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Friday, June 19, 201506/19/2015

Countdown to Dio Day: Day 1

Ronnie’s classmate and close friend, Butch Hyde, speaks about his relationship with Ronnie, and tells a story of how he…

Friday, June 19, 201506/19/2015

Artist Highlight: Monty “Ses” Espisito

Check out a podcast interview with Monty “Ses” Espisito who will be creating a small series of various canvases that…

Thursday, June 18, 201506/18/2015

Countdown To Dio Day: Day 2

Craig Goldy, Ronnie’s lead Guitar player since 1986, reflects on his experience working with Ronnie and his kind, gentle, personality.…

Wednesday, June 17, 201506/17/2015

Fayetteville, North Carolina, March 7, 1914 – this legendary professional baseball player hit his very first home run. Who is he?

In Breakfast for your Brain

John Goodman played him, and a Candy Bar is named after him…

Wednesday, June 17, 201506/17/2015

Countdown to Dio Day: Day 3

Local artists, Charlie Bertini and Steve Daniels (who were part of Dio Day 2012), weigh in on Ronnie’s influence on…

Tuesday, June 16, 201506/16/2015

Countdown to Dio Day: Day 4

Local artists, Billy Gollicki and Mark Doyle (who were part of Dio Day 2012), weigh in on Ronnie’s influence on…

Monday, June 15, 201506/15/2015

28% of kids went to school with this in their backpacks today. What is it?

In Breakfast for your Brain

When you can’t get to a sink….

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