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Earlier this month, the Department of Government Efficiency ended operational funding for the country's 56 humanities organizations. Nevada Humanities awards hundreds of thousands in grants annually to local artists, organizations, and other groups.
A Writer's World with Shaun Griffin invites you into the rich landscape of poetry and storytelling every other Sunday at 5 p.m. on KWNK. Shaun, a renowned poet and writer, shares his unique perspective, weaving words and ideas into a captivating audio experience. Whether you're a lover of literature or just curious about the art of writing, this series offers a thoughtful glimpse into the creative process and the power of language.In this episode, Shaun Griffin explores the work and impact of two newly appointed Poets Laureate—Lee Herrick of California and Ellen Waterston of Oregon. Herrick's deeply personal poetry reflects on his experience as a Korean adoptee, searching for meaning, identity, and connection through the written word. Waterston's prose and poetry paint an evocative portrait of the high desert, its people, and the shifting landscapes of rural life in the American West. Through their words, both poets illuminate the power of poetry as a tool for resilience, reflection, and transformation in their respective regions. Shaun weaves their journeys into a larger meditation on belonging, community, and the role of poetry in navigating an ever-changing world.Missed an episode? Listen back on Spotify or catch it on 97.7FM as part of KWNK's regularly scheduled programming.A Writer's World is made possible in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
A Writer's World with Shaun Griffin invites you into the rich landscape of poetry and storytelling every other Sunday at 5 p.m. on KWNK. Shaun, a renowned poet and writer, shares his unique perspective, weaving words and ideas into a captivating audio experience. Whether you're a lover of literature or just curious about the art of writing, this series offers a thoughtful glimpse into the creative process and the power of language.In this episode, Shaun reflects on his recent journey to Guatemala, where he spent time with poet Gary Short and his wife, Astrid. Through vivid storytelling, he captures the rhythms of life in Panajachel, a village steeped in Mayan culture, and explores how its people, landscapes, and unspoken rules shape poetry and identity. From encounters with fish vendors and street markets to the echoes of One Hundred Years of Solitude, Shaun paints a portrait of a world where literature, history, and daily life intertwine. The episode concludes with Gary Short reading Stick Figure, a Pushcart Prize-winning poem from his forthcoming collection, The Stars That Fell.Missed an episode? Listen back on Spotify or catch it on 97.7FM as part of KWNK's regularly scheduled programming.A Writer's World is made possible in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
A Writer's World with Shaun Griffin invites you into the rich landscape of poetry and storytelling every other Sunday at 5 p.m. on KWNK. Shaun, a renowned poet and writer, shares his unique perspective, weaving words and ideas into a captivating audio experience. Whether you're a lover of literature or just curious about the art of writing, this series offers a thoughtful glimpse into the creative process and the power of language. Missed an episode? Listen back on Spotify or catch it on 97.7FM as part of KWNK's regularly scheduled programming. A Writer's World is made possible in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
A Writer's World with Shaun Griffin invites you into the rich landscape of poetry and storytelling every other Sunday at 5 p.m. on KWNK. Shaun, a renowned poet and writer, shares his unique perspective, weaving words and ideas into a captivating audio experience. Whether you're a lover of literature or just curious about the art of writing, this series offers a thoughtful glimpse into the creative process and the power of language. In this episode, Shaun Griffin explores the legacy of Limberloss Press, a small press publisher dedicated to preserving the artistry of chapbooks and printed literature in the Intermountain West. He reflects on the tactile beauty of letterpress-printed chapbooks, their unique role in curating poetry and art, and the patience and craftsmanship involved in their creation. He also discusses Limberloss Review's importance in amplifying regional writers' voices, its commitment to countercultural literature, and how printed works continue to serve as vital literary touchstones, even in places like prisons where digital access is limited. Missed an episode? Listen back on Spotify or catch it on 97.7FM as part of KWNK's regularly scheduled programming. A Writer's World is made possible in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
A Writer's World with Shaun Griffin invites you into the rich landscape of poetry and storytelling every other Sunday at 5 p.m. on KWNK. Shaun, a renowned poet and writer, shares his unique perspective, weaving words and ideas into a captivating audio experience. Whether you're a lover of literature or just curious about the art of writing, this series offers a thoughtful glimpse into the creative process and the power of language. Missed an episode? Listen back on Spotify or catch it on 97.7FM as part of KWNK's regularly scheduled programming. A Writer's World is made possible in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
