A Listener’s Ode to Public Radio
A creative writing contest based on ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ to spark the wit of our listeners and give thanks for public radio

So get out a pen
And write down your praise
For the radio shows
You relish each day.

Pick the programs you love --
The hosts you adore --
And the music that leaves you
Still calling for more.

Pay tribute to jazz
Or NPR’s stories,
Or a little of everything
You think deserves glory.

You could win a grand prize --
Have your work read on air --
So get started now,
And write it with care!

How to Enter

Write a poem celebrating public radio based on the holiday classic "Twas the Night Before Christmas." E-mail, fax or mail your tribute to Melina Barnes:

E-mail: melbarnes@utk.edu
FAX: 865-974-3941
Mailing Address:
WUOT 91.9 FM
209 Communications Building
Knoxville, TN 37996-0322

All submissions must be typed and must be received by Monday, Dec. 13, to be considered.
Contact Melina at 974-9558 or melbarnes@utk.edu for more information.

The Grand Prize

The winner will receive a gift certificate for a complimentary massage from Palazzo Salon and Spa, Knoxville’s newest spa, located at 5410 Kingston Pike.

The winner’s ode to public radio will be performed by the announcer of the winner’s choice and will air during Morning Concert with Daniel Berry on Dec. 23. A command performance reading will take place that afternoon during the Afternoon Concert with Allan Ellstrom. The poem also will be published on WUOT’s Web site.