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Harris Happening

306 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

KFGO veteran Bob Harris spends his nights with you and his friends. Authors, artists and musicians make for two hours of nighttime fun.

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Dean Koontz, Frankenstein Lost Souls

December 31, 2020 20:57 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

Author Dean Koontz joined Bob to talk about his book, Lost Souls, of his Frankenstein Series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Mickey Evans, Sandlot 2

December 31, 2020 20:50 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

Writer and Director David Mickey Evans joined Bob to talk about the DVD release of The Sandlot 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Leavell

December 31, 2020 20:42 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

Musician Chuck Leavell of the Allman Brothers Band and Rolling Stones joined Bob to talk about music, the environment, and tree farming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julia Ruth Stevens

December 31, 2020 20:22 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

Julia Ruth Stevens, daughter of Babe Ruth, joined Bob to tell stories of her father and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julia Ruth Stevens

December 31, 2020 20:22 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

Julia Ruth Stevens, daughter of Babe Ruth, joined Bob to tell stories of her father and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean Koontz, What the Night Knows

December 31, 2020 20:16 - 9 minutes - 8.91 MB

Author Dean Koontz joined Bob to talk about his book, What the Night Knows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean Koontz, Breathless

December 31, 2020 20:14 - 10 minutes - 9.25 MB

Author Dean Koontz joined Bob to talk about his book, Breathless. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean Koontz, Relentless

December 31, 2020 20:11 - 10 minutes - 9.2 MB

Author Dean Koontz joined Bob to talk about his book, Relentless. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anne Rice

December 31, 2020 19:48 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

Author Anne Rice joined Bob to talk about her career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clint Black 2013

December 31, 2020 19:31 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

Country music star Clint Black joined Bob ahead of his concert at the Fargo Theater in 2013. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruce Campbell

December 31, 2020 19:23 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

Actor, Director, and Writer Bruce Campbell joined Bob to talk about his book "If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor, playing Ash in the film Evil Dead and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Mickey Evans

December 31, 2020 19:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

Screenwriter and Director David Mickey Evans joined Bob to talk about his book "The King of Pacoima", The Sandlot, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fred Willard on Night Time Live

December 31, 2020 18:37 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

Actor, Comedian, and Writer Fred Willard joins Bob to talk about his book Fred Willard's Magnificent Movie Trivia as well as his acting career. In June of 2011 Fred had put his name to a new trivia book on films,  I had received an email from his publisher stating that Fred was available for interviews and would I be interested in having him on the show. I remember saying "Are you kidding? Absolutely!" As ;you'll hear Fred was a great man to chat with, very friendly, very appreciative an...

Bob Harris Hospitalized with COVID-19

December 09, 2020 17:10 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

Jeanie, the sister of Bob Harris, joins Joel Heitkamp on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, to give listeners an update on Bob's condition. Bob was hospitalized Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020 with COVID-19.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bismarck wet plate photographer's works heading for Oxford

November 21, 2020 23:31 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

Some works of wet plate photographer Shane Balkowitsch will be permanently displayed at the Pitts River Museum on the campus of Oxford in the UK. Shane has taken numerous wet plate photos of Native Americans and his "Northern Plains Native Americans: A Modern Wet Plate Perspective" will go on display there in the very near future. Shane's works are also part of the "Picture Fence"  currently on display in the FM Area and some of his works are being shown at the Plains Art Museum. Be sure ...

Become a Pen Pal with those in Nursing Homes during Pandemic

November 21, 2020 21:50 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

One of the most talented people i know has come up with a fantastic idea as things tighten up again because of the Pandemic. It's something to bring back from years ago...the Pen Pal!  Aimee Klein, actress, singer, accordion player, circus entertainer...there's not much she can't do, has come up with this great idea. It's a chance for us to keep in touch and make friends with someone who maybe alone this holiday season. Aimee gives us all the details: Check and leave message at Aimee's F...

"The Vet Is In"- Dr. Derine Winning on the Harris Happening

November 14, 2020 22:47 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Saturday's Harris Happening featured Dr. Derine Winning of the Valley Veterinary Hospital with some more great information on your pets health. Some of the topics covered include: Is a seasonal change of diet a good idea for your pet? Is you cat throwing up to much? Can we give our dog a raw meat treat? Why you shouldn't let your kitten or puppy play with your fingers. Some ideas to keep your pet busy as we head into another seasonal change. Plus an interesting segment about stomatitis caus...

