Animal Concerns of Texas

February 28, 2010 Mexican Wolf Update - Greg & Liz talk with Michael Robinson of the Center for Biological Diversity. He talks about the decline of the population of the Mexican wolf in the southwest.

February 14, 2010 Vegan in 30 Days - Greg & Liz talk with Sarah Taylor, author of "Vegan in 30 Days." Taylor talks about why a 30-day plan works for individuals who find it difficult to switch to a vegan diet overnight. She also talks about the addictive qualities of cheese, and why transition foods can help new vegans make the dietary switch more easy to deal with.

January 24, 2010 Melanie Joy - Greg & Liz welcome back Melanie Joy, professor of psychology & sociology at the University of Massachusetts and author of "Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows." Joy talks about the use of language to manipulate an argument or appease inflammatory emotions.

January 10, 2010 Carnism - Greg & Liz talk to Dr. Melanie Joy, Professor of Psychology & Sociology at the University of Massachusetts and author of "Why We Love dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows." She introduces us to the concept of carnism and the ideology of meat eating. www.melaniejoy.org

Focus On Campus

March 5, 2010 The Rwanda Graduate Study - Host Louie Saenz talks with Dr. Sarah Ryan, UTEP organizational communication professor, about her trips to Rwanda, including an upcoming venture this summer. The goal is to measure the graduate student success rate in a country that has suffered through scores of incidents that have decimated the economic and educational infrastructures.

February 26, 2010 El Paso Symphony Orchestra: "The Planets" multimedia event - Louie Saenz talks with Sarah Ionnides, El Paso Symphony Orchestra conductor, and Bobby Gutierrez, UTEP communication senior lecturer and media producer. They have created a multimedia event using Gustav Holst's "The Planets, Opus 32," as the musical medium for a spectacular visual event at the Plaza Theatre on February 26 and 27. Information at EPSO.ORG

February 12, 2010 A Conversation with Coach Nolan Richardson - Louie Saenz talks with Coach Nolan Richardson in a rare one-to-one conversation about Richardson's life in El Paso, as a coach with Arkansas and more.

February 6, 2010 "40 Minutes of Hell" by Rus Bradburd - Louie Saenz and Rus Bradburd, former assistant UTEP basketball coach, now author and NMSU assistant professor, talk about Bradburd's new biography on Coach Nolan Richardson (see Focus on Campus area for Coach Richardson's take on the biography.). There is discussion on how Bradburd became a writer, as well as a student of the Irish fiddle.

Good to Grow

February 27, 2010 March Gardening Tips - Joe & Norma talk about the things we need to be doing in our yards & landscapes during the month of March. A complete list of tips is available on the "Good to Grow" page of this website.

February 20, 2010 Listener Q&A - Joe & Norma answer listener gardening questions. If you let grass die, can the dead grass be raked off? Should bermuda grass still be watered during this time of year. How do you keep bermuda grass from encroaching upon flower beds? Are oleanders poisonous? Is it too late to put in a weed preemergent on the lawn? Why does a peach tree need to be pruned to an open center?

February 13, 2010 Listener Q&A - Joe & Norma answer listener questions. A Desert Willow tree was unnecessariy topped--what now? Can a prickly pear cactus be pruned? A 50-year-old pecan tree has never been pruned. Is it too late to start now? Can a zoysia grass lawn grow well in our region?

On Film

March 6, 2010 3D Revolution (part 1) - In the first of a 2-part interview, Charles talks with James Fino, producer at 23D Films in Los Angeles. They talk about the revolutionary new technologies that are making 3D films the hottest thing in cinema today.

February 27, 2010 In Search of Beethoven - In this extended interview, Charles talks with filmmaker Phil Grabsky, writer & director of the documentary "In Search of Beethoven," which is screening Feb. 26-March 4 at the Fountain Theatre in Mesilla NM.

February 20, 2010 The General - Charles talks with Prince McKenzie, director of the El Paso Railroad & Transportation Museum, about the Feb. 20 screening of the Buster Keaton 1926 silent film, "The General." McKenzie talks about the film as well as the history of the locomotives used in the picture and the historic locomotive housed at the Railroad & Transportation Museum. The screening begins at 7 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 3500 Pershing.

February 13, 2010 Nightmare in Las Cruces - Guest host Jeff Berg interviews filmmaker Charlie Minn. 20 years ago while living in Boston, Minn watched an episode of "Unsolved Mysteries" on TV and was forever haunted by the story of the Las Cruces Bowl massacre of February 10, 1990. The case is no closer to being solved than it was two decades ago. Minn decided to keep the story alive by making a feature-length documentary about the case to mark the 20th anniversary of the murders. The film is being screened in Las Cruces, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and Alamogordo. www.bowlingmassacre.com

February 6, 2010 Arthouse Jewish Film Series - Charles talks with Ezra Cappell, Director of the UTEP Inter-American Jewish Program. Cappell talks about Feb. 7's Arthouse Jewish Film Series, which will feature 3 films, "Blessed is the Match," "39 Pounds of Love," and "A Matter of Size." The films will be screened back-to-back beginning at 10:30 a.m., at the Rubin Center at UTEP. 584-4437.

