Welcome to Talking Culture, in this weekly interview series from 97.9 The Hill WCHL, you’ll hear from writers, performers, musicians and individuals involved in advancing and promoting cultural arts in our community.
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Talking Culture: ‘The Odyssey’ at Chapel Hill High School
This Thursday through Saturday, November 12-14, Chapel Hill High School is presenting its fall play, a new adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey.
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Talking Culture: A Visit with the Bouncing Bulldogs!
Three members of Chapel Hill’s Bouncing Bulldogs join Aaron (along with legendary coach Ray Fredrick) to promote an upcoming workshop.
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Talking Culture: ‘Between Us’ with Wyatt Easterling
Singer/songwriter Wyatt Easterling performs the song “Between Us” live in 97.9 The Hill’s studio, ahead of the release of his new album.
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Talking Culture: ‘Dreamy Cat’ with Joe MacPhail
Aaron welcomes musician Joe MacPhail (Sunsp.t) to perform a song from his new live album “Live in Durham” and promote upcoming shows.
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Talking Culture: ‘Nighttime Cadillac’ with No One Mind!
Ellis Anderson of No One Mind performs the song “Nighttime Cadillac,” off the band’s new album “Soft Work/Hard Dreams.”
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Talking Culture: ‘Objects of Desire’ with Adam O’Fallon Price
Aaron welcomes local author Adam O’Fallon Price, who’s just published an acclaimed new collection of short stories called “Objects of Desire.”
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Talking Culture: ‘To Sing You, and to Shout’ with Jessica Covil-Manset
This week, Aaron welcomes poet Jessica Covil-Manset, whose latest collection is “To Sing You, and to Shout.”
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Talking Culture: ‘Kicking Dirt’ with Georgia Moon and Sosha Rockwood!
Aaron welcomes local musicians Georgia Moon and Sosha Rockwood, who are both releasing their debut solo albums this weekend.
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Talking Culture: Exploring the History of RTP’s ‘Miracle Road,’ with Mack Paul
Aaron welcomes Mack Paul, co-author of “Miracle Road,” a new book about the fascinating history of the Research Triangle Park.
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Talking Culture: Saving the Dimension with Future Hooman, Durham’s Newest Immersive Art Experience
This week, Aaron welcomes two of the artists behind Future Hooman, a new immersive, interactive art experience in downtown Durham.
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Talking Culture: ‘Lawyer, Jailer, Ally, Foe’ with UNC’s Eric Muller
Aaron welcomes UNC historian Eric Muller, whose latest book blends history and fiction to examine Japanese internment from a new angle.
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Talking Culture: ‘Looking Back’ on Chapel Hill’s Civil Rights Era, with Barbara Tyroler and Carter Minor
Aaron welcomes local photographer Barbara Tyroler, whose new exhibition at the Seymour Center explores Chapel Hill’s civil rights memory.
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Talking Culture: ‘Maximum Leverage’ in the Fight for Unions, with Phil Cohen
Aaron welcomes longtime union organizer Phil Cohen, author of the new memoir “Maximum Leverage: From the Street to the Picket Line.”
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Talking Culture: ‘In Search of a Boy Named Chester,’ with Ford Worthy
Aaron chats with Ford Worthy, whose new book “In Search of a Boy Named Chester” details his quest to uncover an 80-year-old family story.
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Talking Culture: Into the ‘Flickerstate’ with F.A. Davidson
Aaron welcomes local author F.A. Davidson, who just released her debut YA novel “Flickerstate,” about a girl who can manipulate probability.
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Talking Culture: ‘Oops! All Clowns!’ A New Twist on Shakespeare, with Peaches Kawamata
Aaron welcomes Peaches Kawamata, the director of “Oops! All Clowns!”, a fun-for-all twist on Shakespeare that’s staging in Carrboro August 1.
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Talking Culture: Pink Floyd with School of Rock Chapel Hill’s House Band
This week, graduating seniors in the School of Rock Chapel Hill House Band play Pink Floyd’s “Time” and “Great Gig in the Sky.”
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Talking Culture: ‘Still She Stands,’ with Playwright Cyndi Whisnant
Aaron welcomes Carrboro playwright Cyndi Whisnant, whose new play “Still She Stands” is getting a reading at the ArtsCenter July 18-19.
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Talking Culture: Live Music with Perry Owen Wright and Jess Klein!
This week, Aaron welcomes Perry Owen Wright and Jess Klein, local musicians who have recently released new albums.
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Talking Culture: ‘Love Is’ with Cogan!
This week, Aaron welcomes Cogan (Cogan McMichaels), a 21-year-old UNC student who’s just released his debut album, “Play Pretend.”
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