In this episode of A Writer's World, Shaun Griffin delves into Wandering Stars, the latest novel by Tommy Orange, exploring its profound narrative and the ways it navigates themes of indigenous history, grief, resilience, and redemption. Shaun reflects on Orange's innovative storytelling, weaving together poetry and prose to challenge traditional narratives and illuminate the ongoing impacts of colonialism. Through a meditation on literature's power to confront truths, Shaun shares passages from the novel that capture the struggle and hope of its characters while drawing connections to other influential indigenous writers and poets. The episode serves as both a celebration of Tommy Orange's artistry and a call to engage deeply with the stories that shape our understanding of history and humanity. Join Shaun every first and third Sunday at 5 p.m. on 97.7FM or stream past episodes at KWNKradio.org. Support your local independent bookstores, like The Radical Cat in Reno and The Writer's Block in Las Vegas, to continue fostering the literary arts in our communities. A Writer's World is made possible in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. Listen back below on Spotify or on 97.7FM mixed into our regularly scheduled program. A Writer's World is made possible in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Craig Weaver, Board Member of the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship talks about the Connected Communities Project and liability for non-profits vs for profit trails. You can reach him at Craig@SierraTrails.org Bike Life Radio is produced by BikeWashoe.org & NevadaBike.org board member Ky Plaskon. Find more about Ky at Plaskon.org. KWNK is owned and operated by the Reno Bike Project on Grove Street in Reno, Nevada. The opinions expressed in this show do not represent an official stance of the organizations.This program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. Listen back below on Spotify or on 97.7FM mixed into our regularly scheduled program. A Writer's World is made possible in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
We talk to Reno Real Estate Agent Misty Carter as she builds trails for the first time on the Connected Communities Project by the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship. She also rode a mountain bike for the first time and crashed. She tells her story. Cyclists looking for bike-friendly real estate agents can reach her at MistyCarter.com Bike Life Radio is produced by BikeWashoe.org & NevadaBike.org board member Ky Plaskon. Find more about Ky at Plaskon.org. KWNK is owned and operated by the Reno Bike Project on Grove Street in Reno, Nevada. The opinions expressed in this show do not represent an official stance of the organizations.This program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
A Writer's World is made possible in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
In this episode, Spoken Views Radio Hour host Griffin Peralta sits down with George Tsequan Lamb, assistant director at Nevada Humanities, for an exciting preview of the 2024 Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl. George shares all the details about this year's event, including venues, featured panels, and the focus on storytelling as a way to connect the community.
Bike mechanics are really fun to talk with and the new Reno Trek store is no different, except they have a little lounge where you can sit and watch TV and contemplate all that is "bike." We do that briefly with two mechanics at the new Reno Trek store on South Virginia Street. BIKE LIFE Radio, a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives. Presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance. Ky has been commuting by bike to work for more than 30 years. He also worked in radio and TV for more than 20 years from Alaska to San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno and Sacramento. He wants to bring a lighter and funnier feel to bike discussions. For more information and to contribute to TMBA, go to https://bikewashoe.org/ This program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. Listen back below on Spotify or on 97.7FM mixed into our regularly scheduled program. A Writer's World is made possible in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
The Connected Communities route is hundreds of miles of dirt trails between more than a dozen communities including Reno. It is by the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship. One of the stops on this massive new network is Quincy, California. It is a relatively new mountain biking destination in the Sierra. Full Disclosure, when I saw that mountain bike tour outfit Yuba Expeditions moved to Quincy from Downieville, California, I knew bikes would be a big part of Quincy's future, so I decided to buy property there. There are better examples of how bikes lead to investment. At the beginning of this year an old gas station that sat vacant for years was converted into what I call a bike station. It's a brewery and bar that hosts a bike tour company. We will chat with some customers at Rich Bar about the irony of changing a former car service station to a bike station. But we start with Samantha Rick, the manager of Rich Bar. BIKE LIFE Radio, a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives. Presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance. Ky has been commuting by bike to work for more than 30 years. He also worked in radio and TV for more than 20 years from Alaska to San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno and Sacramento. He wants to bring a lighter and funnier feel to bike discussions. For more information and to contribute to TMBA, go to https://bikewashoe.org/ This program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Reno is being connected to hundreds of miles of dirt trails and a dozen communities into the Lost Sierra. This network called Connected Communities by the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship is already having an economic impact. For years, at a busy intersection in Quincy where Main Street and Lawrence Street come together, a gas station has sat empty. Now, there is new life as it has been converted into what I like to call a bike station. We talk to owner Alex Westerberg and his manager Samantha Rick. BIKE LIFE Radio, a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives. Presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance. Ky has been commuting by bike to work for more than 30 years. He also worked in radio and TV for more than 20 years from Alaska to San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno and Sacramento. He wants to bring a lighter and funnier feel to bike discussions. For more information and to contribute to TMBA, go to https://bikewashoe.org/ This program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Tune in for a community tribute to Sundance Books and Music, which is set to close at the end of the month after 39 years!
