St. Patricks Day with The Chieftans

Hear a unique take on Irish-American history through the music of The Cheiftans featuring Ry Cooder, the world's most celebrated Irish music group. Their new album San Patricio explores the story of an Irish-American battalion and the kinship between Irish and Mexican cultures. Tune into KSTX 89.1 FM on Wednesday, March 17 at 8 p.m. for a St. Patrick's Day special.

Nurture Shock on Some Books Considered

On Some Books Considered, Ashley Merryman talks with host Dan Skinner about NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children. Merryman co-authored the book with Po Bronson which contains their reporting on surprising new research about childhood development and parenting. Click here to listen.
 

Living Green in San Antonio Podcast

On the lastest edition of the Living Green in San Antonio podcast, Clayton Leonard, owner of New Earth Soils & Compost, talks with host Dan Skinner about the environmental and financial benefits of recycling to create compost.  Click here to listen.
 
 

Meet JazzSet's Dee Dee Bridgewater on March 25

As host of NPR’s JazzSet with Dee Dee Bridgewater, Dee Dee serves as a sparkling ambassador for jazz.  Her illustrious multi-award winning career has taken her around the world.  Now she is bringing her vocal talents to San Antonio for a concert performance hosted by Trinity University's KRTU 91.7 FM.  The day before her Alamo City engagement, you can meet her at a reception hosted by TPR.  Click here for details.

Special Film Screening: Akira Kurosawa's Rashomon

On March 23, Kurosawa (1910-1998) would have been 100 years old.  TPR is commemorating the day with a special screening of perhaps on of his finest films: Rashomon.  Through an ingenious use of flashbacks, the film reveals the complexities of human nature as four people recount different versions of the same story: a horrific crime involving two men, a woman, and a murder.  Click here for details and to reserve your space.

TPR Recognized at the Texas AP Broadcaster Awards

Texas Public Radio had strong representation among the winners of this year's Texas Associated Press Broadcaster Awards. TPR's Terry Gildea was repeatedly recognized for his coverage of military issues in the region, and TPR programming director Nathan Cone was commended for his interviewing skills. Click here to find links to the winning pieces.

The San Antonio International Piano Competition Finals

KPAC's The Piano with host Randy Anderson continues its recap of last October's San Antonio International Competition. Tune in throughout the month of March to hear the talents of the competition's finalists.  The Piano airs Sundays at 5 p.m. on KPAC 88.3 FM and KTXI 90.1 FM.
 
 

Teaching Tools

Music, science, language, and issues of the day from a variety of perspectives… they’re all here for the clicking.  TPR has compiled a wealth of educational resources from NPR, APM, PRI, and others.  Anywhere we’ve found content aimed at teachers or students, or links that might be of value for class projects, we’ve captured it in one convenient place. Discover how you can incorporate public radio in the classroom.

TPR Travel: Reflections of Italy

Explore the rich history, culture and cuisine of Italy as TPR embarks on a 10-day tour, November 1-10, 2010.  The journey begins in Rome and continues with stops across the country, including Assisi, Umbria, Tuscany, and the heart of the Italian Renaissance, Florence.  Experience the canals of Venice and the picturesque Italian Alps as the tour concludes on the Italian-Swiss border.  Click for the itinerary and more.

Texas Public Radio and NPR on your iPhone, iPod or iPad

Take Texas Public Radio everywhere you go with brand new iPhone apps for KSTX and KPAC.  Listen to live streams of your favorite public radio programs through your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad.  Download the apps today to listen to the best public radio has to offer whenever and wherever you want.  Also, don't forget to download the new NPR News iPhone app.  Click here for download instructions.

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