It’s my absolute joy to chat with KAXE/KBXE members (and sometimes members sing to me, too!)
You all make my day — every day. I can say with zero reservations that no one else’s 9-to-5 comes with the privilege of talking such interesting, funny, caring and generous folks.
I know fall isn’t everyone’s favorite season, but it is definitely mine. I like scary movies, watching tiny, sugar-fueled ghouls run wild on the sidewalks of Bemidji, and engaging in the time-honored tradition of picking fights about candy corn.
As outdoor activities slow down, it’s also a perfect time to reflect on what we’re grateful for. At the top of our list is YOU, the members who keep this people-powered station going strong.
During Member Appreciation Week, we’re changing things up to give you more music, trivia and opportunities to connect with KAXE/KBXE.
We hope you can tune into some special programming this week or join us at one or more of our events.
Member Appreciation Week schedule
Monday, Oct. 27
- Kicking off with our Question of the Week: What was your best or favorite Halloween costume? We would love to see your photos!
Tuesday, Oct. 28
- Coffee/tea (and treats!) with KAXE and KBXE, 9-11 a.m. in Bemidji and Grand Rapids studios (Please don’t leave staff unattended with doughnuts!)
Wednesday, Oct. 29
Public Radio Music Day: Listen for more of your favorite music all day and join us for live events!
- Enjoy an extra hour of Headwaters, 9 a.m.-noon
- Musical Green Cheese with Malachy Koons, noon-1 p.m.
- Judge that Jam at Klockow Brewing in Grand Rapids, 6-8 p.m. Listen to some brand-new music and give it a score! Like it? Hate it? Let’s talk!
- Guess the Groove music trivia at Brigid’s in Bemidji, 6-8 p.m.(Teams of five, limited to first 13 teams to sign up, prizes for top two scorers, and some surprises, too!)
- More handpicked music all day!
Thursday, Oct. 30
- Clink and Drink with KAXE staff at Jack Pine Brewery in Baxter: 4-6 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 31
- Trick or Treat at KAXE in Grand Rapids and KBXE in Bemidji, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Stop by to say hi, see the studios/show off your costumes and get a treat!
Saturday, Nov. 1
- Gather around the radio and grab your phones for Kids Green Cheese, 6-7 p.m. This is an extra hour of call-in trivia for the young and young-at-heart! Join legendary volunteer host Mike Spry and two of our youngest co-hosts, Mia and Alex.
- Regular Green Cheese trivia, 7-9 p.m., will be hosted by the inimitable Brandon Chase and Heather Johnson (Hey, that’s me!)
- Rock out with the one and only Diane Ott on After Dark (Rock and Soul), 9 p.m. to midnight.
Do you have fun Halloween photos or stories to share? Let us know!
