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The Berlin blues
By Drew Hayden Taylor. 2007
A consortium of German developers arrives at Otter Lake Reserve with an offer: they want to improve the local economy…
with the creation of "OjibwayWorld", a Native theme park. Designed to attract European tourists, it instead causes personal and political divisions within the local community, as well as hilarity. 2007.L'intimité: théâtre
By Emma Haché. 2003
Onze tableaux et sept personnages pour conter l'histoire d'un couple improbable: une jeune Allemande et un soldat canadien que leur…
désarroi a uni le temps de faire un enfant et que les caprices promotionnels d'un politicien réunit à nouveau. Cette seconde pièce d'une auteure d'origine acadienne a reçu, en 2003, la Prime à la création du Fonds Gratien Gélinas. Prix du Gouverneur général (théâtre). 2004. 2003.Elizabeth Rex
By Timothy Findley. 2000
This drama brings together William Shakespeare and Queen Elizabeth I, as they and the members of Shakespeare's acting troupe discuss…
what makes a man a man and a woman a woman. Much of the dialogue is between Elizabeth, who has reigned in essence as a man, and Ned, one of the actors who throughout his career has played women. On the eve of the execution of the Queen's former lover, the characters come to unexpected conclusions about identity, sex, humanity and love. Some strong language. Winner of the 2000 Governor General's Award for Drama. 2000.A streetcar named Desire
By Tennessee Williams. 2008
In this play, a recently widowed, faded southern belle visits her bohemian sister and lusty brother-in-law in the French Quarter…
of New Orleans. Seeking the lost gentility of her early life, she instead faces a mental breakdown because of the insensitivity of those around her. First published in 1947, c2008.Driving Miss Daisy
By Alfred Uhry. 1986
Boolie, a Jewish businessman, hires a chauffeur for his elderly mother, Daisy. She is not happy about relying on a…
black man, but over the years, Hoke becomes her devoted friend. Winner of the 1988 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. 1986.The Mercury Theatre on the air: Vol. 1
By Cbs Radio, Hollywood 360. 2014
Before creating cinematic masterpieces like "Citizen Kane", Orson Welles established his creative credentials with "The Mercury Theatre on the Air",…
an hour-long showcase which allowed him, producer John Houseman, musical director Bernard Hermann, and a close-knit team of performers and technicians to broadcast innovative adaptations of both well-known and obscure stories - programs that quickly set a new standard for dramatic radio production. Radio Archives is proud to offer an impressive collection containing ten immortal broadcasts of the series, just as originally aired in 1938, transferred directly from the highest quality master recordings and painstakingly restored for the best possible audio qualityGene Autry's Melody Ranch: Volume 2
By Cbs Radio. 2019
Volume 2 of Gene Autry's Melody Ranch! Republic Pictures' singing cowboy Gene Autry stars in "Melody Ranch," offering a pleasant…
and tuneful opportunity to hear Gene and his musicians perform a wide range of musical favorites, as well as the banter between Gene, his fellow musicians, and sidekick Pat Buttram. Combining music, comedy, and dramatic sequences featuring Autry as the moral two-fisted hero, the twenty shows in this collection give us a chance to revisit a time when the good guys always wore white hats, a really good on-screen fist fight made for a rousing afternoon of movie entertainment, and when a singing cowboy might have flirted with an attractive young lady, but usually ended up crooning to his horse as the screen faded to blackGene Autry's Melody Ranch: Volume 1
By Cbs Radio. 2019
Volume 1 of Gene Autry's Melody Ranch! Republic Pictures' singing cowboy Gene Autry stars in "Melody Ranch," offering a pleasant…
and tuneful opportunity to hear Gene and his musicians perform a wide range of musical favorites, as well as the banter between Gene, his fellow musicians, and sidekick Pat Buttram. Combining music, comedy, and dramatic sequences featuring Autry as the moral two-fisted hero, the twenty shows in this collection give us a chance to revisit a time when the good guys always wore white hats, a really good on-screen fist fight made for a rousing afternoon of movie entertainment, and when a singing cowboy might have flirted with an attractive young lady, but usually ended up crooning to his horse as the screen faded to blackNightbeat - night stories
By Various. 2019
In 1950, NBC began broadcasting Nightbeat, considered one of the finest shows of its time, about Randy Stone, a reporter…
who covered the night beat for the Chicago Star with a unique blend of wit, compassion and toughness. From murder to mystery, from heartache to hardboiled, every night brought a new story to Randy Stone. Radio Archives invites you to listen to six brand new Nightbeat stories in Nightbeat: Night Stories. This nostalgic collection of new tales for your listening pleasure comes alive courtesy of noted actor Michael C. Gwynne. Delivering each line with a mix of two fisted determination and humanity, Gwynne makes Randy Stone and his Chicago living, breathing realities for both Nightbeat fans and new listeners. Listen as 1950s Chicago comes alive when the sun sets on Nightbeat: Night StoriesThe Cisco Kid: Volume 3
By O. Henry. 2019
“Here’s adventure! Here’s romance!” O. Henry’s famous “Robin Hood of the Old West” rides again in 20 episodes of the…
popular series from radio’s golden age. First heard in 1946 with Jack Mather in the title role, along with Harry Lang as his portly sidekick Pancho and, later, Mel Blanc as Pancho’s cousin Porfirio, the series quickly became a staple on local stations nationwide. The premise was simple: often perceived as outlaws, Cisco and Pancho would use this perception to their advantage to right whatever wrongs they came across; by the end of each show, having earned new respect, they would once again hit the trail in search of adventure. Today, “The Cisco Kid” remains delightful entertainment for all ages, particularly in these sparkling restorations from Radio Archives.The Cisco Kid: Volume 2
