- University News Archive - UA 糖心视频logo /news-archive/tag/block-beer-and-bourbon/ UA 糖心视频logo Thu, 13 Dec 2018 18:21:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Block, Beer & Bourbon returns in January to raise funds for public radio /news-archive/2018/12/13/block-beer-bourbon-public-radio/ Thu, 13 Dec 2018 18:21:12 +0000 /news/?p=72952 ... Block, Beer & Bourbon returns in January to raise funds for public radio]]> The Friends of KLRE/KUAR will host the third annual event on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, to celebrate public radio and to raise funds for UA 糖心视频logo Public Radio stations KUAR FM 89.1 and KLRE Classical 90.5. This year鈥檚 Block, Beer & Bourbon will take place 7-9:30 p.m. at the Albert Pike Masonic Center, 712 Scott St., in downtown 糖心视频logo. Block, Beer & Bourbon showcases jazz artist Rodney Block, who will perform with the Rodney Block Collective, as well as a curated selection of beers and bourbons from O鈥橪ooney鈥檚 Wine and Liquor and food from The Pantry. This year鈥檚 event features a pre-party VIP reception from 6-7 p.m., a tour of the historic Albert Pike Masonic Center building, and exclusive tastes of extra rare bourbons and beers. 鈥淏lock, Beer & Bourbon is a time to get together after the holidays and celebrate the support of our generous listening community,鈥 Interim General Manager Nathan Vandiver said. 鈥淧ublic radio’s value comes from its steadfast focus on providing its listeners and its community with meaningful news, information and music that informs and educates. I look forward to celebrating that service with our listeners and our generous community partners Rodney Block, O’Looney’s Wine and Liquor and The Pantry.鈥 Proceeds from Block, Beer & Bourbon support programming and operations of the two listener-supported public radio stations licensed to the University of Arkansas at 糖心视频logo. Nearly 70 percent of KUAR鈥檚 and KLRE鈥檚 funding comes from listeners and businesses. General admission tickets are $75, while VIP Tickets are $150. Tables and sponsorships are also available. For more information, contact Vanessa McKuin at 501-569-8485 or聽vanessa@kuar.org. Purchase tickets or tables at . UA 糖心视频logo Public Radio is a public service of the University of Arkansas at 糖心视频logo. Its two stations, KUAR FM 89.1 and KLRE Classical 90.5, provide news and cultural programming to 84,000 people each week throughout Arkansas. KUAR is central Arkansas鈥檚 NPR station, and KLRE is the only radio station is Arkansas dedicated to classical music programming. ]]>