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e-Newsletter
| October 8, 2015 |
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- "15 Girls" Series
- Student Accolade
- Recipes
- Ticket Giveaways: Joshua Bell or Doc Severinsen
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NPR News Global Series: 15 Girls
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Photo by Poulomi Basu for NPR
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Girls in the developing world have more opportunities than ever before. There's a better chance they'll survive childhood diseases, a better chance they'll go to school, and a better chance that they can marry later -- but in many places it's still not easy for girls to choose their own future.
In this series that began Oct. 5, NPR explores the lives of 15 girls and one boy who are challenging tradition, with reports on Morning Edition, All Things Considered and Weekend Edition through the rest of the month. NPR would like your perspective: What was the hardest thing about being 15? Listen for a compilation of listeners' responses later in the month.
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Fall Fundraiser: #MyKGOU, Uninterrupted?
During last spring's fund drive, KGOU limited disruptive fundraising to just 17 hours. We're trying the same approach this fall, hoping to meet our $200,000 goal even sooner. Can we eliminate the need to interrupt programs and raise all the money before Oct. 18? That remains to be seen. So far, we have just over $81,000 pledged or paid. Contribute what you can now. We have a few incentives: all donors this fall will receive a $5 voucher from Half Price Books, valid at any of their Oklahoma City stores. Donors will also be entered in our drawings for $100 gift cards from Half Price Books, or tickets to Diana Krall's upcoming concert! No donation required to win -- see our complete contest rules and use our alternate entry form if you're not donating right now. In the final days of the drive, we'll need some phone volunteers in the studio to help us take pledges. You can see the suggested shifts and sign up here.
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KGOU Student Wins Regional Award
Last weekend, student broadcasters were recognized for excellent work by the South Central Broadcasting Society, which encompasses colleges and universities in Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana. Sarah Hurd, KGOU's new producer of Assignment: Radio, is a Grand Prize winner for a story she reported while enrolled in the Assignment: Radio class last fall. Hear her award-winning report from our Awards page. Congratulations, Sarah!
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Reveal: High and Dry - A Deep Dive Into the Water Crisis
From the parched California coast to soaring water bills in New York, the next episode of
Reveal takes an in-depth look at water issues around the country. In California, some companies continue to use millions of gallons of water during a historic drought. Further southeast, explore a fight for clean drinking water that's been raging for decades along the Texas-Mexico border. Listen to KGOU's Sunday Radio Matinee Oct. 11 at 12 noon for
Reveal.
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New Season of Jazz Night in America
Season Two has begun for Jazz Night in America, which airs at 9 p.m. Fridays and again at 7 p.m. Sundays on KGOU. Jazz Night also has a video component, and new videos will be available online as each episode is broadcast. This season, host Christian McBride travels to Panama City, New Orleans, Seattle, Dallas, Chicago, plus his own hometown of Philadelphia, talking to jazz musicians wherever they're playing across the country. Here's a video preview of what's to come.
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How To Make Your Own Shrub For Sodas And Cocktails
Vinegar and fruit syrups known as shrubs can be made at home and mixed with seltzer for a refreshing homemade soda or, with the addition of alcohol, an out-of-the box cocktail. Here & Now resident chef Kathy Gunst has been making her own shrubs with various fruits and vinegars and brings four recipes to try yourself.
The Splendid Table's Sally Swift has another take on homemade sodas, with her Ginger Bug recipe. Stories and segments from The Splendid Table are a new feature on KGOU.org.
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Ticket Giveaway ~ An Evening with Joshua Bell
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Joshua Bell has been called the greatest American violinist active today and his multi-faceted musical interests have earned him the rare title of "classical music superstar." Armstrong Auditorium in Edmond kicks off its season with An Evening with Joshua Bell on Thursday, Oct. 22. You can enter our drawing for your chance to win a pair of tickets.
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Ticket Giveaway ~ Doc Severinsen at OCCC
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We heard his contributions to The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson for many years -- now he travels the country, surrounding himself with the best musical talent and showcasing Big Band jazz. Doc Severinsen comes to Oklahoma City Community College's Visual and Performing Arts Theater on Monday, Oct. 26. The Oklahoma City Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of John Allen, will be joining Doc on stage for this premier, one-of-a-kind performance. We have some tickets to give away -- enter our drawing for a chance to win!
Congratulations to Our Winners
We gave away two pairs of tickets to see The Texas Tenors at OCCC to lucky winners Henry and Pat.
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