Author of "So Embarrassing-Charise Mericle Harper

November 14, 2020 22:09 - 9 minutes - 8.4 MB

Some embarrassing moments are soon forgotten, but some seem to last forever.  Through her love of comics Charise Mericle Harper has but together this book that not only helps the young, but adults as well as we try to get through life's embarrassing moments. "So Embarrassing: Awkward Moments and How To Get Through Them" is available now at bookstores everywhere. Be sure to checkout all of Charise works at her website!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riverzen's "Hometown Holiday's" to benefit homeless shelters

November 07, 2020 21:19 - 9 minutes - 8.66 MB

Kim Jore, regional artist has come up with another great are project to help raise money for homeless shelters.  Hometown Holiday's is a collection features 54 small towns all within 50 miles of the F-M area. Kim visited and photographed each town and incorporated the pictures with watercolor to produce a unique collage. (Barnesville is featured in the thumbnail of this podcast.) Each also feature the towns zip code and GPS coordinates.  Proceeds to benefit Churches United and the Gladys ...

Concordia College Theatre presents "Dead Man's Cellphone"

November 07, 2020 20:18 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB

Concordia College presents "Dead Man's Cellphone" Nov 12th-14th at the Frances Frazier Comstock Theare. We chatted with Diana Whitcomb, who stars at Jean. Here's a brief note from the press release. After stumbling upon Gordon and body and still-active cell phone, Jean becomes more and more involved with the grieving people around her. Keeping the titular cell phone for herself, she stumbles through a cast of absurd characters (those who knew Gordon while he was alive) and forms her own re...

Bonanzaville U.S.A puts out call for artists-Ex Dir Beth Jansen

November 07, 2020 19:41 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MB

The call is out for area artists for Bonanzaville's "Prairie Living" exhibit. You must register by Nov. 30th with submissions due by February 1st.  Artwork will be put on display at Bonanzaville and artists could be part of an auction to help support  Bonanzaville and it's programs. Prizes to be awarded in 3 categories  Listen to my chat with Beth Jansen Ex Director or check their website at: www:bonanzaville.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tucker Lucas director of Theatre B's "The Majority"

November 02, 2020 21:12 - 10 minutes - 9.85 MB

A play about the nature of politics, that includes an interactive voting element, available across the globe. Theatre B is scratching the itch to create with a streamable play by Rob Drummond. Director Tucker Lucas shares his passion for this piece - that even includes an audience participation angle that allows those watching the chance to vote on issues...even whether or not there is a bathroom break during the show!  For more information and ticket prices check the website at www.theatre...

Plains Art Museum offers a Virtual Art Class Nov. 5th

October 31, 2020 17:13 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

Amanda Heidt, Studio and School Education Coordinator at the Plains Art Museum has details on the upcoming virtual art class "Autumn Harvest Drawing with Color Pencils" on Nov. 5th. Fun for the whole family. Supplies are provided with your sign up and registration fee. Brett Lysne will be your online instructor. For more details check the Plains Art Website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Freeman releases book #4 this year "The Deep Deep Snow"

October 25, 2020 22:01 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

It can easily be said that 2020 has been a banner year for  author Brian Freeman. Earlier this year he released the thriller"Thief River Falls", which took readers by storm.  Brian took over the 'Jason Bourne" series with the blessings of the Robert Ludlam estate and The Bourne Evolution" hit the store shelves. By the way listen as he gives us the title of the new Bourne book he's finishing up. Just a few weeks ago he released the next book in is Jonathan Stride series based in Duluth. "Fu...

North Dakota Likely To Dress Dogs Up For Halloween This Year

October 17, 2020 17:39 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

Sadie Cornelius of Canine Journal dot com reports the results of their latest research on Halloween costumes for 2020. What state is likely to dress up their pup? North Dakota is #2, but who took the top spot?  What's the hottest costume for canines out there? NO a hot dog is not #1 If your a dog owner, Sadie tells us about all kinds of information and tips you can find on their website. For a look at the story go to their website here and see where your costume ideas fall with others ac...

The Fargo Fire of 1893 - Author Danielle Teigen

October 17, 2020 01:24 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

It was a fire like no other! Danielle Teigen has just released her 2nd book the history of Fargo. People still talk about the great fire of 1893 and Danielle has put together a great chronological account on what happened before during and after that summer. How did the fire start? How much of the town was affected?  Danielle had great sources to get all the details including  great research and photos from the Forum, NDSU Archives, and Clay County Historical Society. and many more. She ev...

"The Vet Is In " Dr. Derine Winning on Saturdays Harris Happening

October 10, 2020 21:18 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

Oct. 10 th's edition of the Harris Happening on KFGO featured a visit from Dr. Derine Winning of the Valley Veterinary Hospital in Fargo. Some of the topics we discussed; Pets and Halloween..lots of noise with the kids and doorbells, keep the chocolate away from your pets, and Dr. Winning talks about Halloween costumes for your pet. During pandemic pets can be confused because they are looking for facial expressions, but we're wearing masks Still fleas out there...protect your pet Your ...

