It’s our Fall Pledge Drive and the theme is WORT: It Grows on You
What was the first WORT show you started listening to? Entertainment? Two for the Blues? No matter what it was, chances are you’ve added quite a few more since then. That’s how WORT grows on you.
And your support, the trellis to our growth so-to-speak, is what has enabled us to grow. We grow on you, you help us grow-it’s the community radio circle of life and we are celebrating it during this Fall Pledge Drive, September 20-October 3.
Check out the wonderful artwork (both long sleeve t-shirts and a limited edition screenprint). When you pledge, please leave a comment with the first show that got you started on WORT. Thank you for your generous support!
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$30 Level
$40 Level
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Beer & Mead Punch Card
Donate NowGood for 1 pint of beer each from 8 brewpubs: Parched Eagle Taproom, Next Door Brewery, Hop Haus, Rockhound Brewing, Karben 4 Brewing, Working Draft Beer Company, Vintage Brewing Co, The Grumpy Troll—Mount Horeb AND a 6oz glass of mead from Bos Meadery.
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Birds of Wisconsin
Donate NowBeautiful, oversized book featuring color plates of all the birds of Wisconsin by famous artist Owen Gromme. Besides being one of the only books devoted solely to the birds found in our state, this tome also provides info on where and when each bird can be found.
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Comics in Wisconsin by Paul Buhle
Donate NowIn this exhaustively illustrated volume, Paul Buhle traces the history of comics in and connected to Wisconsin, from Gasoline Alley to alternative press comics that produced talents like Lynda Barry and James Sturm. Informative and wildly entertaining.
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Madison in the 1920s
Donate NowJoin Stu Levitan for a presentation of Madison in the 20s, the most interesting decade in Madison history. During these years the city dealt with prohibition, the rise of the Ku Klux Klan, Progressive politics, the battle to control the Greenbush and more. The discussion will include extensive photos from the time period.
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Madison: The Illustrated Sesquicentennial History
Donate NowMadison's yearbook of its first 75 years. Informative, engaging, and enlightening, this book is not just for history buffs. In addition to his entertaining writing, WORT’s own Stu Levitan provides a stunning collection of photographs, illustrations, sidebars, and nuggets of enlightening information.
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WORT Bandana
Donate NowRadiating radio towers and red paisley give our bandana that distinctive WORT touch. Made in the USA, and perfect for humans or furry friends.
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WORT Collapsible Pet Bowl
Donate NowRoyal blue nylon, waterproof collapsible container. Zippered cover features WORT logo. Use on trips, at the dog park, or just keep it in your car for emergencies.
$60 Level
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2 for $60 Browse Closet
Donate NowIncludes a LARGE and new selection of CDs, books, and other random items.
Available for your perusal starting October 25th, during business hours (Monday- Friday 9AM-6PM).
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Floods and More: How Climate Change is Impacting Wisconsin
Donate NowJoin Stephen Vavrus, Senior Scientist at the Nelson Institute for Climatic Research; Raj Shukla, Executive Director of the River Alliance of Wisconsin; and WORT’s own weatherman, Rob McClure for a stimulating discussion of how climate change is affecting our listening area and what the future might hold. Friday, October 26, 7 pm, Goodman Center, Madison. $60 for a pair of tickets.
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WORT Mug
Donate NowCherry red ceramic on the outside, white on the inside, holds a hearty 18 ounces, and includes the round WORT logo in white—microphone, electric bolts, WORT 89.9 FM, Since 1975, We’re Still Here. Pick-up only.
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Pub-Style WORT Pint Glass
Donate NowSturdy clear glass with microphone, WORT on Tap, and 89.9 FM in red on front and back. Holds 16 ounces of your favorite beverage.
Pick-up only. No shipping.
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Whole Note Massage
Donate NowGardening, cleaning, or just waking up sore from sleeping funny. A massage from a licensed massage therapist will make all the difference, and we’ve found a great one.
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WORT Bandana & Collapsible Pet Bowl
Donate NowWORT bandana and a handy pet bowl to keep in your car. We know we have lots of furry listeners; this thank you gift is for them!
$89.90 Level
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3 for $89.90 Browse Closet
Donate NowThe Browse Closet includes a LARGE selection of CDs, books, and other random items, including some doo-hickeys. We just refreshed the selection with new CDs, books, and other flotsam from recent drives.
For pickup only, no shipping.
Available for your perusal starting October 25th, during business hours (Monday- Friday 9AM-6PM).
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Pub-Style WORT Pint Glass with Punch Card
Donate NowSturdy clear glass with WORT imprint in red on front and back. Holds 16 ounces. Made in the USA. Comes with a punch card good for a pint of beer at Hop Haus, Karben 4, Parched Eagle-Madison, Rockhound Brewing, The Grumpy Troll-Mount Horeb, Next Door Brewing, Working Draft Beer Company and 6 ozs of mead from Bos Meadery.
Pick-up only. No shipping.
$100 Level
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It Grows on You Artwork
Donate NowWe haven’t offered pledge drive artwork in a while, but that only serves to illustrate that good things come to those who wait. Madison artist Lesley Numbers has created these signed and numbered screen prints of that feature a woman playing a guitar in front of a stylized tree with a dog, cat, rabbit, butterfly, squirrels, and birds enjoying the music.
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Long Sleeved WORT T-Shirt
From: $100.00 Select optionsOur theme is WORT: It Grows on You and our new navy, long-sleeved t-shirt has grown on us. 4 color artwork features a folk style tree with a woman playing a stringed instrument in the foreground. Birds and squirrels enjoy the music.
$120 Level
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WORT Backpack
Donate NowOlive green, nylon denier. Top loading, two outside zippered compartments, and two side pockets. WORT logo. 16” high, 12” wide, 5” deep. Interior padded compartment fits 11” wide laptop and more. Well-padded shoulder straps make this one comfortable backpack.
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WORT Headphones
Donate NowThese royal blue headphones feature the WORT logo. Ergonomically tilted, padded ear cups offer comfort; adjustable deep bass and volume provide great sound. Audio jack is compatible with most audio devices, including media players, smartphones, computers and laptops. Say no to uncomfortable ear buds that don’t fit your ears!