Jackson filmmaker interviewed on Wyoming Public Radio

Filmmaker (and WAC grant recipient) Jennifer Tennican sends this (better hurry and dial in to WPR): Tune in to "Morning Music" with Grady Kirkpatrick at 11:15 AM tomorrow for some music from the upcoming film, "The Stagecoach Bar: An American Crossroads." It should be mostly music with some Q & A with the director, Jennifer Tennican.

WPR - 90.3 FM (Jackson)

PLEASE be aware that there is an on-line fundraiser RIGHT NOW  to match a $5K donation from a local foundation.  To find out more, please go to: http://www.jentenproductions.com/ or, if you are a FB person, go to  http://on.fb.me/5daysto5k - donate and your entered in a raffle with great prizes.

WPR: Jackson tries to make itself a destination point for art

Suzanne Morlock's sweater project on site at Jackson's ArtSpot last winter

Wyoming Public Radio's "Open Spaces" program (8/26/11) interviews Teton County arts scene movers and shakers Candra Day, Jim McNutt and Carrie Geraci on this timely subject: Jackson tries to make itself a destination point for art

Wyoming Public Radio offers highlights of Grand Teton Music Festival's 50th season

Wyoming Public Radio announces that highlights from the 50th Anniversary season of the Grand Teton Music Festival will air Thursday nights at 8 p.m. on WPR and Classical Wyoming through September 10. Programs repeat Saturday afternoons at 4 p.m. on Classical Wyoming. Click here for a Grand Teton Music Festival broadcast schedule. 

Miss "V" on WPR's "Morning Music"

Miss "V" the Gypsy Cowbelle, member of the Wyoming Arts Council artist roster, is being interviewed right now on Wyoming Public Radio. Get the live feed at http://www.wyomingpublicradio.net/. She's performing at the Platte Valley Community Center in Saratoga tonight at 7 p.m.

New CD from Gary Small & the Coyote Brothers: "Wyoming (For Dummies)"

Grady Kirkpatrick playing latest CD by Gary Small and the Coyote Brothers today on Wyoming Public Radio's "Morning Music." Selection was "Snaggle-Tooth Jackalope." Here's info from the Coyote Bros web site: "We've just released 'Wyoming (for Dummies).' An EP with 6 crazy rockabilly and surf songs about our quirky culture in Wonderful Wyoming. If you've ever worked in the Park, or been to Yellowstone, ya' better get this one."

Wyoming Public Radio seeks volunteers for annual fund drive

From KUWR, Wyoming Public Radio:

WPR is looking for volunteers to answer phones at the station in Laramie for the 2011 Spring Membership Drive. Click here for a list of available hours.

Come have a great time by volunteering for Wyoming Public Media!  Volunteers are essential to successful on-air membership campaigns, direct mailings, and community events.  For more information about volunteer opportunities, contact our Membership Manager, Shaun Wilhelm, wpmmemb2@uwyo.edu, 307-766-6874 and 800-729-5897.

NPR reps speak in Laramie Sept. 27

Two representatives from National Public Radio in Washington, D.C., will be presenting programs in Laramie on Monday, September 27. The event is sponsored by Wyoming Public Radio.

Here's the schedule:

“The World of Changing Media,” 10 a.m., Coe Library 506,
Discussion focus:
· Shifting ethical sands in media
· Internet journalism
· NPR’s opportunities and challenges

“NPR is Listening,” 5:30 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn Salon C
News panel discussion with
· Ellen Weiss, NPR Senior Vice President for News
· Alicia Shepard, NPR Ombudsman
· Wyoming Public Radio News Director, Bob Beck

Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar.

FMI: http://www.wyomingpublicradio.net/programmingupdate.html

Wyoming Public Media expands jazz and classical networks

From a Wyoming Public Media press release:

Wyoming Public Media's Classical Wyoming and Jazz Wyoming networks expanded this week with the addition of service to Thermopolis, Riverton and much of north-central Wyoming on KUWT 91.3 FM Thermopolis and to Cheyenne over KUWR 91.9 FM.

The transmitters are now broadcasting Classical Wyoming on their digital HD-2 signal and Jazz Wyoming on HD-3.