Christmas came late this year for Bike Life Radio. We gathered together some bike-specific Christmas songs and combined that with an interview with Manzanita Cycles custom frame builder Nick Jensen. BIKE LIFE Radio is a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives—presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance. Ky has been commuting by bike to work for more than 30 years. He also worked in radio and TV for over 20 years from Alaska to San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno, and Sacramento. He wants to bring a lighter and funnier feel to bike discussions. For more information and to contribute to TMBA, go to https://bikewashoe.org/ The following program is partly funded by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. The following program is partly funded by a grant from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Richard Michelson's Sleeping as Fast as I Can Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. The following program is partly funded by a grant from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
We take a trip to Carson City for the Nevada Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) championships and chat with organizers and racers. Also in Carson, Muscle Powered is celebrating 25 years of advocating for safe streets and building trails. We will talk to the current President, Chelsea Kinchloe. BIKE LIFE Radio is a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives—presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance. Ky has been commuting by bike to work for more than 30 years. He also worked in radio and TV for over 20 years from Alaska to San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno, and Sacramento. He wants to bring a lighter and funnier feel to bike discussions. For more information and to contribute to TMBA, go to https://bikewashoe.org/ The following program is partly funded by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. The following program is partly funded by a grant from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Black Rock City may have THE lowest carbon emissions per capita per capita, according to a study by Andrew Oliphant of San Francisco State University. Why? Bikes, that's why. In Black Rock City, 90 percent of people use bikes. People For Bikes also studies the city and the lessons that can be learned and applied off playa. Despite the significant impact of bikes on and off playa, Burning Man did not have bike questions on its census until now. For the first time, field notes from past years were also evaluated for mentions of bikes. They are magic story-making machines. We evaluated the field notes of the Black Rock City Census where people can write anything they want. We found that women mentioned bikes in the field notes twice as often as men. That indicates that bikes may have more of an impact on their lives. In this episode, we share some of those stories from the field notes and general stories from Black Rock City. BIKE LIFE Radio is a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives—presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance. Ky has been commuting by bike to work for more than 30 years. He also worked in radio and TV for over 20 years from Alaska to San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno, and Sacramento. He wants to bring a lighter and funnier feel to bike discussions. For more information and to contribute to TMBA, go to https://bikewashoe.org/ The following program is partly funded by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. The following program is partly funded by a grant from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. The following program is partly funded by a grant from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. The following program is partly funded by a grant from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. The following program is partly funded by a grant from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. The following program is partly funded by a grant from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
The Yellow Bike Program is a free bike share program at Burning Man. We talk to one of the founding members about how it started, its impact off playa and areas for improvement at the event in relation to bikes. BIKE LIFE Radio is a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives—presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance. Ky has been commuting by bike to work for more than 30 years. He also worked in radio and TV for over 20 years from Alaska to San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno, and Sacramento. He wants to bring a lighter and funnier feel to bike discussions. For more information and to contribute to TMBA, go to https://bikewashoe.org/ The following program is partly funded by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. The following program is partly funded by a grant from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
On the July Edition of Bike Life Radio, Ky went on a date on a tandem only to find out it wasn't her first date on a tandem. She is a Nurse Practitioner and on their date, they ran into SRAM and World Bicycle Relief, which provides bikes to medical providers in foreign countries. In the second half of the episode, in celebration of Father's Day last month, Ky talked to another dad and their kids about being dads who like to take their kids mountain biking. BIKE LIFE Radio is a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives—presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance. Ky has been commuting by bike to work for more than 30 years. He also worked in radio and TV for over 20 years from Alaska to San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno, and Sacramento. He wants to bring a lighter and funnier feel to bike discussions. For more information and to contribute to TMBA, go to https://bikewashoe.org/ The following program is partly funded by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
