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Fairfax Public Access FPA is a community media television and radio station located in Fairfax, VA. Commercial speech and obscene content are prohibited.

Fairfax Public Access is an independent, 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that provides residents of Fairfax County and the Washington Metropolitan area the training and the tools to create non-commercial television and radio programming that expresses their viewpoints and perspectives to the community at large. As a public access media center, Fairfax Public Access does not exercise editorial

control over program content, unless the program contains commercial speech, obscenity or indecent content. Indecent content which does not rise to the level of obscenity is restricted to cablecast between 11 pm and 6 am, during which children are reasonably less likely to be in the viewing audience. Other program content is presented over Fairfax Public Access as if it were analogous to an "electronic soap box," providing free speech protection to program content, not subject to editorial control by Fairfax Public Access.

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Happy National Screenwriters' Day from FPA.
01/05/2023

Happy National Screenwriters' Day from FPA.

When we create art this new year, we elevate our mood, improve our ability to problem solve, and open our minds to new i...
01/05/2023

When we create art this new year, we elevate our mood, improve our ability to problem solve, and open our minds to new ideas.

FPA will be closed in recognition of our semi-annual hiatus, and will reopen Tuesday, January 10th.If you are a radio/te...
01/02/2023

FPA will be closed in recognition of our semi-annual hiatus, and will reopen Tuesday, January 10th.

If you are a radio/television producer who wants to submit a program, please contact the Programming Department.

Cheers to 2023 from Fairfax Public Access.   #2023
12/31/2022

Cheers to 2023 from Fairfax Public Access.

#2023

Cheers from Fairfax Public Access! With the new year comes new strength and new thoughts.            #2023
12/29/2022

Cheers from Fairfax Public Access! With the new year comes new strength and new thoughts.

#2023

FPA will be closed to the public on the following dates, and reopen for business on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.
12/29/2022

FPA will be closed to the public on the following dates, and reopen for business on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

FPA celebrates the beginnings of cinema and the motion picture.
12/28/2022

FPA celebrates the beginnings of cinema and the motion picture.

Timeline photos
12/24/2022

Timeline photos

Happiest of holidays from Fairfax Public Access!
12/22/2022

Happiest of holidays from Fairfax Public Access!

Winter is a time for recovery, preparation, and sharing amongst family and friends.
12/22/2022

Winter is a time for recovery, preparation, and sharing amongst family and friends.

Adding another camera into your production can boost the quality but be much more to maintain. Videomaker offers tips on...
12/21/2022
Are you checking these 6 things before a multicamera shoot?

Adding another camera into your production can boost the quality but be much more to maintain. Videomaker offers tips on what you need to check in your multicamera setup before you start recording.

Multicamera setups can take a lot of work. To help out, we've come up with 6 essential things you need to check before every multicamera shoot.

In need of some soothing jingles as the days get colder? Why not partake in the holiday season by keeping warm with Radi...
12/18/2022

In need of some soothing jingles as the days get colder? Why not partake in the holiday season by keeping warm with Radio Fairfax by your side? Listen online or on Channel 37 this December.

http://ow.ly/v9fq50H2moM
http://ow.ly/cnFP50H2moL

The dark and cold don't necessarily have to be a season. It can be a celebration.
12/15/2022

The dark and cold don't necessarily have to be a season. It can be a celebration.

There will be more than 144 million podcast listeners in the US alone by 2025. While the stakes to get your voice out th...
12/15/2022
Podcast Accessibility Requirements & Best Practices | Verbit

There will be more than 144 million podcast listeners in the US alone by 2025. While the stakes to get your voice out there have been raised, you can take a few simple steps to ensure you’re meeting current podcast best practices.

Promoting your business through podcasts is a great way to connect with your audience, make sure you don't neglect podcast accessibility.

FPA will open at 11am on Thursday, December 15th due to inclement weather. Please check the website or call 571-749-1100...
12/14/2022

FPA will open at 11am on Thursday, December 15th due to inclement weather. Please check the website or call 571-749-1100 for any further updates.

