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THIS WEEK WITH ALLEN ?? Get a double dose of Portsmouth musician Allen Hudson with WHRO! Check out where you can catch him online and live in concert: ?? WED ON CURATE: Learn how Hudson is fostering community through music. A former hockey player turned singer-songwriter, he curates Acoustic Carnival, a free, all-ages concert series highlighting local talent and hosts a weekly Open Mic at Baron's Pub. ?? THURS AT SANDLER: Enjoy a FREE performance from Allen Hudson & the Half Moons from 7-9pm at the Sandler Center on 3/6. See you there ??

CATCH UP ON CURATE ?? Learn how Kwame Alexander to see how the author unlocks creativity to write interesting stories. He's a Chesapeake native and award-winning author, believes books are amusement parks for the mind. ?? Watch new episodes of Curate EVERY WEDNESDAY on Facebook, YouTube & TikTok to learn the latest about Virginia's local arts scene.

GET READY FOR MARDI GRAS ?? Tune in ALL WEEKEND LONG on WHRO Create 15.4 throughout the day for recipes to some festive dishes: ?? Okra and Shrimp Stew ?? Shrimp Po' Boys ?? Venetian Rice and Peas ?? Chargrilled Oysters ?? Crab Boil Dirty Rice ?? Creole Potato Salad + many more! Check out our website for the full programming schedule, and let us know what dishes you're excited to try out in the comments ??

Our Spring TV Membership Drive is here and we are counting on you to help us start the new year off strong ???????? ?? What keeps WHRO strong, innovative and essential every month is you. You and the power of your support make every program possible! From enlightening documentaries to the award-winning PBS News Hour, from Masterpiece dramas to Broadway performances, from the vital programs for children that enrich our communities every day and so much more ?? ?? It’s the power of viewers like you that makes WHRO the indispensable community treasure it is. Please take a moment to act today and support what you love! whro.org/donate

WE'RE HIRING ?? Join the WHRO Public Media fam and fill our open position of Staff Accountant! Know someone who'd be perfect for this job? Tag them in the comments ??

Preview of Ken Burns’s Upcoming Film, The American Revolution & get insights from the director himself ???? ?? You are invited to a FREE public preview of filmmaker Ken Burns’s newest and highly anticipated documentary The American Revolution, premiering on PBS on November 16. Join Ken Burns and his co-directors Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt on March 25 at 8 p.m. on the lawn of the historic Governor’s Palace in Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area as he speaks to his latest project prior to previewing excerpts from the film on an outdoor screen. Hosted by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and the VA250 Commission, this free event invites guests to immerse themselves in the revolutionary spirit as they watch history unfold on the same grounds where so much of America’s revolutionary thinking occurred.

During #BlackHistoryMonth, WHRO will be showcasing Black music & arts on all of our channels across TV & radio: ?? Tune in to WHRO 90.3FM as we highlight Black composers, conductors and performers in classical music and WHRV 89.5FM for Black artist features on A Shot of the Blues, Sinnett in Session, and other music shows. ?? Watch WHRO TV15 or stream our WHRO Passport app for shows such as AMERICAN MASTERS “The Disappearance of Miss Scott” and WYNTON MARSALIS’ ALL RISE: LIVE AT CHAUTAUQUA that showcase Black jazz musicians. Visit our website for full schedule and all our #BHM programming!

THIS THURSDAY! Our Out of the Box Emerging Artist Series presents Jacob Vanko. He's an independent recording artist and poetic storyteller with a gritty blend of Soul, Americana, and rock. Whether solo or with his full band, his powerful vocals and vivid, narrative songwriting pull the listener into his catalog of heartfelt original songs. Every Out of the Box concert starts at 7pm with doors opening at 6pm at the Sandler Center. See you there ??

THIS WEEK ON CURATE ?? Come back home with award winning author, Kwame Alexander. He is a Chesapeake native and award-winning author, believes books are amusement parks for the mind. Raised in a home where reading was both a reward and a joy, he now inspires young readers by making words leap off the page. Whether through poetry, storytelling, or performances, he fosters imagination and creativity. With over 42 books, his passion for literature continues to shape young minds. ?? Watch new episodes of Curate EVERY WEDNESDAY on Facebook & YouTube to learn the latest about Virginia's local arts scene.