Nighttime Live With Bob Harris

Great conversation with Ken McNab author of the new book "And  In The End -The Last Days of The Beatles" From Glasgow Scotland Ken told us about the need to write this book. There always is something new about the world's most famous musicians. Ken breaks down that last year, month by month, chatting with a journalist who John told he was leaving the Beatles and held him to keep it a secret, but someone else would later let the cat out of the bag. The feud between the four to have Allen Klein or Lee Eastman run the business end of the band. An amazing interview of the doctor and nurse who watched over John and Yoko in the hospital after a car accident. He also talked with the engineer who recorded "Give Peace a Chance" at the Bed-In for Peace" in Toronto and gives a secret about the recording not many new about. We talked a lot about John including him throwing up before his first concert appearance in some four years after the Beatles played the states. Only a portion of this interview has aired...you

Andrew Maus, Director and CEO of the Plains Art Museum tells us of the exciting new exhibit featuring works of some legendary artists. From Renoir to Kostabi features selected works by six historically or critically acclaimed artists whose careers collectively span more than one hundred years, from the late nineteenth to the twenty-first centuries. Four of the artists, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec , Pablo Picasso , and Marc Chagall have been well known worldwide for many decades. The two other artists, equally deserving of such recognition, are likely being introduced to most exhibition visitors for the first time. Marcel Mouly  was the last figure from the ‘School of Paris’ group to live well into the first decade of the new Millennium. Mark Kostabi (born 1960) is a widely celebrated contemporary artist who rose to fame in the 1980s as an active participant in New York City’s East Village Scene. This exhibition of 219 prints was originally slated for exhibition at The State Russian Muse

Aaron Duma gives details  as Jade Presents and Fargo Brewing Company present live music Thursday nights at RiverHaven Events Center in Moorhead. Resident performer/MC Pat Lenertz along with his many talented friends. will be joining Lenertz to bring you live music in a safe, socially-distanced environment. Regional and national acts are on the calendar tool Aaron also says there'll will be a number of food vendors throughout the rest of the summer and early fall. If it rains they have arrangements to move indoors. For more details listen to the podcast or go to www.jadepresents.com for a list of upcoming performers and ticket information. Be sure to subscribe to the Jade Presents app while you're on their site. Don't forget you can also subscribe to the Nighttime Live Podcasts too. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Filling in on the Drive for Dan Michaels, I had the pleasure of bringing Susan Dollinger on line from the Unclaimed  Property Department. A place where there might be cash waiting for you. When someone owes you money and they can't find you, they can't keep the money, but must submit  it to that state's office of Unclaimed Property. Then it's up to you to check the list to see if you're listed...them millions of dollars waiting to be claimed include a couple of huge ones in N.D. Monies might be from tax funds, insurance payments, rebate checks...the only physical property they take in is from abandoned safe deposit boxes.  I've found lots of cash for friends but have yet to find "Bob Harris" on the list. People should check every state they have lived in or done business in.. To do that go to www.missingmoney.com and click on the appropriate state. There'll be a little paperwork to download and a phone number to call if any questions. Good Luck and hope you find your name on the list. See omnystudio.com

It was a Saturday edition of the "Vet Is In" with Dr. Derine Winning of the Valley Veterinary Hospital in Fargo. Some of the topics on this show:  People concerned about strange pet odors after being in lake water. I Irritation of your pet's skin Through the pandemic more people are adopting pets and Dr. Winning gives us some things to think about including Pet separation anxiety when we all eventually got back to work or school. and now Bob is seeing ads for pet medications with a long list of possible side effects for your pet.  Be sure to visit the Valley Veterinary Hospital website. or call them at 232-3391 to make an appointment . See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Brad Ricca has put together another great book...a true story that few have ever heard. "Olive the Lionheart" is the story of Olive MacLeod who met her fiance, the famous naturalist Boyd Alexander in the early 1900's When she got word that something had happened to him during an expedition to Africa, she decided to set out to find him...facing several dangerous situations. Listen to Brad describe the backstory of getting Olive's diaries for research on this fascinating tale. And many of the pictures from Africa were taken by Olive herself. It's a true adventurous book you won't want to put down. For more info visit www.olivethelionheart.com on the web. Please enjoy the podcast and be sure to subscribe to Nighttime Live's Podcast Page. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

