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Classical Journey--Interview with Vonn Vanier

Host Matt Donnelly interviews composer and pianist Vonn Vanier talking about his music, his composing process, and a preview of his debut album "Dawn."  For more information about this artist, go to www.vonnvanier.com.

 

Voices and Views V2.0: Interview with Kevin Mellinger of NeighborWorks Great Falls (29:19)

(29:19) David Saslav talks with Kevin Mellinger, Construction Project Supervisor for the 2025 High School House project of NeighborWorks Great Falls, and the upcoming public ribbon-cutting, reception, and open house on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

Electric City Currents--Interview with Jon Harney

Host Matt Donnelly interviews conductor of the Great Falls Symphonic Choir Jon Harney talking about his career, singing tenor, the Symphonic Choir, and ways to get involved in participating in the Choir.  To learn more about auditioning for the Great Falls Symphonic Choir, go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904054DA5A823AB9-50095934-great#/.

 

 

Front Range Outdoors--Interview with Diane Boyd

Hosts Marty Bannon and Amy Grisak interview Diane Boyd, author of the book "A Woman Among Wolves."

Classical Journey--Interview with David Handler

Host Matt Donnelly interviews contemporary classical composer and violinist David Handler talking about his music, his career, and a preview of his latest album "Life Like Violence."  For more information about this composer, go to www.david-handler.com.

 

Classical Journey--Interview with Grant Harville

Host Matt Donnelly interviews music director and conductor of the Great Falls Symphony Grant Harville and a preview of his final concert with the Symphony featuring the Symphony No. 2, "Resurrection" by Gustav Mahler, taking place Saturday, May 10th at the Mansfield Theater at 7:30 PM.  For more information, go to gfsymphony.org.

 

 

Voices and Views V2.0: Interviews with Sandi Filipowicz and the "Salute to Women" Awardees of 2025

Voices and Views V2.0: David Saslav Interviews Sandi Filipowicz and the "Salute to Women" Awardees of 2025:

Sandi Filipowicz (00:00:27)

Jamie Wyatt Marshall (00:06:22)

Shanna Bulok Chism (00:14:02)

Kathy Hankes (00:44:54)

Sarah Seekins Graft (00:58:08)

Anitra Hall (01:11:09) 

Lt. Col. Frankie Mercado (01:27:03) 

Rev. Jessica Crist (01:36:55)

Voices and Views V2.0: Interviews with Heather Hoyer, Jackie Mainwaring, and Luke Diekhans of GFPS

David Saslav interviews Heather Hoyer, Jackie Mainwaring, and Luke Diekhans of Great Falls Public Schools about their preparations for the upcoming school year, the new CORE school, and issues for the upcoming Legislative session.

Voices and Views V2.0: Interview with Ken Robison and Rich Ecke

David Saslav interviews Ken Robison and Rich Ecke of the "Save the Boston & Montana Barn Committee" about the ongoing effort to save the last remaining structure in place on the old Boston & Anaconda Mining Company site in Great Falls, a utility barn adjacent to the Anaconda Hills Golf Course.

Letters From a Land of Grass - Dirty Laundry (4-25-2025)

Springtime at the ranch offers plenty of opportunity to get dirty. Laundry duties will have to wait. I'm having too much fun outside.

 

-Lisa