By O. Henry. 2019
“Here’s adventure! Here’s romance!” O. Henry’s famous “Robin Hood of the Old West” rides again in 20 episodes of the…
popular series from radio’s golden age. First heard in 1946 with Jack Mather in the title role, along with Harry Lang as his portly sidekick Pancho and, later, Mel Blanc as Pancho’s cousin Porfirio, the series quickly became a staple on local stations nationwide. The premise was simple: often perceived as outlaws, Cisco and Pancho would use this perception to their advantage to right whatever wrongs they came across; by the end of each show, having earned new respect, they would once again hit the trail in search of adventure. Today, “The Cisco Kid” remains delightful entertainment for all ages, particularly in these sparkling restorations from Radio Archives.The Cisco Kid: Volume 4
By O. Henry. 2019
”Here’s adventure! Here’s romance!” O. Henry’s famous “Robin Hood of the Old West” rides again in 20 more episodes of…
the popular and long-running series from radio’s golden age. Starring Jack Mather in the title role, with legendary radio and cartoon star Mel Blanc as his portly sidekick Pancho, each episode of “The Cisco Kid” delivers lighthearted western action and excitement. The premise of the series is simple: often assumed to be outlaws, Cisco and Pancho use this misconception to their advantage to right whatever wrongs they come across; by the end of each show, having earned new respect, they once again hit the trail in search of adventure. Today, “The Cisco Kid” remains delightful entertainment for all ages, particularly in these sparkling restorations from Radio Archives.The Cisco Kid: Volume 1
By O. Henry. 2019
“Here’s adventure! Here’s romance!” O. Henry’s famous “Robin Hood of the Old West” rides again in 20 episodes of the…
popular series from radio’s golden age. First heard in 1946 with Jack Mather in the title role, along with Harry Lang as his portly sidekick Pancho and, later, Mel Blanc as Pancho’s cousin Porfirio, the series quickly became a staple on local stations nationwide. The premise was simple: often perceived as outlaws, Cisco and Pancho would use this perception to their advantage to right whatever wrongs they came across; by the end of each show, having earned new respect, they would once again hit the trail in search of adventure. Today, “The Cisco Kid” remains delightful entertainment for all ages, particularly in these sparkling restorations from Radio Archives.C is for country
By Lil Nas X. 2021
Parents who play Grammy winner Lil Nas X's 12-times platinum single Old Town Road on repeat will want to take…
their kids and ride on over to this ABC picture book from the music mega-star! A is for adventure . Every day is a brand-new start! B is for boots — whether they're big or small, short or tall. And C is for country. Join superstar Lil Nas X—who boasts the longest-running #1 song in history—and Panini the pony on a joyous journey through the alphabet from sunup to sundown. Experience wide-open pastures, farm animals, guitar music, cowboy hats, and all things country in this debut picture book that's perfect for music lovers learning their ABCs and for anyone who loves Nas's signature genre-blending style. Featuring bold, bright art from Theodore Taylor III, with plenty of hidden surprises for Nas's biggest fans, C Is for Country is a celebration of song and the power inside us allBlue grass boy: the story of Bill Monroe, father of bluegrass music
By Barb Rosenstock, Edwin Fotheringham. 2018
Presents the story of musician Bill Monroe, the youngest of eight children, who loved playing and singing harmonies with his…
family on the front porch and continued to work on his craft as he grew up. His deep Kentucky roots helped him to create the unique American music called bluegrass. For grades K-3. 2018Searching for Robert Johnson: The Life and Legend of the "King of the Delta Blues Singers"
By Peter Guralnick. 1998
Author of music biographies including Last Train to Memphis (DB 40087) examines the short life and long legacy of bluesman…
Johnson, who died at age twenty-seven in 1938. From scarce information, the author stitches together what is known of his life, and looks at the many blues musicians he influenced. 1989Behind the song
By K. M. Walton, David Arnold, G. Love, K. M. Walton. 2017
An anthology of stories and personal essays exploring how music inspires creativity and can change a person's life. The pieces…
are written by award-winning young adult authors and contemporary musicians. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2017The most of Nora Ephron
By Nora Ephron. 2013
Writings by the Oscar nominee Ephron (1941-2012) include essays, the screenplay for When Harry Met Sally, the novel Heartburn, and…
her last unpublished play Lucky Guy. Topics range from the personal to the political. Introduction by New Yorker editor Robert Gottlieb. Some strong language. 2013A spotlight for Harry (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))
By Eric A. Kimmel, Jim Madsen. 2009
Story based on childhood events of Harry Houdini (1874-1926), who became a famous magician and escape artist. Describes Harry and…
his brother Dash learning to walk a tightrope after going to the circus with their family for the first time. For grades 2-4. 2009Double love (Sweet Valley High #No. 1)
By Francine Pascal, Kate William. 2008
Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield are identical twins at Sweet Valley High. They're both popular, smart, gorgeous and they both have…
a crush on Todd Wilkins. Meet the Wakefield twins, their guys, and the rest of the gang at Sweet Valley High in this book that started the Sweet Valley phenomenon. For junior and senior high readers