WGDR’s 51st Party at the Pratt
On Saturday, May 18 we’ll “Party at the Pratt!” 3-5pm.
The community is invited to come down to the station for a big party at the Pratt building (inside and outside). Folks will enjoy”
live, local bluegrass music by the Grassers of Friday night’s Barndance Bluegrass show
good food and good company
tours of the station
and learn all about how Central Vermont Community Radio is taking WGDR and WGDH forward for the next 50 years.
We’ll have live “check-ins” from the party on the air during Boxful of Blues and Acoustic Harmony. This is a great way to meet fellow listeners and the many of us who do shows and volunteer to keep the station running.
There will be an “after party” jam session and outdoor fire from 5pm until dusk, as well as an on the air “after party” with DJs spinning a dance party for all to enjoy via their radios and livestreams from 7-10pm.
Together with our three days of special live and local programming this birthday weekend we’ll raise community connections and funds, and have fun for the station.
We’re ready to party with you, tune in and come on down!
Important Event Details:
Directions & Parking: Our GPS listed address of the station will take you to the main campus of Goddard (123 Pitkin Rd). The station is located on the far side of campus in the basement of the Pratt library building. To find us, follow the signs we will have up for directions and parking. Please note, parking near the building is limited and will be reserved for those who need close access for accommodation. There is plenty of parking down near the old art building (there will be signs). To get to WGDR off Route 2 pass the main Goddard campus entrance on route 214, continue about half a mile down the road and turn into the second entrance to campus on your left (signs for Pratt and WGDR are on a small sign). It is your immediate next left, down a paved and bumpy road. Follow the signs for parking and walking to the station’s building. We highly encourage carpooling with your WGDR loving pals.
Rain location is inside the station (we have a large room we can use to gather and still enjoy music, food, and spaciousness).
Collective Care: As a station, we are still being covid cautious with our in-person gathering. While we hope to gather largely outside, if we do move inside due to rain, we will have masks available for folks to use. We also will have good air ventilation going, with windows open and air filters running. We ask that all party attendees make a community-minded decision and not come if they are feeling ill in any way. We are committed to providing as safe a space for all of our community to gather as possible.
Food & Comfort: We’ll have snacks, treats, and drinks for folks to enjoy. We encourage you to bring your own water bottle (to limit waste). In May, we might have a glorious day or a brisk day, please bring appropriate layers to wear and even your own lawn chair (we have lots of seating, but if we get a huge turn out, we may need folks who are able to bring their won chairs!).
