Broadcasting & Media Summer Camp 2025
2025-06-16 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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About the Camp
Join us for an incredible week at the CHRS Broadcasting & Media Camp! This unique program offers students the chance to learn from seasoned industry professionals. Collaborate with peers to create and produce content using professional and vintage recording equipment. Develop your skills in crafting engaging segments tailored to specific audiences and distribution platforms.
Scholarship opportunities are available. To find out more click here.
Dates: June 16 – 20
Time: 9 AM to 3 PM
Grades: 6th-10th
Location: Radio Central, 2152 Central Ave, Alameda, CA
Price: $600
Program Highlights

Monday: Master professional broadcasting skills applicable both within and beyond the radio and TV industries.
Tuesday: Dive into the past by writing and recording a 20th-century-style radio drama, then switch gears to create a modern radio segment. Learn to use both vintage and contemporary recording equipment.
Wednesday: Explore the world of modern podcasting. Learn to write, record, distribute, and market your podcast while developing a unique voice in a crowded field.
Thursday: Work as a team to produce a full morning radio show, complete with music and segments. Gain hands-on experience in collaborative production.
Friday: Discover effective marketing and distribution strategies to grow and engage your audience.

Why Attend?
Exclusive Program: Produced and presented by the California Historical Radio Society for one week only.
Limited Spots: Ensure personalized attention and a quality experience.
For Grades 6 -10: Perfect for aspiring podcasters, producers, and storytellers.
Meet the Instructor
Jake Beales is the program director at Encinal High School’s FCC-licensed FM radio station, 96.1 KJTZ-LP, and the technical assistant for the school’s Radio class, working alongside Bay Area Radio Hall of Famer Kevin Gorham. With experience teaching in Encinal’s Radio program, leading Digital Recording courses for the BandWorks summer camp, and pursuing his own music production projects, Jake has extensive expertise in audio engineering and instruction across all skill levels. Outside of teaching, he plays guitar, bass, and drums in multiple touring bands, produces music videos for underground rock artists, and is launching his own recording studio and record label, Nailhouse Records—named in honor of his alma mater, Encinal High School.

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Saturday Afternoon with Russ Johnson
2025-06-21 14:30
Join Russ Johnson, at Radio Central, Saturday, June 21 at 2:30 as he tells stories about how listening to the squeals of distant radio signals and talking to the world as a 13 year old ham radio operator inspired 25 years as radio and TV broadcaster, including KRON and KABL, and a second career, traveling the world as a filmmaker, writer and photographer. He will be playing audio and video reliving both worlds, including the wacky world of an all night DJ, groupies and all, covering a coup d’etat in Fiji for NPR, joining the Royal Family of Ubud, Bali for the wedding of a prince, and nerding out with Arthur C. Clarke in Sri Lanka as he redesigns the surface of Mars.
How Radio Inspired My Wanderlust
When Russ Johnson first encountered a mysterious green blob on the map called Borneo as a ham radio operator at age 13, little did he know that Radio would inspire a career in broadcasting and take him to some sixty countries as a writer, photographer, and filmmaker. Russ will share his radio and travel adventures through stories, recordings and pictures.
As a child, Russ listened to 50 thousand-watt voices from afar crackling through the speaker of the Bakelite radio in his room, heard the beeping signal of Sputnik, and became a ham operator (W6NFC). Following a career in broadcasting at WCCO, KOVR, KRON, KABL, and NPR, and teaching broadcast journalism at San Francisco State, he started a media production and consulting company that took him around the world for clients including the UN and American Express, and to the real Borneo, where he lay in a riverboat on the equator gazing at the stars of both hemispheres and musing about the mysteries of earth.
Russ’ groundbreaking web magazine, https://connectedtraveler.com, featured audio and video as early as 1994. It received coverage on CNN, CBS, the BBC, Time, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, the Guardian and the Daily Telegraph.
For nine years, Russ streamed Connected Traveler Radio, a world culture and music radio station, on his own invention, the World Vibrations Radio Station and Podcaster, a VCR-sized device which was touted in numerous publications as a means to “democratize radio.” It was adopted by colleges, school districts, music producers and recommended by UNESCO for use in developing countries.”
He is author of the travel memoir “Tales of the Radio Traveler” and hosts the humor podcast “Gone Astray,” with a book of the same name.
https://russelljohnson.com

