KGPR Great Falls Public Radio

David Saslav interviews Lance Boyd, Great Falls Public Schools' Executive Director of Student Achievement, about the effects of State and Federal funding on upcoming academic offerings.

Host Matt Donnelly interviews local historian and author Ken Robison talking about his latest book "Lost Great Falls."  Ken will also be giving a presentation at the History Museum on Saturday, June 14th about his book and the lost history in Great Falls.

Host Matt Donnelly interviews violinist William Terwilliger and pianist Andrew Cooperstock, both of the ensemble Opus Two and a preview of their latest album "Stephen Sondheim: New Chamber Music Arrangements."  For more information about the artists, go to opustwo.org.

 

 

David Saslav discusses the latest updates on the multi-year project to update the Great Falls City Growth Policy, which is entering its final phase, following the gathering of over 2,300 surveys from Great Falls residents.

Host Matt Donnelly interviews Mandy Brumwell of Spark the Arts talking about what they are all about, how to get involved, and also their upcoming fundraiser soiree taking place Saturday, June 7th with doors opening at 5 PM with dinner at 6 PM at the Mansfield Convention Center.  For more information, email sparktheartsgf@gmail.com or check out their Facebook page.

David Saslav interviews Makenna Sellers and Leigh Larsen of Montana Renewable Energy Association (MREA) about their upcoming "Clean Energy Fair" on August 23, 2025 in Downtown Great Falls (29:57)

Host Matt Donnelly interviews executive director of the History Museum Kristi Scott talking about upcoming Second Saturday events during the summer, plus an exhibition of items from Rome, Italy.  For more information, go to greatfallshistorymuseum.org.

 

 

Audio recorded during the Memorial Day Ceremony held at the Montana Veterans Memorial in Great Falls, Montana on May 26, 2025. This program runs one hour, 35 minutes in length. 

David Saslav interviews Lyndsay Laursen, founder of the Montana Food Hub, about the upcoming membership meeting and launch of the new co-op, designed to keep more of the food grown in the state on the shelves of local grocery stores, the menus of local restaurants, and the tables of local residents.

Host Matt Donnelly interviews Italian pianist Roberto Prosseda talking about his career, piano inspirations, future projects, and a preview of his latest album Beethoven--Sonatas, Op. 2.  For more information about this artist, go to robertoprosseda.com.