Donna Green-Townsend
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Red Henry and his family are no strangers to the bluegrass and folk festival scene in Florida. The Henrys often play at the Gamble Rogers Folk Festival, which is held in the St. Augustine area to honor the late guitar finger-picking balladeer who graced stages across the country with his musical ability and legendary … Continue reading Chris and Red Henry
(Here is the feature which aired on WUFT on October 31st, 2013, the day before Chris Thile performed on the UF campus) Mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile, who has served as guest host several times on the popular radio variety program, “A Prairie Home Companion,” will replace Garrison Keillor as host of the show after Keillor … Continue reading Chris Thile, MacArthur Fellow, and mandolin virtuoso to host Prairie Home Companion
Clawgrass Banjo player Mark Johnson When Mark Johnson isn’t working as the Levy County Director of Emergency Management he’s plucking his banjo. He has had a love of the instrument since he was a teenager. In recent months he has found himself in the spotlight as a guest on “The Late Show” with David Letterman. 2012 was a … Continue reading Clawgrass Banjo Player Mark Johnson
Aired on WUFT on April 11th, 2011 What do you get when you take a childrens’ book about a “Big Bunny” and blend it with a national ballet company? That’s what is happening this afternoon at the Pofahl Dance Studio where local author and illustrator Colleen Rand is signing copies of her new children’s book … Continue reading Dance Alive National Ballet gets help from sales of ‘Big Bunny’ (04/11/2011)
“Danny Wooten & Southern Slang” performs for “Free Fridays” concert series By Donna Green-Townsend – WUFT-FM Aired on August 5, 2011 The Country band “Danny Wooten & Southern Slang” takes to the stage tonight for the “Free Fridays” concert series in downtown Gainesville. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Donna Green-Townsend talked with lead singer and songwriter Danny Wooten about the … Continue reading Danny Wooten & Southern Slang
(Aired on June 24th, 2011) It’s reggae time at the Bo Diddley Plaza in downtown Gainesville tonight A reggae band with a message for youth is headlining tonight’s “Free Fridays” concert series at the Bo Diddley Downtown Plaza. WUFT-FM’s Donna Green-Townsend talked with band leader, Dave Phillip from “De Lions of Jah.”
Aired on WUFT August 30, 2013 The sequel to the popular comedy, Boeing-Boeing is now on stage at the Hippodrome State Theatre in Gainesville. Don’t Dress For Dinner, which is the first play of the Hipp’s 41st season, has had success on Broadway and in London. Donna Green-Townsend talked with Michelle Bellaver who plays Suzette the … Continue reading Don’t Dress For Dinner Opens At The Hippodrome (08/30/2013)
Dracula Just in time for Halloween, the Hippodrome brings you a story you think you knew… until now! In the Hipp’s Dracula the audience members will be immersed in a world of danger, lust and temptation as they witness an epic battle of good versus evil with only one possible outcome. The young solicitor Jonathan … Continue reading Dracula– two versions
Aired on WUFT on July 10th, 2013 The coming-of-age musical “Avenue Q,” which features a unique blend of actors and puppets, is in its final three weeks at the Hippodrome State Theatre in downtown Gainesville. The original play garnered Tony Awards for best musical, best score and best book. WUFT-‘s Donna Green-Townsend talked with two … Continue reading Due to Popular Demand, ‘Avenue Q’ Will Continue at the Hippodrome
Aired on WUFT April 19th, 2013 Earth Day flows into Gainesville Monday with a presentation by four local writers who write about water. Organized by Florida’s Eden and The Blue Path, “Of Thirst, Beauty and Vision: Writing to Save Our Waters” showcases four of Gainesville’s Florida Book Award winners in honor of Earth Day. It … Continue reading Earth Day event celebrates four Gainesville writers