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4th of July Parade
2025-07-04 00:00
CHRS will be participating in the Alameda 4th of July parade. Come help us set up the float and also walk in the parade. Reach out to rachel@chrsradio.org or kim@chrsradio.org to sign up!

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Radio Day by the Bay- Live! In Alameda
2025-07-19 08:00
RSVP for Radio Day!

Radio Day by the Bay- Live! In Alameda 2025

Radio Day by the Bay is bigger than ever this year! Join us on July 19 at the California Historical Radio Society’s Radio Central in Alameda for our annual festival and celebration of radio’s golden age, and the future of broadcasting!
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Boombox Builder Contest
Bring your self-made boombox to the boombox builder contest! The more creative, the better!
Want to join the lineup as a vendor?
Reserve your booth– spots are limited and moving fast. Be part of the Bay Area’s most electrifying celebration of radio history!
Radio Day by the Bay 2025: Where legends live, music swings, and radio lives on.
Don’t just listen – be there!
RSVP to Radio Day here!

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Reserve Your Booth for Radio Day By the Bay 2025
2025-07-19 08:00
Thank you for your interest in participating in Radio Day by the Bay 2025— the California Historical Radio Society’s signature annual event.
Event Details

📍 CHRS Radio Central – 2152 Central Ave, Alameda, CA
🗓️ Event Date: July 19, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

This year marks CHRS’s 51st anniversary and our 11th year proudly based in Alameda! Join us for a fun-filled day celebrating radio history, vintage gear, live music, auctions, food, and community connection.
Booth Rental Information:
We welcome both nonprofit organizations and local businesses to be part of this vibrant event.

Nonprofit Organizations: $15 per booth

For-Profit Businesses: $40 per booth

To reserve your space, please complete the booth application form and submit your payment to confirm your spot.
Space is limited and booths will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis — so don’t wait!

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Electronics & Wireless Communications Summer Camp 2025
2025-07-28 09:00 - 2025-08-01 03:00
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About the Camp
Dive into the exciting world of electronics, radios, and wireless communications at our CHRS Summer Camp! This hands-on program is designed for students in grades 6-10 to explore the fundamentals of these technologies through engaging activities and projects. Learn from experienced professionals and gain practical skills that will spark your curiosity and creativity.
Dates: July 28 – August 1
Time: 9 AM to 3 PM
Grades: 6th-10th
Location: Radio Central, 2152 Central Ave, Alameda, CA
Price: $650
Program Highlights

Monday: Introduction to Electronics – Understand basic electronic components and circuits. Build simple projects to see how electronics work in everyday devices.
Tuesday: Radio Fundamentals – Learn the history and science behind radio technology. Experiment with building and tuning your own radio receiver.
Wednesday: Wireless Communications – Discover how wireless communication works. Explore different types of wireless technologies and their applications.
Thursday: Hands-On Projects – Collaborate with peers to design and build a wireless communication project. Apply your knowledge to create something unique and functional.
Friday: Showcase & Presentation – Present your projects to family and friends. Demonstrate what you’ve learned and celebrate your achievements

Why Attend?
Exclusive Program: Offered by the California Historical Radio Society for one week only.
Limited Spots: Ensure personalized attention and a quality experience.
For Grades 6 -10: Perfect for budding engineers, tech enthusiasts, and curious minds.
Meet the Instructor
Nga Nguyen has been a Math and STEM facilitator with AUSD for 25 years, including 11 years running the Technology and Design (TAD) Lab at Wood Middle School. The TAD Lab provided middle school students with hands-on learning experiences, emphasizing the philosophy that failure is simply the “First Attempt In Learning” (FAIL). Nguyen encouraged students to build with a sustainability mindset, fostering innovation and responsibility. Before COVID, he also led the Middle Elementary Robotics League in Alameda, based out of the TAD Lab, where students competed in May using the FIRST Lego Robotics League framework.

