Fri, 07/23/2021 - 10:00am |
Simply Superior, July 23, 2021 - Concertmasters Erin Aldridge, of the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra, and De Ann Letourneau, of the Las Vegas Philharmonic, join host Robin Washington on the eve of their Saturday, July 24 performance at Lucius Woods in Solon Springs. The two violinists discuss their Superior connections plus the program's eclectic repertoire, their shared techniques, and their uncanny ability to play amazingly in sync as violin "twins." The pair will be joined at Lucius Woods by pianist Alexander Sandor. Also on this week's show, Duluthian and pod-caster Jim Richardson. |
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Fri, 07/16/2021 - 10:00am |
Simply Superior. July 16, 2021 - WPR’s “Spectrum West” host Al Ross will talk about exciting events planned for the 2021 season of Big Top Chautauqua. General Manager Kristen Walczak of Big Top Chautauqua visits with Ross along with Ed Willett, writer and performer of Dear Earth: A Love Song/Letter of Hope, one of the performances taking place this August. This season is the tent’s 35 th and is being called 35 Years of Love. A Wisconsin Public Radio sponsored event Anishinaabe Dibaajimowin: An Ojibwe Story, to be performed on July 30-31, will also be highlighted by Walczak. Also on this week's Show, “Simply Superior” presents an encore airing of the documentary special: "Hear the Drumming: The music of the Kent State and Jackson State tragedies" hosted and produced by Simply Superior's Robin Washington. |
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Fri, 07/09/2021 - 10:00am |
Simply Superior, June 9, 2021 - An article in the Superior Telegram from November 1918 announces the lifting of the city's ban on gatherings in public places during the 1918 flu pandemic. Author and historian Tony Dierckin s explains how the Twin Ports coped with that outbreak and parallels to today on Simply Superior this week. Plus, musical guest Breanne Marie & The Front Porch Sinners. |
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Fri, 07/02/2021 - 10:10am |
Simply Superior, July 2, 2021 - Post-pandemic preparations are underway for Independence Day celebrations in the Twin Ports. The Cities of Duluth and Superior both plan to bring back fireworks displays after canceling last year’s events. Host Robin Washington talks with Nikky Farmakes of the Superior-Douglas County Chamber of Commerce and Linda Nervick of Twinports.com about celebrations throughout the area over the long holiday weekend. Plus, famed conductor Kieth Lockhart on why the "1812 Overture" is played on July 4th, and musical guests Pippi Ardennia and Danielle Leahy. |
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Fri, 07/02/2021 - 10:05am |
Simply Superior News Round Up, July 2, 2021 - A look back at the week’s news highlights with The Star Tribune’s Brooks Johnson and Wisconsin Public Radio reporter Danielle Kaeding. |
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