Ammon Swenson, Alaska Public Media
Ammon Swenson is Alaska Public Media’s Audio Media Content Producer. He was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. He graduated from UAA in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and integrated media. He’s previously worked for KRUA radio, the Anchorage Press, and The Northern Light.
State of Art: Anchorage Community Concert Band winter performance: “The Sounds of Music”
This week on State of Art we're hearing from Mark Wolbers, director of the Anchorage Community Concert Band. We talk about their upcoming winter concert, "The Sounds of Music," the volunteer band, and some background about the pieces they'll be playing.
A Discussion of the Anchorage Climate Action Plan
This discussion focuses on the recently adopted Anchorage Climate Action plan. Speakers explain what the city is doing to address climate change and what the community can do to help. The talk features representatives from the University of Alaska Anchorage and the Municipality of Anchorage.
Algo Nuevo November 17th, 2019
Here’s the Sunday, November 17th, 2019 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera —Something New with Dave Luera.
State of Art: “Midnight Son” with James Dommek Jr. and music from Anchorage band The High Pets
This week on State of Art we're hearing from Alaska musician and writer James Dommek Jr. He sat down with Alaska Public Media's Casey Grove to talk about Dommek's new project "Midnight Son." The sound-rich, narrative podcast is a bestseller from Audible and tells the story of Teddy Kyle Smith, a well-known Alaska Native actor convicted of attempted murder. We also hear "Leaves," a track from Anchorage band The High Pets' new album "Burn Forever."
State of Art: Anchorage Civic Orchestra, The Jangle Bees
This week on State of Art we're hearing from Oleg Proskurnya, director of the Anchorage Civic Orchestra. Their Fall Concert is Saturday, Nov. 16 in the Sydney Lawrence Theater. We also have a track from Anchorage's The Jangle Bees off their self-titled album.
Algo Nuevo November 10th, 2019
Here’s the Sunday, November 10th, 2019 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera —Something New with Dave Luera.
State of Art: Spenard Art Studio and Arlitia Jones’ “Summerland”
This week on State of Art we're hearing from Gayla Ranf, owner of Spenard Art Studio. She talks about the new space and creating using encaustics. We also look at "Summerland" from Anchorage playwright Arlitia Jones and Cyrano's Theater Company. The play wraps up its Anchorage run Sunday, Nov. 10.
Algo Nuevo November 3rd, 2019
Here’s the Sunday, November 3rd, 2019 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera —Something New with Dave Luera.
Night Music: November 2nd, 2019
Here is the Night Music Playlist for November, 2nd 2019 with Kirk Waldhaus.
State of Art: November 1, 2019
This week on State of Art we're hearing from playwright and screenwriter Vera Starbard. Her Perseverance Theater produced play "Devilfish" is finishing its Anchorage run on November 3. She talks about keeping things authentic while weaving together Tlingit legend and history.
WILL THIS BE CHINA’S CENTURY? | DR. MEL GURTOV
Dr. Mel Gurtov takes issue with the widespread view that China is on the way to rivalling, or even displacing, the US as the dominant world power.
BUILDING PEACE IN A CHANGING STRATEGIC LANDSCAPE | NANCY LINDBORG
Join Alaska World Affairs Council and Nancy Lindborg, President/CEO of the United States Institute of Peace, to discuss the global challenge of fragility and conflict, including a vision of the way forward.
THE SECRET LIFE OF AN AMERICAN DIPLOMAT: FACING A FIRING SQUAD IN AFRICA, LIVING IN COMMUNIST ROMANIA, LEADING THE US PEACE CORPS, FIGHTING FIRES, MORE
The Secret Life of an American Diplomat: Facing a Firing Squad in Africa, Living in Communist Romania, Leading the US Peace Corps, Fighting Fires, & More
Algo Nuevo October 27th, 2019
Here’s the Sunday, October 27th, 2019 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera —Something New with Dave Luera.
State of Art: “The Ice Maiden”
It's theater season and a weekly dose of Anchorage arts and culture just isn't enough to get it all out there. In this SOA bonus interview, we hear from "The Ice Maiden" director Dick Reichman and cast member Krista Schwarting.
State of Art: October 25th, 2019
This week on State of Art we're getting an education on opera. We learn about "The Barber of Seville," the first production of the season from Anchorage Opera. Stage director Laura Alley and Anchorage Opera principal conductor Brian DeMaris put "The Barber" in historical context and talk about why it's a good introduction to the art form.
State of Art: October 18, 2019
We're wrapping up our membership drive and we have a couple of pieces to give your ears a rest.
Night Music: October, 19th 2019
Here is the Night Music Playlist for October 19th, 2019 with Kirk Waldhaus.
Night Music: October, 12th 2019
Here is the Night Music Playlist for October 12th, 2019 with Kirk Waldhaus.
Algo Nuevo October 13th, 2019
Here’s the Sunday, October 13th, 2019 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera —Something New with Dave Luera.