VPR.net Extras

The Morning Edition Rap

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:00:00 -0500

That's right: Mitch Wertlieb, host of Morning Edition on VPR, delivers this wrap written by a VPR listener. Anything to make the phones ring during a membership drive.

Thank You For Coming To The VPR Picnic!

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 11:00:00 -0400

Come join us for the 2011 VPR Listener Picnic!

Actor David Peare Reads "Riders To The Sea"

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:50:00 -0400

Irish actor David Peare reads the play Riders To The Sea by John Millington Synge. The play resonated with Don Goodrich of Bennington, who lost his son Peter Goodrich in the attacks of 9/11/01 so much he commissioned a recording of it.

Listeners Turn In Their Friends To Ira Glass

Thu, 19 May 2011 15:27:50 -0400

This American Life host Ira Glass recently asked public radio supporters to "turn in a friend" - that is, someone who listens to and loves public radio, but has never pledged. He called several of these people to find out why.

The Method Behind the Music

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:22:08 -0400

Learn about Mitch Wertlieb's connection with the Grateful Dead, and how he selects the music for Morning Edition on VPR

Alec Baldwin On Pledge Drives

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 08:00:00 -0500

Alec Baldwin doesn't want you to pledge...or does he? Check out these hilarious fundraising spots produced by Ira Glass and WNYC, and learn how you can "end the shenanigans now!"

Heard On The VPR Membership Drive

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 06:00:00 -0500

Listen to some of the testimonials you heard on-air during the Winter 2011 VPR Membership Drive, from NPR and VPR hosts, reporters, and staff.

VPR Underwriter Testimonials

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 08:00:00 -0500

Thanks to all of the local businesses and organizations that underwriter Vermont Public Radio!

Summer Music Festivals

Fri, 28 May 2010 12:00:00 -0400

Visit VPR's online directory of 2010 Summer Music Festivals in Vermont.

The April Snowstorm

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:50:24 -0400

Listeners are sending in their suggestions for what to call today's April snowstorm. Do you have photos to share? What do you think we should call the storm? Check out the names and photos and share yours!

The New Sound of Saturday Afternoon on VPR

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 13:00:00 -0500

Saturday afternoons on VPR will sound different beginning January 9. Click here for a preview, including two new additions, Spark and To the Best of Our Knowledge.

Holiday Gift Suggestions from VPR Hosts

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

VPR's music hosts Walter Parker, George Thomas, Cheryl Willoughby, and Joe Goetz suggest some of their favorite music (and more) as gift ideas for the Holiday Season.

Wabanaki Creation Story

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:00:00 -0400

The summer VPR Artist Mug depicts the Wabanaki Creation story as told by Carolyn Black. Hunt and Black perform as The Laughing Couple throughout the northeast. In their stage presentation Carolyn recites the creation story and Rick illustrates it on a large mural.