The Takoma Station Tavern had a thriving jazz scene in the 80's and 90's.

Now, with sponsorship from WOWD Takoma Radio, jazz has returned to Takoma Station, with Reginald Cyntje Quartet on Sunday October 27th. Takoma Station Tavern is located steps from the Takoma metro station on the Red Line, 6914 4th Street, NW Washington DC 20012. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

Advance tickets available at www.jkproductions.org.

Kick off WOWDY WEEK with us at the Takoma VFW Post 350 on the evening of Saturday, October 19th!

6420 Orchard Ave, Takoma Park

Live music from local rock band Monkeyfeather and gypsy jazz from Djangolaya. With Chero’s food truck on site.

$15 suggested Door-nation

Support your community radio and come have some fun at the legendary VFW!

Art by Carlton Creative

Takoma Radio’s mission is to build bridges and promote understanding, so when we were invited to take part in an annual project coordinated by Welcoming America, we said yes! The project is called Welcoming Week, and this year it runs from September 13 to 22.

The theme is immigration and inclusion, so WOWD decorated and displays a refurbished door that symbolizes an opening -- into homes, businesses, communities and opportunities.

The community contributed stories and words to the door expressing the credo that all people are valued and are vital to our community and our future.

With the 41st Takoma Park Folk Festival fast approaching (Sunday, Sept. 8), WOWD is inviting a dozen Festival performers into our studios.

Here's the TPFF / WOWD lineup:

-- on TALK OF TAKOMA, which airs Sundays 1-3 PM: Lisa Null on Aug. 11, Kevin Adler (Festival organizer) on Aug. 18, Stream Ohrstrom (drum circles) on Aug. 25, Karen Collins on Sept. 1.

-- on MUSICAL TRADITIONS ENCOUNTERS, Sundays 5-7 PM: Albino Rhino on Aug. 11. (Eryn Michel & Mike Ryan already appeared Aug. 4.)

-- on CHECK-IN TIME, Tuesdays 10 AM-12 PM: Lulu's Fate on Aug. 20, Lilt on Aug. 27

-- on WALKING ON THE MOON, Wednesdays 8-10 PM: Alex Alavi on Aug. 24, Ashleigh Chevalier on Aug. 21; Sonic Spell on Aug. 28

-- on BALLADS IN THE MORNING, Fridays 8-10 AM: Mara Yaffee on Sept. 6

Tune into those WOWD shows to whet your appetite for this year's Takoma Park Folk Festival. For more info about the Festival, visit TPFF.ORG.