After storms came through the St. Louis Metro East communities on April 15, MindsEye’s building was rendered uninhabitable. While the building did not see much damage, a downed radio tower was scattered and strewn across the roof. The initial thought –how will volunteers record programming without access to the recording studio? Turning a negative into…
Read MorePress Release – MindsEye Building and Tower Storm Damage
MINDSEYE BUILDING AND TOWER EXPERIENCE DAMAGE FROM STORM Volunteers needed to help maintain radio broadcast program BELLEVILLE, ILL. – Belleville-based nonprofit MindsEye seeks community support following damage due to the storms that came through Southwest Illinois on Saturday, April 15. An adjacent radio tower experienced some significant damage resulting in multiple pieces strewn across MindsEye’s…
Read MoreUpdate on MindsEye Broadcast
During the storm on April 15, the radio tower next to our offices collapsed and landed on top of our building. We are happy to report that no one was injured. However, our station will be closed until the wreckage is cleared and the building inspected for structural damage. This could take up to several weeks to…
Read More2022 MindsEye Volunteer Awards
On March 1st, 2023, MindsEye celebrated its 50th Anniversary at the Studio with clients, volunteers, supporters, funders, current and former staff, and community partners. It was the perfect time to present the following 2022 Volunteer of the Year Awards to these very deserving individuals! MindsEye Broadcast 2022 Volunteer of the Year – Gail Eisenhart, for…
Read MoreMindsEye 50th Anniversary Mayoral Proclamation
On March 1st, 1973, WMRY’s Talking Book went on air for the first time. On March 1st, 2023, MindsEye celebrated its 50th Anniversary at the Studio with clients, volunteers, supporters, funders, current and former staff, and community partners! The occasion was commemorated with a Belleville Mayoral Proclamation that reads: WHEREAS, MindsEye, then named WMRY’s Talking…
Read MoreEar To Ear – Silent Sky at The Hett
In this edition of Ear to Ear, learn about the upcoming “Silent Sky” production at The Hett from Michelle Magnussen, Director of Theater Productions at McKendree University. Ticket price is $5, and Audio Described performances are scheduled for March 31st, April 1st, and April 2nd. The play, a true story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt,…
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