With the pandemic postponing the festival last March and hopes of an abbreviated event in August, it was announced the 20th Annual Fargo Film Festival will be virtual this year.  Emily Beck, Executive Director of the Fargo Theatre, gives us details on the more than 40 films to be featured, including Q & A sessions with some of the filmmakers.  Tickets go on sale Aug 19th and the best place to get those and find more info on this years festival is by going to their website https://fargofilmfestival.org/  Then click the "Virtual" link in the upper left hand corner. Check out the swag...and don't forget you'll be able to buy some Fargo Theatre popcorn opening day.   See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

When he's not at work at his dentist office, you might find Dr. Chris Dens on the water....or should I say above the water. He successfully skied on a pair of stilts 11 feet high and with him being at 6 feet...that's a total of 17 feet in above the water. Chris has entered his accomplishment to the Guinness Book of World records and his waiting to see if they accept his feet...I mean feat! Previous stilt skier had a pair at 10 1/2 feet. He want's to attempt 11 feet on one ski before moving to a taller pair of stilts. Dr. Dens is also a member of the Brainerd Ski Loons Water Skiing show. There show this year was cancelled by the pandemic but will be back in 2021.

Prairie Style File's Alicia Underlee Nelson received a grant from the Arts Partnership to travel across the state of North Dakota to report on "Public Art" with this weeks report focusing on Grand Forks-East Grand Forks area. The Forks is more of a sculpture area compared more murals in the F-M. We talked about their "Pocket Parks" ..Flood Memorial and Loon park. Alicia also talks with us about some things called "The Big Heads", And of course the beauty of the 2,200 acre  Grand Forks Greenway and all it has to offer. (It's twice the size of Central Park in NYC. And a few good places to eat on the patio. For more on Alicia and her book "North Dakota Beer: A Heady History" visit her site at www.prairiestylefile.com  

The Robert Ludlum Estate choose Minnesota author Brian Freeman to continue the saga of Jason Bourne. Brian says he's been a fan of Ludlum and the Bourne series for decades. He gives us a little hint of the plot of the book but a great description on how he was chosen to continue the novels from the Ludlum estate. I say novels because Brian announced to us that he's working on the next book now!. Much more coming from Brian Freeman before the year is over. Below is the link to an interview I had with Brian from earlier this year on a great book entitled that got great response especially in our neck of the woods called "Thief River Falls." Check out that interview right here Brian's website is www.bfreemanbooks.com Besides his facebook page...his wife Marcia has a Facebook page called "The Author's Wife"  

Greta Guck of the Detroit Lakes Public Library joined us to talk about the success of the Book Bike Program, visiting parks, markets, and other events in the region. People can check out books, apply for a library card, it's a mobile hot spot and at certain events offers from books for the kids.  When folded up it reminds folks of one of the old ice cream bikes of the past but is pulled by an "e" bike and offers some motorized help. Checkout their website for them and the entire network of libraries at  www.larl.org photo: Detroit Lakes Public Library Facebook events Page.

It's been a while since we've had an evening edition of "The Vet is In" on KFGO's "Nighttime Live" with Dr. Derine Winning of the Valley Veterinary Hospital in Fargo. Some of the topics we talked about this show include: Getting a new dog and kennel training, Doggy Doors, Ticks and Lyne disease, what to watch out for regarding pet poisoning during the pandemic, tips for taking pets camping with you, pets and the heat,  and keep an eye out for Rabbit hemorrhagic disease. Check the Valley Veterinary Hospital website  Also on Facebook. Their phone number is 701-232-3391 and they are located at 3210 Main in Fargo.

Our good friend Kathie Brekke joined us to give an update on the outdoor shows coming to Jasper's Theater in Park Rapids starting July 23rd. They'll be 8 total this year and her son Dan(pictured with Kathie) from Nashville will be here for all 8 shows. As past of the show he'll be doing a tribute to his friend Charlie Daniels. For ticket information and dates of upcoming show, go to Jasper's Theaters website, or their Facebook page. Just before we did this interview we got word of the death of Mike Bullock, leader of "Mike and the Monsters" and "The Michael James Band" plus others. Kathie said he knew how to work the audience for a great entertaining show.