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Swap Meet and Electronics Sale
2025-08-02 08:00, 2025-10-04 08:00
Mark your calendar to bring your items for a parking lot swap meet and electronics sale.
Setup begins at 8:00 AM, sales open at 9:00 AM

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Niles Antique Faire
2025-08-31 04:00 - 15:00
Join CHRS as we share bluetooth enabled radios with the community.
Reach out to rachel@chrsradio.org or kim@chrsradio.org to do outreach and demonstrate radios at the Faire. We will set up two shifts to do set up and the first half of the day and then the second shift will work the second half of the day and help with break down.

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Joe Starkey Speaking Event
2025-09-19 18:00 - 20:00
Join us at 2152 Central Ave. on September 19, from 6-8 to hear from sportscaster Joe Starkey.
Joe Starkey is a legendary broadcaster whose iconic voice has spanned five decades across the NFL, NHL, USFL, NBA, and college sports. Known for his memorable calls with the San Francisco 49ers—including Super Bowl broadcasts and the unforgettable “Catch II” by Terrell Owens—Starkey also served as the longtime voice of the California Golden Bears. His extensive resume includes play-by-play for the Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos, Golden State Warriors, and multiple NHL teams, including the Oakland Seals and San Jose Sharks. Famous for his enthusiastic catchphrase “What a bonanza!” Starkey was honored with the Chris Schenkel Award, was a nine-time Associated Press California Play-by-Play Broadcaster of the Year, and was inducted into both the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame in 2009 and the Cal Sports Hall of Fame.
1982 Cal-Stanford Audio The most famous play and call in college football history.
Doors open at 6:00 PM. We will have hors d’oeuvres at 6, the talk will begin at 6:30 followed by audience Q&A.
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Joe Starkey in the KGO Cal football radio booth where he called games from 1975-2022 always on KGO

Joe Starkey and Joe DiMaggio

Joe Starkey and Muhammed Ali

Joe Starkey’s plaque when he entered the College Football Hall of Fame.
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CHRS at Bolly 92.3's Diwali Event
2025-10-11 12:00
Join CHRS and Bolly 92.3 for their Diwali event at the Alameda County Fairground in Pleasanton on October 11. There are several shifts for volunteers at this event. Help us to man the booth where we will do outreach and also sell refurbished radios. To sign up for this event you can email rachel@chrsradio.org, or use the Sustain software to sign up.

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CHRS at Alameda Pride in the Park
2025-10-11 12:00
Join CHRS Saturday, October 11, from 12-5 for Pride in the Park. Located at 2430 Encinal Ave, CHRS will be performing outreach and selling refurbished radios. We need volunteers for this event. Please reach out to rachel@chrsradio.org to sign up, or sign up through your Sustain account.

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CHRS at 2 Blocks of Art
2025-10-11 23:00
Join CHRS for 2 Blocks of Art in San Francisco. We will be an exhibitor for the event. This year’s theme is Site+Sound. We will be exhibiting for the preview event on Friday night from 5-7 PM and also on Saturday from 11-6 PM. We need volunteer help. If you are interested, please reach out to rachel@chrsradio.org or sign up using your Sustain account.

