The Writer’s Corner on WLRH features prose and poetry submitted by talented TN Valley wordsmiths. With each episode, a different voice is heard in “The Writer’s Corner,” with a commentary or poem recorded by the author. Many of our writers have received awards at the state and national level, while others are exhibiting their creative abilities for the first time.
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Arts Underground is like no other public radio show. Host Katy Ganaway takes an hour to excavate some of the beautiful oddities that lie just beneath the surface in north Alabama and around the world. Discover music from artists who span a diverse variety of genres and eras, get a behind the scenes look as we spotlight folks in the Tennessee Valley's local music and comedy scenes, and meet local makers, crafters and other creatives who add color and brightness to our rapidly-growing communit ...
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Sundial Writers Corner Special: Tech Tales, Part 1 (6/18/2024)
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A radio special featuring 7 Sundial Writers reflecting on moments when technology made a difference in their lives.By WLRH Public Radio
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The Sundial Writers Corner: Beth Thames (6/17/2024)
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Regular Sundial contributor Beth Thames relates her story entitled "My Mother and the Burning Cake". You know you want to listen!By WLRH Public Radio
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The Sundial Writers Corner: Sam Calhoun (6/10/2024)
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Sam Calhoun shares his love of Alabama wilderness through poetry.By WLRH Public Radio
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This episode, Funny You Should Ask is back, spotlighting a master at comical musical improv, Amy Mahoney!
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The Sundial Writers Corner: Rosemary McMahan (6/3/2024)
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Sundial contributor Rosemary McMahan asks and answers the question: "Why Poetry?"By WLRH Public Radio
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The Sundial Writers Corner: Alex Moore (5/27/2024)
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In a follow up to an earlier episode, treasured war letters are returned to the family of a sailor killed in World War II.By WLRH Public Radio
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The Sundial Writers Corner: Maureen Perkins (5/20/2024)
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New contributor Maureen Perkins warns us of "The Horror Ahead".By WLRH Public Radio
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This episode, local improv extraordinaire Beth Ridgeway joins us for another Funny You Should Ask!
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The Sundial Writers Corner: John Davis (5/13/2024)
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In this episode, John Davis illustrates good can sometimes come from evil.By WLRH Public Radio
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The Sundial Writers Corner: Hannah Kanfer (5/6/2024)
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New contributor Hannah Kanfer shares a personal story about compassion in her essay "The Meaning of a Haircut".By WLRH Public Radio
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The Sundial Writers Corner: Virginia Gilbert (4/29/2024)
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Huntsville poet Ginny Gilbert offers a look at the future if we're not mindful of our actions now.By WLRH Public Radio
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The Sundial Writers Corner: Margaret J Vann (4/22/2024)
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Margaret takes us along on a springtime adventure!By WLRH Public Radio
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This episode, organizers for The Curated Gallery in Huntsville, Asé Selah and Kevin Richardson, join us to talk about their upcoming exhibit, on display May 2-4.
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The Sundial Writers Corner: Michael Guillebeau (4/15/2024)
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Michael Guillebeau muses about songs and poems written in his soul.By WLRH Public Radio
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The Sundial Writers Corner: Eileen McCoskey (4/8/20424)
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New Sundial contributor Eileen McCoskey brings us her story entitled "Home".By WLRH Public Radio
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This episode, local comedian Jonathan Silver gives us a behind the scenes look into the hustle of self promotion, how he found his comedic rhythm and more!
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The Sundial Writers Corner: Amy Dobbs (4-1-2024)
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English teacher Amy Dobbs has compiled her Calhoun students' thoughts on what makes life worth living into a poem.By WLRH Public Radio
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The Sundial Writers Corner: Suezy Proctor (3/25/2024)
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New contributor Suezy Proctor recounts a "lemons to lemonade" story!By WLRH Public Radio
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Arts Underground - Feeding & Connecting Community Through Art
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This episode, a founder of Shenanigans Comedy Theatre, Jessica Cotton, & MakeShift Art Studio owner, Teri Hartmann, talk with Katy Ganaway about their upcoming 'Empty Bowls' event collaboration.
