Artown, Nevada Humanities present Reinventing Radio: An Evening with Ira Glass
Artown and Nevada Humanities have partnered with KUNR Reno Public Radio and University of Nevada, Reno, Reynolds School of Journalism to present renowned storyteller and NPR host Ira Glass for a unique speaking engagement on Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 p.m. at The Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Reno.
Ira Glass is the host and creator of the public radio program This American Life. The show is heard each week by over 2.2 million listeners on more than 500 public radio stations (in Reno aired on KUNR 88.7 Public Broadcasting Saturdays from noon – 1pm and Sundays 3pm -4pm). For years, the podcast of This American Life was the most popular podcast on iTunes, until the show started its first spin-off program Serial, which quickly became the most popular podcast ever created. Over 7 million people have downloaded each episode.
Glass began his career as an intern at National Public Radio's network headquarters in Washington, DC in 1978, when he was 19 years old. Over the years, he worked on nearly every NPR network news program and held virtually every production job in NPR's Washington headquarters. He has been a tape cutter, newscast writer, desk assistant, editor, reporter and producer. He has filled in as host of Talk of the Nation and Weekend All Things Considered.
Tickets are available at www.pioneercenter.com. Prices are $50, $40 and $30 plus fees. Students with identification will receive a 10% discount. Box Office hours are Monday-Friday 11am-6pm 775-686-6600 or 866-553-6605.
For more information, contact Jennifer Mannix at Artown at 775-322-1538.
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