It is Bike Month and here is a bonus Bike Life Radio! We take you to Washington D.C. where they are making solid progress very quickly, not just with protected bike paths, but seeing real results with 10 percent of all trips are now by bike and more women riding. Also, there is real growth in bike culture from events to business. BIKE LIFE Radio is a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives—presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance. Ky has been commuting by bike to work for more than 30 years. He also worked in radio and TV for over 20 years from Alaska to San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno, and Sacramento. He wants to bring a lighter and funnier feel to bike discussions. For more information and to contribute to TMBA, go to https://bikewashoe.org/ The following program is partly funded by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. The following program is partly funded by a grant from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities
Local government employees are standing in the way of City Council and Regional Transportation Commission votes to build a protected bike path on University Way/Center Street. In this episode, we explore the controversy, false statements, and misinformation spread by staff. We also take a trip to Washington D.C. where we see how that city has installed many protected paths painlessly. A study there shows that protected paths benefitted women tremendously, increasing ridership from 25 percent to around 45 percent. They did it with the help of the Dutch Cycling Embassy. Meanwhile, Reno Nevada has the same Embassy resources at its disposal but city staff are blocking what would be the first protected bike path from UNR to Midtown. In this episode of Bike Life Radio, we hear the opposition inside the local government to stop the will of the people. To tell local officials to stop their obstruction to safety, go to BuildABetterBikeNetwork.com. BIKE LIFE Radio is a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives—presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance. Ky has been commuting by bike to work for more than 30 years. He also worked in radio and TV for more than 20 years from Alaska to San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno, and Sacramento. He wants to bring a lighter and funnier feel to bike discussions. For more information and to contribute to TMBA, go to https://bikewashoe.org/ The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
"A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds." - Ralph Waldo Emerson David Winkler is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK for the next few weeks as Shaun Griffin travels. Hear new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm on KWNK 97.7FM or KWNKradio.org The following program is partly funded by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
One of the most powerful entities in our area is the Regional Transportation Commission. They determine how safe our roads are for cyclists and their priorities. Recently the leadership has gone through a big change, from conservative to liberal. Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve is now on the board and she talks about the importance of improving our bicycle network. We also talk to a customer of a business that had a new parking-protected bike lane installed and how it impacts her. Also, Ellen of the Kiwanis Bike Program talks about the Biggest Little Bike Swap and more. BIKE LIFE Radio is a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives—presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance. Ky has been commuting by bike to work for more than 30 years. He also worked in radio and TV for more than 20 years from Alaska to San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno, and Sacramento. He wants to bring a lighter and funnier feel to bike discussions. For more information and to contribute to TMBA, go to https://bikewashoe.org/ The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
"Life without imagination would be a rainbow without color, gum without flavor, art without passion. We need imagination to survive." David Winkler is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK for the next few weeks as Shaun Griffin travels. Hear new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm on KWNK 97.7FM or KWNKradio.org The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities
Bikepacking is all the rage these days and there is a dude in Reno who will help you to be a bikepacker for free. He has all kinds of free resources to do it. Who is this mystery man of knowledge? That's Kurstin Graham who writes the BikePacking NV.blog. He is kind of a bike legend in town, always going everywhere on his bike, slowly and with everything he needs to camp anywhere. So we spend the entire show having a fun little chat with him about his bike life from youth to man. Go to BikePackingNV.blog to get started with Kurstin. BIKE LIFE Radio is a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives—presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance. Ky has been commuting by bike to work for more than 30 years. He also worked in radio and TV for more than 20 years from Alaska to San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno, and Sacramento. He wants to bring a lighter and funnier feel to bike discussions. For more information and to contribute to TMBA, go to https://bikewashoe.org/The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities
