Events of the Library Foundation of Hennepin County
By Library Foundation of Hennepin County/Friends of the Minneapolis Public Library
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Podcast Description
The Library Foundation of Hennepin County, now united with The Friends of the Minneapolis Public Library, proudly present live recordings of authors, scholars, politicians, poets, and more. Recorded live from the Minneapolis Central Public Library. For upcoming events, visit www.supporthclib.org
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Talk of the Stacks: Jasper Fforde | Jasper Fforde is the New York Times bestselling author of the Thursday Next series, the Nursery Crimes series, and the Shades of Grey series. | 3/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talk of the Stacks: NBCC Reads - A Literary Showcase | This special edition of Talk of the Stacks features three diverse and talented authors, all of whom were recognized by the prestigious NBCC awards committee. | 11/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talk of the Stacks: Ian Frazier - Travels in Siberia | Writer and humorist Ian Frazier is the critically-acclaimed author of Great Plains, On the Rez, Dating Your Mom, and Travels in Siberia. | 10/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talk of the Stacks: Ian Frazier | Writer and humorist Ian Frazier. | 10/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talk of the Stacks: Antonya Nelson - Bound | Antonya Nelson is the award-winning author of nine books of fiction, including Nothing Right, Talking in Bed, Nobody's Girl, and Living to Tell. | 9/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talk of the Stacks: Eye of My Heart | "Eye of My Heart" editor Barbara Graham with authors Sandra Benitez and Judith Guest. | 5/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talk of the Stacks: Anchee Min - Pearl of China | Anchee Min reads from and talks about her new book, the Pearl of China. | 4/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talk of the Stacks: David Lipsky - Although of Course You End Up Becoming Yourself | Winner of a National Magazine Award for his commemorative article on Wallace in Rolling Stone, Lipsky is a frequent NPR commentator and author of several bestsellers. | 4/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talk of the Stacks: A Celebration of the Literary Twin Cities | Four experts discuss why so many nationally-recognized literary organizations have thrived in the Twin Cities. | 1/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talk of the Stacks: Kevin Kling - Holiday Inn | Kevin Kling is a storyteller, playwright, and contributor to NPR’s All Things Considered. His appearance at the Talk of the Stacks was brilliant, touching, and hilarious. | 11/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talk of the Stacks: Padgett Powell - The Interrogative Mood | Padgett Powell’s newest work, The Interrogative Mood, is a wildly inventive, jazzy meditation on life and language in which every sentence is a question. | 10/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talk of the Stacks: Andrew Zimmern - Bizarre Truth | Andrew Zimmern is a food columnist, culinary expert, dining critic, radio talk show host, TV personality and chef. Host of a weekly travel and food program on the Travel Channel called Bizarre Foods, Zimmern travels the world, exploring the food. | 10/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talk of the Stacks: Saïd Sayrafiezadeh - When Skateboards Will Be Free | Sayrafiezadeh tells the story of a brilliant young writer struggling to break away from the powerful mythologies of his upbringing and create a life and a voice of his own. | 9/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talk of the Stacks: Patricia Smith - Blood Dazzler | Smith's groundbreaking book, 'Blood Dazzler,' chronicles the human, emotional and physical toll exacted by Hurricane Katrina. | 7/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Globalization Unearthed: Global Trends in Art Museums | Art has rarely respected international borders, but globalization's pace and pervasiveness is changing the business of art museums in new ways | 7/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Globalization Unearthed: Voices and Influences of International Journalism | a conversation among media leaders exploring how media consolidation is affecting the news consumption and how this shift allows for new voices, perspectives and news media to emerge. | 7/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Globalization Unearthed: Responding to the Global Food Crisis | Jim Harkness will discuss the causes of the global food crisis and chart a course for how the U.S. and the world can build a stronger, healthier global food system. | 7/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Globalization Unearthed: Globalism's Funeral and the Future of the World | Dr. David Schultz examines the contending perspectives on globalism and what possibilities there are for the creation of a new world economic order. | 6/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Globalization Unearthed: Beyond World Music - From the Roots of Jazz to Ringtones | The role of music within the process of "globalization" is rich and complex -- yet poorly understood. In this joint presentation, two University of Minnesota professors tackle overlapping perspectives on the subject: definition and distribution. | 6/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Globalization Unearthed: The World is Curved: Hidden Dangers to the Global