Breakfast With Barry Lee

Joining Barry this week is Tony LaRosa, the Founder and Managing Director of the Interplanetary Chamber of Commerce.  The nonprofit has members representing all six continents with a focus on commercial space.  www.interplanetarychamber.com Tony is also the Director of Aviation at Shenandoah University and talks about the newly created 'Certificate of Air Traffic Control' program.   

This week, Barry shares another in his ongoing ponderings of "Why Is It?"  His monologue revolves around the number one thing that will kill his appetite when dining out at a restaurant. Plus ... a review of the local 250th/4th of July celebrations going on in the Winchester / Frederick County area ... and ... A 'Christmas In July' film fundraiser on July 13th to benefit the 2026 Chain of Checks c...

Barry's guest on this episode is Larry Weiss, the Executive Director of the Winchester Education Foundation.  Larry shares the exciting news that Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Valerie Smith is bringing her acoustic band to the Patsy Cline Theater at Handley High School on 8/1 and 8/2 for the 'live' stage debut of her groundbreaking musical narrative, "Maggie's Journal".   Maggie is Valeri...

Local history takes the spotlight on the week's show.  Becky Ebert with the Winchester Frederick County VA 250 highlights upcoming events that tie in local history to America's 250th birthday  ( www.visitwinchesterva.com ) Ron Graham invites the community to celebrate the 70th birthday of the Historic Route 11 Drive-In, Saturday, June 20th in Stephens City.  ( www.route11drivein.com )

Joining Barry this week is 'Tim Y The History Guy' (Tim Youmans) who has developed 3 Revolutionary War Period guided and self-guided tours in Winchester, VA, as part of the Winchester-Frederick County VA250 celebration.  The tours focus on Rev War figures and structures. www.visitwinchesterva.com   

A double feature this week on the show: 1- The Godfrey Miller Center in Winchester is celebrating 50 years of programs and services for older adults.  Anna Lehman, Program Coordinator shares the center's history and upcoming events. ( www.godfreymillercenter.org ) 2-The ChildSafe Center in Winchester has expanded and improved their healing spaces for children.  Executive Director Kelly Bober invit...

With our nation's 250th anniversary right around the corner, bestselling historical fiction author Sharon Virts from Leesburg has a new book series ("Fields Of Honor") available that focuses on the second generation after the American Revolution. Sharon talks about her love of blending historical research with psychological suspense and immersive storytelling. www.sharonvirts.com 

Two guests join Barry this week: Terry Stoehr with the James Wood Class of 1976 shares details of their upcoming 50th reunion and the detective work it took for the committee to locate classmates. Fairy Godmother Sharia Des Jardins invites all ages to the 5th Annual Flutterby Fairy Festival at Willow Grove Farm on June 6th.  The magical event benefits the Evans Home For Children.

On May 7th, C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation held a special day of fishing for adults with disabilities at the Winchester-Frederick Conservation Club.  Local volunteer Steven Shafron coordinated the event with the Foundation and lined up the sponsors and volunteers that made it possible.  Barry took his microphone to the lake and interviewed some of the volunteers and organizations that made it happen...

A very 'special' guest joins Barry this week:  Elena Jeannotte, Executive Director of 'Special Love, Inc.' shares how this nonprofit organization supports children with cancer and their families through free programs like Camp Fantastic, family getaways, emergency financial aid and scholarships. www.specialove.org

Joining Barry this week is Mark K. Kennerly, aka, DJ EmJaybeats.  Mark and his brother Quaye (DJ UnieQ) grew up in Winchester and became professional DJ's that host dance parties for celebrities and live sets on TikTok with thousands of followers.  Marks shares the story of how they evolved, plus talks about the 'All Access Dance Party' they're hosting on Friday,  May 1st at the Backseat Events Ce...

The Winchester Kiwanis Club of Winchester, VA will be serving up tall stacks of pancakes and sausage at their Spring Community Pancake Day on Saturday, April 25th.  The primary beneficiary is the "I'm Just Me Movement", supporting local youth and families.  Joining Barry to share the story are Carleton Rio, Pancake Day Chairman, and Tina Stevens-Culbreath, Executive Director of "I'm Just Me Moveme...

