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Letters From a Land of Grass - Losing Skilled Help (10-4-2024)

As my horse, my dog and I rode home from gathering cattle with long shadows, the conversation was peaceful and content.

 

Lisa

Classical Journey--Interview with Grant Harville

Host Matt Donnelly interviews Great Falls Symphony music director and conductor Grant Harville and a preview of the upcoming season opening concert of "Rodeo" featuring the music of Aaron Copland, Libby Larsen, and Ferde Grofe to be performed Saturday, October 5th at 7:30 PM at the Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts.  For more information, go to gfsymphony.org.

 

 

Letters From a Land of Grass - Pageantry of Bovine Bingo

My milk cow, Maija, doesn't need words to convey her glamour.

 

Lisa

Classical Journey--Interview with Michael Shapiro

Host Matt Donnelly interviews composer and conductor Michael Shapiro talking about his career in writing numerous works and conducting orchestras around the world, the composing process, his upcoming opera "The Slave," and his latest work In the Light of the Sun, featuring Shapiro conducting the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with flutist Stathis Karapanos.  More information on the composer and his music can be found at michaelshapiro.com.

 

Voices and Views V2.0: Interview with Bob Kelly

David interviews esteemed former Great Falls Mayor and City Commissioner Bob Kelly in a wide-ranging, free-wheeling conversation about his time in city government, and his future plans as a retiree.

Letters From a Land of Grass - Yellow Twine's Extra Hands (9-20-2024)

It turns out that yellow twine can substitute for a lot of things, including an extra pair of hands.

 

Enjoy!

Lisa

Electric City Currents--Interview with J. Hoolihan Clayton

Host Matt Donnelly interviews mystery author J. Hoolihan Clayton talking her career, inspirations from William Shakespeare, and her latest book Discretion is Valor, the fourth and newest book in the Old West series Discretion.  She will discuss more about her book at Cassiopeia Books, 606 Central Avenue in downtown Great Falls on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 6 PM.  

Classical Journey--Interview with Samuel Siskind

Host Matt Donnelly interviews composer and baritone Samuel Siskind talking about his works and his latest album Awake featuring the award-winning vocal group Fourth Wall Ensemble.  For more information about Samuel and his music, go to samuelsiskind.com.

 

 

Voices and Views V2.0: Interview with Bob Quinn

David Saslav interviews Bob Quinn, organic farmer from Big Sandy, and founder and head of the Quinn Institute, currently doing some incredible research into how we can keep more farmers in business, grow more nutritious food with less water, more sustainably. 

Letters From a Land of Grass - Porcupined Plans (9-13-2024)

When a calf attempts to make friends with a porcupine, I have to change my plans to get those quills out as quickly as I can. I'm not as much of a cowboy as some so I need fast horses, a chute, vinegar, pliers and some skilled help.

 

Enjoy!

Lisa