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Voices and Views V2.0: Yet Another Interview with MEIC's Nick Fitzmaurice

Nick Fitzmaurice, Energy Transition Engineer at MEIC, returns to the studio to give us the latest on the newly-proposed MEIC rate increase, how the last one happened, and what the future holds for public input to the Consumer Counsel on things like the cost of new energy plants, the impacts of climate on Montana's clean and healthful environment, small-scale nuclear energy, and more.

Letters From a Land of Grass - Slow Building Progress (10-11-2024)

I didn't plan to learn patience, but this renovation project is forcing that lesson. See what you think.

 

Lisa

Voices and Views V2.0: Interview with Matt Hudson

Matt Hudson, Local reporter at Montana Free Press, assigned to Cascade County, discussing the state of local journalism in the era of social media, without a major anchor newspaper being delivered as newsprint to our doors.

 

Voices and Views V2.0: Interview with Jolene Schalper

Jolene Schalper, Executive Vice President at Great Falls Development Alliance, discusses the tools and techniques for growing Great Falls while retaining our exceptional character as a city 

Classical Journey--Interview with Mary Papoulis and Victor Tsai

Host Matt Donnelly interviews violinists Mary Papoulis and Victor Tsai, both of the Cascade Quartet with a preview of their season opener Reflections, featuring music by Hovhanness, Smetana, and Bjork with special guest Grant Harville.  The Reflections concert is October 18th at 7 PM at the Dark Horse Hall at the Celtic Cowboy and October 20th at the First Congregational United Church of Christ at 2 PM.   For more information, go to gfsymphony.org.

 

 

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.