KGPR Great Falls Public Radio

Classical Journey ~ Grant Harville w/Symphony Preview

Matt Donnelly, host of Classical Journey is joined by Grant Harville, Music Director and Conductor of the Great Falls Symphony to talk about their upcoming performance of George Frideric Handel's Messiah with the Symphonic Choir. The concert is on Saturday, April 30th at 7:30pm, at the Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts. 

Great Falls Symphony Website: https://www.gfsymphony.org/

Information about this concert: https://www.gfsymphony.org/messiah

 

Letters From a Land of Grass ~ A Drought Reset (4-16-22)

Here is Lisa's story for this week. We got some snow, but not the drought-busting blizzard that is hitting North Dakota.

 

Thanks,

Lisa

https://www.a-land-of-grass-ranch.com/

l.schmidt@a-land-of-grass-ranch.com

Front Range ~ Mikayla Moss, Friends of Missouri Breaks Monument

On this episode of Front Range Outdoors, Host Amy Grisak is joined by Mikayla Moss, Executive Director of the Friends of Missouri Breaks Monument. They talk about insights and special features of the Missouri Breaks, as well as Volunteer Events and their current Auction of unique items with bidding open through April 30th.

Organization Link: https://www.missouribreaks.org/

FB Link: https://www.facebook.com/friendsofthemissouribreaks/

Auction Items Link: https://us.givergy.com/missouribreaks/?controller=home

Letters from a Land of Grass - Grafting a Calf (4-9-2022)

Grafting a Calf - Lisa says, "Sometimes, things work out in the end."

 

Voices & Views~ Marcus Collins, Pastor at Alexander Temple

On this episode of Voices & Views host Thomas Risberg is joined by Marcus Collins, Pastor at the Alexander Temple Church of God in Christ for a thoughtful conversation on race, religion, inclusiveness, community and spiritual empowerment. 

To Contact Pastor Collins, call the Alexander Temple at 452-8820 or email him at PastorC21@gmail.com

https://www.atworshiptemple.com/

 

ECC ~ No More Violence Week, April 4th-9th

Electric City Currents host Gabriel is joined by Conference Chair Jamie Marshall with Partners 4 Prevention and Lacey Hallett with United Way of Cascade County to talk about "No More Violence Week." It is a week of awareness events to do something positive in response to violence within families and against children in our community. The week is April 4th through the 9th and includes trainings, awareness building activities and community events for all ages. Find the schedule at:

https://www.allianceforyouth.org/no-more-violence-week-great-falls-mt

Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoMoreViolenceGreatFalls/

United Way of Cascade County: https://www.uwccmt.org/

 

Letters from a Land of Grass - Contrasts in a Spring Drought (4-1-2022)

Lisa attached her thoughts about scarcity during a season of rebirth.

 

Front Range Outdoors ~ Sonny Mazzullo w/ Wild MT

Front Range Outdoors is hosted by Amy Grisak and Marty Bannon. Today they are joined by Sonny Mazzullo, Stewardship Manager and "Traildog Extraordinaire" with Wild MT. They talk about the extensive work that takes place every year on Montana trails, as well as how you can get involved in trail reclamation. 

www.wildmontana.org

www.wildmontana.org/volunteer/join-a-trail-crew/

Amy Grisak's recent books:

"Nature Guide to Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks"
https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Glacier-Waterton-National-Guides/dp/1493044672

"Found Photos of Yellowstone"
https://riverbendpublishing.com/products/found-photos-of-yellowstone
https://www.amazon.com/Found-Photos-Yellowstone-Yellowstones-Employee/dp/1606391313

 

ECC ~ Kristi Scott from the Great Falls History Museum

On this Electric City Currents, Gabriel is joined by Kristi Scott, Executive Director of the Cascade County Historical Society and The History Museum.

They have many amazing ongoing exhibits and a great gift shop, but she is here today to talk to us about the 21st Annual Legacy Awards taking place on Saturday, April 9th from 1-3pm, and will honor the Monarch Train Depot Restoration, Mary Sheehy Moe, Showdown and Calumet Montana Refining in 4 different categories of awards. This event is free and open to the public, and is located at 422 2nd St. South in downtown Great Falls.

For more information, you can call The History Museum at 406-452-3462 or visit their website:
https://www.greatfallshistorymuseum.org/events

FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/thehistorymuseum/

City Connections ~ Patty Rearden, Deputy Park & Rec. Director

Host: Lanni Klasner produces City Connections twice each month. This interview is with Deputy Park and Recreation Director Patty Rearden. In her interview, Patty shares the many spring and summer activities offered by the Park & Rec Department, including the Ice Breaker, Easter Egg Hunt, softball registration, summer kids camps, and seasonal job openings.

https://greatfallsmt.net