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Fall 2019
Teachers across the region are benefiting from Prairie Public’s education activities. You can, too. Visit prairiepublic.org/education to find a wealth of tools, including professional development opportunities, peer webinars, and links to lesson plans that can integrate your classroom with the digital world.
–a new series focus, and a book!
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history of a uniquely American art form and learn how country music evolved over the course of the twentieth century with this tuneful new documentary from Ken Burns. The series features never-before-seen footage and photographs, plus interviews with more than 80 country music artists. Tune in September 15-18 and September 22-25, 7-9 pm Q&A with Country Music filmmakers Ken Burns, Dayton Duncan, and Julie Dunfey Q: Why was it important for you to tell the story of country music? We think it fits into the tapestry of American history we’ve been weaving in our films for decades. Its story is filled with a lot of fascinating people, many of whom rose from the most abject poverty but dreamed big dreams, and through their determination— and especially their talent— created great art.
Q: What was the most
surprising thing that you discovered during production? Probably the biggest revelation was how diverse country music’s roots are and how many branches of music it sprouted. It is not—and it never was—one style of music. It’s a complicated chorus of American voices joining together to tell a complicated American story, one song at a time.
Q: The series features interviews with musicians who aren’t traditionally in the realm of country music such as Paul Simon, Elvis Costello, and Jack White. Why? Comments from artists from other genres adds a depth and perspective to understanding country music, as well as its tangled relationship to those other types of American music. Wynton Marsalis, who was our main Q: What story do you on-camera guide, says, share in the series that you ‘There’s a truth in the music.’ would like to viewers to look ‘And it’s too bad that we as a out for? culture have not been able to One story that always amazes address that truth. The art tells people is in episode five, when more of a tale of us coming together.’ Loretta Lynn begins coming out with self-written songs. The same year, the National Organization for Women was founded, and the year the phrase ‘women’s liberation’ was first used, Loretta released her first number-one single: ‘Don’t Come A Drinkin’ With Lovin’ on Your Mind.’ It was a brash statement. And when Loretta wrote ‘The Pill,’ her label held back releasing it for two years; when it was finally released, some stations refused to play it.
Find Prairie Public’s television schedules at prairiepublic.org!
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he effort for women’s suffrage roiled North Dakota for years, along with the rest of the country. It’s been one hundred years since the federal change finally went through, so it’s a good time to look back at the characters, their arguments and actions, the defeats, close calls, and victories. Listen for the special Dakota Datebook series “100 Years of Women Voting” in Dakota Datebook’s regular timeslots, and visit prairiepublic.org to read the entire collection.
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rairie Public’s beloved radio series, Dakota Datebook, has been compiled into a book with a nugget of North Dakota history for each day of the year! Students in a UND practicum prepared the book for publication—and selected their favorite essays from all the Dakota Datebooks written over the years. You can get your own copy as a ‘thank-you’ gift during our upcoming radio membership drive September 6-13, or purchase one (or more!) online at shopprairiepublic.org.
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ake five minutes out of your busy day for a short poetic pause with The Slowdown, hosted by U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith, Monday-Thursday at 9:01 pm. “Poems call our attention to moments when the ordinary nature of experience changes,” she says. “When the things we think we know flare into brighter colors, starker contrasts, strange and intoxicating possibilities.”
Prairie Public Music News is a conversational recap of stories from the world of roots, rock, and alternative music—a two-minute journey of news about some of the genres of music you hear on Prairie Public every day. Download the podcast, and Prairie Public’s Erik Deatherage will give you the scoop on new releases so you can get wise to artists you’ll be talking about tomorrow.
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We’re seeking junior journalists Prairie Public is always
welcoming college students to work as unpaid radio interns in the Fargo and Bismarck studios. We’ll design meaningful experiences that match our needs with the intern’s interests and skills—writing, audio production, web work, and real-world journalism. Interested? Contact Director of Radio Bill Thomas at bthomas@ prairiepublic.org.
Have you met our friend, Karli? She’s a new Muppet in foster care. Her name comes from the word for “strength” in German, and her foster parents are Dalia (“strong branch”) and Clem (“mild, merciful”). Explore this topic, and many more family topics, at sesamestreetincommunities.org.
Buck is celebrating 20 years on Prairie Public! Artist and educator Buck Paulson will be in Prairie Public’s downtown Fargo studio on Friday, September 20, 6-8 pm, to demonstrate some of his painting techniques—and to celebrate the 20th year of Painting with Paulson. Stop by for refreshments and painting inspiration. This event is free, and no registration is required.
Come out to see us at one of these upcoming events • Greenway Takeover Festival in Grand Forks on September 8 • The premiere of the Downton Abbey movie at the Fargo Theatre on September 20 • EdCamp for teachers at Carl Ben Middle School in Fargo on October 17 • A screening of Basketball, Water and the Lost City of Elbowoods at the NEA Big Read in Dickinson on November 19 Visit the community section of prairiepublic.org for information about Prairie Public events, and to add your event to our statewide events calendar.
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