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BARHOF Induction Event
2025-10-18 11:00 - 15:00
Join us for a festive luncheon, open to the public, at Scott’s Seafood in Oakland’s Jack London Square on Saturday, October 18 as we welcome the twentieth group of annual inductees to The Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame (BARHOF).
Sponsor A Table
Join us in celebrating the 2025 Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame Inductees with a premium table for 12 at this unforgettable event — complete with a delicious meal, personalized service, and corporate branding.
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KCSM Documentary Screening at Alameda Theatre
2025-11-01 14:00
Book now for the celebratory screening of the documentary “KCSM: 60 Years of Broadcasting and Jazz’,’ Saturday, November 1 at Alameda Theatre. The film chronicles KCSM’s history and its commitment to jazz as told by the DJs themselves and the fans that make the station swing, and will be followed by an exclusive Q&A w/the with the producers and stars of the film.
All ticket holders are then invited to come to Radio Central museum at the California Historical Radio Society (a short 5 minute walk), for a private reception with refreshments, live DJ set from KCSM’s Harry Duncan, and free tours of the museum to explore the history of broadcasting with our vintage radios, studios, and hands-on exhibits.
Choose luxury recliner seating, standard or student priced tickets for the 2:00 PM screening. Reserve your tickets now on the Alameda Theatre website (click here)!

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An Evening With Peter Finch
2025-11-15 18:00
You are invited to Radio Central as CHRS and BARHOF present 2014 BARHOF Class Member Peter Finch who will share his stories with us…
Come meet this luminary who is a distinguished figure in Bay Area radio, with close to 50 years of service, including 18 years as News Director at KFOG. He is renowned for creating the “Fog Files” news feature on KFOG’s Morning Show and later the “Finch Files” on KGO. Peter’s career also includes roles at KMEL, KGO, and now KCBS.
He majored in Broadcast Communications at San Francisco State University. While attending SF State, he landed an internship at KMEL and went on to earn a master’s degree from the University of Colorado in Journalism and Mass Communication. Peter is also a playwright and has directed many live radio plays for CHRS’ annual Radio Day By The Bay celebration. Peter has been a passionate supporter of CHRS & BARHOF for many years.

6:00 – 6:30 PM – Mingle and Snacks
6:30 PM – Peter’s talk begins
8:00 PM (approx.) – Audience Questions

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Alameda Point Antiques Faire
2025-12-07 05:00

CHRS Holiday Party
2025-12-13 11:30 - 13:30
CHRS Holiday Party – December 13 at the Veterans Hall
Join us as we celebrate the season together! The CHRS Holiday Party will take place on Saturday, December 13, at the Veterans Hall in Alameda. Enjoy a catered lunch (just $25 per person) and an afternoon of warm community, conversation, and holiday cheer.
We’re especially delighted to feature live entertainment, including a musical performance by Ben Fong-Torres and a classic radio play brought to life by our CHRS Radio Dog Players.
We hope you’ll join us to share stories, laughter, and the joy of our CHRS community.
Holiday Party Reservation Form

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Radio Repair for the Non-technical
2026-01-24 13:00
Are you curious about how vintage radios work but feel intimidated by all the technical jargon? This engaging and accessible session is designed especially for non-technical enthusiasts who want to learn the basics of radio restoration without needing prior electronics experience.
Presented in a fun, “cooking-show” style format, our instructor demonstrates the step-by-step process of restoring an All-American Five radio which is one of the most iconic and historically significant designs in consumer radio history. You’ll watch as real techniques are explained in clear, everyday language, making the world of radio repair approachable and exciting for everyone.
Whether you’re a vintage radio lover, history buff, or someone who’s always wondered what’s inside that device, this event offers a friendly introduction to restoration principles and an opportunity to see skills you can build on if you decide to go further. The session is hosted live at CHRS and streamed on YouTube, so you can participate in person or from wherever you are.
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Live 105 Legendary Station
2026-01-30 17:30 - 22:00
LIVE 105 NAMED LEGENDARY STATION OF THE YEAR 2026
The Bay Area Radio Museum and Hall of Fame (BARHOF) just announced that Audacy’s Live 105 (KITS FM) in San Francisco has been named Legendary Station of the Year for 2026. Live 105 launched in 1986, pioneering a modern rock format that built a loyal audience and left an indelible mark on the music and broadcasting industries. Read more about Live 105 on the Bay Area Radio Museum Website here.
Join us for a Live 105 celebration at Radio Central in Alameda with some of your favorite Live 105 personalities on Friday, January 30th. The party begins at 5:30 p.m., with a program from Live 105 starting at 7 p.m., and then mingling and visiting until 10:00 p.m. Many Live 105 stars from the station’s 40-year history plan to be in attendance, and everyone is invited! Your ticket includes heavy appetizers. There will be a no-host bar.
“Very few radio stations have influenced and inspired listeners, artists, and radio professionals the way Live 105 has over its 40 years,” said John Allers, Vice President of Programming, Audacy.
Tickets are just $45, so buy your ticket below! This event is sure to sell out!
Doors open: 5:30 PM
Program: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Party: 8:30-10:00 PM

