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10/10/13 10:00am |
Spectrum West for October 10, 2013 - Jon Greendeer, president of the Ho-Chunk Nation, joins the show talking about the initiative with the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire on collaborative activities. The Chippewa Valley Jazz Orchestra's concert on October 18 previewed by board president and drummer Geoff Peterson and guest artist and composer Andrew Neesley. Ross also welcomez Doug Pearson to look at the Chippewa Valley Book Festival sponsored by the Eau Claire Regional Arts Center. Spectrum West providez a sneak peek into the seasons of the Chippewa Valley Symphony and The Master Singers.
Guest(s): Geoffrey Peterson , Jon Greendeer , Andrew Neesley , Doug Pearson , Nobuyoshi Yasuda , Gary Schwartzhoff |
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10/3/13 10:00am |
Spectrum West for October 3, 2013 - Spectrum West features noted artist and snare drum craftsman Eric Lee from Eau Claire. Host Al Ross visits Lee in his workshop to talk about the art of drum making. The show also previews the 15th Annual Fresh Art Studio Tour in Pepin and Pierce Counties from founder and co-director Jean Accola. The Ericksons, a sister musical duo, join the show to talk about the events that have shaped their unique sound. Special Correspondent Jim Oliver shares a conversation he had with Stephen Mitchell, director of the Barron Spotlighters' about their production of The Diary of Anne Frank opening October 10 at the Barron Area Community Center.
Guest(s): Jean Accola , Eric Lee , The Ericksons |
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9/26/13 10:00am |
Spectrum West for September 26, 2013 - Verse Wisconsin, a publication showcasing excellence in diversity of poetry in Wisconsin, was featured on Spectrum West this week. Ross talked to co-editors Sarah Busse and Wendy Vardaman. Erik Johnson, assistant professor of digital film and TV at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, joined the show to discuss his department as well as his appointment as a 2013 Seminar Fellow by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Spectrum West also previewed two fall art tours: the Fall Splendor Art Meander on Sept 27 and 28 from Bloomer to Spooner, and Falling Leaves Art Studio Tour on Oct 5 and 6 from Fall Creek to Fairchild. Special Correspondent Jim Oliver interviewed Arlyn Colby of Barron, author of The Blueberry Line, a book that features railroad history in western Wisconsin.
Guest(s): Sarah Busse , Wendy Vardaman , Erik Johnson |
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9/19/13 10:00am |
Spectrum West for September 19, 2013 - Spectrum West featured pianist and music teacher Nick Phillips talking about his new CD, American Vernacular: New Music for Solo Piano. Ross then welcomed Alan Grostephan, UW-Eau Claire Alumni who is back for the Blugold Visiting Writer Series. Grostephan talked about his highly praised book, Bogota. Spectrum West also provided a preview of the Septmeber 19 press conference on The Confluence Project, which supports building an arts/civic center in Downtown Eau Claire. Special Correspondent Jim Oliver interviewed playwrights Jim and Jane Jefferies who hosted a Comedy Faire, which is a series of three, one-act plays in one night. The September 20-21 event was also a benefit for Teamwork Africa, which digs wells and builds schools in Liberia.
Guest(s): Nicholas Phillips , Gary Schuster , Alan Grostephan |
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9/12/13 10:00am |
Spectrum West for September 12, 2013 - Spectrum West features the Falcon Frontier Days UW-River Falls Rodeo. Ross talks to Todd Kirschbaum, rodeo coach and advisor from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Spectrum West showcases unique music by two groups from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. The first, The Chiaroscuro Trio, features Aurelien Petillot, Elizabeth Petillot, and Yuko Kato. The second, Chance, consists of Ed Willett and Cheryl Leah, both known for their affiliation with the Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua. Special Correspondent Jim Oliver interviews Kari Steinbach, director of Hudson's The Phipps Center for the Arts about its production of Becky's New Car. Tune in from 10 to 11 a.m. on Ideas 88.3 WHWC-FM/ Menomonie-Eau Claire and 88.7 WRFW-FM/ River Falls.
Guest(s): Todd Kirschbaum , Aurelien Petillot , Elizabeth Petillot , Yuko Kato , Ed Willett , Cheryl Leah , Kari Steinbach |
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9/5/13 10:00am |
Spectrum West for September 5, 2013 - Spectrum West features Rob Reid and August Rubrect from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire about The Chippewa Valley Storytelling Festival for All Ages at Davies Student Center on September 13 and 14. Ross also welcomes Ashley Bieber, teen services coordinator at the L.E. Phillips Memorial Library in Eau Claire, who shares the abundance of activities for young people at the library. Artist Michael Augustin joins Ross to discuss his sand painting exhibit at the River Falls Public Library. Special Correspondent Jim Oliver interviews Seth Kaltwasser, a member of the staff at the Festival Theatre and author of This Untoward Generation at the theater.
Guest(s): Ashley Bieber , Rob Reid , August Rubrecht , Seth Kaltwasser , Michael Augustin |
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8/29/13 10:00am |
Spectrum West for August 29, 2013 - Spectrum West features Nancy Zieman, host of public television's Sewing With Nancy. Stacy Duke, marketer of Somerset Amphitheater'sThe Border Battle Beer Fest in Somerset, previews the event. Lisa Marie Vanderwyst discusses yoga for children. An upcoming production at Fanny Hill in Eau Claire is previewed.
