Join the California Historical Radio Society for an afternoon with Lee Hammer. Over the 25 years Lee spent with the San Francisco cluster of stations owned by Susquehanna and then Cumulus, Lee's portfolio included roles as Program Director at KNBR, KGO, and KSFO while continuing to be directly involved in sports broadcasts (notably the San…
The September Sound Bites event will focus on podcasting and radio presenting. Come record yourself talking into a microphone! This drop-in workshop is designed especially for kids and teens. No prior experience is needed, and participants can stop by anytime during the two-hour window. You will be notified when/ if your PSA will air. This…
More details to come.Tickets are $10 for non-members and free for members. Please select and checkout based on your membership status below. There will be no physical tickets to the event.
CHRS will be exhibiting at the Bay Area Maker Faire this September. Stay tuned for more information and make sure to mark your calendar for: Friday 10-3 Saturday 10-5 Sunday 10-5 We will need many volunteers for this event, so reach out the Kim Brickman to find out how you can help.
Earn your Junior Detective Badge at CHRS! Juniors will learn how detectives and investigators use coded communication by exploring the history of Morse code and creating a custom beaded bracelet or keychain that spells out a secret message in dots and dashes. This hands-on activity strengthens observation, pattern recognition, and problem-solving skills while introducing participants…
Earn the Cadette Public Speaker Badge at CHRS! Cadettes will bring stories to life by creating and performing a radio play, using voice, expression, and stage presence to captivate an audience. This workshop will help Cadettes to strengthen vocal projection, body language, presentation confidence, and storytelling skills as they rehearse, refine, and perform their finished…
Join Robert Strom and CHRS for a special musical tribute to Fred Astaire on Sunday, October 18 at 5:00 PM. This two-act performance celebrates the timeless music introduced by Astaire…
Telephones then and now. In October’s Sound Bites, kids will become technology detectives as they explore the evolution of the devices we use to communicate. Participants will get to learn…
Earn your Daisy Craft and Tinker Badge at CHRS! Daisies will transform authentic vintage vacuum tubes into whimsical snowmen, bees, or other decorative creations in this hands-on craft workshop that blends art with technology history. As girls paint, design, and assemble their projects, they’ll learn how vacuum tubes once powered early radios and electronics while…