Two guests join Barry on this episode: Brad Veach, Executive Director of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival highlights the upcoming Festival, April 24th-May 3rd.  www.thebloom.com Jeffrey Alban, Artistic Director and Conductor of the Blue Ridge Singers chats about their Spring concert series:  "The French-American Connection".   www.blueridgesingers.org

Two special interviews on this week's show: 1- Traci Toth and Ann Lamanna from Wheels For Wellness talk about their elegant and fun 'Tablescapes' fundraiser on 4/19 that helps provide people with transportation to their medical appointments and treatments.  ( www.wheels4wellness.org ) 2-John Owens, Director of the 46th Annual Spring Follies at Laurel Ridge Community College in Middletown invites t...

A double-feature this week on the show.  Joining Barry are: 1- Jon Goldberg, Music Director & Conductor with the Main Street Chamber Orchestra talks about the 4/11 concert featuring 'Two Geniuses of Composition', John Williams and Beethoven. 2- John Lamanna with the Winchester-Frederick County Human Trafficking Task Force shares information about a free Regional Human Trafficking Awareness Seminar...

Who was the mystery writer that called himself 'The Humorist' and wrote the essays that appeared in the South Carolina Gazette in 1753 and 1754?  Through Shenandoah County resident Dr. Brent L. Kendrick's research, this colonial literary mystery has been solved over 270 years later!  Dr. Kendrick shares his journey in his new book, "Unmasking The Humorist - Alexander Gordon's Lost Essays of Coloni...

As a part of America's 250th Anniversary Celebration, a national exhibit that is crisscrossing the country will be coming to Middletown's historic Wayside Inn on March 27th and 28th.  Barry's guest to share the exciting news is the Mayor of Middletown, VA, Charles Harbaugh IV  www.freedom250.org           Facebook:  Town of Middletown, VA

The Relay For Life of Northern Shenandoah Valley presented by Shenandoah University steps off on March 20th at the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Events Center to benefit the American Cancer Society.  Barry's guest is longtime Relay volunteer and cancer survivor Michael Hummer who outlines the fun activities for all ages on 3/20, including lap themes from the 60's to today with music and costumes.  Michael...

A double feature this week on the show: 1- Steve Shafran talks about the Winchester C.A.S.T. For Kids Foundation and a special event he's coordinating to connect volunteers who love to fish with adults and veterans with disabilities and special needs for a special day on the lake. (castforkids.org)  2- Shelly Lee invites everyone to put on the green for the Pot O' Gold Party at Piccadilly's on 3/1...

On this episode, Barry visits Frederick County resident Ruth Martin on her 99th birthday.  She shares stories of her marriage to Robert, raising turkeys in Gore, operating a laundry mat on Amherst Street for 17 years, driving Special Ed school buses, adopting 5 children, fostering over 30 kids and her love for her church. 

On the show this week, Barry poses another "Why Is It?" question:  We all find it irritating to get phone calls during our meals, but just as irritating is when people call us while THEY'RE eating!     

On this episode, Barry hosts another segment of 'why is it?'  Why are national nonprofit organizations sending him money when seeking a donation from him?   

Two special guests this week to promote two special events: Rusty Holland, Executive Director of Concern Hotline, Inc. joins Barry to invite everyone to the 'Soup-er Bowl Bash' at Winchester Brew Works on February 7th.  Four food trucks will be competing for the 'Best Soup' crown, with paper football and other fun games.  ( www.concernhotline.org ) Robyn Miller, Executive Director of WATTS (Winche...

On this episode, Larry Weiss, Executive Director of the Winchester Education Foundation chats with Barry about the 'Community Comfort Campaign' to renovate the seating and carpeting in the Patsy Cline Theatre at John Handley High School. Barry also invites the community to the "Light A Path To End Pet Homelessness" event on Monday, February 2nd at 6:15 p.m.  The annual lighting ceremony honors our...

With National Disc Jockey Day arriving on January 20th, Barry shares some very personal stories on his 'calling' to pursue a 44 year career in radio.