Guest(s): Nancy Zieman , Don Hodgins , Stacy Duke , Lisa Vanderwyst |
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8/22/13 10:00am |
Spectrum West for August 22, 2013 - News Reporter Chia Vang files a report on a meeting between interested parties involved in development of the Confluence Arts Center in downtown Eau Claire; Host Al Ross talks with Bobbie Wilson, marketing chair for the Great River Folk Fest in La Crosse; Jed Malischke, Director of the Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum in Spooner, talks with Ross about the museum's history and upcoming events; Jim Oliver chats with Jordan Heckman, cast member in The Tempest, a production for the Menomonie Theater Guild's Shakespeare In The Park series; and Frank Bartella stops by to talk about his role as director of The Bully Plays at the Heyde Center in Chippewa Falls.
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8/15/13 10:00am |
Spectrum West for August 15, 2013 - Al Ross talks with folk artist Ellen Stanley, also known as Mother Banjo, about her career and performance at Widespot Performing Arts Center in Stockholm. Ross talks with Wausau artist and writer Dan Sullivan, who carves recyled wood duck decoys despite being blind since childhood. Special Coorespondent Jim Oliver interviews Karen Hurd, founder of Fall Creek-based Community Arts and playwright of "The Sea Hag's Revenge," which played at the State Theatre. Ross bids farewell to the late Eydie Gorme.
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8/8/13 10:00am |
Spectrum West for August 8, 2013 - Host Al Ross talks with Alan Jenkins about The Vision and the Word poet/artist project, Brady Swenson about his Heyde Center performance and Bill Jamerson about the U.S. Open Chainsaw Sculpture Championship. Jim Oliver talks with Tamara Sharp, director of the Northern Star Theatre's production of "Spamalot."
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8/1/13 10:00am |
Spectrum West for August 1, 2013 - Spectrum West hosts the Ellen Whyte - Sue Orfield Band for an in-studio performance. Host Al Ross previews Chalkfest and Blues on the Chippewa. Plus, Ross talks with Stillman "Steel" Wagstaff and Laurel Bastian, both involved with the Writers in Prison Project. Jim Oliver talks with Jay Gilbertson, author of the Madeline Island Series.
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7/25/13 10:00am |
Spectrum West for July 25, 2013 - Spectrum West plays an archived interview with legendary journalist Helen Thomas, who died July 20, to commemorate her career. William Schulman, Ray Bayley and the director of the latest production from the Red Barn Theater in Rice Lake join the show.
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7/18/13 10:00am |
Spectrum West for July 18, 2013 - Nikki Nelson, program director at Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary, Sarona, WI; Jim Mandelert on the documentary film about Cray Research; Jill Olm, abstract artist and UWEC art professor; Babatunde Lea, percussionist and mentor at the Phipps Center drum camps.
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7/11/13 10:00am |
Spectrum West for July 11, 2013 - Host Al Ross welcomes Don Brewer from Grand Funk Railroad. Mike Malone former University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire musician turned drummer for The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra. Rusty Volk will give us a backstage pass to the Northern Wisconsin State Fair. Special correspondent Jim Oliver interviews baseball legend Glenn St. Arnault about his book of recollections "Play Ball." Tune in to 88.3 WHWC-FM/ Menomonie-Eau Claire or 88.7 WRFW-FM/ River Falls.
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6/28/13 5:00pm |
Spectrum West for June 28, 2013 - Spectrum West welcomes Diane Christie and David Beck, from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Both worked on the national co-champion video game Flash Frozen. Spectrum West will also discuss the Yellow River Folk Music Festival, "Wayside" a musical variety show appearing at Fanny Hill, and Wisconsin Farm Technology Days.
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6/21/13 5:00pm |
Spectrum West for June 21, 2013 - Spectrum West welcomes Nobuyoshi Yasuda, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire faculty member and conductor, to discuss grants to be given to four UW-Eau Claire string musicians; B.J. Hollars, author and UW-Eau Claire assistant professor of English,to discuss his two new releases and Dr. Carroll Rund, president of the Ludington Guard Band. Special correspondent Jim Oliver chats with Mike Cook, director of the CVTG - Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild's production of "Seussical the Musical."
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6/7/13 5:00pm |
Spectrum West for June 7, 2013 - Spectrum West features the local theater arts season. Deb Johnson, Heyde Center for the Arts/Chippewa Valley Cultural Association, Claudia Hogan and Dick Hazelton, Eau Claire Municipal Band, Amy Reise, Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts and Karen Jacobson, Chippewa Valley Museum join host Al Ross to preview their organization's summer offerings. Special correspondent Jim Oliver welcomes Irene Erkenbrack to preview the Great River Shakespeare Festival in Winona MN.
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5/24/13 5:00pm |
Spectrum West for May 24, 2013 - This special edition of Spectrum West honored Bruce Hering, band and jazz director at both Eau Claire North and Eau Claire Memorial High Schools, on the event of his retirement
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5/17/13 5:00pm |
Spectrum West for May 17, 2013 - Chippewa Falls poet Jeannie Roberts to talk about her new book "Nature of It All." Other topics include what's on stage at the Fanny Hill Dinner Theatre in Eau Claire, Wisconsin's food culture and a look ahead to the Spectrum West calendar.
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5/10/13 5:00pm |
Spectrum West for May 10, 2013 - Kay Dawson Retrospective: Her Life in Art, "Burleigh Grimes: Baseball's Last Legal Spitballer," the annual Beaver Creek Reserve photo contest, a collaborative spring concert event and the Creative Drive Art Tour are all featured on this edition of Spectrum West.
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