Economy | Globalization Unearthed: The World is Curved: Hidden Dangers to the Global Economy | 6/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talk of the Stacks: David Plotz - Good Book | Examining the Bible from a cultural and personal perspective, David Plotz explores such untraditional theological questions as in his new book titled, Good Book, and in this appearance in the Talk of the Stacks. | 3/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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People's University: Building a Fairy Tale Opera: Exploring the Music and Stage Magic of Pinocchio | Marcia Aubineau leads composer Jonathan Dove, director Martin Duncan, and librettist Alasdair Middleton in a look behind the scenes of the opera, The Adventures of Pinocchio. | 2/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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People's University: Using Photography to Engage Community | In this installment of the People's University, join experts from artistic, public policy, historical, and economic fields as they discuss this landmark exhibition and the intersection of art and community. | 1/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talk of the Stacks: M.T. Anderson - The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing | Known for his keen sense of social criticism, complex narratives, and masterful use of language, M.T. Anderson proves young-adult novels are alive and well. | 12/11/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2008 Holiday Toast: George Rabasa - The Wonder Singer | Author George Rabasa, soprano Jennifer Baldwin Peden, and pianist Barbara Brooks present The Wonder Singer through a program of storytelling and song. | 12/5/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talk of the Stacks: Garrison Keillor - Liberty | Author, poet, storyteller, humorist, and creator of the radio show A Prairie Home Companion, Garrison Keillor has been entertaining audiences for more than 34 years with his tales from Lake Wobegon. | 11/11/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talk of the Stacks: Andrei Codrescu - Jealous Witness | Romanian-born poet, novelist, screenwriter, and commentator on National Public Radio, Andrei Codrescu is internationally known for his satiric wit and biting political perspective. | 10/30/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talk of the Stacks: Marilynne Robinson - Home, A Novel | In this recording, Pulitzer Prize-winner Marilynne Robinson treats a Talk of the Stacks audience to a reading from her new novel, Home, and took questions ranging from writing to religion. | 10/16/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2008 Annual Meeting: State by State - A Panoramic Portrait of America | Matt Weiland, editor of the best-seller State of State, leads an entertaining and educational conversation with contributing authors Philip Connors, Susan Orlean, and Saïd Sayrafiezadeh. | 10/1/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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People's University: William Carlos Williams - Father of Modern American Poetry | Best-selling author Dr. Neil Baldwin explores the life and work of William Carlos Williams, Father of Modern American Poetry | 8/14/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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People's University: 150 Years of Beer Brewing by the River | The Dean of Minnesota Beer, Doug Hoverson, leads us through 150 years of brewing beer in Minnesota. | 7/31/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talk of the Stacks: Lynne Rosetto Kasper -- The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper | American Public Media's Lynne Rossetto Kapser shows the essential role breaking bread together plays in our world in her new book and on the stage of Talk of the Stacks. | 6/24/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talk of the Stacks: Tim Weiner -- A Legacy of Ashes | In his latest book, A Legacy of Ashes, Pulitzer-Prize winner Tim Weiner examines the CIA from its creation after World War II through its battles in the cold war to its near-collapse after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. | 6/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talk of the Stacks: Riding Shotgun -- Women Write About Their Mothers | A group of award-winning literary women have come together to tackle a topic close to their hearts: Mom. Talk of the Stacks hosts the book launch of this highly-anticipated anthology, Riding Shotgun. | 4/24/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talk of the Stacks: Ali Selim and Will Weaver, Sweet Land - From Fiction to Film | In this unique installment of Talk of the Stacks moderated by The Rake's Cristina Cordova, Selim and Weaver will discuss fiction writing, film making, and the process of adapting a short story to a feature-length movie. | 3/28/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talk of the Stacks: Charles Baxter - The Soul Thief | The great American novelist Charles Baxter reads from his new book, The Soul Thief. In addition to telling us about the book's haunting inspiration, Baxter reflects on writing and takes audience questions. | 2/28/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talk of the Stacks: Chip Kidd - The Learners | Award-winning graphic designer and author Chip Kidd reads from his newest book, 'The Learners', and takes audience questions. Portions of Kidd's presentation that relied heavily visuals have been edited from this podcast. | 