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Local jazz vocalist Karen Marguth recently stopped by the 90.7 KFSR studio with her band Espacio (including Eva Scow, Kevin Hill and Mike Taylor) to promote the release of her new CD, titled Karen Marguth. Hear the band perform three songs live in-studio, plus three more from the new CD, and our interview with Karen. The CD release concert takes place at Tokyo Garden, 1711 Fulton Street on Friday October 30th at 7:00 PM. Listen online:
This week on A Prairie Home Companion: 11/7/09 Un Compagnon des Maisons de la Prairie — en direct de Des Moines!
This week on a Prairie Home Companion, we're bringing a touch of French flavor to the Midwest, live from the Civic Center in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. The grande rendezvous will include maestros of Cajun music BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, French folk chanteuse Francine Roche, and Mark Stillman — accordionist extraordinaire. The Guy's All-Star Shoe Band and Royal Academy of Radio Actors Tim Russell, Sue Scott, and Sound Effects Man Fred Newman will supply that special je ne sais qoui, plus Café Boeuf, Guy Noir, and keeping au courant with Lake Wobegon.
The Pulse - 90.7 KFSR's Business Roundtable, features discussion and interviews with local business and community leaders, with a focus on the future of the Valley. The program is hosted by Dr. Tim Stearns and Tammy Sears. More information about The Pulse...
This week on The Pulse: 10/31/09 Robert Wample, former chair of the Viticulture and Enology Department at Fresno State, and an entrepreneur. His firm, Soil and Topography Information [STI], has developed technology which allows farmers to generate 3-D data mapping about the quality of their soils. STI was the winner of the recent Central Valley Venture Forum event. STI's technology has the ability to increase yields and uniformity of crops, including wine grapes, Dr. Wample's specialty. We'll also talk about the San Joaquin Valley's emergence as a region known for its high quality wines, the programs at Fresno State and more.
Celebrate the music of the Mediterranean with 90.7 KFSR's new program - The View From Gibraltar. Hosted by John Martin III of the local flamenco group Cerro Negro, The View From Gibraltar takes the listener on a musical tour of Spain, North Africa and the Middle East every week. You can hear the View From Gibraltar Saturday mornings at 6:00 AM and Sundays at 8:00 PM starting Saturday October 31st. Read more about The View From Gibraltar...
The Maddy Forum Saturdays at 1:00 PM - rebroadcast Sundays at 11:00 AM
90.7 KFSR and The Kenneth L. Maddy Institute at Fresno State present The Maddy Forum, a weekly program that features conversations about the important public policy issues facing the San Joaquin Valley. More about the Maddy Forum...
10/31/09 - The California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley: A Status Report
In the summer of 2005, Gov. Schwarzenegger signed an Executive Order establishing the California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley. The Partnership was an unprecedented effort to focus attention on the needs of the San Joaquin Valley by bringing together public and private leaders and resources to address the top challenges faced by the region—from air quality, to economic development to water. The goal of the Partnership was, among other things to "…identify projects and programs that will best utilize public dollars and most quickly improve the economic vitality of the Valley… and recommend to the Governor changes that would improve the economic well-being of the Valley and the quality of life of its residents." The result was a Strategic Plan for the Valley that, according to one veteran political reporter, "was an historic achievement." But will the Strategic Plan—with over 150 specific actions that address the critical challenges facing our region—actually happen? Mike Dozier, the lead executive of the California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley is our guest. Is the Partnership's Plan just "another government study"—or are we witnessing something historic here?
Each week San Joaquin Spotlight features in-depth interviews with local guests from a wide variety of fields, from the arts to non-profits, education and more. More about San Joaquin Spotlight...
This week on San Joaquin Spotlight: 10/31/09
This week on San Joaquin Spotlight, KFSR’s Sevag Tateosian talks to author and historian Nick Belardes about his new book
"Random Obsessions." Nick is a Central Valley resident whose work has appeared on cnn.com. "Random Obsession," is a trivia book about facts, lists and definitions.
etown is a nationally syndicated radio show that features live performances from top artists, and a progressive message of social and environmental justice, honoring volunteers and activists with the e-chievement award.
Visit etown.org... This week on etown - 11/7/09:
eTown travels to the historic Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder, in celebration of their 'Grand Convergence' conference to tape this special two-part broadcast. Here in Part One, there's an extraordinary performance from folk and pop music legend, Judy Collins. She shares a set of gorgeous songs, some stripped down and others featuring fine accompaniment by Nick & Helen Forster and the Etones, and her long-time pianist and music director, Russell Walden. And Nick's chat with Judy delves deeply into the roots of music and her life as a performer. Also, long-time eTown favorite and reigning queen of folk Shawn Colvin is back, too. And don't miss the interview with our special, 'in person' listener-nominated E-Chievement Award winner: author, educator, and activist, Bill McKibben. There's great stuff here in Part One, and in Part Two airing for you next week, in eTown.
Local jazz vocalist Karen Marguth recently stopped by the 90.7 KFSR studio with her band Espacio (including Eva Scow, Kevin Hill and Mike Taylor) to promote the release of her new CD, titled Karen Marguth. Hear the band perform three songs live in-studio, plus three more from the new CD, and our interview with Karen. The CD release concert takes place at Tokyo Garden, 1711 Fulton Street on Friday October 30th at 7:00 PM.