A meditation on Hayden Carruth's long poem, North Winter. Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
A meditation on the prison poetry workshop Shaun taught for thirty years. Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
The National Bicycle Summitt is coming up in March in Washington DC. We get a preview with the League of American Bicyclists Caron Whitaker. Also, we examine a strange phenomenon of bike thefts and a sex-themed bike. Finally, Fodors recently named Lake Tahoe one of the places to avoid because of traffic problems. But is that true for bikes too? We find out from the Tahoe Bike Company. BIKE LIFE Radio is a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives—presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance. Ky has been commuting by bike to work for more than 30 years. He also worked in radio and TV for more than 20 years from Alaska to San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno, and Sacramento. He wants to bring a lighter and funnier feel to bike discussions. For more information and to contribute to TMBA, go to https://bikewashoe.org/ The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
A meditation on the prison poetry workshop Shaun taught for thirty years. Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Reno's roads from kids' perspective We usually don't hear from kids about their experiences on our roads with bikes because it is hard to interview kids. You need to have parental permission. But Bike Life show producer Ky Plaskon has kids. So, for the holidays, in the spirit of spending time with family, he took 11-year-old Aeva Plaskon on a 20-mile bike ride around Reno and interviewed her about the experience. Then, they joined 16-year-old Alara Plaskon on her bike commute to work from downtown and talked to her about the experience of riding in Reno for older students. BIKE LIFE Radio is a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives—presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance. Ky has been commuting by bike to work for more than 30 years. He also worked in radio and TV for more than 20 years from Alaska to San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno, and Sacramento. He wants to bring a lighter and funnier feel to bike discussions. For more information and to contribute to TMBA, go to https://bikewashoe.org/ The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
About our guest ... Dr. Michael Green is an associate professor at UNLV andteaches history courses on nineteenth-century America and on Nevada and LasVegas, for the history department and the Honors College. He earned his B.A.and M.A. at UNLV and his Ph.D. at Columbia University.He has written and published a couple books on the Civil War era. Dr. Green isnow working on writing a history of the Great Basin in the twentieth century forthe University of Arizona Press and a history of organized crime in the twentiethcentury for Rowman & Littlefield. He also is editing A Companion to AbrahamLincoln as part of the Wiley-Blackwell series of historiography volumes.He edits the Wilbur S. Shepperson Series on Nevada History for the University ofNevada Press and is a member of the editorial board for the press. He is amember of the board of directors for The Mob Museum. He is the director ofPreserve Nevada and serves as executive director of the Pacific Coast Branch ofthe American Historical Association.Green is also active in writing and speaking in the community. He writes"Nevada Yesterdays" for Nevada Humanities and KNPR, and a column for thequarterly R-J Sunday magazine.
Daniela Sonnino checks-in with Kathleen Kuo of Nevada Humanities to discuss their partnership with Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation and the "Humanities in Nature' Program. Also, Melissa Gilbert with Reno Food Systems shares details on their "Be Bee Friendly" Campaign See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kathleen Kuo with Nevada Humanities speaks to Daniela Sonnino about their collaboration with Truckee Meadows Parks foundation about the "Discover your Parks Series" Also, A visit from Sparks City Councilman Kris Dahir with details on a matching grant given for the Nevada Veterans Memorial Plaza at the Sparks Marina. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Writer and visual artist Melissa Melero-Moose talks about fostering creativity during the pandemic on the Reno-Sparks Indian colony in Hungry Valley, NV. Eric Hemenway, director of the Department of Repatriation, Archives and Records for the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, explains how storytelling can uncover misrepresentations about Native communities.Explore Melissa Melero-Moose's work, read her Nevada Humanities essay, and find out more about the Great Basin Native Artists. Learn more about the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians.Read more about this episode's topic and guests at our website.
La escritora y artista visual Melissa Melero-Moose habla sobre el fomento de la creatividad durante la pandemia en la colonia india de Reno-Sparks en Hungry Valley, NV. Eric Hemenway, Director del Departamento de Repatriación, Archivos y Registros de Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, explica cómo la narración puede descubrir tergiversaciones sobre las comunidades nativas.Explore la obra de Melissa Melero-Moose, lea su ensayo, de Nevada Humanities y obtenga más información sobre los Great Basin Native Artists. Obtenga más información sobre Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians.Obtenga más información sobre el tema de este episodio y de los invitados en https://www.statehumanities.org/.