2/27/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talk of the Stacks: Night Train and Other Ojibwe Stories: A celebration of Writing and Sisterhood with the Erdrichs | Sisters Lise, Heid, and Louise Erdrich grew up together in Wahpeton, ND and each of them became accomplished writers. Coming together for a rare public appearance, the three sisters discuss their craft, life, and Native American writing. | 2/12/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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People's University: Hmong in Minnesota | Dr.Chia Vang will recount the colorful, intricate history of Hmong Minnesotans, many of whom were forced to flee their homeland of Laos when the communists seized power during the Vietnam War in the mid-70s. | 1/31/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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People's University: Backstage at Peer Gynt | Get the inside scoop on Peer Gynt, the newest production of the Guthrie Theater, when Guthrie artistic staff discuss building the set, props, costumes, and other preparations for this eagerly awaited production. | 1/24/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2007 Holiday Toast with Kevin Kling | Kevin Kling performs stories from his new debut book, The Dog Says How, a collection of classic and never-before-told stories about his eclectic life. | 12/7/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talk of the Stacks: Bill Holm - Windows of Brimnes - An American in Iceland | Poet, musician, and polemicist Bill Holm brings us his most ambitious book to date, in Windows of Brimnes, a long essay that reflects on the state of America today as seen from the window of his home in the small fishing town of Brimnes, Iceland. | 11/29/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talk of the Stacks: Arvonne Fraser - She's No Lady: Politics, Family, and International Feminism | Political activist, prolific leader, and founding mother of the women’s movement, Arvonne Fraser speaks from the heart on her newest book and the life experiences that fill it. | 11/1/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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People's University: Reading the Days of the Dead: Its Theory of Person and Society | In this lecture about interpreting Mexico's Days of the Dead, Dr. Garciagodoy will consider the practices and paraphernalia of the fiesta in order to tease out some of its philosophical implications. | 10/30/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTalk of the Stacks: Steve Almond - Not That You Asked | Author-provocateur Steve Almond delivers an insightful presentation on his work and human nature. | 10/11/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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People's University: Taking a Global Temperature - Climate Literacy in the 21st Century | Frank Niepold delivers a presentation on ground-breaking work to ensure the public understand how to cope with climate variability and change. | 10/2/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talk of the Stacks: Per Petterson - Out Stealing Horses | Best-selling author Per Petterson reads from his latest book, Out Stealing Horses, and takes audience questions | 9/27/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTalk of the Stacks: Steven Pinker - The Stuff of Thought: Language as a Window Into Human Thought | Steven Pinker, a Harvard professor and best-selling author, brilliantly reveals 'Language as a Window Into Human Thought' - the title of his newest book. | 9/20/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talk of the Stacks: Reading, Writing, Reviewing - 25 Years at the Washington Post Book World with Michael Dirda | Pulitzer Prize winning book critic Michael Dirda gives an attention-grabbing talk on his life as a book critic, perspectives on literature, and more. | 7/5/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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People's University: The Guantanamo Bay Challenge | Two attorneys representing a Guantanamo Bay detainee share their remarkable experiences and take questions from the audience. | 6/14/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talk of the Stacks: An Unexpected Life of Books - Sven Birkerts & Lewis Buzbee | Sven Birkerts & Lewis Buzbee tell us how they, somewhat unexpectedly, became authors. | 6/7/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talk of the Stacks: Heather McElhatton - Pretty Little Mistakes | Heather McElhatton reads from her popular debut novel, Pretty Little Mistakes. | 5/15/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2007 Minnesota Book Awards Finalists | Readings from nine 2007 Minnesota Book Awards Finalists | 5/4/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Favorite Poem Celebrity Reading | Area celebrities share their favorite poems. | 4/19/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talk of the Stacks: The Laurel Poetry Collective | The Laurel Poetry Collective's 22 poets read from their wide ranging work. | 4/12/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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People's University: Neil Baldwin and The Marshall Plan and Its Meanings - Europe 1947 - Iraq 2007. | Professor and author Neil Baldwin assesses the Marshall Plan's use as a rhetorical tool as applied to the Iraq War. | 3/29/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 56 Episodes |
- Free
- Category: History
- Language: English
- © Library Foundation of Hennepin County, 2007-2010
