on J-1260 WJJJ (1260 AM), with host Allen Bestwick.

``The New River Valley Speedway Review'': Thursdays, 5:45-6:15 p.m., on WRAD (1460) and WRIQ (101.7). Callers with questions automatically register to win speedway tickets. Dale McCloud is the host.

Cablecasts:

``Speaking of ... Anna Perl'' airs Tuesday, 7 p.m., on WTOB (Channel 2), Blacksburg public-government access television. Holocaust survivor Anna Perl talks about her experiences in the Plazou concentration camp and her rescue by Oscar Schindler. The Pre-retirement Education and Legislative Update Videoconference airs Friday, 8:10 a.m. The conference covers retirement issues, financial planning, adjusting to retirement and other issues of interest to seniors. 961-1199.

``Community Speaking'' explores the topic of rape and sexual assault on college campuses, on American Cable Entertainment (Channel 9), Radford, Fairlawn and Christiansburg. Radford University's substance abuse and sexual assault educator Betty Jones is the guest host. Her guests include John McGuire, assistant dean of students at Radford University, and Commonwealth's Attorney Randal Duncan. ``Community Speaking'' airs Sundays, 6 p.m.; Tuesdays, 5 p.m.; Wednesdays, noon; and Thursdays, 7 p.m. For more information, call 831-5180.



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