Celebrate the season of giving without the thought of getting.
12/08/2022

Celebrate the season of giving without the thought of getting.

Volunteering is where compassion meets solidarity. Both share the same root values – supporting each other from a positi...
12/05/2022

Volunteering is where compassion meets solidarity. Both share the same root values – supporting each other from a position of trust, humility, respect and equality.

For those interested in producing their own television shows using our facilities and equipment, this 6-hour class cover...
12/03/2022

For those interested in producing their own television shows using our facilities and equipment, this 6-hour class covers all key policies and procedures, along with crew planning that students need to learn and prepare and produce their own programs successfully.

'Tis the season for cozy blankets, warm cider, crackling fires, and soothing tunes! Why not partake in the holiday festi...
12/02/2022

'Tis the season for cozy blankets, warm cider, crackling fires, and soothing tunes! Why not partake in the holiday festivities by keeping warm with Radio Fairfax by your side? Listen online or on Channel 37 this holiday season.

http://ow.ly/v9fq50H2moM
http://ow.ly/cnFP50H2moL

Keep calm and December on.
12/01/2022

Keep calm and December on.

Now is the time to sign up for Studio Camera. By attending this course, the participant becomes proficient enough to vol...
12/01/2022

Now is the time to sign up for Studio Camera. By attending this course, the participant becomes proficient enough to volunteer as a camera operator on studio shows produced at FPA, and can begin to earn production experience.

This class will introduce students conducting interview-style productions with tools to help them develop the best possi...
11/30/2022

This class will introduce students conducting interview-style productions with tools to help them develop the best possible quality stories. Studio Camera is a prerequisite for the Art and Science of Interviewing.

Orientation at Fairfax Public Access is highly recommended for all new members and those interested in volunteering or r...
11/28/2022

Orientation at Fairfax Public Access is highly recommended for all new members and those interested in volunteering or registering for future courses.

"Seek wisdom, not knowledge. Knowledge is of the past; wisdom is of the future."
11/25/2022

"Seek wisdom, not knowledge. Knowledge is of the past; wisdom is of the future."

“The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest.”
11/24/2022

“The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest.”

FPA wishes you a safe and warm Thanksgiving this year.
11/23/2022

FPA wishes you a safe and warm Thanksgiving this year.

FPA celebrates World Television Day!
11/21/2022

FPA celebrates World Television Day!

No one said screenwriting comes easy. It takes practice, proofreading, and above all else, patience.
11/17/2022

No one said screenwriting comes easy. It takes practice, proofreading, and above all else, patience.

New features have surfaced in Adobe Premiere's recent update, including inner and outer strokes for text graphics, new a...
11/13/2022
Here are the Latest New Features in Adobe Premiere Pro 2023 | 4K Shooters

New features have surfaced in Adobe Premiere's recent update, including inner and outer strokes for text graphics, new alignment tools, and multi-frame rendering.



Adobe just released the big 2023 updates for Creative Cloud and here are some of the top features in the latest version of Premiere Pro.

Fairfax Public Access honors Veterans Day, and will be closed on Friday, November 11th.
11/10/2022

Fairfax Public Access honors Veterans Day, and will be closed on Friday, November 11th.

Keep climbing to the top of your mountain.
11/10/2022

Keep climbing to the top of your mountain.

Prayer and remembrance of friends and family members who have passed on.
11/03/2022

Prayer and remembrance of friends and family members who have passed on.

Fairfax Public Access honors Day of the Dead 2022.
11/01/2022

Fairfax Public Access honors Day of the Dead 2022.

Be sure to watch today's featured show! Programs aired at FPA are created by volunteer producers. Support your community...
10/31/2022

Be sure to watch today's featured show! Programs aired at FPA are created by volunteer producers. Support your community, spread the word, and make your own program!

