Our year-end letter is on its way to your mailbox, filled with stories of how your generosity is changing lives every day - from helping listeners write books, to trying adaptive sports, to celebrating 54 years of service. Read a snippet from our letter below and make your year-end gift to Audio-Reader today!

KU Endowment recently completed an update to its donor database, and we’ve been made aware that some contact information may not have transferred correctly. If you notice any errors or omissions in your mailing information, we encourage you to contact KUEA directly so they can make corrections promptly. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Please see below for additional information.

Join us for our annual Holiday Party on Tuesday, December 9 from 4-7pm at Audio-Reader!

We will provide appetizers and punch, feel free to bring a holiday goodie to share. We will have fun with our Door Decoration Contest and Cookie Exchange. Celebrate the season with friends, fun and holiday cheer! 

Please RSVP to the Holiday Party by clicking the button below. Or you can email Trish here. 

We had an amazing turnout for our inaugural Soundwaves: Lessons from Industry Experts event, with over 50 people in attendance and all auction items sold - including two live auction items that sparked a lively bidding session! A huge thank you to our featured speakers, David Penrod of AudioQuest and Allan Tarrant of MartinLogan, who shared their expertise on all things audio, answered audience questions, and generously provided giveaways for everyone.

This event grossed over $10,000 for Audio-Reader! Special thanks to Maceli’s and an anonymous donor for helping sponsor the event, J. Schafer for serving as our fantastic emcee, GrooveWasher for providing additional giveaways, and our dedicated equipment and record volunteers - Ed Hawkins, Douglas May, Gordon Fitch, Dave Dunford, and Wake Mitchell - who spend countless hours inspecting, repairing, and pricing items.

We’re thrilled with the success of this first event and can’t wait to make Soundwaves an annual tradition!

Make plans to join us for our next Audio Sale taking place at the Lawrence Public Library Friday and Saturday, February 13 & 14, 2026. See you there!

Audio-Reader is excited to provide audio description for Elf: The Musical at The Coterie Theater in Kansas City on Friday, December 19. We have a limited number of tickets available to this sold-out show!

Guests are invited to a reception from 6–7 PM to hear from the cast and get a behind-the-scenes experience of the stage. The audio-described performance begins at 7 PM. Don’t miss this festive and accessible theater experience! Contact Martha Kehr to inquire about ticket availability for this performance. 

Mark your calendars for January 28, 10 AM–12 PM at The Lied Center for Audio-Reader’s next Arts Accessibility Forum. This hybrid convening will expand the conversation beyond audio description to include topics such as cultural events and art from blind/low-vision creators.

These forums are open to anyone interested in accessibility in the arts. Join us as we seek to expand access to the arts for individuals with disabilities!

Mark your calendars for Monday, June 8, 2026 for Audio-Reader's 16th Annual Golf Classic at Eagle Bend Golf Course! Each year, this event continues to be more successful, and we can’t wait to have you a part of it!

Interested in sponsoring, participating, or volunteering? Contact Beth McKenzie for more information.

Audio-Reader and KPR's own Nick Carswell has received the Phoenix Award for Musical Arts Advocacy from the Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission! Nick does so much for both organizations and our music community!

Catch his amazing work in action during 105 Live, every Saturday at 5pm on your local KPR station or online here.