Events

Professor Louie has emerged over his five decades in the music industry as the torchbearer of the true spirit of American Roots music. Seasoned live performer, prolific recording artist and versatile multi-instrumentalist, Professor Louie also wears the hat of award-winning Recording Producer and Engineer, capturing the talents of some of the worlds most highly acclaimed musicians, most notably, Rock'n'Roll Hall Of Fame group The Band. Professor Louie worked with The band for over 16 years and produced their 3 comeback CD's in the 90's - Jericho, High On The Hog and Jubilation. Prof. Louie played on and produced their hit song Atlantic City.

Kate Taylor, of the renowned Martha’s Vineyard via North Carolina musical clan that includes brothers James, Livingston, Alex and Hugh, is pleased to announce a new studio album, WHY WAIT!, which reunites her with many of the key players, including renowned session musicians Russ Kunkel, Danny Kortchmar, and Leland Skar, who backed her on her 1971 debut, SISTER KATE.

WVIA and Misericordia University present Holocaust Warnings: American Antisemitism and Extremism is a multi-part project with world-renowned scholars that will help to educate our regional audience about the importance and weight of words in civil discourse. We want to shine our powerful spotlight on this growing problem and bring our community together to educate and influence change.

Join us for a conversation and community discussion moderated by Julie Sidoni. Learn more about the event and panelists at wvia.org/holocaustwarnings.

Harmony in the Woods presents Patricia Treacy - a benefit concert for WVIA. Join us for a performance by Patricia Treacy, Ireland's most versatile virtuoso violinist, as we celebrate 50 years of WVIA Radio.

Patricia Treacy, Ireland's Premier Violinist hails from Country Louth in Ireland and is now living in Chicago. She began her studies at the age of seven and has gained a reputation as Ireland’s top Concert Violinist. After studying at the highest level in London and 1st prize winner of all national music awards, Patricia then went on to perform as a soloist in Major venues around the world such as Carnegie Hall, New York, The Royal Albert Hall, London, and for the Kennedy Centre.

With her unique and refreshing interpretation of Irish music, Patricia was honored to meet and perform as a soloist for several Presidents including President Clinton in Ireland and President Obama in 2016 at the White House. President Bide, personally asked her to perform at his Inaugural Mass on January 20th, 2020, and again at the President's request, this year on St. Patrick’s Day, for the 1st live event held at the White House.

Currently, Patricia is featured in an IMAX Film “Ireland” which is playing all over the world and is narrated by Liam Neeson.