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Empower MO Meets New Director Of MODOC
On Wednesday July 12th the Criminal Justice Committee of Empower MO met with Anne Precythe, new Director of the Missouri Department of Correections and Alana Boyles, Director of the Division of Adult Institutions. This was a get to know you meeting that gave representatives of Empower MO, MO CURE, and a number of other groups across the state to present their concerns and hear about plans for change within the DOC.
Host Keith Brown El will be joined by Ted and Linda Schroeder of Empower MO and Edna Hardin of MO CURE to discuss what they heard from Anne Precythe the new Director of MODOC. They will talk about the positive things they heard and how they felt their concerns were or were not addressed.
Empower Missouri Website – http://empowermissouri.org/
Missouri Cure website – http://www.missouricure.org/
Michael Liiamatta New Director of Footprints
Founded in 2001, Footprints, works with the community to recognize, embrace, and assist homeless veterans and people afflicted with substance use disorders. We are trusted servants ushering those who seek a new life onto the road to recovery. Heroes Home Gate, our short-term residence for homeless veterans, is part of the Homeless Veterans Health Care Initiative of the United States Veterans Administration. Our recovery community center on Troost Avenue offers fellowship, support groups, counseling and classes to assist those seeking long-term recovery.
Host Allie Bush will talk with Michael Liiamatta the new Dictor of Footprints Inc about the programs they offer to Veterans and those with substance abuse issues as well as his plans moving forward.
Website – http://www.kcfootprints.org/
Troost Outreach Center, 4501 Troost Avenue, Kansas City MO 64110 Phone: (816) 561-0567
Heroes Home Gate, 2015 E 35th Street, Kansas City MO 64109 Phone: (816) 863-8224
Native Spirit radio show with host Rhonda LeValdo
7/9/17 playlist
05:02PM-05:08PM (5:40) Jerry Alfred & The Medicine Beat “Generation Hand down” from Etsi Show (CD, Album, Private) on Red House Records
05:08PM-05:13PM (5:16) Young Spirit “Modern Day Warrior” from Nitehe Ohci – “From the Heart” (CD, Album, World) on Canyon Records
05:13PM-05:17PM (3:31) John Trudell “Rockin’ the Res” from Graffiti Man on Rykodisc (America)
05:25PM-05:28PM (3:34) Pima Express “Come on My Darlin’” from Together We’ll Fade Away on Canyon Records
05:28PM-05:32PM (4:00) Richard Milanovich “Interview with Richard Milanovich” from Living Voices (CD, Album, Other) on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
05:42PM-05:46PM (4:00) Native Roots “Natives Say” from Native America Calling on Trikont
05:46PM-05:52PM (6:00) Jim Pepper “witchi Tai To” from Pepper’s Powwow (CD, Album, Other) on Indie(http://xopublicity.com/xo-for-the-holidays-vol-ii, UK)
05:52PM-06:00PM (8:23) Kevin Yazzie “Four Harmonized Peyote Songs 4” from faith (World) on Canyon Records
It may seem absurd, but I’m not monkeying around. The franchise update of “The Planet of the Apes” series that began in 2011 may be the best Hollywood franchise reboot ever. The third installment, “War for the Planet of the Apes,” is a visually spectacular and riveting drama that focuses on the ongoing confrontation between two species vying for world domination.
Director Matt Reeves uses special effects the way that they should be used, to help drive a compelling story. Andy Serkis, aided by the work of a crack team of computer animators, is terrific as Caesar, the intelligent chimpanzee who became the reluctant leader of the ape rebellion. When a human colonel, played by Woody Harrelson, kills his wife and young son, Caesar goes on quest for revenge.
Like all good sci-fi, there is depth to this story. It’s layered with sly social commentary and deals with themes that seem downright biblical. The only downside to this involving entry is its extensive length.
Apes may not really be intelligent, but the filmmakers behind “The War for the Planet of the Apes” know their audience is.
“Wish Upon” is the latest in a long line of horror movies to deal with the old trope, “Be careful what you wish for.” Joey King plays a teenager who gets an ancient Chinese wishing box and uses her wishes to gain riches and popularity. But, there is a dark price to pay. King is convincing and the film has a few shocks, but most ticket buyers will probably wish they had their money and 89 minutes back.
Also opening this week, “A Very Sordid Wedding” is the long-awaited sequel to the Southern-Fried comedy, “Sordid Lives.” “Band Aid” is a comedy about warring mates who try to save their marriage by forming a rock band. “The Tree” is a locally produced film about an elderly woman (Joicie Appell) who journeys from Wamego, Kansas to Terre Haute, Indiana to visit a childhood friend.
Susan and Russ have a slight disagreement about the third installment of the franchise reboot that began in 2011. The tentpole summer blockbuster has more depth than one might expect from a Hollywood entry, but Susan had a few qualms about certain aspects of this sequel. Andy Serkis (with the aid of special effects wizards) plays Caesar, the intelligent ape, and Woody Harrelson portrays a nasty human colonel who wants to wipe out all of the non-human simians.
Film producer Cynthia Lukas joins host Craig Lubow to talk about her newest film “Ghandi’s Gift” and her plans for her next two movies about Ghandi.
Amid budget shortfalls, so-called “non-core” programs are under attack from UMKC administrators, but faculty, staff, students and community members are fighting back. Tune in to the Heartland Labor Forum for an interview with Judy Ancel, laid-off director of WELS and former students of the labor studies program. Then, UMKC Theatre department chair, Tom Mardikes, talks about the layoffs and the campaign to save the MFA program and the employees who make it happen. Thursday at 6pm, rebroadcast Friday at 5am.
On this week’s edition of Arts Magazine, guests from the Barn Players discuss their drama, The Crucible, and the Leawood Stage Company chat about their production of Annie.
