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Special Events
WHRO presents a variety of special events in the Hampton Roads area each year. In partnership with various community organizations, including Ghent Business Association and The Palace Shops, Naro Expanded Cinema, PortFolio Magazine, and the Virginia Arts Festival, WHRO encourages participation in educational and social engagements.
WHRO’s Leadership Circle and Hunter B. Andrews Society members receive exclusive invitations to special lectures and parties featuring national and local public broadcasting talent.
If you would like more information on events happening at WHRO, or would like to be involved in future events, please contact Jan Johnson, Donor Relations Manager at 757.889.9358 or via email at Jan.Johnson@whro.org
Check back as we will be posting more events!
EVENTS CALENDAR
L denotes Leadership Circle events
LCD denotes Leadership Circle Directors’ events
HBA denotes Hunter B. Andrews Society events
LCP denotes Leadership Circle Producer's Circle events
UPCOMING 2008 EVENTS
Capitol Steps - Live at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
Sunday, September 28th, 7:30 PM
 Support WHRO at the $150 dollar level and enjoy a VIP reception with the Capitol Steps Cast. Gold Circle special event seating offered exclusively by WHRV. Your support of this event will help preserve the unique programming only found on WHRV and WHRO.CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR TICKETS NOWOr call the Special Event Hotline at 757.889.9440, Option 3 and leave a message. A WHRO staff member will return your as soon as possible. 
A Legend Talks about a Legend:
WHRV 89.5PM presents An Evening with Bob Edwards
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 7:30 PM - The Living Seas Theatre, Nauticus
On Tuesday, October 21, at 7:30 PM veteran broadcaster Bob Edwards takes to the stage of the Nauticus for one evening only! WHRV Hearsay host Cathy Lewis will interview Bob as he shares stories from the life of Edward R. Murrow along with Bob's own memorable Morning Edition moments. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
To purchase tickets CLICK HERE NOW or call the special events hotline at 757.889.9440, option 4 and leave a message.
The Palace Shops Arts Gala 2008
Saturday, November 1, 2008, 5 PM - 9 PM
Here's a fun way to celebrate the arts, get a jump start on your holiday shopping, and benefit WHRO in the bargain!
Located on 21st Street in the historic Ghent area of Norfolk, The Palace Shops will offer live music, an art show and sale by some of the area's best aritsts, plus an opportunity to visit with some of the region's performing arts organizations.
The event is free and open to the pubic, and your tax-free donations to support WHRO and WHRV will be greatly appreciated!
7th Antiques Appraisal Fair
Saturday, November 15, 2008, 9:30 AM-3:00 PM
Once again, Amory LeCuyer of Antique Works in Hampton will bring together a team of appraisers who will be able to give you an oral estimate of your artwork, pottery, jewelry and other cherished items.
For a contribution of $100, you will be invited to bring in three items to be appraised by one of our antique experts. Up to two additional items will be allowed for an extra contribution of $25 each. Please note that guns will not be allowed at this event.
WHRO’s 7th Antiques Appraisal Fair is currently sold out! However, if you would like to be added to a waiting list, please call the special events hotline at 757.889.9440, choose option 1 and leave a message with your name and phone number and a WHRO staff member will return your call.
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