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Extreme TextilesThe Fabric of Life
Alvin and Larry Ubell, the self-appointed “Gurus of How-To,” tackle the nuts and bolts of home repair. Then, jazz legend George Wein relives his 50-year career in Myself Among Others. Curator Matilda McQuaid and textile engineer Patricia Wilson describe the new "Extreme Textiles" exhibit at the Cooper-Hewitt. And Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters Mary Jordan and Kevin Sullivan tell the true story of a Hollywood blonde turned Catholic nun who left the comforts of Beverly Hills for a life of service in a notorious Tijuana prison.
The Gurus of How-To
Alvin and Larry Ubell, the self-appointed "Gurus of How-To," help listeners navigate the mysterious world of home repair. Call 212-267-WNYC.
Myself Among Others
George Wein recounts some of his biggest achievements, like creating the Newport Jazz Festival, throughout the span of his 50-year career in jazz. His memoir is titled Myself Among Others.
Music:
Newport at 50, Happy Birthday, Baby: “Jeep’s Blues,” Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
Happy Birthday Newport, 50 Swinging Years: “My Favorite Things,” The John Coltrane Quartet
Extreme Textiles
Curator Matilda McQuaid and textile engineer Patricia Wilson preview the new "Extreme Textiles" exhibit at the Cooper-Hewitt. It’s the first time a museum has showcased technical textiles, and celebrated the strengths and possibilities of highly engineered fabrics.
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View a slideshow of some of the designs from the exhibit
» More on "Extreme Textiles" at the Cooper-Hewitt
Music:
“Salpica” by Mambotur
The Prison Angel
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Mary Jordan and Kevin Sullivan from the Washington Post tell us about the unusual life of Mother Antonia in their new book, The Prison Angel. Nearly 30 years ago, Mother Antonia gave up her life in suburban L.A. to live amongst prisoners in Tijuana, Mexico. Now, at age 77, she offers spiritual counseling, helps prisoners get access to dentists and doctors, and tries to discourage riots.
Events:
Mary Jordan and Kevin Sullivan will be reading and signing books on:
Wednesday, May 11th at 7:30pm
Barnes & Noble
2289 Broadway at 82nd St.
Music:
Soundtrack to Meet Joe Black, music by Thomas Newman: “Sorry for Nothing”
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National Book Award Winners
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A number of this year’s National Book Award winners have appeared on The Leonard Lopate Show. Click here to see the list!
Tributes: Jeanne-Claude
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Jeanne-Claude created environmental works of art with her husband and fellow-conspirator/collaborator Christo. Together, they wrapped the Reichstag in Berlin, the Pont-Neuf in Paris, and created The Gates, with billowy orange drapes, in Central Park. Jeanne-Claude just died at the age of 74. You can hear Leonard Lopate’s last interview with them both, from July 19, 1999.
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Please Explain: Eco-Labels
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Our 3-ingredient Challenge wins a James Beard Award
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On May 3, the Lopate Show won its third James Beard Award for our 3-ingredient challenge. In August, we asked our listeners to call in and name 3 ingredients and then challenged New York chef and 3-ingredient expert Rozanne Gold to whip up a recipe! You can listen to the 3-ingredient challenge and get some inspiration for simple, delicious, and unexpected dishes.