Perspectives

March 6, 2010 The National Weather Service-El Paso Sector - Why does the weather seem so mild this past winter, and what can we expect for the rest of 2010? Host Louie Saenz sits down with veteran meteorologists Jesus Aros and John Faucett to talk about the National Weather Service, the El Nino effect and more.

January 16, 2010 President Obama's First Year: In Review - Dr. Gregory Rocha and Perspectives host Louie Saenz discuss President Barack Obama's first full year as US President, and talk about the successes and shortcomings in 2009

Science Studio

March 7, 2010 Geophysics - Keith talks to Phillip Wannamaker of the Energy Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah. Wannamaker talks about his work using electromagnetic waves to "view" the interior of the Earth.

February 28, 2010 The DaVinci Experience - Keith talks to Godfrey Harris, curator of the touring exhibit "The DaVinci Experience," currently on display at the El Paso Museum of History through July 10. Harris explains how the exhibit came into being and about the various inventions & machines in the exhibit.

February 21, 2010 Zoo Veterinarian (online extra) - In this online exculsive, El Paso Zoo veterinarian Victoria Milne talks about the specialty medicines needed for animals, and why animal behavior is key in determining health problems.

February 21, 2010 Zoo Veterinarian - Keith & Russ talk to Victoria Milne, veterinarian at the El Paso Zoo. She talks about the challenges of treating a variety of animal species.

February 14, 2010 Parkinson's Disease Research - Keith talks with Curt Freed, Professor of Medicine & Pharmacology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Freed talks about the latest research into Parkinson's Disease, including the implantation of fetal cells onto the brains of Parkinson's patients. http://cafescicolorado.org/Freed.htm

February 7, 2010 STEM Challenge - Russ Chianelli welcomes Joseph Sapien and David Coronado of Workforce Solutions Upper Rio Grande. They talk about the STEM Challenge (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), which encourages high school students to develop a business plan to promote their ideas. www.urgjobs.org

Senior Junction

March 6, 2010 El Paso's Retired Senior Volunteer Program - Senior Junction has been upgraded to El Paso Prime Time, and the active seniors in El Paso do volunteer work on a daily basis. The Retired Senior Volunteer Program has been in El Paso for more than 30 years. Host Florence Schwein and veteran volunteer coordinator Henry Drake talk about the program, where it serves in our community, and how people 55 and over can become volunteers. 541-4374 Also, midway into the discussion, Flo and Henry take a break, and the AARP's Bill Newcott talks about the mature actor getting more quality roles in Hollywood's motion pictures. AARP.ORG

February 27, 2010 Las Cruces Lavender Farm - Cheryl Garing returns to find that Senior Junction is now El Paso Prime Time, and she sits down and chats with Joan Keefe about her lavender farm and what she and her husband do in Dona Ana County before, during and after the lavender season hits. Information available at www.newmexicanlavender.com or by calling 575-541-0805.

February 22, 2010 Literary El Paso - Senior Junction is no more with this show. We have officially changed the title of the program to "El Paso Prime Time." It focuses more on the positive aspects of senior living, and the diverse lifestyles that encompass living in the third age. This show is called Literary El Paso, and features host Florence Schwein having a spirited conversation with wrieter/editor Marcia Daudistel about her latest literary endeavor, "Literary El Paso," a huge compendium of writers who have captured the spirit of El Paso in prose and more. The book is printed by Texas Christian University Press.

February 15, 2010 Taking a Senior's Southwestern Mystery Tour - If you've ever been stuck for trying to come up with a way to sneak out of El Paso for a weekend off, maybe a mystery tour from Around and About Tours is in the cards. Florence Schwein and Sandy Gibson, owner of Around and About Tours, talk about what's available for seniors with a roadtrip itch. Email: aroundandabouttours@earthlink.net Phone: 833-2650

February 13, 2010 Woodworkers Club of El Paso - Florence Schwein has a conversation with Bob Bonner, president, and Steve Heetland of the Woodworkers Club of El Paso. Information on joining the club can be obtained by email: sbbonner@sbcglobal.net or sheetland@alliancemarket.us.com Contact numbers: Bob Bonner: 760-6536; Steve Heetland: 540-9660

January 19, 2010 The Lighthouse for the Blind: El Paso - Harry Tyler, Lighthouse CEO, and Florence Schwein talk about the Lighthouse for the Blind, a valuable commodity for not only El Paso, but a huge 300-mile wide area of far West Texas and Southern New Mexico. Located at 200 Washington St., near Washington Park, their phone number is 915-532-4495.

