Hometown, Alaska: Why Are We Here?

Tue, Sep 29, 2009

Image source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section, Demographics Unit

Most Alaskans came from somewhere else. We all had reasons for coming, reasons for staying. And those reasons can tell a lot about our community, and how it’s changed. On Hometown, Alaska, host Charles Wohlforth will be talking with demographer Neal Fried and UAA historian Steve Haycox about who makes up Anchorage. And we’ll listen to our neighbors, too, about why we all came, and why we stay.

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Alaska Radio Reader Rambler: The Courtship of Zack and Ada

Tue, Sep 29, 2009

Celebrating 50 years of statehood, Cyrano’s 2009 season features five world premieres of all Alaskan plays written by Alaskan playwrights. Arlita Jones kicked off the statehood series at Cyrano’s with Make Good the Fires in March. She returns to Alaska Radio Reader Rambler this month with Shane Mitchell. Romance blossoms in his play, The Courtship of Zack and Ada about Alaska’s quest for statehood. The Courtship of Zack and Ada will be the fourth in the five part series of all Alaskan plays and it opens next weekend at Cyrano’s.

Alaska Radio Reader Rambler: Make Good the Fires

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Line One: Helping Children Grieve – A Look at Camp Erin

Mon, Sep 28, 2009

The death of a family member or close friend is a life changing event. For a child, the loss can be devastating. Find out more about Camp Erin, the largest national network of bereavement camps for children and teens who have lost someone close to them on the next Line One: Your Health Connection this afternoon at 2:00p.m.

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Algo Nuevo: September 27, 2009

Sun, Sep 27, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the Sunday September 27, 2009 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments or music requests for host Dave Luera, send e-mail to algonuevo [at] kska [dot] org or post your comment at the bottom of this post. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:

Song Title
Artist Name
Album Title

Samba Pa Ti
Crossroads
Culture Walk

Estrellita Marinera
Darren Cordova Y Calor
Inolvidable Amor
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Something Different: September 27, 2009

Sun, Sep 27, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the September 27, 2009 edition of Something Different with Betsy. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:

Song Title
Album Title
Artist Name

Tounka
Tchamantche
Rokia Traore

The Uncloudy Day
Death and Taxes
The Jolly Bankers
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Night Music: September 26, 2009

Sat, Sep 26, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the September 26, 2009 edition of Night Music with Connie G. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:

Song Title
Album Title
Artist Name
Label
Links

The Very Thought of You
Collection
Diane Schuur
GRP Grd-9591

Caught a Touch of Your Love
Collection
Diane Schuur & Count Basie Orchestra
GRP Records Grd-9591
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Algo Nuevo Hour: September 25, 2009

Fri, Sep 25, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the Friday September 25, 2009 edition of Algo Nuevo Hour. If you have questions, comments or music requests for host Dave Luera, send e-mail to algonuevo [at] kska [dot] org or post your comment at the bottom of this post. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:

Song Title
Artist Name
Album Title

Feria De Las Flores
La Rabia
Si O No

Oldies Medley
Gary Saiz
Are You Mad Enough
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Anchorage Edition: September 25, 2009

Fri, Sep 25, 2009

mcarey-100thumbnail2 Each week, host Michael Carey gathers commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Topics for this week are expected to include:

Has former Mayor Mark Begich (D) violated city labor contracts?
Anchorage workers reject reduction in work week.
A look at Safeway’s health care policies.
Former Republican State Rep. Beverly Masek gets prison sentence.
The recently announced Alaska Permanent Fund dividend.
Former Governor Republican Sarah Palin’s address in Hong Kong.
The passing of former Mayor George Sullivan.

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Stage Talk: Carousel

Fri, Sep 25, 2009

Of all the shows they created, Carousel was Rodgers & Hammerstein’s personal favorite. From Valley Performing Arts Eden Barrington (pictured right) and Gary Forrester join hosts Mark and Jean to talk about their rendition of Carousel, now playing in Wasilla through October 4.

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Addressing Alaskans: Why the Constitution is Important to You

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

In accordance with Constitution Day holiday, on September 17 the 49th State Fellows hosted their 5th annual Constitution Day Polaris lecture at UAA. This year’s talk featured Anchorage attorney Doug Pope speaking on Why the Constitution is Important to You. “Young people tend to challenge authority and status quo, and that is when the Constitution comes into play,” Pope said. Addressing Anchorage high school and college students, Pope discusses Supreme Court cases that involved students in Alaska and around the United States.

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