FPA wishes you a very spooky Halloween this year!
10/31/2022

FPA wishes you a very spooky Halloween this year!

Orientation at Fairfax Public Access is highly recommended for all new members and those interested in volunteering or r...
10/30/2022

Orientation at Fairfax Public Access is highly recommended for all new members and those interested in volunteering or registering for future courses.

FPA celebrates all of the felines in the world today!
10/29/2022

FPA celebrates all of the felines in the world today!

When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam, may luck be yours on Halloween. 🎃
10/27/2022

When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam, may luck be yours on Halloween. 🎃

Be sure to watch today's featured show! Programs aired at FPA are created by volunteer producers. Support your community...
10/21/2022

Be sure to watch today's featured show! Programs aired at FPA are created by volunteer producers. Support your community, spread the word, and make your own program!

Horror is a universal language.
10/20/2022

Horror is a universal language.

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2929 Eskridge Road, Ste S
Fairfax, VA
22031

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 10pm
Tuesday 9am - 10pm
Wednesday 9am - 10pm
Thursday 9am - 10pm
Friday 9am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

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(571) 749-1100

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On the next Reddy Kilowatt Hour, we’ll be hearing hearing rock and roll flutes from Jethro Tull and Love. We’ll have the latest from Tennessee terrors Cody Brooks and Bats, we’ll be visiting Mr. Green from Charlotte and hear the Linda Lindas from LA. Plus Dire Straits are making movies, and also we’ll hear Widespread Panic, Local Natives and The Naked and the Famous.

All this and more on the next Reddy Kilowatt Hour, Wednesday at 10 eastern, 7 pacific on Radio Fairfax (Fairfax Public Access). Available everywhere as follows:

🎙 TuneIn Radio app ("Radio Fairfax")
💻 On the web at radiofairfax.org
📺 On Cox/Fios Cable Channel 37 (Fairfax/Loudoun/Western Arlington/Stafford/Falls Church/Fredericksburg, VA) and Comcast Channel 27 in beautiful Reston, VA.

Former WaPo music critic Buzz McClain talks to yours truly about the origins of the RKH: https://northernvirginiamag.com/culture/culture-features/2022/02/24/reddy-kilowatt/

Our archives are at reddykradio.buzzsprout.com and on iHeart, TuneIn and Apple Podcasts under "The Reddy Kilowatt Hour".

Let's get all cultured now...

Cheers,
Reddy J KIlowatt
Your Rock and Roll Servan
On the next Reddy Kilowatt Hour, we'll hear the latest from the Hoodoo Gurus, The Districts, Ducks Ltd, Royel Otis and the Reds, Pinks and Purples. Plus get the surfing blues from the Aqua Velvets, visit the '60s with The Doors and Marvin Gaye, and hear a grade school band from Norway (called "The Band", interestingly enough) that sounds just like adults. Plus we’ll pay tribute to the late Foo Fighter drummer Taylor Hawkins, while he pays tribute to one of his favorites, Dennis Wilson.

This and more good stuff on the next Reddy Kilowatt Hour, Wednesday at 10 eastern, 7 pacific on Radio Fairfax (Fairfax Public Access). Available everywhere as follows:

🎙 TuneIn Radio app ("Radio Fairfax")
💻 On the web at radiofairfax.org
📺 On Cox/Fios Cable Channel 37 (Fairfax/Loudoun/Western Arlington/Stafford/Falls Church/Fredericksburg, VA) and Comcast Channel 27 in beautiful Reston, VA.

Our archives are at reddykradio.buzzsprout.com and on iHeart, TuneIn and Apple Podcasts under "The Reddy Kilowatt Hour".

New, old, and remember......

Cheers,
Reddy J Kilowatt
Your rock and roll servant
https://youtu.be/5mQbQqum1rk

the Miles Gannett band : LIVE at the New Deal café
Greenbelt, MD

Miles has brought together musicians of excellent talent, each one a master of their instrument. Together they bring you a full range of country music from old time Honky-tonk threw modern country rock and on to new original Gannett melodies. Enjoy a fresh take on an age old tradition, to commune, listen to music and dance.