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Swap Meet and Surplus Sale
2026-02-14 08:00
Join us at CHRS for our first swap meet and surplus sale of the year.
Bring your electronics items for a parking lot swap meet and electronics sale.
Setup begins at 8:00 AM and sales open at 9:00 AM.
CHRS will be offering a lot of vintage audio on cassettes and reels at this event along with our usual offerings.

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Sound Bite Event- Morse Code
2026-02-14 10:00
Dots and dashes come to life at CHRS! Join us for a fun, hands-on activity where young visitors will learn the basics of Morse code, which is one of the earliest forms of electronic communication, and put that knowledge to work by creating a personalized Morse code keychain using beads.
This drop-in workshop is designed especially for kids and teens and blends history, creativity, and simple problem-solving in an engaging, age-appropriate way. No prior experience is needed, and participants can stop by anytime during the two-hour window.
This event launches a new CHRS initiative focused on offering monthly hands-on experiences for younger audiences, introducing them to the history of communication through interactive learning and making.
Come explore, create, and take home a coded keepsake!
RSVP Please RSVP using the link below so we know you’re coming!

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A Musical Afternoon with Virtuoso Saxophonist Jerome Sabbagh
2026-02-16 13:00 - 16:00 | CHRS Radio Central, 2152 Central Avenue, Alameda, 94501, United States
A Musical Afternoon with Virtuoso Saxophonist Jerome Sabbagh
This President’s Day, Jerome Sabbagh, virtuoso saxophonist, audiophile and founder of Analog Tone Factory will talk about his journey to start his own analog record label, how he records and engineers his music, and digital and analog recording techniques. Jerome will play live music with comparisons to some of his vinyl records and hi rez streaming files. Records and CD’s will be for sale and can be signed by the artist.
Jerome will cover the following: recording, production methods and philosophy; setup – the importance of playing in the same room; gear – microphone, consoles, tape machine etc; less is more – avoiding the pitfalls of contemporary recording.
He will have on hand acetates cut by Bernie Grundman, as well as test pressings, so as to compare acetate, one step pressing and three step (standard) pressing. He will also play files from the same recording session, from transfers from music recorded at the same time on two different tape machines (Ampex 351 and Studer A820, both on 1/2 inch tape at 30 ips), as well as straight to digital, and possibly other seldom heard material.
He will also present his new album of original compositions, “Stand Up!”, play a couple of songs live, and do a Q&A with audience members. He will have copies of Analog Tone Factory albums for sale.
This event is available to members and non-members. Registration is required.

Carpooling is recommended. To anyone who needs a ride, or who can provide a ride:
1. Members can visit our Event Rideshare Forum forum to arrange a ride to the event.
2. Non-members can send an email to contact@audiophilefoundation.org and we will put you in touch with other attendees in your area.
Other San Francisco appearances:
February 15th 4pm as a trio with Essiet Okon Essiet and Sylvia Cuenca at Chez Hanny,
February 17th 7:30pm at Bird & Beckett Books and Records.

CHRS Members can attend at SFAF member prices. Email rachel@chrsradio.org for a code before you register.

Visit the SFAF site to register.

