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 | WPR and Milwaukee Chamber Theatre teamed up for a live broadcast production of Old Time Radio Drama from the Cabot Theater in Milwaukee last night. Our own Norman Gilliland, left, hosted and acted in the production.
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Neale-Silva Competition Winners' Recital, April 29
 | Soprano Rachel Holmes is one of five Neale Silva Competition winners who will perform at a free community concert in Madison.
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When Rachel Holmes heard that she had been chosen as one of five winners of Wisconsin Public Radio's 2012 Neale
-Silva Young Artists' Competition, she was thrilled. The vocalist, who has performed at New York's Carnegie Hall and on stages in China and Italy, had never performed on the radio before. "Knowing that part of the prize was the chance to sing on WPR made me ecstatic," noted Holmes.
Holmes will perform works by Mozart, Verdi and others as part of the competition winners' recital at the Wisconsin Union Theater on the UW-Madison campus on Sunday, April 29 at 12:30pm. The free public concert, which will be broadcast live statewide, will be followed by a reception with the performers. No tickets or reservations are required, but attendees are encouraged to arrive early for the best seats. Wisconsin Public Television will tape the concert for later broadcast on their Wisconsin Channel.
The Neale-Silva Young Artists' Competition was established to recognize young Wisconsin performers of classical music, ages 17 to 26, who demonstrate an exceptionally high level of artistry. The competition and winners concert is made possible, in part, by a grant from the estate of the late UW-Madison professor Eduardo Neale-Silva. A dedicated listener to WPR, he left a portion of his estate to help fund community outreach programs at the network. Past winners have gone on to represent Wisconsin's classical music bona fides at conservatories and on stages around the world.
The Neale-Silva Young Artists' Competition Winners for 2012 include:
- Cameron Pieper, piano, from Lawrence University
- Chris Peck, cello, from UW-Madison
- Rachel Holmes, voice, unaffiliated from Madison
- Austin Larson, horn, from Neenah and currently studying at University of Cincinnati
- Woodwind Quintet from Lawrence University with: Samuel Golter, flute; Kelsey Burk, oboe; Kinsey Fournier, clarinet; Emma Richart, horn; Jake Fisher, bassoon
The winners emerged from a competition held this spring at the UW-Madison. Winners receive a cash prize, accommodations, a reception and the opportunity to perform in a live-broadcast concert.
Additional support for this year's contest and recital comes from the Wisconsin Union Theater, the UW-Madison School of Music, Sprint Print, HotelRED, Ward-Brodt, David R. Beatch and Carmen Mercedes Rigau.
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Help Shape the Future of WPR Online
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We want to know what you think about our website and social media - including wpr.org, Facebook, podcasts, mobile applications and more. And, if you don't use these services, we want to know about that, too. The survey is easy and will help shape the future of WPR online.
As a special thanks, everyone who responds to the survey and provides his or her name will be entered into a random drawing for one of three "WPR Prize Packs" - including CDs, books, To the Best of Our Knowledge eco-bags and more.
Your responses will be kept confidential and we will never share your personal information with anyone. Just click the link below to participate in the survey. It will take about 15 minutes and will really make a difference.
Take WPR's Social Media & Web Survey Today
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Meet Our London Trip Winners
 | | Paul and Steph - winners of WPR's travel to England drawing - are long-time listeners and members. |
Every once in while, Wisconsin Public Radio has an opportunity to provide listeners and donors with more than great news, information, education and entertainment. As part of this spring's membership drive, WPR held a drawing (open to donors and non-donors alike) for this summer's Garden Tour of England with Larry Meiller. We are pleased to announce that trip was won by long-time listeners and members Paul and Steph.
The couple are recent retirees who have never traveled to Europe. Susannah Michaels, WPR's pledge drive manager, initially informed them of the prize via email and a message on their voice mail. "I read the email first, but waited to listen to the voice mail message until Paul got home to see his reaction," noted Steph. "He listened, gave me a dumbfounded, questioning look and then yelped with joy. Rather than pinching himself, he continues to listen to the message again and again and again. I am sure both the email and the voice mail message will not be erased or deleted for quite a while," she added.
Paul and Steph will join WPR host Larry Meiller and other members of our Hampton Court Flower Show tour to England, July 1 - 9. Their prize includes airfare and the complete Earthbound Expeditions package. The group will see the cathedrals at Leeds and Canterbury, visit the famous "White Garden" of Vita Sackville-West and Bateman's House and the wooded retreat of author Rudyard Kipling. Plus, they'll spend an entire day exploring the grounds and exhibits of the Hampton Court Flower Show, the world's largest, run by the Royal Horticultural Society.
