KGPR Great Falls Public Radio

Host Matt Donnelly interviews Jake Blaine, director of the Belt Performing Arts Center with a preview of their upcoming 2026-2027 season of concerts.  For more information, go to beltperformingartscenter.com.

 

 

Host Matt Donnelly interviews pianist Nadia Shpachenko talking about her career, a love of soccer, and a preview of the soccer-themed album Keys to the Beautiful Game.  For more information about the artist, go to nadiashpachenko.com.

 

My dad died this past weekend.  He taught me the skills I need even though he loved trees while I love cattle. - Lisa Schmidt

 

David Saslav interviews Connie Constan and Ashleigh McCann about Jazz Night, coming up at the History Museum.

"What's Trending" is a look at drug and alcohol trends occurring in Great Falls and Cascade County. The September 2026 edition runs 7:46 in length.

Host Matt Donnelly interviews Grammy winning guitarist and music director of the Partch Ensemble John Schneider talking about the music of American composer Harry Partch, his life, the instruments he created, the formation of the Partch Ensemble, and a preview of their latest album The Wayward.  For more information, go to bridgerecords.com.

 

Host Matt Donnelly interviews Great Falls pianist Su Suits, talking about her career, piano performances, performing with the Cascade Quartet, and more.

Host Matt Donnelly and a continuation of an interview with Great Falls pianist Su Suits.

Despite record-breaking droughts, floods, el Nino and mudslides that wipe out entire communities, Bill McKibben advocates for working together to find effective solutions. I gain a broader perspective from this discussion in Choteau. - Lisa Schmidt

Hosts Marty Bannon and Dave Cunningham interview Camille Consolvo and Chuck Jennings, both of the Silver Crest Trail Association.