Miles Gannett Guitar / Vocals
Sean P. Finn Fiddle
Eric Selby Drums Harmony Vocals
Chris Brown Bass
Dave Hadley Pedal Steel

Running time 59 min
Join Angela (Impact Business Solutions LLC) as she interviews your fellow Chamber members in the last Business Focus of the year! 😱

First, we have our First Responders Council co-chairs Dave Adams (Dave and JoAnne Adams Group) and Larry Everett (Chick-fil-A North Point Village) as they share what the council is doing to help feed our busy First Responders!

Next up, you'll hear from Carolyn Pennington (Shepherd's Center of Northern Virginia) on the programs they provide to the older generations in our community.

And last, Micki Moravitz (Micki Moravitz - Realtor Century 21 New Millennium) shares her experience as a realtor over the years, and how different things are nowadays.

Thank you Fairfax Public Access for supporting this series!
Our Founder & Executive Director Dorothy Keenan is interviewed tonight by Catherine S. Read, host of the weekly show "Your Need to Know" and also a GrandInvolve Board Member. The show airs Wed. 12/8 at 7 pm and again Sunday 12/12 at 2 pm locally on Fairfax Public Access channel 10. Learn more about how our volunteers continue to support children in Fairfax County Public Schools Title I elementary classrooms across . (We'll also share the youtube link when it's available.)
Tune as our Business Focus host, Angela Inzerillo of Impact Business Solutions LLC - Virginia interviews GRCC staff and Chamber members. You'll learn about upcoming events such as our annual holiday celebration Jingle Mingle and much more of what our members are up to! Special guests include:
-Alicia Field, Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce
-Debi Alexander, SPecially Adapted Resource Clubs - SPARC
-Susan Banville - Embrace Home Loans

📺http://ow.ly/CfNw50GR7Os
Fairfax Public Access

https://youtu.be/fNe152nEqdo

the Episode you've al been waiting for (haha)
but seriously folk this episode is Cranking.
Live Reggae from the Crazy Quilt Festival here in Old Greenbelt MD, sponsored by the New Deal Cafe
https://youtu.be/tISZxsR2250

Season 3 Episode 5
Music from the New Deal cafe
Greenbelt Md

The Foggy Bottom Whomp-stompers

The Foggy Bottom Whomp-stompers are the DC area’s best–some would say only–prohibition era jazz band playing your favorite hits from the 1920s and 30s. With a mix of Hot Jazz, Dixieland, early Swing, Blues, we’re ready to liven up a speakeasy, gatsby-themed party, swing dance, or any given street corner!

Ben C Trumpet
Mike M Trombone
Andy T Clarinet
Dave M Bass Sax
Mike S Drums
Joanna Vocalist
Christine Vocalist
Ben S Guitar/Banjo
Dhanesh M Guitar/Dobro

59:37 running time
Hi, I used to live right across Annandale Rd from the Community Center. You used to have a show called 'Journey Without Distance', which was ahead of it's time for a meditation/relaxation show. Do you still have it in your archives and, if so, can it be obtained on DVD format? Thank you!
Anybody know if there is a problem with the Radio Fairfax Internet stream???
Special thanks to W. Keith Scott for a great interview today on KA ZARRs Spotlight Entertainer of the Month & KA ZARR's Spotlight of the Month TV Show. A true honor to share my story on Fairfax Public Access. Also a big thanks to KA Zarr Filmmaker Coleman for the invite.

MUA: Michelle Brooks
ICYMI: This month President/CEO Shelley Murphy participated in a virtual interview with Catherine Read of Your Need to Know (YNTK) show on Fairfax Public Access' flagship channel, Channel 10.

Watch the full interview below as Shelley shares how we're providing affordable housing, supportive services, and educational programs for low-income families and individuals to help build up lives.

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