My guest tomorrow on “Talk of Our Towns” at 9 am is Lexie Hallahan. She is the visionary and Director of Northwest Women’s Surf Camps based in Seaside, Oregon. We will be discussing her upcoming events, camps, programs and how her business has grown, changed to now offer family friendly and co-ed experiences, adapted and…
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On the next Story Told, material from Connie Rose Anderson on the subject of Astoria’s newfound tourism phenomenon. And, “Bloody Monday,” by Michael McCusker and David Horowitz. Again from Michael, a piece titled “A New Civil War.” And finally, “Here Comes Your Ghost Again,” from Robin Sawyer circa 1992.
Grey Whales
Mac & Alana give you the low down on the 37th Anniversary of The Goonies. As if that wasn’t enough, Mac reads some emotional poetry and becomes a travel-advocate for Hershey, Pennsylvania. Plus, Alana has a cold.
Friday, May 27 at 3 pm, ARTS – Live & Local! Carol Newman hosts: Paul Dueber with the Second Sunday Series of concerts in Cannon Beach’s Coaster Theatre; plus more. Marcus Runkle on Seaside’s first LGBTQ Pride March & Community Celebration. Conductor Cory Pederson & player Pamela Fleming on North Coast Chamber Orchestra’s concerts…
On the next Story Told, Michael McCusker delivers two, mostly, original rants including “Recruiting Tomorrow’s Dead,” and “Vanport: The Town Nobody Wanted,” which is co-written by Julia Ruuttila. Also, poetry by Lily Deufel.
Sitka Spruce
Pie-eating contests, The Shining, Bonnie & Clyde, and Birthday shout-outs? It’s another big show with Mac & Alana.
Friday, May 20 at 3 pm, ARTS – Live & Local! Carol Newman hosts: Conductor Denise Reed & Singer & board member Cheryl Capellen on the North Coast Chorale ‘Celebrating Diversity with Music’ @ the Larsen Center in Astoria. Director Susi Brown & players Daniel Erfurdt & Ann Branson go ‘Barefoot in the…
On the next Story Told, “Womb Control” by Iris Wilde, with quotes by Gertrude Stein. Also, an original screed from Michael McCusker on the eruption of Mt. Saint Helens, forty-two years ago, yesterday, May the 18ᵗʰ.
Shorebird Stewardship.
Frankenmeals – what you get when you try to use up all the leftovers Rising grocery prices The ongoing experiment of making weekly menu plans
Local Insurance Agent Linda Dugan offers travel advice. Mac & Alana get into a heated argument about how long ago something has to have happened to be considered “history” and somehow Mac gets bogged down with a Root Beer question.
Friday, May 13 at 3 pm, ARTS – Live & Local! Carol Newman hosts: Kristin Shauck, Heather Goguen & Jimmy Manden on the CCC Art Student Show @ the Royal Nebeker Gallery. The Clatskanie Arts Commission founders & chairs Elsa & Dee Wooley on the Raymond Carver Writing Festival 2022. Director Katherine…
On the next Story Told, a full program tribute to Dr. Robert Brake of Ocean Park, Washington, including and unfortunately limited to, “American Dream? Forget It,” “War and Peace,” “Monopoly Isn’t Just a Board Game,” and finally “The War on Voting.”
5 AHS seniors will share their thoughts about their years in school. 3 Valedictorians, Grace Harden, Emily Carpenter, Rocky Rub and 2 Salutatorians, Nevaeh Miehe and Charlie Williams have much to say.
Habitat Restoration.
This morning we’re talking with a local person who is homeless. This will be the first in what I hope will be a series of discussions to help us better understand the individuals among the human beings we may tend to lump together as, “The Homeless.” I went to Lifeboat Services downtown, which houses both…
In a very special Mother’s Day episode, Mac & Alana discuss all of the ways living in the Victorian Era could kill you.
Kit Ketcham, Jim Dott & Jerry Middaugh with “A Golden Thread: The Legacy of Pete Seeger” @ the Larsen Center in Astoria. Acoustic guitarist, singer, songwriter Terry Robb at Peninsula Arts Center in Ilwaco & Wild Manzanita. Graham Nystrom on the KMUN benefit concert with John Gorka Live @ the Larsen Center.
Voles
Host Donna Quinn interviews Josh Saranpaa, the Executive Director of The Wildlife Center of the North Coast. They talk about the Birds of a Feather Spring Festival coming up on May 14-15, along with educational outreach programs, volunteer opportunities, summer camps etc,.
On the next Story Told, tributes to Donna Kathleen Wright, and Dr. Robert Brake of Ocean Park, Washington, a longtime and essential contributor to this program. Also, from 1996, an open letter to Hillary Clinton simply titled “Dear Hillary,” by Loyola Marsef. And from David Horrowitz, “Marching with the Peoples’ Army in Vietnam-Era Portland.” Finally, Arthur Honeyman’s “Spastic Power.”
Teresa and Jessica talk about their biggest plant regrets, and how to avoid them.
Join us on the air for a special radio program detailing the process of updating the Fort Astoria Park sign (15th & Exchange in Astoria), including statements from community members and representatives from the Clatsop-Nehalem Confederated Tribes, Lower Columbia Preservation Society, and the Clatsop Community College Historic Preservation Program. Tune in Tuesday morning at 9AM…
Using aged vegetables The challenge of cooking for two with differing food preferences Lingering kitchen smells Redeeming a badly burnt frying pan
Friday, April 29 at 3 pm, ARTS – Live & Local! Carol Newman hosts: Cannon Beach Library NW Authors Series presents Author Karl Marlantes at the Coaster Theatre. Director & Choreographer Margaret Wall on the Astoria School of Ballet production of Thumbelina at the Liberty Theatre. Program director Andrew Tonry on the…
Linda’s take on what to wear while cooking, a cookie-of-the-year and some old fashioned entree’ ideas that have stood the test of time.
On the next Story Told, an original screed by Michael McCusker on the end of the Vietnam War, forty-seven years ago on April 30th, 1975. And in the headlines “Italian Woman, Age Seventy-Two, To Walk Marco Polo’s Path From Venice To Beijing.” Finally, a piece of poetry by Jack L. Weigardt simply titled “Sounds.”
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