It was the start of the pandemic. It was the beginning of the end of the Record Street shelter in downtown Reno. It was before the Nevada Cares Campus. It was chaotic, it was frightening. The Reno Events Center was opened for those without shelter. Staff were screaming, yelling instructions, while the rest of the city was empty. This historical audio piece was first run as part of a series with Nevada Humanities, now replayed on your podcast here.
Dan45 Hernandez joins Justin to talk about his latest projects, his obsession with collecting and cataloging objects, the distortion of memory and so much more! Show Notes: The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art Future Relics Marisol Escobar Ed Fuentes Cult 33 Savidan Gallery - REMEMORIES Dan's Instagram Support for this podcast and the exhibitions at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art is provided by the WESTAF Regional Arts Resilience Fund, a relief grant developed in partnership with The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support arts organizations in the 13-state western region during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional programs are funded in part with support from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by Justin Favela (@favyfav). Music by Mike McDonald (@mmcdmusic). Follow us on social media @artpeoplepod and visit artpeoplepod.com for more episodes.
Artist Geovany Uranda joins Justin this week to talk about his work in the exhibition "Future Relics" at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art. They also talk about Geo's past as a musician, his obsession with collecting plants, growing up in East Las Vegas and much, much more! Show notes: Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya The Pax Trend Latinos Who Lunch Coloring Book Future Relics - Curated by GULCH Collective @vaqueronopalero on Instagram Geovany's Website Geovany's masks for sale! Support for this podcast and the exhibitions at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art is provided by the WESTAF Regional Arts Resilience Fund, a relief grant developed in partnership with The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support arts organizations in the 13-state western region during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional programs are funded in part with support from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by Justin Favela (@favyfav). Music by Mike McDonald (@mmcdmusic). Follow us on social media @artpeoplepod and visit artpeoplepod.com for more episodes.
Actor, artist, theater maker, mover and wanderer, Adriana Chavez joins Justin this week to talk about her path to becoming the artist she is today. Listen in as they talk about Adriana's latest exhibitions, learn about her theater background and what brought her to Las Vegas! Show note: Future Relics at The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art A Common Thread: Curated by Ashanti McGee Canto Profundo at Mesa Gallery Adriana on Instagram Support for this podcast and the exhibitions at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art is provided by the WESTAF Regional Arts Resilience Fund, a relief grant developed in partnership with The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support arts organizations in the 13-state western region during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional programs are funded in part with support from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by Justin Favela (@favyfav). Music by Mike McDonald (@mmcdmusic). Follow us on social media @artpeoplepod and visit artpeoplepod.com for more episodes.
On this episode Dr. Erika Abad interviews artists Lance L. Smith and Brent Holmes about their exhibitions currently on view at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art. Show Notes: Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art Lance Smith: In the Interest of Action Brent Holmes: Behold a Pale Horse Support for this podcast and the exhibitions at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art is provided by the WESTAF Regional Arts Resilience Fund, a relief grant developed in partnership with The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support arts organizations in the 13-state western region during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional programs are funded in part with support from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by Justin Favela (@favyfav). Music by Mike McDonald. Follow us on social media @artpeoplepod and visit artpeoplepod.com for more episodes.
This week we welcome Dr. Erika Abad and learn about her passion for teaching, writing, social justice and art. We get into the importance of murals as public art for the Latinx community, the complexities of representation in media and so much more! Show Notes: Dr. Abad on Latinos Who Lunch Podcast The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art Brent Holmes Lance Smith Women of Color Festival Anita Revilla Family Reunion They Ready Mangos and Mistletoe by Adriana Herrera Support for this podcast and the exhibitions at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art is provided by the WESTAF Regional Arts Resilience Fund, a relief grant developed in partnership with The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support arts organizations in the 13-state western region during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional programs are funded in part with support from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by Justin Favela (@favyfav). Music by Mike McDonald. Follow us on social media @artpeoplepod and visit artpeoplepod.com for more episodes.
