In the inaugural event of the new series"An Acorn Evening with…"former ABC 7 correspondent Janet Davies will serve as the guide for a conversation with radio great Terri Hemmert.
The event will take place Saturday, March 5, at 7 p.m. CT at The Acorn, 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, Michigan.
Hemmert has been at WXRT for over 45 years. Starting as an overnight announcer and public affairs director in 1973, Terri became the first female morning drive personality in Chicago in 1981. She has served on the Board of Directors of the Peace Museum, Facets Multimedia and other not-for-profit groups. She teaches the History of Rock and Soul in the broadcasting department of Columbia College Chicago, where she has taught for more than 40 years, and was an advisor at the student radio station, WCRX.
Davies and Hemmert have known each other for some time; the two have co-hosted the Chicago Pride Parade.
For tickets, visit www.acornlive.org/events/terri-hemmert/ .
Note: Anyone entering the theater will be required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or proof of a negative COVID-19 test with a photo ID. Regardless of vaccination status, all guests and staff will be required to properly wear masks over their noses and mouths.