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Radios & Roller Derby Event
2026-02-28 11:00 - 16:00
Fast-paced action meets broadcast history in this one-of-a-kind collaboration! Join Bay Area Derby and CHRS for an unforgettable afternoon that brings together the high-energy excitement of live roller derby with the charm and innovation of vintage radio.
This event will feature thrilling roller derby action alongside a vintage radio auction, showcasing unique and collectible radios that celebrate the history of electronic communication. Whether you’re a derby fan, a radio enthusiast, or just looking for a fun and unexpected afternoon, this event delivers excitement on multiple frequencies.
Come for the hits, stay for the history and support two Bay Area organizations dedicated to preserving culture, community, and creativity.
Please RSVP by email to violet@chrsradio.org

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Ask Dr. Hip
2026-03-14 13:00 - 15:00 | CHRS Radio Central, 2152 Central Avenue, Alameda, 94501, United States
Join us at CHRS for a conversation with Dr. Eugene Schoenfeld, better known to generations of Bay Area listeners as Dr. Hip of KSAN-FM.
In the late 1960s and 1970s, Dr. Hip became a defining voice of San Francisco’s underground radio scene, offering candid, controversial, and often provocative advice on topics rarely discussed openly on the air—health, sex, drugs, and personal freedom. His broadcasts on KSAN challenged social norms and reflected the era’s spirit of curiosity, experimentation, and change.
A practicing psychiatrist specializing in psychopharmacology, Dr. Schoenfeld’s professional work focuses on the study, diagnosis, and treatment of substance use, abuse, and addiction. His unique blend of medical expertise and countercultural sensibility made him a trusted—and sometimes notorious—source of information during a transformative moment in media and social history.
From 1967–1973 and again in 1978–1979, he also wrote Hip Pocrates, a nationally syndicated newspaper column that answered readers’ questions about sexuality and psychoactive drugs with the same frankness that defined his radio presence.
This special event offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from a figure who helped shape free-form radio and the cultural conversation of a generation.

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Sound Bites Event
2026-03-21 10:00 - 12:00 | CHRS Radio Central, 2152 Central Avenue, Alameda, 94501, United States
The March 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. Stay tuned for more information.
This event is part of the CHRS initiative focused on offering monthly hands-on experiences for younger audiences, introducing them to the history of communication through interactive learning and making.

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Irish American Writers and Artists at CHRS
2026-03-26 18:30 - 20:30 | CHRS Radio Central, 2152 Central Avenue, Alameda, 94501, United States
You are invited to join the Irish American Writers & Artists at CHRS for a special salon featuring film shorts, poets, and musicians. Alameda Poet Laurette Kimi Sugioka, Musicians Michele & George Huertes, Deborah Crooks, and Kwame Copeland.
Salon will include film short by Alexander Adams and Kelly Candaele
Film Shorts:
Confessions of a Well-Meaning Man– Written, directed, produced, and edited by three neighbors living int he same apartment complex. Filmed on location at the California Historical Radio Society in a real old-fashioned radio studio, the environment adds realism, charm, and humor becomes another character in the story. The radio studio enhances the cinematic and darkly comedic monologue that tells the story of an Irish priest (played by a local Irish actor) live not he air during a hurricane. Due to a broadcast regulation that states NO DEAD AIR ON THE RADIO, our protagonist stumbles into serious subject matter: infidelity, celibacy in the Catholic Church, and serial murders. Irish actor Alan Coyne who starred in this will be on hand for Q&A.
St. Kevin and the Blackbird at the Wilshire Grand– Workers building the Wilshire Grand high-rise in Los Angeles stop to read and mediate on Irish poet Seamus Heaney’s poem St. Kevin and the Blackbird.
Suggested Donation $10-$20
For more information contact host Lori Cassels- lcassels@aol.com

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CHRS Presents Retro Roadshow- Playing with the Future
2026-04-04 13:00 - 16:00 | CHRS Radio Central, 2152 Central Avenue, Alameda, 94501, United States
This program is brought to you by the CHRS Board.
CHRS is collaborating with Retro Roadshow to put on an amazing event around Sci-Fi, radio, broadcasting, and vintage electronics. We will begin with 45 minutes of presentation guiding attendees through the interconnected history of Science Fiction and Video Games. Then there will be time for people to explore the exhibits which will feature a mix of 12 classic video game consoles and vintage personal computers paired with authentic CRT displays.
Retro Roadshow is a hands-on pop-up museum celebrating vintage technology, featuring a curated, fully-functional collection of classic personal computers, video game consoles, handheld systems, and other historically significant electronics. Attendees of all ages can explore and interact with artifacts that trace nearly five decades of technological innovation in computing and gaming, bringing the past to life through play and discovery.

