East Alabama Arts

On today's Community Focus just in time for Mother's Day the folk band Martha's Trouble joins Kyle Gassiott for a performance of songs from their new lullaby album "A Little Heart Like You." Feel free to sing along!

East Alabama Art's Kyle Gassiott interviews Wayne Flynt, Distinguished University Professor at Auburn University and author of "Keeping the Faith: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives." In his unflinching memoir of politics and the history of the state of Alabama as well as its academic institutions, political leaders, and religous groups Dr. Flynt not only examines the ways in which these entities have fallen short but the future opportunities and challenges in which they can overcome the past. Through the lens of his own experience as an noted professor and historian at both Samford and Auburn Universities, memories of his travels through Alabama, and his life in the state Flynt's memior serves as both the voice of conscience and chronicle of a troubled time.

"Today's Community Focus is definitely delicious as guest host Kyle Gassiott interviews author Polly Jernigan before a live audience about her classic cookbook, "Good! Good !! Good!!!: Selected Recipes for Party People." Thirty years ago the book sold over 7,000 copies nationwide and it's now being reissued in honor of the 25th anniversary of East Alabama Art's Performance Series. Join us for a party with Polly and her friends just in time for the holidays!"

Now that the novel “Go Set a Watchman” has been out for a week, we thought it would be a good time to hear from some readers of the book, and get their reaction. Last Thursday night Troy Public Radio’s Kyle Gassiott visited a meeting of some eager readers in Opelika, and he brings us this report.

On today's Community Focus we hear a lunchtime performance from jazz pianist & local favorite Mary Slaton. Mary's performance and interview with Troy Public Radio's Kyle Gassiott was taped Wednesday September 12, 2012 at The Community Cultural & Conference Center in Opelika. It's the perfect show to get your day swingin'.