A goodbye isn't painful unless you're never going to say hello again. ~Author Unknown
We suppose that we should be comforted by the quote above, but tonight's Tuesday night lineup on WLUW will still be bittersweet, as our neighbors in radio-land, Think Pink, bid goodbye to WLUW in favor of a new podcast format complimenting their already successful blog. The 21st century is knocking on the door, and Think Pink is taking the plunge into podcast land! Their retirement from WLUW will leave a deep hole in our hearts - and in our Tuesday night radio listening - but we are thrilled for Think Pink as they take this next step on their evolutionary journey.
For the past five years, Think Pink, Chicago's only music radio program for the queer community, has entertained and educated Chicago listeners with a dedication and style unlike anyone else on the airwaves. Last week, they were lauded by Time Out Chicago as they put on their final "Transition Party" last Thursday, which was a smashing success... just like everything Think Pink does. We are certain that Think Pink will one day have its place in the history books as one of Chicago's most significant radio programs.
The Women On Women Music Program has been fortunate enough to work with hosts Erik Roldan and Ruth Batacan , as well as former host Ali McDonald, through the years on projects as fun as DJing out at local events to raising money for WLUW to helping out with Queer Fest Midwest. In addition to being the radio show closest to us in the schedule, Think Pink has also been the program closest to WOW in musical tastes, politics, and perhaps most importantly, heart and soul. As this chapter in our journey together concludes, its worth reflecting on all the wonderful times Think Pink and WOW have had together over the years. Of all the things we've accomplished together and fun times we have had, we had to note one thing that has made WOW's relationship with Think Pink unique - and that is, we are proud to call Erik, Ruth and Ali not only our co-workers at WLUW, but our cherished friends.
We love you guys,
Jen, Elizabeth and Emily
Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened. ~Theodor Seuss Geisel
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