Category: Inspirational

Sonfest 2017: Lineup, history, activities and more!

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WNZR is excited to announce the lineup for Sonfest 2017!

This year, headlining the event is Plumb! You know her from songs like One Drop, Need You Now and Exhale.  Plumb has sold more than 500,000 albums and over two million singles worldwide, co-penned songs for numerous other artists, including Michelle Branch, Mandisa, Jaci Velasquez, and Natalie Grant, and had music placed in many films and television shows.

 

The complete list for the main stage at Sonfest 2017:

  • Plumb
  • Jonny Diaz
  • JJ Weeks Band
  • Anthem Lights
  • Sarah Reeves
  • Bonray

Taking the second stage for the event are:

  • Ex-Nihilo
  • Safekept
  • The Lasting Hope
  • Damac
  • The Ruins

You will not want to miss this year’s event on September 23, 2017 on the campus of MVNU. Tickets will be on sale next week at mvnu.edu/sonfest. The first band will take the stage at 1pm. Assistant Director of Admissions Rob Stanley and Director of Artist Recruitment and Publicity for Sonfest gave us all the details about Sonfest 2017.

Listen to our full conversation about this year’s event HERE.

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Happy 4th of July! Here are some Red, White, and Blue recipes for your Independence Day Party!

4th-of-July-ToastToday on the Morning Thing we talked all about Independence Day, and some great recipes to use today!

Here are some links to great red, white, and blue recipes!

Fireworks Hot dogs:

Check it out here!

American Flag Fruit Skewers: Check it out here!

Quick and Easy 4th of July Breakfast: here!

4th of July Desert Hacks: here!

WNZR wishes you a very happy 4th of July, and hopes you have a fantastic day filled with fun and family!

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Bye Bye Birdie!

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MTVArts production of Bye Bye Birdie has its opening performance his Friday, July 7th.  WNZR recommends those attending are ages 12+.  We had a chance to have some conversations with the cast and crew for the musical.  Check them out at the links below

Bruce Jacklin

Ian Ernsberger

Mark Fonghheiser

Amanda Mayville

Aaron Moreland

Annika Wolfe

For more information on MTVArts and where you can buy tickets, you can go to their website mtvarts.com.

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Social Media Day!

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Today for The Morning Thing we discussed Social Media Day.  Social Media seems like it is everywhere today, and although some of the original pioneers like Myspace are gone, we still see the relevance everyday of things lime Twitter and Facebook.  For some people these are the only way to keep up with friends from all over the country, and for others a source of of news all over the world.  If you would like to read more on social media day click HERE.

With social media in mind today, we decided to share some tips on safe social networking, so that you can make use of social media without being worried of the dangers that come along with it.  If you would like to read the full list of tips click HERE.

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The Morning Thing Fave 5 celebrates Independence Day!

150525-Memorial Day Parade-5With Independence Day just around the corner, The Morning Thing found 5 family-friendly ways to celebrate the holiday this year!

  1. Host a barbecue for friends and family! Holidays are the perfect time to catch up with your loved ones. Use this weekend to reconnect and spend time together.
  2. Enjoy a local fireworks display. There are two different ones in Knox County, one at Ariel Foundation Park in Mount Vernon and the other at Fredericktown Community Park.
  3. Be patriotic! Surround yourself with red, white and blue! From the clothes you wear to the food you eat, celebrate with the colors of our country. If you needs some ideas or inspiration, check out Pinterest!
  4. Get outside and get active by organizing a family and friends softball game! Get the gang together and head over to a local field. But, make sure pack a picnic to enjoy after the game!
  5. Travel to our country’s historical sites. As you plan for future celebrations, use Independence Day to travel and see the historical landmarks of our history. You could visit our nation’s capitol, Washington D.C., the city where the Declaration of Independence was signed, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, or Mount Rushmore in South Dakota.

Happy Independence Day from the WNZR Staff!

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Frozen Thursday! Fridge and Freezer Tips

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This morning on The Morning Thing we talked a little about your fridge and freezer, are the a mess? Are the unorganized? Not sure what to do?  Well don’t worry we shared some tips from Krazy Coupon Lady about how you can get your fridge and freezer organized and cleaned up.  If you would like to read the full article you can click HERE.

We also shared some ideas for freezer friendly meals that you can store away until you want to eat them.  This can be especially helpful in the summer months when kids don’t want to wait around for you to cook, and maybe you don’t want to wait around cooking either!  For the full list of ideas, click HERE.

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That’s Unsanitary?

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Today on The Morning Thing we discussed some common things people do not realize are actually unsanitary.  This included everything from people accidentally spitting on a birthday cake when blowing out the candles to backpacks that hardly ever get washed.  If you would like to read the whole article, you can click HERE.

For Way Back Wednesday we featured songs from 1997.  We also shared some interesting events from that year, which you can check out HERE.

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The Morning Thing’s Favorite Vacation Destinations!

 

TTW-Summer-2016.jpgThe Morning Thing was excited to celebrate the first official day of summer this past Wednesday and we are even more excited about vacations and adventures coming up this summer. So, for The Morning Thing Fave 5, the WNZR staff shared their favorite vacation destinations! Click on the links below to listen in!

Jenna Potts

Eddie Dilts

James Hubbard

Lilly Buckley

Rachel Rinehart

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Stay safe with these simple travel tips from The Morning Thing!

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Summer is the perfect time for traveling and sight seeing with your family! If you are planning a vacation to the unknown or a family favorite destination, check out these safety tips from travelsmart.com. They offer tips for traveling within the states and out of the country in their article 10 Safety Tips Every Traveler Should Know by Caroline Morse.

  1. Choose Your Ground Transportation Wisely
  2. Check In with the State Department
  3. Leave an Itinerary and Emergency Contact
  4. Review the Escape Route in Your Hotel Room
  5. Scan a Copy of Your Passport
  6. Confirm Visitors with the Hotel Desk
  7. Don’t Flash Your Cash or Valuables
  8. Steer Clear of Animals
  9. Keep an Emergency Car Kit
  10. Save Emergency Numbers

Read more about these 10 safety tips and why they are important, click HERE!

 

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Shocking Supermarket Secrets?!?

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Ever wondered where that milk you are buying comes from?  How about whether or not that produce you are buying is organic or not?  Is the spice you are buying to expensive for you?

Well today we talked about some shocking supermarket secrets that will let you know how to do these things and more.  If you’d like the full list of all the secrets we covered and some bonus secrets click HERE.

We also talked a bit about the Centerburg USA Days Festival happening today through Saturday, and we will also be there on Saturday.  For more information on the lineup and everything happening at the festival you can head to their website, heartofohiousa.com.

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