So, are Paul and Steph gardeners? "To speak of ourselves as gardeners would certainly be grandiose," Steph said, but the couple are big fans of WPR and Larry Meiller. "We've learned about everything from insects, wildlife, pet care, computer fixes, travel tips, science, and of course gardening, from his show," she said. The pair enjoy WPR's Ideas Network programs and credit Joy Cardin's and Kevin McKinley's On Your Money segments for helping them develop their retirement strategy. "We appreciate the in-depth, even-handed news coverage that is presented with very little ideological perspective or sensationalist spin. We are so impressed by the quality of WPR programming and proud that public radio began in Wisconsin," Steph concluded.
This isn't the first time Steph has won a prize from WPR. When she was in elementary school, a short story and a poem that she wrote was selected to be read on-air during the old School of the Air program, Let's Write.
If you're interested in joining Paul, Steph and other WPR listeners on a garden tour of England with Larry Meiller, there are still a few slots available for purchase. Find details at the link below.
Learn more about WPR's England Tour with Earthbound Expeditions
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Sneak Peeks at Upcoming Shows . . .
 Ideas Network Talk About Issues That Matter to You
Tuesday April 24 at 8am: The Joy Cardin Show
Join Joy Cardin and her guest Kevin McKinley as he answers your personal finance questions, talks about how to react to the latest news about Social Security, and discusses an expensive new light bulb with big energy savings.
Wednesday April 25 at 11am: The Larry Meiller Show
Join Larry Meiller as he continues a monthly series on the 40th anniversary of passage of the Endangered Species Act. Trumpeter swans and their status in Wisconsin are the topic with guest Sumner Matteson, avian biologist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
 News & Classical Music
Upcoming Shows Sunday May 6 at 5pm: Whitney Mann on Simply Folk
Join host Stephanie Elkins at 5pm when she welcomes singer-songwriter Whitney Mann. Sunday May 13 at 12:30pm: Sundays at the Chazen Tune in for this week's live concert with Raffi Besalyan |
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WPR Events Around Wisconsin
Meet Wisconsin Public Radio program hosts, producers and staff in and around Wisconsin at these upcoming events. For more updates on local events, performances and activities in your area, follow our regional links.
Eau Claire Area
State Senate Recall Primary Forums
The candidates in the 29th State Senate District Democratic Primary will participate in a special joint edition of regional programs Route 51 and The West Side from 5pm to 6pm Thursday, April 26. They will be heard on 90.3 FM Park Falls and 88.3 FM Menomonie - Eau Claire. Representative Donna Seidel (D-Wausau) and Jim Buckley of Antigo will discuss their candidacies and their points of view on the issues with Route 51 host Glen Moberg and with callers.
On Thursday, May 3, The West Side on 88.3 FM will feature the Democrats running in the 23rd Senate recall primary. James Engel of Fall Creek and Kristen Dexter of Eau Claire will spend the hour in a call-in forum moderated by WPR's Rich Kremer.
Future of Event Facilities Forum Archived
More than 60 community members attended a live broadcast forum on the future of event facilities in Eau Claire hosted by Wisconsin Public Radio on March 29. The two-hour forum and discussion, moderated by Al Ross, of WPR's regional arts program Spectrum West, was broadcast live on 88.3 FM Menomonie - Eau Claire from the Community Room at Royal Credit Union in Eau Claire.
Find information about Eau Claire area events at: www.wpr.org/EauClaire.
La Crosse Area
Wednesday Night Blues88.9 FM La Crosse welcomes western Wisconsin blues band "County Road G" for a live in-studio performance on Wednesday, April 25, 8pm to 9pm.
Steven Marking at Pump House Regional Arts Center
WPR-La Crosse music host Tami Bartels welcomes baritone Steven Marking and friends for a concert of American Art Songs on Saturday, April 28 at 7:30pm. More information here.
Ricky Nelson Remembered at Heider Center for the Arts
WPR welcomes Matthew and Gunnar Nelson for a multi-entertainment tribute to their father Ricky Nelson, Sunday, April 29, and Monday, April 30 at 7:30pm. Meet La Crosse Regional Manager John Gaddo who emcees the April 30 show. More information here.Storyhill at Pump House Regional Arts Center La Crosse Regional Manager John Gaddo welcomes the acoustic folk duo Storyhill on Saturday, May 5 at 7:30pm. More information here. Find information about La Crosse area events at: www.wpr.org/LaCrosse.
