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On Friday, we have two studio performances, previewing Bayou Bend's July 4th Celebration. The Paragon Brass Ensemble treats us to American Marches & Brass Band Music, and The Blue Gnus loosen things up with home-grown Jazz of the '20s & '30s!
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THE UNSUNG ENGINEER
Today, celebrating the mechanical arts. The University of Houston's College of Engineering presents this series about the machines that make our civilization run, and the people whose ingenuity created them.
No. 2507
Pulling Strings
Saturday, July 4th
June 30, 2009
Saturday night on Pulling Strings, we celebrate July 4th and Pulling Strings' 5th anniversary with some American electric guitarists! Additionally, there's a few honorary Americans! Also, don't miss the national anthem! Join Elaine Kennedy & Marc Garvin Saturday night at 8 for Pulling Strings.
Music From The Movies,
Saturday July 4th at 7pm
A FANTASTIC FOURTH...is in store as we strike up the band and enjoy selections with a distinctly American flavor! Aaron Copland fashioned a suite of excerpts from his scores in Music for Movies (1943). Meredith Willson invokes Americana in The Music Man (1962) which still makes you want to tap your feet. Don't forget David Arnold and his contribution to Will Smith's Independence Day (1996). In new reviews, Regina wants more from Johnny Depp in Public Enemies but thinks better of My Sister's Keeper and Cheri. New DVDs include Confessions of a Shopaholic< and Striking Distance.
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Houston Symphony Summer Pops Series
June 29, 2009
by: Emily Binetti
KUHF and Houston Symphony team up again to bring you broadcasts of the Houston Symphony's Pops Series. Tune in Sunday nights at 7pm on 88.7FM, HD-1 and KUHF Global online.
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KUHF Music Library Reviews: Haydn Symphonies Nos. 93-98 and Organ Works by J.S. Bach
June 25, 2009
by: Chris Hathaway
In this series, KUHF's music librarian Chris Hathaway reviews new additions to our ever-growing CD library. This month, Chris reviews a newly remastered release by George Szell and the Cleveland Orchestra performing Haydn's Symphonies Nos. 93-98, and a new release of Karel Paukert performing organ works by J.S. Bach.
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Da Camera Podcast: Zhou Long's The Farewell and Mahler's Der Abschied
June 16, 2008
by: KUHF Staff
This concert podcast features two works from Da Camera’s January 2009 concert, Songs of the Earth. The artists participating in these January 2009 performances were soprano Susanne Mentzer, Min Xiao-Fen, pipa; Wang Guowei, erhu and a Da Camera Chamber Orchestra conducted by Gregory Vajda. Click on Read More for a complete list of the artists.
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KUHF Music Library Reviews: Zemlinsky and Berg
June 2, 2009
by: Chris Hathaway
In this series, KUHF's music librarian Chris Hathaway reviews new additions to our ever-growing CD library. This month, Chris reviews a new release by the Hans Graf and the Houston Symphony, featuring works by Zemlinsky and Berg.
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notes from kuhf arts tour 2009:
More from KUHF's Spring Tour: Prague
May 30, 2009
by: Elaine Kennedy
"...and behind door number 2..." This massive 17th-century door conceals one of my favorite parts of our visit to Prague a little over a week ago.
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No Cost to attend July 4th Celebration Downtown
July 3, 2009
by: Pat Hernandez
Houston's annual July 4th celebration tomorrow at Eleanor Tinsley Park downtown salutes local military heroes and honors the 40th anniversary of NASA's Apollo-11 lunar landing. Officials anticipate an even bigger crowd because for the first time, the event is free. But because of the hot weather, patrons are advised to dress appropriately. Pat Hernandez has the story.
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Is the Sun Killing Your Plants?
July 2, 2009
by: Bill Stamps
The Houston area has been experiencing drought conditions with temperatures in the triple digits. The combination of scorching sun and no rain has wreaked havoc on many plants and trees. Bill Stamps spoke with garden experts to see what you can do — if anything — to save your plants under these conditions.
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The Backyard Grill Isn't Just for Meat
July 2, 2009
by: Rod Rice
The 4th of July holiday weekend will
no doubt includes a lot of backyard grilling.
The M.D. Anderson Cancer Center says
you can have a healthier holiday diet
without giving up the grill.
Rod Rice reports.
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School Board Gets a List of Possible Superintendent Candidates
July 2, 2009
by: Laurie Johnson
With less than two months left to the start of the school year, the Houston Independent School District is in need of a new superintendent. Board members received a list of candidates last week. Now they've moved on to start whittling down that list. Laurie Johnson has more.
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Caution Urged when Handling Fireworks
July 2, 2009
by: Pat Hernandez
As is the tradition, bright and colorful fireworks displays will mark July 4th celebrations. Some families will gather at community parks or organized events to view professional fireworks shows. Others will choose to do it themselves with festivities in their neighborhoods or backyards. Authorities say those events will keep them on alert. Pat Hernandez has the story.
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Reward Increased For Convenience Store Murders
July 1, 2009
by: Bill Stamps
Police are asking for the public's help in solving the murder of a convenience store owner and one of his employees. Now a local business has stepped up to more than double the reward money. Bill Stamps has more.
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Houston VA Studies Traumatic Brain Injuries
July 1, 2009
by: Jim Bell
The Houston VA Hospital has received a $5 million dollar grant to study
and develop treatment for traumatic brain injuries, especially in veterans
of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Jim Bell reports.
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The Deadline Nears for SBA Disaster Loans
July 1, 2009
by: Rod Rice
Residents and businesses affected by
the heavy rains and flooding the end of
April have only two weeks to apply for
a disaster loan from the Small Business
Administration.
Rod Rice has more.
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Back to Work: Lawmakers Begin Special Session Today
July 1, 2009
by: Jack Williams
State lawmakers are in Austin this morning, ready for the start of the special legislative session called by Governor Rick Perry. As Jack Williams reports, it could be a brief reunion at the State Capitol, with only three issues to consider.
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