Category: Alaska Radio Reader Rambler
Kachemack Bay Writers Conference 2012
Alaska Radio Reader Rambler should be called Alaska Radio Writers Rambler this month as we talk about the premier Kachemack Bay Writers Conference in Homer with Former Alaska State Writer Laureate Nancy Lord and conference organizer Carol Swartz. If you are a writer or ever wanted to be a writer, there is no where else to be in June. The keynote guest of honor is National Book Award Winner, author of the classic Arctic Dreams, Barry Lopez. Learn more about Barry Lopez and and the exciting line up that awaits you.
KSKA: Monday 4/30 at 1:00 pm
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Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame & Women’s History Month
Since 2009 the Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame has been recognizing women who have helped shape Alaska at an induction ceremony held every March during Women’s History Month. AWHF steering committee member, Jane Angvik joins hosts Sandy and Dick on this month’s edition of Alaska Radio Reader Rambler to talk about the Class of 2012 and how you can nominate an Alaska woman to become a member.
KSKA: Monday 3/26 at 1:00 pm
Remembering Frank Reed, Iconic Alaskan
Frank Reed came to Anchorage in 1915 and recently passed at the age of 99. Frank was healthy and active up to a week before his passing last month, in fact he had been planning (and prepaid) his 100th Birthday Bash which will still take place next December 22, 1912 at the Alaska Railroad Depot. This month on Alaska Radio Reader Rambler, a tribute and stories about Frank Reed, iconic Amazing Alaskan.
KSKA: Monday 2/27 1:00 pm
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Alaska State Council On The Arts
Alaska Radio Reader Rambler hosts Charlotte Fox as she says farewell to leading the Alaska State Council On The Arts, but she is leaving with a Major State Arts Event as part of her legacy and leadership of Alaska’s infinite resource..the nurturing of the rich Arts and Cultural life of Alaska.
KSKA: Monday, 12/26 @ 1:00pm
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“Media with Meaning”, An Interview With Alaskan Filmmaker And Documentarian Mary Katzke
Katzke has beaten the odds to be a successful filmmaker in Alaska–long before the Alaskan film industry started to boom. She is most famous for her documentaries. Mary is currently producing “A Day in Bristol Bay”, where cameras and mentorship are being given to community members to give authentic insight into what life is like for the people of Bristol Bay.
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Brushing Up Your Shakespeare
This month on Alaska Radio Reader Rambler, an interview with UAA professor Dr. Rob Crosman, Shakespeare buff and ultra-expert on everything Shakespeare. Learn little-known factoids about Shakespeare, his work, and his still-powerful impact on us today.
KSKA: Monday 10/31 at 1:00 pm
Local Mentor Remembers ‘Carnival’ Tour as Child Actress
Terrie Gottstein had a unique chapter in her childhood when she was a member of the road company of the Tony Award winning musical CARNIVAL. Terrie still has vivid memories of this very special experience and will share them on Alaska Radio Reader Rambler.
KSKA: Monday 9/26 at 1:00 pm
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Celebrating the Loussac Library’s 25th Anniversary
Monday, August 29 at 1:00 pm
This month on Alaska Radio Reader Rambler, Toni McPherson and Shane Mitchell share inside historic library stories and what’s happening at the library during the month long birthday party.
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Kim Rich, “Johnny’s Girl” Is Now All Grown Up
Monday, July 25 at 1:00 pm
This month on Alaska Radio Reader Rambler, an update on Kim Rich, who’s book was national sensation in 1999 and is still in print. Johnny’s Girl started as a series in the Anchorage Daily News, became a book, a TV special and a play.
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Perry Eaton Goes To Paris
Monday, June 27 at 1:30 pm
Well known artist and Native leader, Perry Eaton, is having his first solo show in Paris, France in early June and will tell us all about this extraordinary experience.
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“Not A Cappuccino” Filming in Eagle River
This month on Alaska Radio Reader Rambler, Anchorage-based, independent film makers, Annia Wyndham, Janna Shaw and Eric Hayden stop-by to talk about Not A Cappuccino, a romantic comedy currently being shot at Jitters coffeeshop in downtown Eagle River.
Lael Morgan, Alaska Women's Hall of Fame Inductee
This month on Alaska Radio Reader Rambler, hosts Sandy and Dick welcome Lael Morgan who was recently inducted into the Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame. Morgan talks about her upcoming book “Eskimo Star” and the film festival celebrating Dr. Ray… Read More
Alaska Radio Reader Rambler: Celebrating Tennessee Williams' 100th Birthday
Tennessee Williams expert, Colby Kullman joins hosts Sandy and Dick on this month’s edition of Alaska Radio Reader Rambler. Kullman has written about the international and national celebrations of Tennessee William’s 100th birthday including the events at Cyrano’s in Anchorage earlier this month.
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Alaska Radio Reader Rambler: Anchorage Reads
This year the Anchorage Public Library celebrates its 25th anniversary and the 5th annual Anchorage Reads community book program from February 1 – March 12. Guest Toni McPherson discusses this year’s book – The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian… Read More
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Alaska Radio Reader Rambler: Everybody Loves Whales
Shane Reeves is just one of the many Alaskans involved in the recent production of Everybody Loves Whales, starring Drew Barrymore and Ted Danson. Reeves shares stories from the set and talks about “Whales” setting the stage for future Hollywood film production in Alaska.… Read More
Alaska Radio Reader Rambler: Dramaturgy
Director and dramaturg, Jayne Wegner joins hosts Sandy and Dick on this month’s edition Alaska Radio Reader Rambler. Wegner describes dramaturgy and how she’s using “new dramaturgy” to audition actors in some of her… Read More
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Alaska Radio Reader Rambler: Whistling Swan Productions
Whistling Swan Productions has been bringing great music to Alaska since 1994. This month on Alaska Radio Reader Rambler, the founder of Whistling Swan Productions, Mike McCormick joins hosts Sandy and Dick to talk about the history of Whistling Swan and upcoming… Read More
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Alaska Radio Reader Rambler: Traveling Artists
Nine months a year or sometimes more, Bill Fabris and Jerry Steichen spend touring the world in different theater and musical productions. Back in one of the many places they call home, Bill and Jerry reunite with good friend Kate Egan in for Cyrano’s production… Read More
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Alaska Radio Reader Rambler: Alaska Film Office opens
On this month’s edition of Alaska Radio Reader Rambler,guests Carolyn Robinson and Jack Bonney discuss the grand opening of the Anchorage Film Office at the Convention and Visitors Bureau. For films that qualify, companies that choose to shoot in Alaska will… Read More
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