Arts & Culture

Natalie Pierce
maintains a day-job as an urban planner and writes whenever she can.
She lives in rural Morton County with her husband and two sons. She is
a member of the Bis-Man Writer's Guild and is currently working on a
piece for The Art of Writing traveling exhibit.

Just a Note to Send Some Cheer

Matt doesn't recommend this violent film, noting a lack of meaningful depth

Matt likes this one, but says be aware of the mature content.

It’s a look at the revolutionary journey of the first successful, all-female band to write their own songs, play their own instruments and score No.1 hits.

The Great American Folk Show is a little place on the radio where we commune with you to share stories, sing songs, and talk to some good people with great voices.

Episode Four features Bluegrass legend Peter Rowan, singer/songwriter Sunny War, and Toad the Wet Sprocket founding member Glen Phillips.

Plus, a visit with Mary Beth Orn and her daughter, Medora Burning Hills singer veteran Bethany Andrist, in Wimbledon, North Dakota at the Peggy Lee Museum.

Author Leif Enger in a webinar, moderated by Bill Thomas.  They discuss aspects of the characters and plot of Enger's most recent book, set in a small town on Lake Superior.  They talk about the writing process and second chances, and take questions from webinar participants.  Enger came to prominence with "Peace Like A River" and also wrote a western novel, "So Brave, Young and Handsome".  A project of HumanitiesND with suprt from the Paris Family Foundation.

The Great American Folk Show is a little place on the radio where we commune with you to share stories, sing songs, and talk to some good people with great voices.

Episode Three features Kenneth Pattengale of The Milk Carton Kids, LA singer/songwriter Eleni Mandell, rising Baltimore Americana artist Letitia VanSant, Oscar-nominated actor John C. Reilly, and chef Andrea Baumgardner of Bernbaum's.

Four African American vets battle the forces of man and nature when they return to Vietnam.