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The Broward Center - Past and Present

Caroline Breder-Watts — Sun, 19 May 2013 12:00:00 +0000

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts has become an important part of South Florida's cultural landscape. Here's some memories from two people who have long histories with this organization.

Young Singers of the Palm Beaches Hits All the Right Notes

Caroline Breder-Watts — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:00:03 +0000

Young Singers of the Palm Beaches is a community choir celebrating its tenth anniversary. Here's a few minutes with Executive Director Beth Clark and Artistic Director D. Shawn Berry about the choir and its mission in the community. For more information, visit yspb.org.

Masters of Music Series - Ennio Morricone

Caroline Breder-Watts — Sun, 05 May 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Caroline Breder-Watts and critic and author Scott Eyman discuss the work of legendary film composer Ennio Morricone. To learn more about Scott Eyman, visit www. scotteyman.com. To hear the complete conversation, log onto www.artsradionetwork.com.

Actor as Author - Colin McPhillamy Walks into China

Caroline Breder-Watts — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

When Curry Chicken Calls, You Have To Answer

Norman Van Aken — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

I was sitting on the verandah of a hotel overlooking Waikiki beach waiting for a lunch menu. The mighty Pacific Ocean purred like a Lamborghini in the distance. I'd spent hours walking in Chinatown from early morning looking for beautiful and unique dishes I love to use for the thematic ‘Tasting Menus’ at our restaurant. But I had little luck and a keen hunger was rising up in me.

Play it Again, Steve - Humphrey Bogart's Son Launches 1st Annual Bogart Film Festival

Caroline Breder-Watts — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Naples resident Stephen Bogart is the son of film legends Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall and will be hosting the 1st Annual Humphrey Bogart Film Festival in, quite appropriately, Key Largo May 2 - 5. Caroline Breder-Watts sat down with Stephen to discuss the festival and his iconic parents. To learn more, visit bogartfilmfestival.com.

'Taco of Shepherds' Highlights Cooking Trip To El Paso

Norman Van Aken — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:00:00 +0000

We were invited to El Paso, Texas to cook at a gathering of ‘Oldways Preservation’, a non-profit organization based in Boston, Massachussetts. ‘Oldways’ is one of the premier educational forums for focusing on healthy, culturally diverse and historically respectful eating. They put on conferences around the world and invite scientists, farmers, professors, chefs and food/wine media to promote positive lifestyles.

Cinematically Speaking - Exploring The Work of Alfred Hitchcock

Caroline Breder-Watts — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:22:43 +0000

Director Alfred Hitchcock is one of film history's truly iconic figures. Long after his death, his influence can be felt both on the screen and in pop culture. Why do we find still find him so fascinating? Caroline Breder-Watts and author and cultural critic Scott Eyman discuss Hitchcock's allure. To hear the complete interview, log onto www.artsradionetwork.com.

Opera In The 21st Century - A Few Minutes With Palm Beach Opera's Daniel Biaggi

Caroline Breder-Watts — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:35:02 +0000

All arts organizations strive not only to bring in a younger audience, but to keep their work fresh and relevant year after year. Caroline Breder-Watts spoke with Daniel Biaggi, General Director of Palm Beach Opera, to discover how he meets these challenges. For more information about Palm Beach Opera, visit www.pbopera.org. To hear the complete interview, visit www.artsradionetwork.com.

Tax Tips From Experts

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman and Paul Leary — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:00:00 +0000

04/11/13 - Thursday's Topical Currents begins with income tax tips from experts. The deadline for 2012 tax filing is Monday. We’ll also look ahead to important changes in the tax code for 2013, especially those which affect small businesses. And more. Linda Gassenheimer’s Food & Dining . . . with wine columnist Fred Tasker and “Dinner in Minutes.” That’s Topical Currents, Thursday at one o’clock on WLRN.

Caldo Gallego: White Bean Soup From Spain Is A Taste Of Key West

Norman Van Aken — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:43:23 +0000

It may surprise some of you but I used to be quite shy when it came to going into restaurants and trying dishes and ingredients I had not known growing up, (as I had) in a small town in Northern Illinois. Now I am known for being “all in” when it comes to that… but we all have our ‘earlier selves’...don’t we?

How WLRN Will Celebrate 'Everglades Day' Throughout April

WLRN Staff — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 21:42:54 +0000

On Sunday, April 7th, Florida will celebrate its first official “Everglades Day.” Established by the Florida Legislature, Everglades Day honors South Florida’s unique wetland ecosystem, the wild inhabitants who live there and all the passionate Floridians working to conserve this magical place.

Linda Gassenheimer with Latin American Food

Joseph Cooper, Linda Gassenheimer and Paul Leary — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:30:00 +0000

11/01/12 at 1:30 - Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer, Special wine correspondent Fred Tasker and WLRN hosts Joseph Cooper and Bonnie Berman interview Maricel Presilla author of Gran Cocina Latina – The food of Latin America. It’