KPFT is currently in the midst of a giant archival project documenting and organizing the newspapers, photographs, program guides, and other random ephemera from the last 40 years. We are doing this with a minimal budget and need your help with donations; if you got them. Check our WISH LIST
On Tuesday, September 14, from 6 a.m.- 6 p.m., KPFT will preempt regular programming for a special day of fundraising for the Pacifica Radio Archives. Like all Pacifica entities, PRA has its own budget goals and must raise money to survive. The day of fundraising goes exclusively to support the work of the Archives.
KPFT Listener Survey
To all KPFT Listeners: Your feedback will help us better understand which programs our listeners enjoy, and where we need to improve. Click the link below to participate in the on-line survey. It will be available until November 1, 2010
KPFT is is soliciting Sponsors for our upcoming One World Music Jam, our Hot Air Open Golf Tournament and other events. Opportunities are open to businesses, non-profit organizations and governmental agencies. Click here for sponsorship details for One World Music Jam, Miller Outdoor Theatre, October 23, 2010 and/or contact Robin Lewis at
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7th Annual Thanks Bob Tribute
Saturday, September 18 2010, 7:00pm Dan Electro's Guitar Bar, 1031 East 24th Street Houston, TX 77009.
Doors open at 6 PM and the bands jam from 7 PM until 2 AM.
The musicians will be playing Dylan tunes along with originals.
Admission is $15 for one or $25 for two, benefiting KPFT 90.1 FM - Radio for Peace
Houston Sound in Market Square Park
Market Square Park is the place to be in downtown starting at the end of August. Downtown’s newest green space is located in the heart of Houston’s Historic District and will play a critical role in creating a sense of community for downtown residents, businesses and visitors. Park goers will be treated to live entertainment throughout the year, beginning with the official grand opening on Saturday, August 28.
Please join us for the The 3rd Annual Hot Air Open to benefit the KPFT 90.1 FM on November 7, 2010. We will have a great day of golf at the beautiful Tour 18 Golf Course Houston in Humble, TX. The event will include a 4-person scramble, box lunch and awards receptions following the golf. Special Offer: Included with your online registration is a 1-year subscription to Golf Digest (a $10 value). On-line registration will be available through a link here starting on September 12, 2010. Location Map - Note:Entrance access is only on FM1960 East
2010 LSB Elections
There will be two Community Candidate Forums where KPFT listener members can come and meet the candidates and listen to their points of view. Both will be conducted at the Houston Institute for Culture at 708-C Telephone Road at Lockwood. Location Map Sunday Sep12 3PM - 6PM Candidate Forum August 29: Audio Files File 1. File 2. Les Ratke on Single Transferrable Vote:
KPFT General Manager Duane Bradley and Program Director Ernesto Aguilar offer the following letter on the potential loss of legendary noncommercial radio station KTRU.
Open Journal - An experiment in community-inspired radio The purpose of Open Journal is to provide media access to the Greater Houston community. Sometimes talk, sometimes music, sometimes controversial, but always eclectic and always KPFT. To apply to the program director to host an Open Journal Community Spotlight program, Download an Open Journal Request form. Email Program Director Ernesto Aguilar or call 713-526-4000 xt. 308 for more information.The in-studio phone line for on-air listener call-ins is 713-526-5738.
Friday, Sept. 10 - Smoke Stack Lightning: Daily events, quality music and unheard artists, hosted by Mary ElAmin, with guests Nicole Huff, Nadiyah El Amin, and Marcus Huff
All meetings take place in the Conference room of the KPFT Studio, 419 Lovett Blvd, unless otherwise noted.
~Wednesday September 8 - 6:00 PM - Finance Committee ~Saturday September 11 -9:00 AM - Facilities Management and Planning Committee ~Election Committee - Time & Date TBA - Contact: Kathy Kidd, Local Elections Supervisor
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- (281) 668-8854, if you would like to be involved in the election process.
Sunday, September 26 2010, 2:00pm - 6:00pm Half-way to St. Patricks Day Fundraiser Hosted by Irish Aires
Sunday Sept 26th from 2-6PM
Dan Electro's Guitar Bar 1031 East 24th Street Houston, TX 77009. The Entertainment for the afternoon includes BLAGGARDS, CONSTANT BILLY, MURDER THE STOUT and some fancy footwork from The O'Maoileidigh School of Irish Dance
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