Cover to Cover Open Book
3:30 PM Pacific Time: Wednesdays
Weekly interviews with poets, performance artists, film-makers, novelists and storytellers. The first week of every month is a combined one-hour program featuring Jack Foley & Nina Serrano. The archive can be found at Cover to Cover with Jack Foley. The second week is hosted by Nina Serrano, Poet 2 Poet. The third week is hosted by Jovelyn Richards, Jovelyn’s Bistro. The fourth week is hosted by Reyna Cowan, Frame to Frame. And the fifth week (if there is one) is hosted again by Jovelyn Richards, Jovelyn’s Bistro.
Cover to Cover Open Book – April 24, 2009
John Fisher, Artistic Director of San Francisco's Theatre Rhino, discusses the productions set to run during Rhino's upcoming season, his own work as director and playwright, and the role of theater in popular and political culture. He is interviewed by Richard Wolinsky.
Cover to Cover Open Book – April 17, 2009
Today we talk with the author of Building The Latino future, Frank Carbajal about his book, and we also learn about the film American Violet that will be opening on May 1st.Frank carbajal is founder and president of Estiempo that provides coaching and leadership counseling for business entrepenours and with Humberto Medina has recently co-written … Continued
Cover to Cover Open Book – April 10, 2009
Today we celebrate Poetry Month by bringing you the poetry of the Middle East. In this half hour, we will listen to Iraqi poet, novelist, translator and filmmaker, Sinan Antoon reading poems from his most recent book of poetry, Baghdad Blues.He will also read poetry from Palestinian poet, Mahmoud Darwish, Iraqi poet, Sargon Boulus and … Continued
Cover to Cover Open Book – Poet on Poet: poet /host Nina Serrano interviews guest poet Adrian Arias
Poet on Poet: poet /host Nina Serrano interviews guest poet Adrian Arias and he reads his poems. ADRIAN ARIAS is a Peruvian prize-winning poet, visual artist, curator and cultural promoter, working and living in San Francisco, CA since 2000. His poetry, explores the absurd, the observation of elements, and the connection between reality and dreams. … Continued
Cover to Cover Open Book – Amelia Gonzalez speaks with playwright and actor Richard Montoya
Amelia Gonzalez speaks with playwright, actor and one third of the acting trio “Culture Clash” Richard Montoya about the latest production of his play “Water and Power” which is showing at the Mexican Heritage Plaza in San Jose. Teatro Vision, closes it's 25th season with the production of this evocative play that serves as a … Continued
Cover to Cover Open Book – March 13, 2009 at 3:00pm
On today's Open Book, Antonio Ortiz met up with Dr. Fisher at a Chemistry.com sponsored event in San Francisco this past February to hear more about her new book "Why Him? Why Her? Finding Real Love by Understanding Your Personality Type." If you would like more information about Dr. Helen Fisher and her new book, … Continued
Cover to Cover Open Book – March 6, 2009
Nina Serrano and guest author Diana Block discuus Diana's book "ARM THE SPIRIT: A WOMAN'S JOURNEY UNDERGROUND AND BACK," a memoir to be released later this month by AK Press. It chronicles Block's story from her FBI escape with her two-week old infant and 5 companions (militantly active in the struggle for Puerto Rican independence) … Continued
Cover to Cover Open Book – SF Follies
SF Follies, a new musical review playing at the Actors Theatre in San Francisco. On today's show, the Director talks about why he was inspired to write and direct a show that lampoons San Francisco's landmarks, neighborhoods and personalities. Also, two of the actors describe what the audience can expect to see and how they … Continued
Cover to Cover Open Book – Zulu Krewe 100th Anniversary
Sally Phillips ushers in Mardi Gras with a show about the Zulu Krewe which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year! To commhe Louisiana State Museum & the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club proudly present a major new exhibit exploring the origins, unique Carnival traditions, and cultural and civic contributions of Zulu from 1909 to … Continued