During the 1930s and '40s, radio was the cutting-edge means of communication. Families would gather around the radio, listening to their favorite programs and following the news as the world marched towards World War II. The Duluth Public Library is pleased to offer this series of programs celebrating radio and our own "greatest generation's" war-time contributions.

Feature Event: The Golden Age of Radio Thursday, September 23    7:00 p.m. Mitchell Auditorium, College of St. Scholastica 1200 Kenwood Avenue Delight to the snazzy sounds of the days when radio was king and sing along with acclaimed vocalist Prudence Johnson and celebrated pianist Dan Chouinard. "The Golden Age of Radio" is an entertaining, interactive performance of classic radio standards from the 1930s and '40s brought to life with iconic photos and stories from the era. The program features such toe-tapping favorites as A Tisket a Tasket and Accentuate the Positive. Audience members are invited to sing along with Johnson and Chouinard on such classics as Singing' in the Rain and Beer Barrel Polka. Getting "gussied up" in period-appropriate or vintage-inspired attire is encouraged!

Film: Abbott and Costello classic
Saturday, September 25   2:00 p.m.
Library Green Room

Join us for a slapstick comedy thriller about the golden days of radio. The library's film licensing agreement prevents naming the film here; call 218-730-4200/option 6 and the library staff will give you details about the film.

Author Thomas Saylor: War Experienced: The Minnesota Home Front, 1941-45
Monday, September 27   7:00 p.m.
Library Green Room

What was life like in Minnesota during the war years? How does oral history fit into our knowledge of this period? How do individuals remember their experiences during these years? Historian Thomas Saylor will talk about working men and women, homemakers and farm life on the home front.

Author Dave Kenney: Minnesota Goes to War
Thursday, October 7   7:00 p.m.
Library Green Room

Find out about life on the Minnesota home front during World War II. Author Dave Kenney will emphasize the Duluth/Superior shipbuilding operations and the important wartime role played by the Iron Range.

Short Films: Minnesota's Greatest Generation
Saturday, October 16   2:00 p.m.
Library Green Room

A selection of award-winning short documentaries from the "Moving Pictures" film competition, which focused on the lives of Minnesota's Greatest Generation.

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