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Voices of Public Radio is a two-part series at the Historic Asolo Theatre celebrating "This I Believe" and "StoryCorps", two of the most impactful projects ever heard on NPR. Join us for intimate conversations with Dan Gediman, the producer of This I Believe, and Dave Isay, the founder of StoryCorps, followed by a catered book signing and reception. Every attendee will receive a signed copy of the featured book.

This I Believe essays can be heard on WUSF 89.7 during All Things Considered, and Weekend Edition Sunday. StoryCorps can be heard on WUSF 89.7 FM during the Morning Edition every weekday morning.


Wednesday October 8, 2008
Dan Gediman, This I Believe II: More Personal Philosophies of Remarkable Men and Women
Historic Asolo Theatre at the Ringling Museum of Art  7:00 PM

Join Dan Gediman for an intimate conversation about This I Believe, the NPR series he produces that engages people in writing, sharing, and discussing the core values and beliefs that guide their daily lives. Each attendee will receive a copy of THIS I BELIEVE II, a published collection of popular essays, and will be invited to attend a catered book signing following the program...more »

TICKETS: $35 per ticket (includes one copy of the author's book). Voices of Public Radio is presented by WUSF Public Broadcasting and Sarasota News & Books for the benefit of the Friends of the Ringling Museum Library




Wednesday November 5, 2008
Dave Isay, Listening Is An Act of Love: A Celebration of American Life from the StoryCorps Project
Historic Asolo Theatre at the Ringling Museum of Art  7:00 PM

Join StoryCorps founder Dave Isay as he reflects on the listening project that has become a national movement. Isay will also share some of the most remarkable oral histories to come from the StoryCorps booths across the country. Each attendee will receive a signed copy of his book, LISTENING IS AN ACT OF LOVE, and be invited to attend a catered book signing following the program...more »

TICKETS: $35 per ticket (includes one copy of the author's book). Voices of Public Radio is presented by WUSF Public Broadcasting and Sarasota News & Books for the benefit of the Friends of Ringling Museum Library