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Sound Bites- Museum Quest
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00 | CHRS Radio Central, 2152 Central Avenue, Alameda, 94501, United States
Get ready for an adventure through the museum! In this month’s Sound Bites, kids will become explorers as they take part in a fun Museum Quest. Participants will search the museum for special objects, discover fascinating stories about early radios and communication technology, and answer clues along the way, just like real radio detectives!
As they move through the quest, kids will learn how people communicated in the past and uncover some of the coolest artifacts in the museum. Once they complete the challenge and answer the final question, young explorers will earn a prize for finishing the quest.
Perfect for curious kids ages 5–15, this hands-on activity combines history, discovery, and a little bit of mystery!
Sound Bites is designed for kids and their grown-ups to enjoy together. Please plan to stay and participate alongside your child during the event!

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Stereorama
2026-04-12 13:00 - 17:00 | CHRS Radio Central, 2152 Central Avenue, Alameda, 94501, United States
CHRS has a bunch of gorgeous Mid Century Modern consoles that need new homes. These sets are soooo cooool! They are restored, upgraded with bluetooth and ready to play in your home, for many years. These magnificent sets look beautiful and sound incredible! All have AM & FM bands. Some also have shortwave bands. They all have working record players and some also have tape recorders. Equipped with bluetooth, it’s so easy to listen to your own music through these wonderful 60+ year old antiques. And boy, are these beauties easy on the eyes! Fine woods and some finished like glass. So don’t miss this one time sale. And tell your Mid Century Modern loving friends to come buy and take a set home. For what they are and what they cost new, these working relics are very reasonably priced. And all proceeds benefit the California Historical Radio Society and our Programs. See you this coming Sunday for STEREORAMA.

List of available consoles:
1: 1953 Grundig 9040W. Very elegant, large unit in dark cabinet. I am, fm, all shortwave bands, mechanically functioning record player that needs a new cartridge. Fully electrically overhauled. Comes with bluetooth. Amazing sound with four speakers
2: mid 50’s Grundig with sliding front doors. Perfect finish. AM FM with all shortwave bands, fully electrically overhauled including refurbished record player. Comes with Bluetooth receiver. ( This is the perfect one that I did last week)
3: Smaller mid 50’s Grundig console with top facing turntable. I am BEN FM, electrically overhauled with mechanically turned up record player. Comes with Bluetooth receiver
4: late 40’s, early 50’s custom high Fidelity system in beautiful tiger Maple veneer. Comes with 15 in companion speaker. Craftsman tuner and amplifier. JBL 15″woofer. Absolutely beautiful piece of furniture and example of exquisite craftsmanship.
5: very small silvertone console in American provincial styling. Record player with AM/FM. Very lightweight that will be the special of the day
6: Small Blaupunkt consollete with fold out front. AM FM with electrically overhauled electronics and record player. Comes with Bluetooth receiver.
7: large mid-50s Grundig stereo console that has been electrically overhauled with record player, functioning real-to-reel type player, storage compartment stereo microphones, the works. Beast of the system that has it all.
8: mid-50s Kuba in dark mahogany finish. Medium sized unit with front sliding doors, AM/FM and refurbished electronics and record player. Comes with Bluetooth receiver. Beautiful glossy piano finish
9: Lastly there’s a handyman special. Small Grundig with lovely Danish modern cabinet with electronics that needs some work. Can be yours for cheap so make sure and inquire within

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