VFP activities and events on the horizon.
Jeff Brown
Left Hanging 8/16/11
“Willful Creatures”, what a great description for all the characters that one can possibly encounter in literature. It is also the name of Aimee Bender’s book of short stories. And she writes like one of her own “willful creatures”. She has been described as ‘Hemingway on an acid trip”; and her work has been described…
Juneau Afternoon 8/16/11
We’ll find out about tomorrow’s observance of Landscape Architecture Day, with guest George Schaaf; we’ll learn about an upcoming voice workshop for people recovering from a stroke and Parkinson’s Disease, with guest, Ruthanna Metzgar; we’ll find out about this Saturday’s Nifty 50 Relay with organizer Keith Levy; and Kristen Bartlett will be here to help…
Juneau Afternoon 8/15/11
We’ll talk with Bob Vieth and Mary Hakala about STEM’s SATURDAY THING; Simon Roberts will give us an update on THUNDERCLOUD RADIO; and we’ll find out about some workshops on insights into death & dying, the Garden of Eden, and Kung Fu – offered by Temple Sukkat Shalom.
Juneau Afternoon 8/12/11
We’ll talk Byron McGilvry and Lena Simmons about this Saturday’s Mid-Summer Vocal Festival’s performance of Rachmaninoff’s Vespers; we’ll also find out about a new series documenting a facet of Alaskan history, with film-makers Joan Juster and Paul Hill, and their series, WHERE THE RIVER MATANUSKA FLOWS.
Juneau Afternoon 8/10/11
Today at 3 on KTOO-FM, we’ll talk with organizers of women’s hockey activities; Tom Paul will give us the rundown on this year’s CAMP DAMP; internationally-known director, Doug Fitch, will be here with a preview of his talk and slide show tonight at the Silverbow; we’ll also talk to Felix Banbury-Webbe, in town to teach…
Juneau Afternoon 8/11/11
Today at 3 on KTOO-FM on A Juneau Afternoon, we’ll talk with Wayne Ward about the Blessing of the Biscuit; we’ll talk with Carol Shriver and Jean Wilder, from Homespun Mercantile, and guest artist, metalsmith Roger Williams, about this weekend’s Farmers’ Market; and we’ll get news and views about local art, during ARTS UP, with…
Left Hanging 8/9/11
Tonight, Ms G reads two stories by Patrick McMannus.
Juneau Afternoon 8/5/11
Today at 3 on A Juneau Afternoon, we’ll talk Charlotte Fox, outgoing Executive Director of the Alaska State Council on the Arts; Kimberly Vaughan will report on last weekend’s Frank Meier marathons; we’ll talk with two women bicycling from Anchorage to New Orleans; Dana White will be here to highlight next week’s Invasive Plants Workshop;…
Left Hanging – August 2, 2011
In this weeks episode of Left Hanging, host Ms.G continues on the theme of “She-roes”. Here she reads “A Lasting Gift” by JD McKay.