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Classical Journey Interview with Simone Lobbia

Host Matt Donnelly interviews Australian composer and conductor Simone Lobbia talking about his music, his career, and a preview of his latest works Concerto for Saxophone and Orchestra and Gentil Mia Donna L'Veggio from "Soundscapes of Poetry."  For more information about this artist, go to simonelobbia.com.

Electric City Currents Interview with Randy Lynes and Sherry Larson

Host Matt Donnelly interviews Randy Lynes and Sherry Larson, both with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) talking about what NAMI does and a class being offered on Wednesday, March 11th.  For more information, go to namigreatfalls.org.

Letters from a Land of Grass - Far too Long (2-6-2026)

One advantage of this weather is access to the mountains in February. Thank goodness! I found mysteries of a mountain canyon revealed in the little things. 

 

-Lisa

Letters from a Land of Grass - a Huge Lift (1-30-2026)

Thank goodness for friends, favors and ingenuity! My skilled friends balanced my new 6500-pound pressure cooker with a boom truck and guided it through the doorway with a skid steer. Gotta love problem-solvers. 

 

-Lisa

Classical Journey Interview with Robert Kahn and Gordon Johnson

Host Matt Donnelly interviews Great Falls Symphony music director candidate Robert Kahn and interim music director Gordon Johnson with a preview of the upcoming concert Romantic Journey featuring special guest violinist Matthew Hakkarainen, all taking place Saturday, February 14th at 7:30 PM at the Mansfield Center.  For more information, go to gfsymphony.org.

Voices and Views V2.0: Interview with Greg Grosenick and Cari Yturri

David Saslav interviews Family Promise Executive Director Greg Grosenick and Development Director (and 2024 Salute to Women Award Winner) Cari Yturri about the upcoming SOC Hop Fundraiser, and several of their ongoing projects and services for assisting Great Falls families with several different kinds of housing challenges.

Voices and Views V2.0: Interview with Stephanie Becker and Jamie Wyatt Marshall (30:27)

David Saslav interviews Great Falls Public Schools Foundation's departing Executive Director, Stephanie Becker, alongside the Chairman of the Great Falls Public Schools Foundation's Board of Directors, Jamie Wyatt Marshall, as the Foundation readies itself to announce Becker's successor as ED in the coming weeks.

Classical Journey Interview with Mary Papoulis and Christine Sherlock

Host Matt Donnelly interviews violinist Mary Papoulis and violist Christine Sherlock, both of the Cascade Quartet with a preview of their upcoming concert Beethoven by Candlelight taking place Sunday, February 6th at 7 PM @ the History Museum and on Sunday, February 8th @ 2 PM at the First Congregational United Church of Christ.  For more information, go to gfsymphony.org.

Electric City Currents Interview with Jason Laird and Shannon Newth

Host Matt Donnelly interviews Jason Laird and Shannon Newth, both with Clear Source Communications talking about their broadcasting careers, public relations, and the benefits of PR.  For more information, go to clearsourcecommunications.com.

Classical Journey Interview with Laurent Ziliani

Host Matt Donnelly interviews Los Angeles-based composer, vocalist, and arranger Laurent Ziliani, talking about his career, film scores, and a preview of his latest work Skybound, a musical tribute to composer, violinist, and pilot Ben Powell.  For more information about the artist, go to laurentziliani.com.