"Several years ago Wyoming Public Media invested in the digital conversion of its statewide network of transmitters," says Program Director Roger Adams. "This allowed us to launch all-classical and all-jazz networks using digital HD (hybrid digital) technology. We have added service to more areas of the state."

Classical Wyoming provides the classics 24 hours daily with news headlines from the BBC each hour. It is now available at:

Casper -- On an HD radio, KUWC 91.3-2;
Cheyenne -- On an HD radio, KUWR 91.9-2;
Jackson -- On an HD radio, KUWJ 90.3-2;
Laramie -- On any radio, KUWY 88.5 FM and on an HD radio KUWR 91.9-2;
Rock Springs -- On any radio, KZUW 88.5 FM;
Thermopolis/Riverton -- On an HD radio, KUWT 91.3-2.
Anywhere -- Streaming online at www.classicalwyoming.org.

Jazz Wyoming offers jazz 24 hours daily with National Public Radio news headlines at the top of each hour. It is available at:

Casper -- On an HD radio, KUWC 91.3-3;
Cheyenne -- On an HD radio, KUWR 91.9-3;
Laramie -- On any radio, KUWL 90.1 FM and on an HD radio, KUWR 91.9-3;
Thermopolis /Riverton -- On an HD radio, KUWT 91.3-3;
Anywhere -- Streaming online at www.jazzwyoming.org.

Information about HD radio and suggestions on radio models (portable, tabletop, auto and component) and program schedules for Classical Wyoming and Jazz Wyoming are on WPM's Web site: http://www.wyomingpublicradio.net/.

Wyoming Public Media is a service of the University of Wyoming. For more information, call Adams at (307) 766-3587, e-mail radams@uwyo.edu.

Next show for Wind River Music Showcase is June 26 in Lander

From the Wyoming Public TV web site:

Music is integral to every culture, and with its independent spirit and unique history, Wyoming has its own unique flavor of talented musicians in many genres. Please join us for this four part music series featuring Wyoming musicians performing live at the Museum of the American West in Lander!

Hosted by Wyoming Public Radio’s music director Grady Kirkpatrick, the show celebrates the talent of musicians whose music tells the story of Wyoming’s people.

The television series will air in November 2010. Don’t miss your opportunity to hear fantastic live music, get a chance to be on television, and support Wyoming PBS all at the same time!

Showcase lineup for Saturday, June 26, 7 p.m.: The Teka Brock Band (shown in photo above)with opening act Jared Rogerson.

FMI: http://www.wyoptv.org/musicshowcase/

Happenings at the Cheyenne Little Theatre

Bulletin about upcoming events by the Cheyenne Little Theatre Players:

Private Eyes” opened May 14 for 6 performances (May 16, 20 21, 22, 23), Mary Godfrey Playhouse. Click here for info. Tickets now on sale! Click here
2010 Summer Academy Details here! Click Here to Sign-up! Click Here for the Academy Newsletter
2010-2011 Season Memberships on Sale Now! Click Here to Purchase Online or Call the Box Office at (307) 638-6543.
2010 Old Fashioned Melodrama Tickets Now on Sale! Click here for tickets! Auditions May 25-26, 2010, 6:30 pm, Atlas Theatre.
Audition Notice for The Sound of Music (Click here)

Anne & Pete Sibley drop in for a "Morning Music" performance May 13

Wyoming Public Radio in Laramie announces that Anne and Pete Sibley from Jackson will return for a live performance on KUWR's Morning Music May 13 at 11 a.m. before their house concert in Laramie. They’ll play at many shows around Wyoming and Colorado this spring and summer. The Sibleys are also booked for the prestigious Merlefest gathering in Wilkesboro, North Carolina the weekend of April 30th. http://www.anneandpetesibley.com/

KUWR invites music submissions

From the Wyoming Public Radio web site:

If you’d like to submit your music for airplay on Wyoming Public Radio for Morning Music or Ranch Breakfast, please mail CD’s to address below. (We may also consider downloads online.) We’ll try and review within a few weeks for airplay consideration. You can follow up by calling Grady at (307) 766-6624 Tuesdays between 1-3 p.m.

Grady Kirkpatrick
Wyoming Public Media
Dept. 3984, 1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, Wyoming 82071
wkirkpa1@uwyo.edu