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White Light Night LIVE!

WHYR is hosting a live remote broadcast on Friday, November 17th for White Light Night at Baton Rouge Music Studios. White Light Night is Baton Rouge’s annual art festival featuring local Louisiana artists and makers. Tune into 96.9 FM from 5:30 to 10:00 pm to hear six local bands playing live on the lawn of Baton Rouge Music Studios, located at 3809 Government Street. Listen as JT and Whitney, hosts of WHYR’s Life is a Rock Show, emcee the event along with Baton Rouge Music Studios founder, Doug Gay. Join us at White Light Night, or tune into 96.9 FM on Friday, November 17th to support local music, local makers, and local businesses. Stream us online at whyr.org!

Cap City Beer Fest

Cap City Beer Fest is a fun-filled afternoon that includes unlimited tastings of your local favorites and international beers. Taking place in the heart of downtown Baton Rouge, Cap City Beer Fest draws crowds of 800+ attendees! Enjoy beer tastings, along with a free commemorative beer glass (yes, glass!), rides on Pedal Pub, cool tunes from local DJs, and your favorite local food trucks at Cap City Beer Fest 2023. Cap City Beer Fest benefits Companion Animal Alliance, your community animal shelter. Visit http://www.capcitybeerfest.org/#capcitybeerfest for tickets and more information.

 

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Support WHYR During 225GIVES on May 4, 2023

Community radio is by the people, for the people. 

We count on supporters like you to keep our station on the airwaves and streaming online. This spring, we need your help to continue this important community work. 

On Thursday, May 4th, WHYR is participating in 225GIVES, a one-day online giving campaign for Louisiana’s Capital Region. We are counting on you to help us reach our goal of raising $5,000 to support the station.

Here’s how you can help:

  1. Donate to WHYR at 225GIVES.org/whyr on Thursday May 4th. 
  2. Create your own fundraising page for WHYR by visiting 225gives.org/whyr and clicking the “Fundraise” button to set up your page.
  3. Spread the word to your friends and loved ones about WHYR and 225GIVES.
  4. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on our progress and more. 

Thank you for your continued support. For more information, visit whyr.org.