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7/19/13 9:00am |
Harley Loco - Anne Strainchamps explores a Syrian-American writer's journey from the Middle East to Manhattan's Lower East Side, through drugs, sex, punk rock and more drugs, to finally going clean. And, later in the hour, she talks with a world-famous book artist who crafts some of the world's most beautiful books near Lake Pepin, Wisconsin. From our archives.
Guest(s): Gaylord Schanilec , Rayya Elias |
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7/12/13 6:00pm |
Imperfect Harmony - Do you sing in a choir or group? Guest host, Cynthia Schuster, explores "the incredible, irresistible, joyous, life-affirming power of singing with other people."
Guest(s): Stacy Horn |
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7/12/13 10:00am |
100 Things To Do In Wisconsin This Summer - We'd like to hear about the fun, unique things our listeners are doing with their summer. Are you camping, going to outdoor concerts, visiting a special place or involved in a novel project? Join in to tell guest host, Cynthia Schuster, all about it.
Guest(s): Chelsey Lewis |
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7/12/13 9:00am |
Imperfect Harmony - Do you sing in a choir or group? Guest host Cynthia Schuster explores "the incredible, irresistible, joyous, life-affirming power of singing with other people."
Guest(s): Stacy Horn |
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7/7/13 (All day) |
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7/5/13 10:00am |
Count This Penny on 45 North - 45 North hosts a House Concert with Appalachian pop band "Count This Penny". There'll be songs about murder and moonshine, cheatin' hearts and Civil War soldiers. Join us for front-porch storytelling about the deep roots of traditional American music.
Guest(s): Amanda Rigell , Allen Rigell |
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7/5/13 9:00am |
Before They're Gone - If your summer plans include a visit to any of America's national parks, here's some inspiration for you: Anne Strainchamps hears the true story of a family who spent a year visiting America's most endangered parks and talks to a National Geographic explorer who makes the case for "micro-adventures."
Guest(s): Alastair Humphreys , Michael Lanza |
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6/28/13 10:00pm |
Klezmer Sound Salon - 45 North is hosting its first "Sound Salon;" this one celebrating the rich tradition of Yiddish Klezmer music. We'll hear the remarkable songs and stories behind the Mayrent Collection of historic Jewish records and the great performances they continue to inspire.
You can join us live in-studio. For seats: www.wpr.org/45north
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6/28/13 10:00am |
Klezmer Sound Salon - 45 North is hosting its first "Sound Salon;" this one celebrating the rich tradition of Yiddish Klezmer music. We'll hear the remarkable songs and stories behind the Mayrent Collection of historic Jewish records and the great performances they continue to inspire. To hear more, you can join UW's A Biselle KlezKamp on July 21. http://mayrentinstitute.wisc.edu/klezkamp/schedule-program/
Guest(s): Henry Sapoznik |
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6/28/13 9:00am |
David Rhodes - David Rhodes, an Iowa Writers' Workshop alum who now lives in rural Wisconsin, joins Anne Strainchamps. Rhodes just published the follow-up to his bestselling novel, "Driftless," with a book that takes readers back to that community, and introduces characters who struggle to find a new sense of belonging.
Guest(s): David Rhodes |
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6/21/13 10:00pm |
Ocean At The End Of The Lane & Tequila Mockingbird - Neil Gaiman, one of the world's most beloved fantasy authors, joins Anne Strainchamps to talk about about his first novel for adults in almost a decade. And later in the hour: Cocktails inspired by literary classics - we'll show you how to make a Tequila Mockingbird or a Moby Drink to go with our favorite summer read.
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6/21/13 10:00am |
Bug Music - David Rothenberg is known for making music with whales and birds. He now turns to insects, exploring how bugs may have given humans a sense of rhythm. Anne Strainchamps asks him about the connections between animal and human music.
Guest(s): David Rothenberg |
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6/21/13 9:00am |
Ocean At The End Of The Lane & Tequila Mockingbird - Neil Gaiman, one of the world's most beloved fantasy authors, joins Anne Strainchamps to talk about about his first novel for adults in almost a decade. And later in the hour: Cocktails inspired by literary classics - we'll show you how to make a Tequila Mockingbird or a Moby Drink to go with our favorite summer read.
Guest(s): Tim Federle , Neil Gaiman |
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6/14/13 10:00pm |
Ladysmith Black Mambazo and "Queen of the Air" - For more than 50 years, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has been highlighting Africa's triumphant spirit. The a capella group that Nelson Mandela billed as "South Africa's cultural ambassadors" joins 45 North for song, dance and fireside stories. And later, the true story of one of the Big Top's most famous performers, "Queen of the Air," Lilly Leitzel.
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6/14/13 10:00am |
Ladysmith Black Mambazo and "Queen of the Air" - For more than 50 years, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has been highlighting Africa's triumphant spirit. The a capella group that Nelson Mandela hailed "South Africa's cultural ambassadors" joins 45 North for song, dance and fireside stories. And later, the true story of one of the Big Top's most famous performers, "Queen of the Air," Lilly Leitzel.
Guest(s): Albert Mazibuko , Dean Jensen |
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6/14/13 9:00am |
The Conditions of Love - and Creativity - Some of life's most beautiful things sometimes come from the most terrible. Poet and novelist Dale Kushner joins Anne Strainchamps to talk about the creative life - how to nourish it, and how to make art out of adversity.
Guest(s): Dale Kushner |
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6/7/13 10:00pm |
Vegetable Literacy - Did you know that that artichokes, lettuce, sunflowers, and calendula all belong to the daisy family? This hour, Anne Strainchamps talks with Deborah Madison about the botanical families of vegetables, and how these relationships can help you in the garden and kitchen.
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6/7/13 10:00am |
Vegetable Literacy - Did you know that that artichokes, lettuce, sunflowers, and calendula all belong to the daisy family? This hour, Anne Strainchamps talks with Deborah Madison about the botanical families of vegetables, and how these relationships can help you in the garden and kitchen.
Guest(s): Deborah Madison |
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6/7/13 9:00am |
Afghanistan: The Place, The People, The War - Khaled Hosseini, author of "The Kite Runner," and former UN peacekeeper Marianne Elliot join Anne Strainchamps as we spend an hour in Afghanistan, exploring Afghan culture and war's effect on the people and those sent to protect them.
Guest(s): Khaled Hosseini , Marianne Elliott |
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5/31/13 10:00pm |
Dirt Work and "Children of the Wind" - Anne Strainchamps heads outdoors with two women who've built their lives around the outdoors: one maintains wilderness trails in national parks; the other is a windsurfer who just made an award-winning film about three children's journey from a poor fishing community to world champion freestyle windsurfers.
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