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18 Unique Stations from Border to Border
18 Unique Stations from Border to Border
“Atomic Love” is Jennie Fields’ new book. It’s a work of historical fiction set against the backdrop of Chicago after WW2, where we meet Rosalind Porter, who five years previously was a bright physicist on the Manhattan Project and in the midst of a passionate love affair with her colleague Thomas Weaver–but suddenly, she loses everything. Then Weaver reappears in her life—and so does the FBI. Special Agent Charlie Szydlo wants Roz to spy on Weaver, whom the FBI suspects of passing nuclear secrets to Russia. As Rosalind’s feelings for each man deepens, so too does the danger she finds herself in
British Nigerian writer Lizzie Damilola Blackburn talks about learning to love one’s self in her novel Yinka Where is your Husband; Jonathan Evison explores the american dream in his new novel Small World; Kari Maher tells the based on real-life story of the American bookseller in Paris who fought to get James Joyce’s Ulysess published–the Paris Bookseller is the name of her new novel; Brit Bennett talks about her novel The Vanishing Half; Brainerd teacher Misty Jobe and Bemidji author Will Weaver talk about a shortage of new books for middle grade boys, and Children’s Librarian Tracy Kampa has some new books you’ve got to hear about.
Located in the Prospect Park neighborhood of Minneapolis, the Textile Center is nationally recognized for its fiber arts. Established as a place to house various textile guilds, it features work by a multitude of fiber artists–from weavers and quilters, to basket makers, bead workers, knitters and felters. KFAI’s Elena Erofeeva and Michael Milligan have the story.
Through the month of January, the Wild Hare Bistro in Bemidji has the work of Eve Sumsky on display. Eve is a basketweaver, but her woven artwork has evolved into more than basketry alone. Eve uses deep, rich colors and sometimes even incorporates materials like deer antlers into her weaving. Area Voices producer Alauna Yust talked with Eve about the fine and folk art of weaving, and about some of the work the Headwaters Basketmakers Guild does in the community.
Did you know that Winona was home to a silent film actress, an opera singer, a beautician to the elite and ladies of the night? Today on Culture Clique we will hear from Jennifer Weaver Assistant Director of the Winona Country History Center as she speaks to us about six Winona Women who had an impact on local history. Jennifer will introduce us to the lives of Catherine Goddard Smith, Emma Shelton, Mabel Marvin, Grace Watkins King, Jeanette Lamberton and Myrtle Huntley. You’re listening to Culture Clique.
On this episode of Culture Clique, we meet Charley Goddard. He is the newest character brought to life by the Minnesota Historical Society’s History Player Program. Charlie, who is from Winona – will fill us in on his childhood as well as his experiences on and off the battlefield during the American Civil War. Recorded at the Winona County History Center and introduced by The Museums Assistant Director, Jennifer Weaver.