Matt Hanifan interviews Johanna Guerrero about a recent Nevada Humanities event about white supremacy she covered for the Reynolds Sandbox. Her article here: https://medium.com/the-reynolds-media-lab/white-supremacy-the-threat-to-democracy-and-manifest-destiny-74e208a9ac69
Listen back to our interview with author Kiese Laymon (interviewed by Tyna Sloan) from the 2019 Nevada Humanities Lit Crawl. Tyna also created a special episode of her show Phonolinguists called Da Art of Storytellin' (Prequel) ~ inspired by Keise Laymon's essay, How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America. HERE: https://www.mixcloud.com/KWNK/tenacious-t-phonolinguists-august-27th/ Hear all the interviews from the Nevada Humanities Lit Crawl on the Holland Projects website: https://www.hollandreno.org/2019/10/litcrawl19_interviews/
This week Latinos Who Lunch are joined by FavyFav's younger cousins, Aliah (age 13) and Angel II (Age 12). They talk about growing up in Las Vegas, politics, ketchup and much much more! This family friendly episode is brought to you by Nevada Humanities and The Neon Museum. To sign up for the tour mentioned in this episode follow the link below: http://goo.gl/TQecJE
In this episode, poet and retired soldier Brian Turner reads from his work and discusses his career with Nevada Humanities executive director Christina Barr. Part of the Vegas Valley Book Festival, this event was held November 6, 2010 in the UNLV Greenspun Hall Auditorium in Las Vegas, NV.
In addition to the resources listed elsewhere in this blog, I recommend the following resources for studying the Colonial American era with intermediate level learners: Mayflower History: This site is dedicated to teaching about the Mayflower using primary sources. There are links to the sources (mainly letters) linked from the site. Colonial Williamsburg Email List: This newsletter appears in email boxes once per month and includes information about given colonial era topics, links to primary sources addressing those topics, teaching suggestions related to the issue topic, and resources available from Colonial Williamsburg. Note: The emil is a means of commercially seeking buyers, but the content is still worthwhile.Colonial Williamsburg Summer Teacher Institutes: These one-week institutes engage teachers in the colonial era through lecture as well as simulated experience. They occur on-site and include room and board. The cost for the week is $1,900, but scholarships are available.Reader's Theater Resources: Several companies offer reader's theater scripts relating to Colonial America. I recommend both Teacher Created Materials and Houghton-Milton (for slower readers) scripts.Chautauqua Presentations: For a fee of $50, Nevada Humanities will underwrite the expenses of having a Chautauqua presenter come to your school for a performance. Annually, the Boulder City Chautauqua Performers (including Young Chautauquans) present. See schedule for times and dates.The Lesson of 1623—Yours, Mine, and Ours: This is a free video available from izzit. It uses resources from Colonial Williamsburg to tell about the era. By joining izzit, teachers are given one free video from their collection each year. Note that each video also includes a teacher's guide. One of Virginia's Teaching American History Grant projects produced some amazing unit plans relating to the colonial era. You may access them here.These books are useful for pedagogical purposes, especially when using simulation strategies to teach about Colonial and Revolutionary periods of U.S. history.Baicker, K. (2002). Primary Sources Teaching Kit: Colonial America.Scholastic.Broida, M. (2003). Projects About Colonial Life (Hands-on History). Benchmark.Carlson, L. (1997). Colonial Kids: An Activity Guide to Life in the New World (A Kid's Guide series). Chicago Review Press. King, D. (1997). Colonial Days: Discover the Past with Fun Projects, Games, Activities, and Recipes (American Kids in History Series). Jossey-Bass. King, D. (2001). Revolutionary War Days: Discover the Past with Exciting Projects, Games, Activities, and Recipes (American Kids in History Series). Jossey-Bass.Nobleman, M.T. (2003). History Pockets: Colonial America, Grades 4-6+. Evan Moor.Pak, A. (2005). Colonial Life (Time Travelers History Study Series). Homeschooling in the Woods.
In this episode, Kay Ryan -- the 2009 U.S. Poet Laureate -- gives the opening reading at the 2009 Vegas Valley Book Festival. Ryan's poetry collections include _The Niagara River_, _Say Uncle_, and _Elephant Rocks_. She has received fellowships from the NEA and the Guggenheim Foundation and was awarded the 2004 Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize. This event was co-sponsored by the City of Las Vegas Office of Cultural Affairs and Nevada Humanities and took place November 5, 2009 in the Fifth Street School auditorium in Las Vegas, NV.
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