Segment 1: Growing up, Lindsay Van was told she didn’t have the “right” physique, but that didn’t keep her from becoming the first Women’s World Ski Jumping Champion. Still, she wanted to show what she could do in the Olympics. But there was a problem: ski jumping for women wasn’t allowed by the International [...]
This year’s Sundance Film Festival is marked by innovation and expansion. As KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports, the 28-year old event in Park City, Utah is exploring more ways to support the artists that keep it alive.
Segment 1: Reuben Kirkham may not be a household name, but he was one of the most important Utah artists of his time. Dr. Donna Poulton, curator at the Utah Museum of Fine Art, has written a biography of Kirkham titled “Reuben Kirkham: Pioneer Artist.” Guest: Donna Poulton Segment 2: A new study [...]
Those attending the Sundance Film Festival will be able to catch film screenings at the Salt Lake City Public Library in 2012. Sarah Pearce, Director of Festival Operations, says the festival is trying to spread screenings around the downtown area. Sundance previously used three screens at the Broadway Theater, but now they’ll use the theaters two largest screens and add a screen at the library.
Segment 1: How can you harness the power of the sun? We’re talking about solar technology and how residents and businesses are finding ways to make it easier and more affordable. Guests: Sarah Wright, Utah Clean Energy Benjamin Turner, Utah Solar Association “Solar Power 101″ is a free public forum where you can learn more [...]
Segment 1: Kurt Bestor is an Emmy-winning composer and performer who may be best known in Utah for his annual Christmas concerts, which he’s been performing to sold-out crowds for 24 years. Now he’s got a Grammy nomination for his work with violinist Jenny Oaks Baker. Bestor joins us to talk about his particular love [...]
Segment 1: Throw two seasoned, very different reporters into a partnership and what do you get? Years of muckraking, rabble rousing and great storytelling. Paul Rolly is celebrating 20 years as a columnist at The Salt Lake Tribune and he and his long-time writing associate, JoAnn Jacobsen-Wells, join us to share memories and insight into [...]
Segment 1: Collective bargaining is a core value of organized labor, so this year’s attempt to quash those rights in Wisconsin, Ohio and elsewhere put Utah unions on high alert. What does all of this mean for a “right to work” state like Utah and what’s in store for Utah’s unions as they negotiate for [...]
Will Salt Lake City become home to a multimillion dollar theater for touring Broadway shows? The city council is one step closer to making a decision after a public hearing last night where dozens of people showed up to voice their support and opposition to the plan. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on what they had to say.
Segment 1: The idea of building a Broadway-style theater downtown has been bandied about since the 1960s, but Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker has made the $110 million project a cornerstone of his administration. Critics say that money could better be used to bolster existing arts groups. Tonight the Salt Lake City Council will decide. [...]