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The Sundial Writers Corner: Jackie Williams (3/18/2024)
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Sundial contributor Jackie Williams recalls a blustery day spent in a hospital waiting room with a frightening man.By WLRH Public Radio
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The Sundial Writers Corner: Kate Watts (3/11/2024)
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Sundial contributor Kate Watts brings a story about her investigations into her ancestry that have no connection to coffee.By WLRH Public Radio
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Sundial Writers Corner: Cindy Small (3/4/2024)
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Sundial contributor and snowbird Cindy Small gives us an inside look at life around the pool in her senior community in Florida.By WLRH Public Radio
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The Sundial Writers Corner: Pat Graves (2/26/2024)
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Sundial contributor Pat Graves remembers one of the soldiers whose interment he witnessed between his tours to Vietnam.By WLRH Public Radio
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The Sundial Writers Corner: Andrew Gonzales (2/19/2024)
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Andrew Gonzales returns with his tribute to airports, which, believe it or not, he enjoys visiting!By WLRH Public Radio
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Arts Underground - Brad Posey - 'Stray Gods' Art Exhibit
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Host of WLRH's The Invisible City, Brad Posey, joins Katy Ganaway to talk about his passion for neo-expressionism, his art exhibit at Lowe Mill thru March 30,2024, 'Stray Gods,' and more.
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The Sundial Writers Corner: Rose Battle (2/12/2024)
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Sundial contributor Rose Battle recalls her first experience with employment and the lessons she took with her throughout life.By WLRH Public Radio
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Arts Underground - Tiny Desk Update w/ Bobby Carter
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In this episode, longtime NPR Music producer Bobby Carter joins host Katy Ganaway to discuss NPR's 10th annual Tiny Desk Contest.
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This episode, after a brief hiatus from the Rocket City, working in Atlanta, Justin Ledlow- a celebrated local comedian- has made his comeback, with a brand new show and more!
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Arts Underground - Behind Our Local Music Scene - Jeremy Stephens
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Jeremy Stephens Clearwave Recording Studios Ten Ton Records
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This episode, Ashlynn Lutz, a fresh, new local comedian stops by the WLRH studios to talk with Katy Ganaway about her class clown past, finding the balance in using real life in her material and the interesting people you meet after a show.
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Arts Underground - Gobble Gobble Hey! Fest/ Open Studio Night
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Lowe Mill Arts and Entertainment Gallery Coordinator Robert Daniel fills us in on the local literary and artistic goodness happening at the Mill on Nov. 18, 2023.
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In this episode, we meet local comedian Guy Frizzell- a self-proclaimed 'silly' stand-up comic, who dabbles in experimental comedy.
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On this episode, a few special bookish guests read from their favorite banned books, ahead of Banned Books Week. We also spotlight some artists from a free & invaluable local music streaming service from the Huntsville Madison County Public Library- Blast Music!
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Arts Underground: Independent Grooves - Black Rose Records
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This episode, we meet Sean Hale, owner of Black Rose Records in South Huntsville.
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Arts Underground - Tamarii O Ra'i Polynesian Dance Studio
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We explore the vivid, beautiful world of Polynesian Dance with members of the Tamarii O Ra'i Polynesian Dance Studio, including Sheryl Payne and owner Cielo Starostanko!
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This episode, Heidi Kizer, owner of The Bakingtist, shows us the ropes on making a sourdough starter. She also tells us about herself and her business, baking savory and sweet goods, with a scientific approach!
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Arts Underground - The Healing Power of Music Therapy
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This episode, we explore the healing benefits of music for young patients at Huntsville Hospital with music therapist Kate Winn.
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Funny You Should Ask - Kimberly Wilson - Shenanigans Expansion & 'The 300'
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This episode, Kimberly Wilson- owner of Shenanigans Comedy Theatre- returns for another installment of Funny You Should Ask. She talks about the expansion happening at the theater, and how you can chip in and be a part of the fun!
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Arts Underground: Chunklet Digitizes Alabama's Music Ephemera
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This episode of Arts Underground, our special guest is Henry Owings, founder of Chunklet Industries- the independent, Atlanta-based music, zine and book publisher. He's coming to Huntsville, AL on April 29, 2023 to scan concert, festival and show ephemera to be included in a book preserving Alabama's music history.…
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Arts Underground - Behind Our Local Music Scene - Gee Kay
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Owner of Salix Black Booking, Gee Kay, meets up with us at Cross Eyed Owl Brewery for a chat about her involvement in Decatur's local music scene and how she'd like to get more venues open for young DIY music lovers in the River City.
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