The Royal Thai Pavilion at the Olbrich Botanical Gardens wins a restoration award. Then, retired Sen. Fred Risser looks back on his career with Doug Moe, Co-author of his autobiography. Then we talk about the summer offerings at Big Top Chautauqua in Bayfield.
Featured in this Episode
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Restoration completed for Thai Pavilion in Madison
Meticulous restoration of the Royal Thai Pavilion at the Olbrich Botanical Gardens is now complete. We’ll talk to Stacey Keller, who architectural firm oversaw the project, and Kimberly Santiago, whose work with Thai alumni at UW-Madison helped bring the pavilion to Madison in 2002.
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Longest serving U.S. lawmaker Fred Risser writes autobiography
During his decades-long career as a Wisconsin lawmaker, retired State Senator Fred Risser authored 240 bills that became law. The longest serving legislator in U.S. history has now written his autobiography, “Forward for the People.” He joins us with his co-author, Doug Moe.
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Big Top Chautauqua continues to entertain in Bayfield
For nearly 40 summers, Big Top Chautauqua has brought entertainment and historical productions to the Bayfield area. We talk to Garry Schalla, executive director of the Ashwabay Alliance which oversees the venue, and comedian Mary Mack, a veteran performer under the big top.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Kimberly Santiago Guest
- Stacey Keller Guest
- Fred Risser Guest
- Doug Moe Guest
- Garry Schalla Guest
- Mary Mack Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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