Dan Skinner is the Director of Kansas Public Radio and the Kansas Audio Reader Network. Dan is originally from Hutchinson, but he managed public radio stations in Indiana, Ohio and Texas before returning home to Kansas. He is the immediate past President of Public Radio In Mid America (PRIMA), a regional organization which represents 20 states. In July of 2017, he created the Conversations program heard on KPR & KPR2. Conversations podcasts which can also be accessed on the KPR website, app and Facebook pages. Conversations is also available as a podcast on iTunes.

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Conversations: Local talk show on KPR Sunday 6-6:30am and KPR-2 Sunday 6-6:30am.

Conversations: Shannon Reilly, Topeka Civic Theatre Season Preview

Monday, December 9th, 2019, by Dan Skinner

On this edition of Conversations, Shannon Reilly, Artistic Director of the Topeka Civic Theatre, talks about upcoming performances. Shows include "We Will Rock You," featuring the music of Queen; Shakespeare's "As You Like It," set in the 1960s; "Miracle on South Division Street"; Roald Dahl's "Matilda - The Musical" and many more.

Conversations: Anita Silvey, "Undaunted: The Wild Life of Birute Gadikas and Her Fearless Quest to Save Orangutans"

Thursday, December 5th, 2019, by Dan Skinner

On this edition of Conversations, Anita Silvey talks about her latest book, Undaunted: The Wild Life of Biruté Mary Galdikas and Her Fearless Quest to Save Orangutans. In a unique 40-year career in the children's book field, Silvey has divided her time equally between publishing, evaluating children's books, and writing. This latest book is published by National Geographic kids.

Conversations: John Kenney, "Love Poems for People with Children"

Wednesday, December 4th, 2019, by Dan Skinner

On this edition of Conversations, John Kenney talks about Love Poems for People with Children. Kenney is the New York Times bestselling author of the humorous poetry collection Love Poems for Married People, and the novels Talk to Me and Truth in Advertising, which won the Thurber Prize for American Humor.

Conversations: Widge Yager, Theatre Lawrence Presents "Matilda"

Monday, December 2nd, 2019, by Dan Skinner

On this edition of Conversations, Widge Yager talks about directing the Theatre Lawrence production of Matilda. The musical has been described as the story of an extraordinary girl armed with a sharp mind and extraordinary powers, who dares to take a stand and change her destiny. The musical opens on December 6 and runs through the 22^nd. Information about tickets and show times is available at the Theatre Lawrence website.

Conversations: Ellen Winner, "How Art Works - A Pyschological Exploration"

Friday, November 29th, 2019, by Dan Skinner

On this edition of Conversations, Ellen Winner talks about How Art Works: A Psychological Exploration. Winner is a professor of psychology at Boston College and Senior Research Associate at Project Zero, Harvard Graduate School of Education. She directs the Arts and Mind Lab, which focuses on cognition in the arts in typical and gifted children as well as adults.

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Fri, February 7th - 11:00am

Anderson-Roe duo live
Anderson-Roe duo live
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The two pianists preview their Carlsen Center recital the same night.

Fri, February 7th - 11:00am
Tue, December 10th - 11:30am

Collections Up Close
Collections Up Close
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Description: In the Kansas Union for lunch? Stop by and explore some of the Biodiversity Institute’s more than 9 million specimens rarely on display to the public. Each month, KU students and community members are invited to examine one of our unique collections with fascinating insights from a graduate student researcher. Tuesday, December 10 11:30am – 1:00pm Submitted by: Liam Mays KU Natural History Museum

Tue, December 10th - 11:30am
Tue, December 10th - 7:30pm

Jane Lynch: A Swingin' Little Christmas
Jane Lynch: A Swingin' Little Christmas
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Description: Join Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning actress, singer and comedian Jane Lynch as she rings in the holidays with a heartfelt and fun performance of A Swingin’ Little Christmas! — featuring poignant and hilarious takes on classic holiday tunes as well as nostalgia-inspired originals penned by bandleader Tony Guerrero. Lynch, known for her iconic role on “Glee” and her Broadway debut as Miss Hannigan in “Annie,” is joined by her comedic sidekick and actress Kate Flannery (“The Office”) as well as Tim Davis, “Glee’s” vocal arranger. The trio’s delightful threepart harmonies and onstage banter shine even brighter when backed by the incredible jazz band, the Tony Guerrero Quintet. A Swingin’ Little Christmas! has the sentimental feeling to put you in the holiday spirit, mixed with the zany fun that is Lynch’s M.O. Submitted by: Todd Holmberg McCain Performance Series

Tue, December 10th - 7:30pm

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Conversations: Shannon Reilly, Topeka Civic Theatre Season Preview

Conversations: Anita Silvey, "Undaunted: The Wild Life of Birute Gadikas and Her Fearless Quest to Save Orangutans"

Conversations: John Kenney, "Love Poems for People with Children"

Conversations: Widge Yager, Theatre Lawrence Presents "Matilda"

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