Joey Kuntz for years played with the band "The Fillers" in the FM area and now makes his home in Bakersfield California. During this pandemic he has released a number of songs he wrote and performed on, which will all become a full album in the future. We took a listen to his latest single called "Miles in Between" and got details of upcoming show dates in North Dakota...including two in Fargo and one in Devils Lake. Follow Joey on his Facebook page, his website, and be sure to subscribe to his Youtube Channel!

Beginning Friday July 10th and running thru 9 pm July 24, the Plains Art Museum is holding a Virtual Art Auction. Because of the pandemic the original auction, which is part of the Spring Gala, was postponed until now.  Andy Maus tells us a large number of items are posted on the Plains Art website with all kinds of different art genres listed.  And for the kids, one of the classes starting July 27th is the art of Claymation where kids from age 9 to 14, will be able to make their own 5 to 10 second film. Classes sizes are limited. For cost and registration info check the website. Andy also dropped a name in the interview.....PICASSO! Listen to find out what that's all about. www.plainsart.org and their phone number is 701-551-6100. Be sure to check the hours they are open before you visit. (Photo: plainsart.org)

Thunder Road will host its annual Charity Day this Tuesday, July 14th from 12 noon to 10 pm.  This year’s charity is Lend A Hand Up. Lend-A-Hand Up's Jeana Peinovich tells us that $10 from every $20 Thunder Road punch card purchased Tuesday at Thunder Road or by phone at 282-5151, will benefit Lend A Hand Up to help families in medical crisis. Punch-cards can be used day of or at a future date.  A $20 card pays for activities -  go carts, mini golf, laser tag, bumper cars,... Bring your kids, coworkers or just come yourself for some outdoor and/or indoor fun. For more info go to www.lendahandup.org or visit Thunder Road on their Facebook page.  

The North Dakota Autism Center's annual "AuSome Evening" is reading to roll July 22nd at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fargo starting at 5:30 pm. Darcy Kasparwitz of the Center tells us the AuSome Evening is a business formal attire event that is designed to motivate, rejuvenate, and inspire their guests! You'll enjoy an adult-night-out with heavy appetizers, games, and a silent auction while benefiting the Puzzle Place Preschool & Childcare, NDAC Enrichment Center, In Home Family Support Program and the Behavior Support Program. If you have items to donate for the auction, or need more information to purchase tickets visit their website

Dan Brekke certainly comes from a family full of music! His mother teaches at Moorhead High and heads a local jazz band, plus his family entertains us each summer with wholesome entertainment at Jasper's Theater in Park Rapids.  Dan has performed with a number of bands including Johnny Holm. Has done many gigs in the Nashville area. and has a new band called the Tumbling Dice that will release a new CD this Friday. As you can see from the picture from Halloween a couple of years ago...Dan, as,  and  with Charlie Daniels.We lost Charlie earlier this week at the age of 83. Dan talks about the influence he got from Charlie and talks about the times when they met up with each other. For More info on Dan's new band check them out on Instagram at "the_tumblingdice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTumblinDice.band/ and on the web at : http://thetumblingdiceband.com/

Imagine having full reign of the cast, creators, producers, engineers, writers, and more, of one the most successful television comedies of the past decade. Marc Freeman had a chance to interview the participates of "Modern Family" and got the behind the scene scoop on how this show came to be, it's success and the sad day it all came to an end in April after 11 years on the air. This oral history from all the members of the show is a fantastic read.  

Alicia Underlee Nelson of PrairieStylefile.com received a grant to document public art all over the state of North Dakota. Alicia defines public art as anything you can see in a public space without having to pay or stand in line to observe. Alicia gives us a lot of examples of the public art she observed and photographed on her first outing to Western North Dakota and the Bismarck area. If you have some public art in your city, Alicia would love to possibly come and document your suggestions. Please checkout Alicia's Website, www.prariestylefile.com and see some of the beautiful pictures  she took. Please you can contact her at the site to make suggestions to her.