Public radio

By The Standard Staff - 04/04/2008

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SATURDAY, April 5

7 a.m. — The Children’s Corner with Annie Garde.

9 a.m. — Weekend Edition Saturday n from NPR.

11 a.m. — HomeGround Radio. Sage grouse are huge, spectacular natives of the Great Plains, and are threatened by the conflict between economics, science and politics.

11:30 a.m. — The Metropolitan Opera - Giacomo Puccini: La Bohθme. Text in Italian by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica, based on Henry Murger's novel Scθnes de la Vie de Bohθme; Conductor: Nicola Luisotti.

6:00 p.m. — The Plant Detective n “Artemisia annua.”

6:05 p.m. — Prairie Home Companion live broadcast from the Town Hall Theater, New York.

8:05 p.m. — Thistle & Shamrock.Songs of Robert Burns.

SUNDAY, April 6

7 a.m. — Harmonia. “Kolner Akademie.’’ A look at a recent series of recordings by the Kφlner Akademie directed by Michael Alexander Willens.

8 a.m. — St. Paul Sunday.

9 a.m. — Weekend Edition Sunday from NPR.

11 a.m. — Encore feature from Montana Public Radio News.

11:10 a.m. — The Food Guys. “Omega 3 vs. Omega 6.”

11:17 a.m. — Living on Earth.

11:38 a.m. — Front Row Center.

11:45 a.m. — The Write Question. Ron Carlson (Irvine, CA) gives writers tips on how to stay focused.

Noon — Car Talk.

1 p.m. — Bookworm. Arnon Grunberg, “The Jewish Messiah.’’ Grunberg’s novel takes politically incorrect risks with contemporary Jewish culture.

3:30 p.m. — Jazz Archives with Joe Korona. “Tricky Sam’s Trombone and the Talking Brass.’’ Nanton’s unique voicings were used by Duke Ellington to create the orchestra’s “jungle band’’ sound, which evolved during their late-1920s engagement at Harlem’s Cotton Club.

4 p.m. — Jazz At Lincoln Center. “In This House, On This Morning.’’

5 p.m. — All Things Considered.

6 p.m. — On The Media.

7 p.m. — Pittsburg Symphony Orchestra n James DePriest, conductor. Mozart: Serenata Notturna; Haydn: Symphony No. 100, Military; Bartok: Concerto for Orchestra.

9:05 p.m. — Oasis with Joan Richarde.

Monday, April 7

8:05 a.m. — Morning Classics.

10:15 a.m. — Morning Freeforms.

12:30 p.m. — Listeners’ Bookstall. Germaine reads excerpts from, “The Homebook of Irish Humor,’’ compiled by McCarthy.

1:05 p.m. — Alternative Radio.

2:05 p.m. — Performance Today.

3:58 p.m. — The Plant Detective.

4 p.m. — The Pea Green Boat.

5:30 p.m. — Montana Evening Edition.

7:30 p.m. — “Yes to Running! - Bill Harley Live” Radio broadcast premier. Two hours of funny and unique stories about growing up and families, by Grammynwinning story-teller and song-writer, Bill Harley. Montana Public Radio and MontanaPBS recorded this concert in June 2007.

9:30 p.m. — Special edition of Oasis with Joan Richarde. An extended version of this Montana Public Radio show with host Joan Richarde.

TUESDAY, April 8

8:10 a.m. — Morning Classics.

10:15 a.m. — Morning Freeforms with Michael Marsolek

12:30 p.m. — Listeners’ Bookstall. Germaine reads excerpts from, “The Homebook of Irish Humor,’’ compiled by McCarthy.

2 p.m. — The Folk Show with John Myers and Beth Anne Austein, with special guest, Stan Howe.

3:30 p.m. — Musician’s Spotlight hosted by John Floridis and Brian Kopper.

4 p.m. — The Pea Green Boat with Annie Garde.

5:30 p.m. — Montana Evening Edition.

7:30 p.m. — This American Life. A special extended edition, with host Ira Glass.

9 p.m. — Selected Shorts.

10 p.m. — In Other Words.

WEDNESDAY, April 9

8:10 a.m. — Morning Classics. Music is the host’s choice with Linda Talbott.

10:15 a.m. — Wednesday Morning Freeforms with Susan Israel.

12:30 p.m. — Listeners’ Bookstall. Germaine reads excerpts from, “The Homebook of Irish Humor,’’ compiled by McCarthy.

2:06 p.m. — A St. Paul Sunday special with Joshua Bell, Gil Shaham, Mark O’Connor and others.

3 p.m. — From the Top from Bozeman. From the October 2007 nationally broadcast show recorded in Bozeman, MT and featuring six young and talented Montana musicians.

4 p.m. — The Pea Green Boat.

5:30 p.m. — Montana Evening Edition.

8:30 p.m. — Blues on the Move hosted by John Arvish.

11 p.m. — Late Night Music.

THURSDAY, April 10

8:10 a.m. — Morning Classics.

10:15 a.m. — Thursday Morning Freeforms with Gus Chambers.

12:30 p.m. — Listeners’ Bookstall. Germaine reads excerpts from, “The Homebook of Irish Humor,’’ compiled by McCarthy.

1 p.m. — Piano Jazz with Marian McPartland and a tribute to the late cornetist Jimmy McPartland.

2:06 p.m. — Jazz Sessions with guest Jon Jackson.

4 p.m. — The Pea Green Boat.

5:30 p.m. — Montana Evening Edition.

7:30 p.m. — Thursday All-Night Special Music.

FRIDAY, April 11

8:10 a.m. — Morning Classics.

10:15 a.m. — Morning Freeforms with Rigel Bankshot.

12:30 p.m. — Listeners’ Bookstall.

1 p.m. — A TGIF Music show special of Celtic, Latin, funk.

4 p.m. — The Pea Green Boat with Annie Garde n a show for children of all ages.