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  • Tribute to Randy Shilts, journalist and chronicler of the AIDS epidemic

    Mar. 7, 1994

    Program includes an excerpt of a discussion with Shilts about his book "And the Band Played On: Politics, People, and the AIDS Epidemic."

  • Presenting music from "Orpheus Descending: An Opera in Two Acts," with composer Bruce Saylor

    May. 19, 1994

    Performance of Orpheus descending

  • Presenting the recording, "Corky Siegel's Chamber Blues," performed by Corky Siegel and the West End String Quartet, with pianist, harmonica player, and vocalist Corky Siegel, and violist Richard Halajian

    Oct. 27, 1994

    Presenting Corky Siegel's chamber blues

  • Terkel presents a program discussing theater

    Jan. 10, 1996

    Terkel comments and presents a performance of "Henry IV."

  • Discussing Sri Lanka with a panel of guests

    Apr. 23, 1996
  • Ivy Compton-Burnett discusses her life & work ; part 2 and Peter Hall discusses the theater ; part 1

    1962

    Ivy Compton-Burnett continues the discussion of class structure in England. Ms. Compton-Burnett states that she has never been a actor but she had always been an observer, to which Studs agrees that her writing reflect her statement accurately. He ends the interview by telling Ms. Compton-Burnett that she is a true original and that he greatly admires her individuality. Interview ends at 13:00. (part 2) Studs then begins an interview with Peter Hall at Aldwych theater office London, England. Mr.

  • Terkel comments and presents Bridge for Humanity--Bosnian Youth Project program

    May. 9, 1996

    Discussing and presenting music from an upcoming benefit for Bridge for Humanity - Bosnian Youth Project with journalist Jan Muller, Swedish singer Mattias Nilsson, Bridge for Humanity Executive Director Vesna Rebarnek, and health columnist Benjamin Girando.

  • Discussing a production of the play, "Conversations with an Irish Rascal"

    1997

    a musical biography of Irish patriot and author Brendan Behan, with actors Glenn Allen Pruett and Mary Callaghan Lynch, and musician Neil Woodward.

  • Barry Byrne

    King Solomon discusses his life and Barry Byrne discusses Frank Lloyd Wright

    1968

    Both interviews incomplete. King Solomon as Kid Pharaoh, hot dog shop owner in Chicago, and former prize fighter. Mr. Solomon talks about his business and how he has earned his place. He talks about being a gambler, and speaks of being "rough" and receiving his money in an unorthodox manner, "protection" so to speak. The Interview ends abruptly at 13:42. At 13:43 interview begins with Barry Byrne architect and student of the "Prairie Style" talks about his education with Frank Lloyd Wright. He speaks fondly of "father"(Frank Lloyd Wright) and his time studying under him.

  • Mandel Hall

    Celebrating Mandel Hall's 50th Anniversary.

    Feb. 13, 1997

    Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the University of Chicago's Mandel Hall with conductor William Russo. Mandel Hall is the University's primary performance hall for dance, music, and theater.

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