We are enjoying the fund drive. It has been busy and we're hearing from a lot of new listeners to 89.3. Yesterday and today I am working with Thorn in the studio as a producer. Exactly what does that mean? We go over things to talk about, I bring him information about who's phoning in and what they're saying, I help him answer the studio phone, and in general offer support. Also, our fund drive director can come in to talk to me about things that are going on with the fund drive, like new special offers, without disturbing Thorn.

Usually, Thorn is in the studio by himself. He has some odd preferences and generally he's the only one who knows about them. For example, he keeps the studio at refrigerator temperature (it's freezing - took me several hours to warm up after spending three hours in there on Tuesday). Also he likes to work in the near dark. Sort of a bat cave atmosphere, between the cold and the dark. But, whatever works for Thorn, works for me. He's a great DJ and we've been having a lot of fun listening to music and sharing it with all of you. Please call and become a member if you haven't joined yet (or join via the web site). By joining now, it's like voting for the station -- and every vote counts!

This week we're putting the finishing touches on a new web-based community music calendar. Soon, all of the concerts in town will be quickly available on the 89.3 web site with a lot of useful search functions. Once it's launched I hope you'll let us know what you think of it - we want it to be comprehensive and easy to use so that all of our listeners can go to the web site and quickly learn about live music available in the region. It should be ready to go before the end of the week.

One more note (pardon the pun). We have been getting a lot of email, letters, and telephone calls from high school and college students. Their requests vary - some want to interview Steve or another staffer for their school newspaper, others are doing research projects about radio, and still others want us to participate in career fairs. We are happy to respond to these requests so please keep 'em coming!