January 16, 2010 "The Leonardo Da Vinci Experience" at EP Museum of History - Florence Schwein and Sue Taylor, curator at El Paso Museum of History, talk about the ongoing DaVinci exhibit. Titled "The Leonardo da Vinci Experience," the exhibit is entitled immense accolades from the public who have already been to the exhibit. Over 600 attended the inaugural opening on Saturday, Jan. 16, and the popularity of the Early Music Consort's afternoon concert encouraged yet another performance later in the day. Information of the exhibit: 915-351-3588; tickets: 800-745-3000; www.elpasotexas.gov/history

January 9, 2010 Prelude to the ELP Museum of History "Leonardo da Vinci Experience" - Florence Schwein and curator Susan Taylor talk about the upcoming Leonardo daVinci exhibit set to open Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at the El Paso Museum of History. Further nformation available at 915-351-3588 and online at www.elpasotexas.gov/history The Leonardo da Vinci Experience runs from January 16 through July 10.

December 10, 2009 Senior Baseball: Run to the Senior World Series - Florence Schwein chats with Don Wilson, Bill Juen and John Paul about their recent run in the Senior Baseball Leagues to the 2009 Senior World Series held recently in the Phoenix, Arizona area last October.

State of the Arts

March 6, 2010 Kids N Co. - Kevin Mullin, Executive and Artistic Director of KidsNCo, previews the annual Spring Break Camp and upcoming productions.
Information: (915) 351-1455 or visit www.kidsnco.org

March 6, 2010 El Paso Opera's Gala Benefit - Soprano, Geraldine McMillian, who will be singing the role of Bess, talks about the El Paso Opera’s upcoming Gala Benefit Gershwin in Concert featuring the Porgy and Bess Suite.
Information: (915) 581-5534 or visit www.epopera.org

March 6, 2010 Hal Marcus Studio and Gallery - Artist and gallery owner, Hal Marcus talks about the current exhibit titled 50 (Un)Known Early El Paso Women Artists at the Hal Marcus Studio and Gallery.
Information: (915) 533-9090 or visit www.halmarcus.com

February 27, 2010 Economic Impact Study of Arts & Culture - Sean McGlynn, Director of the El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department talks about the recently completed Economic Impact Study of Arts & Culture in El Paso.
Information: www.elpasotexas.gov/mcad

February 27, 2010 Pianist, Dr. Oscar Macchioni - Dr. Oscar Macchioni, Assistant Professor of Piano at UTEP, talks about his recently released solo CD titled Mostly Tangos: Piano Music from the Americas through Eroica Records.
Information: www.oscarmacchioni.net

February 20, 2010 Yolanda Martinez - Yolanda Martinez, recording artist, painter and drum-maker, talks about her latest CD release and her upcoming performance at the Chamizal National Memorial.
Information: Yolanda Martinez in concert, Friday and Saturday, February 26 & 27, 7:00 pm, Chamizal National Memorial
(915) 532-7273 or visit www.yolandasdrums.com

February 20, 2010 Photographer Bruce Berman - Photographer and NMSU Photojournalism Professor, Bruce Berman discusses his current exhibition Border Stories: Photographs & Commentary at the UTEP Centennial Museum through March 13 and his life’s work.
Information: Border Stories: Photographs & Commentary by Bruce Berman
Through March 13, 2010 Centennial Museum, UTEP campus
(915) 747-5565 or visit www.museum.utep.edu or www.border-blog.com

February 20, 2010 El Paso County Historical Society Annual Appraisal Fair - AC Sanders and Jackson Polk with the El Paso County Historical Society preview the annual Appraisal Fair at the El Paso Women’s Club.
Information: (915) 533-3603 or visit www.elpasohistory.com

February 13, 2010 TAO: The Martial Art of Drumming - Nancy Green, local musician and writer, previews the upcoming performance of TAO: The Martial Art of Drumming, modern entertainment based on the traditional art of Japanese drumming.
Information: Sunday, February 21, 7:30pm, Magoffin Auditorium
Visit www.drum-tao.com or call (915)747-5234.

February 13, 2010 El Paso Opera - Dr. Elisa Wilson, director of the UTEP Music Theatre Company and David Grabarkewitz, El Paso Opera Artistic Director preview the upcoming UTEP residency by acclaimed opera star, Lauren Flanigan which will culminate in a public performance at UTEP's Fox Fine Arts hall on February 17.

February 13, 2010 KCOS Art Days 2010 - Alicia Meier, Director of Special Projects for KCOS previews this year’s Art Auction – the perfect way to support public television and score some great artwork.
Information: (915) 590-1313 or visit www.kcostv.org