Madison Area
WPR's Neale-Silva Young Artists Winners' Recital Wisconsin's finest young chamber musicians take the stage for Wisconsin Public Radio's 2012 Neale-Silva Competition Winners' Recital. Don't miss this free concert, Sunday, April 29 at 12:30pm in the Union Theater on the UW-Madison campus. The diverse program includes works for voice, cello, strings, piano, horn and woodwinds. No tickets are required.
NPR's Scott Simon and Jacki Lyden at Ten Chimneys
WPR is proud to sponsor this visit by two of NPR's most recognized names. Simon, host of Weekend Edition, and reporter Lyden will share stories about their experiences at NPR and answer questions from the audience. Monday, May 7 at 7pm at Ten Chimney's historic site east of Madison, west of Milwaukee. Details and ticket information online.
WPR Kids Day at the Zoo
Save the date for our first Kids Day at Madison's Henry Vilas Zoo. WPR host Larry Meiller will interview zoo keepers, children's musician David Landau will perform on the Simply Folk Stage, members of the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra will have their instrument petting zoo and other activities throughout the day. Saturday, June 16, 10am to 3pm. More details coming soon.
Find information about Madison area events at: www.wpr.org/Madison.
Green Bay Area
Find information about Green Bay area events at: www.wpr.org/GreenBay.
Milwaukee Area
Find information about Milwaukee area events at: www.wpr.org/Milwaukee.
Superior Area
Bayfield in Bloom
Larry Meiller is bringing Garden Talk to Bayfield on Friday, May 11. He will help kick off Bayfield in Bloom, a local celebration of the growing season. Larry will broadcast live from the Bayfield Pavilion and there is no admission charge to be part of the live audience for this show.
Find information about Superior area events at: www.wpr.org/Superior.
Wausau Area
State Senate Recall Primary Forums
The candidates in the 29th State Senate District Democratic Primary will participate in a special joint edition of regional programs Route 51 and The West Side from 5 to 6 pm Thursday, April 26. They will be heard on 930 AM Auburndale-Stevens Point, 91.9 FM Wausau and 89.1 FM Adams - Wisconsin Rapids. Representative Donna Seidel (D-Wausau) and Jim Buckley of Antigo will discuss their candidacies and their points of view on the issues with Route 51 host Glen Moberg and with callers.
The Kat Trio The Kat Trio, WPR's 2011-2012 artists-in-residence, will perform at the Chestnut Avenue Center for the Arts in Marshfield on Saturday, April 28 at 7:30pm. The trio consists of Victoria Gorbich on violin, Vladislav Gorbich on clarinet and Julie Page on piano. More information here.
Portage County Cultural Festival Stop by the WPR booth at the Portage County Cultural Festival on Saturday, May 12 from 10am to 5pm at the Stevens Point Area High School. Food, entertainment, fashion, art and crafts will be available throughout the day with over 50 ethnic groups represented. WPR staff will also be recording oral histories from Portage County residents. More information here. Marshfield Art Fair WPR will have a booth at the annual Marshfield Art Fair on Sunday, May 13 from 10am - 4:30pm. Held at the Marshfield High School, it's a Mother's Day tradition! Find information about Wausau area events at: www.wpr.org/central.
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One Day Wednesday
Pledge Drive May 2
Our fourth annual One Day Wednesday Pledge Drive is coming up on May 2! You can help set the stage for a successful drive by making a donation early.
This drive, we're excited to offer our first-ever WPR artist mug, designed by our friends at Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. It's available now for your pledge of $150.
Pledge Now |
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Democratic Primary Debate Live on WPR and WPT
Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR), Wisconsin Public Television (WPT), The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Today's TMJ 4 have announced a new journalism partnership created specifically to provide Wisconsin residents with the most comprehensive election coverage possible across the state. The new partnership has announced plans to hold two statewide debates.
A one-hour Democratic gubernatorial primary recall election debate is scheduled for Friday, May 4 at 7pm. It will feature Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk, Wisconsin Secretary of State Doug La Follette and State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout.
A second debate, featuring the Democratic primary winner and Governor Scott Walker, has been planned for late May. Both debates will be broadcast on WPT, WPR, and Today's TMJ 4 in Milwaukee, and will be live-streamed on JSOnline and the web sites of the broadcast partners.
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Amazon Affiliates Program
We encourage you to support your locally owned businesses (including our underwriters). We also know that more and more of us are shopping for certain items online.
WPR is proud to announce our new affiliate relationship with Amazon.com. If you shop at Amazon.com, simply start your product search with the "shop box" on the homepage of WPR.org.
You can start your product search from this link too.
You get the regular Amazon.com prices and Wisconsin Public Radio receives a small referral fee that helps support the programs you love.
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