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It’s official – WFUV’s first ever benefit gala on Tuesday, April 30 at Sotheby’s was a smash success! With Elizabeth Vargas of ABC News as our gracious MC, we were able to raise for our new broadcast facility and to plan for the future. There both laughs and eloquence in the awards ceremony. Bill Geist of CBS News presented a lifetime achievement award to his colleague (and WFUV alum) Charles Osgood, while legendary Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Ralph Branca presented one to his old friend, the “Voice of the Dodgers” Vin Scully (another WFUV alum). Both Charles and Vin allowed that they wouldn't have had careers without their experience at WFUV.

Director Jonathan Demme presented the first WFUV Sound and Vision Award to Emmylou Harris, who called WFUV "the mothership" of important radio stations. After some spirited bidding on auction items, like a trip to Dublin to see Bruce Springsteen, Emmylou gave a wonderful solo performance, capped by her encore, "Imagine." Thanks to Sotheby’s, our lead donors, and the 400 guests (including friends of 'FUV like Joan Osborne, Phoebe Snow, Les Paul, and Marc Cohn) who attended for joining in the fun and making a special evening possible!