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The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce has named Robert Knowles of Carolina Beach the winner of the 2008 Seafood, Blues & Jazz Festival Poster Design Contest.

NC Producer/Artist, K-Hill release his "free" mixtape "The Return Of Monroe Hutchin" to the world wide web.

The Midatlantic Music Conference is searching for the Best of the Best

Laurie Keeton Wilson, the talented singer from Oxford, North Carolina, has released her debut self-titled CD

Annual Bull Durham Blues Festival artists, bring Cultural Arts Education directly into the classroom.

Old friends making new music... Dylan and Grubbs in the Bourbon Street Band.

Vandem Productions presents the first in a volume of DVD's featuring new artists with a new sound, live performances, custom cars and the finest models coming straight from the Carolinas.

Vandem Productions presents Carolina Exposed...It Is What It Is, the first in a volume of DVD Magazines featuring some of the hottest music videos, hoods, custom cars, live performances and of course the finest models in the Carolinas.

Gospel magazine publisher wins coveted Print Media Award from the Gospel Music Workshop of America organization.

NCSC presents their 11th Annual Song Contest. Songwriters from across the world have entered the contest to win over $6000 in cash and prizes. Entry deadline is Sept 30,2008.

As the summer heat presses on there is one very cool place to go and to listen to the music of a variety of exceptional talent - The Gulf Rim Cafe.

NCSC presents their 11th Annual Song Contest. Songwriters from across the world can enter online with Sonicbids.com/NCSongwriters or mail their entries to NCSC. Deadline is Sept 30,2008.

Carolina Beach, NC – The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce will be holding the 15th Annual Seafood, Blues and Jazz Festival on October 11th and 12th at the Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area in Kure Beach.

Religitech announces the release of a video titled, "The Gold Mine Of Free Piano Lesson Resources On The Web!" It Shows The Public How To Access 1000s Of Free Music Lessons, Piano, Guitar and Drum Lessons On Videos worth Over $15,000 For Free!

WCPE is holding a contest to reward its loyal listeners and celebrate its 30th birthday. Thirty winners will be randomly drawn on July 18. Gifts include: CDs, books, concert tickets, WCPE T-shirts, caps and more.

After a 3 year hiatus, Matt Dylan is returning to his to roots to launch his new band and concert showcase.

The hip hop artist, actor, and Raleigh native shoots the music video for I’M STILL COOL, the first single from his new album; delivers positive message on individuality and courage.

Sean Sharp and the Streetwise SMF band will be performing on June 21, 2008 at the Matthews Summer Concert & Movie Series in Stumptown Park. The movie being shown after band performances will be "Bee Movie". Free admission.

Local classes teach parents in North Carolina how to use American Sign Language with infants and young children in order to encourage early communication, increased IQ, and early reading!

Local classes teach parents in North Carolina how to use American Sign Language with infants and young children in order to encourage early communication, increased IQ, and early reading!

Shapeshifter will be performing a Transmissions of Light Codes (TLC) concert at The Light Center in Black Mountain at 3PM on Sunday, May 17th using sound, light, and movement shamanically, to shift energy and assist participants in their healing.

Doug Church the legendary "Voice of Elvis" will appear in Winston-Salem, NC on May 24, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. in Reynolds Auditorium, 301 N. Hawthorne Road, before starting his World Tour in June of 2008

Composer Dr. Allen Anderson and UNC professor of music Dr. Brooks de Wetter-Smith will be featured guests on the WCPE program “Preview!” that airs weekly on Sundays from 6-9 p.m. ET.

WCPE, TheClassicalStation.org, will air special programming to honor the Feast of Seder on Passover. The programming with be on April 19 at 6 p.m. ET.

Aftershock, a Triangle-area 80’s rock cover band has launched a new group on the popular social networking website Meetup.com titled “The Triangle 80's Music Meetup.”

Andrew Manze will be interviewed on March 23, 2008, between 6-9 p.m. The interview will be based on his unique performance style, as well as, his upcoming performance at Duke University.

WCPE, TheClassicalStation.Org, has released a new musical compilation titled: “Ave Maria: Gregorian Chants to Today’s Favorites.” The CD will be available as a “Thank You” gift for WCPE donors.

The Burton Group, a Charlotte-based public relations and event development company, is pleased to announce they have been retained as agency of record for A Sign of the Times of the Carolinas.

WCPE’s “Opera House” will feature a spring theme will feature a look at opera from a feminine viewpoint. The show runs each Thursday evening at 7 p.m.

The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle will host the first Competition for Young String Soloists April 4-6.

WCPE is expanding its broadcasting reach. The station is now available in Kinston, N.C. at 93.7 FM.

The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle’s March 16 concert will feature clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein. The concert will be held at the Carolina Theatre in Durham at 3 p.m.

WCPE’s weekly program, Preview!, will feature an interview with pianist Awadagin Pratt and cellist Zuill Bailey. The interview will air during the station’s Sunday, March 2 show that runs from 6-9 p.m.

The WCPE weekly program Preview! will feature an interview with Robert Weiss, artistic director of the Carolina Ballet. The interview will air during the station’s Sunday, February 17 program that runs from 6 to 9 p.m.

WCPE’s weekly program, Preview!, will feature an interview with Jerome Davis, artistic director of Burning Coal Theatre Company. The interview will air on Sunday, February 10.

Vassar and Jordan Will Present Their Top 2007 Classical Recordings Picks

Shakespearean Inspired Opera to be Highlighted

Thanksgiving Programming Honors American Composers and Homeland Favorites.

Interview to Air Sunday, November 18 at 7 p.m. ET.

Interview to Air Sunday, November 11 at 7 p.m. ET

National Radio Station Honors Those Who Have Served Their Country

Nick Hagelin won against stiff competition Saturday night at the North Carolina Songwriter’s Co-op 10th Annual Song Contest presented by Sam Ash Music. He swept the field of eight finalists performing live before a panel of industry professionals.

Announcement to be made Thursday, October 18 at 7 p.m. ET

With millions of songs now available online, who has time to hunt through them all? Megacollage has mined them and found the gems.

TheClassicalStation.org announces today that their weekly program “Preview!” will feature an interview with John Rutter, prolifically recorded composer, conductor and arranger. The interview will air Sunday, July 29 at 7 p.m. ET.

As Americans, We tend to take for granted the luxuries we have that are now considered commodities. We feel that change is needed. All Americans should stand proud and support our country and the people who defend our nation everyday.

WFMR’s classical music lovers can fill the void by listening to WCPE via the Internet at TheClassicalStation.org/listen.shtml.

“Preview!” will feature an interview with pianist Marc-André Hamelin. Airing Sunday, May 13 at 6 p.m. (ET), Hamelin will talk about his upcoming May 15 concert in Raleigh, N.C. as part of the Raleigh Chamber Music Guild's 2007 season.

General Manager Deborah S. Proctor of WCPE 89.7FM, www.theclassicalstation.org, announced today that the station has testimonials that WCPE is listened to around the globe without exception.

North Carolina-Based Classical Station WCPE 89.7 FM Bucks National Trend, Station Reports Steady Growth Throughout its 28-Year History