47th Annual Silent Movie Night will be Virtual Saturday Oct. 17th

October 10, 2020 18:26 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

Ryan Hardy President of the Red River Theatre Organ Society announces that this years Silent Movie Night to benefit the Mighty Wurlitzer at the Fargo Theatre will be Virtual. Hardy will score the science fiction film "A Trip to the Moon" by Georges Méliès, a French magician who pioneered the use of special effects in film and was most recently portrayed as a character in the 2011 movie "Hugo". Lance Johnson will accompany the classic Buster Keaton comedy film, "One Week." This year's show ...

Update from the Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre

October 06, 2020 21:08 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

FMCT's Artistic Director Adam Pankow join us Saturday to give us an update on the  latest FMCT projects including: 1: The new series of 10 minute virtual plays 2: The upcoming  Cocktail fundraiser "Party in a Box" featuring "Clue" 3. And the latest news on the repair and possible expansion of the theater. For more info on tickets and upcoming events checkout their website at: www.fmct.org   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ValleyCon 46 with Tony Tilton

October 06, 2020 20:07 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Tony Tilton the man behind ValleyCon 46 joined the Harris Happening for a rundown on this years event which will be combined with the Fargo Fantastic Film Festival Oct. 15th -18th at the Ramada. Special guests this year include Gigi Edgeley, Sean Patrick Flanery and  David Della Rocco. Q & A Sessions, costume contests, vendors, films and more. Extra precautions and following of CDC guidelines will be in effect for this event., For more info on this years event including ticket info go to...

Brian Freeman releases new Jonathan Stride novel

October 03, 2020 20:39 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

He's been a busy man this year in the publishing world. Brian Freeman released "Thief River Falls" early this year. Brian also released a Jason Bourne novel, "Bourne Evolution" and the latest in his Jonathan Stride novels "Funeral For A Friend" was just released Sept. 22nd. "The Deep Deep Snow" comes out later this month. We find out about the new release from Brian and talk about some of the "Virtual" meetings he's been holding with fans while promoting his new book. For more on Brian's w...

Bison Football on the Big Screen next Saturday at the RR Valley Fair

September 26, 2020 20:59 - 5 minutes - 5.49 MB

The NDSU Bison have a football next Saturday against UCA  and you can catch the action on the huge outdoor screen at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. With all the details we talked with Cody Cashman  CEO of the Red River Valley Fair! www.redrivervalleyfair.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fargo Theatre launches "Virtual Cinema"

September 26, 2020 18:30 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Fargo Theatre will now be offering newly released films you can watch at home. Sean Volk, Development and Engagement at the Fargo Theatre says that their first offering will be a documentary of the late Congressman and Civil Rights pioneer John Lewis, titled "John Lewis: Good Trouble." Patrons can simply go to the Fargo Theatre website and order the download there. It's just $12.00 and you'll have up to 30 days to watch the film. Half the proceeds will go to the Fargo Theatre. Sean says t...

"Best of Bob" Bryant Johnson personal trainer of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

September 22, 2020 21:09 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

With the loss of Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg I thought it might be appropriate to replay an interview I had with Bryant Johnson, Judge Ginsburg's personal trainer.  Bryant is a man who was probably closest to her over the last several years and her reputation for sticking to a straight workout regimen development by Bryant, gave him the idea of the "RBG Workout" book.  (You may remember she took on Stephen Colbert in a workout competition. It became a favorite of many (of us) older Ameri...

Fargo Native Joey Kuntz with the premiere of his new song "Mighty River"

September 20, 2020 02:08 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

Joey Kuntz formerly of the regional band "The Fillers' has been teaching in Bakersfield CA and during this pandemic he's been able to devote some extra time to making some great music of his own. Joey and former Filler Scotty G. performed a trio of shows in ND recently and said reaction was great! We get the story behind "Mighty River" and what's on tap for future music endeavors.Of course I had to ask "How's that Filler's reunion coming along.! Follow Joey on facebook at joeykuntzmusic ...

"The Vet is In" on Saturday's "Harris Happening"

September 13, 2020 04:11 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

Dr. Derine Winning of the Valley Veterinary Hospital in Fargo was on the Harris Happening Saturday with another great show filled with info about your favorite pet. Some of the topics in this podcast: Is this "Pretty Litter" stuff I've seen on TV something I should consider for my cat? Some things you should keeps an eye on this fall that may concern your pets including Mums? With cooler temps will there be less ticks? What about mice on the move to warmer spots...like your home? Spring ...

Don't get stuck in the house, plan your Midwest Road Trip Adventure

September 13, 2020 03:35 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

From the Great Lakes to the Great Plains, The Great River Road to Route 66, a new anthology helps travelers re-discover the 12 Midwestern states -- even during a pandemic. Alicia Underlee Nelson is just one of a dozen or so authors who are part of this anthology, as she adds her travels in the Upper Midwest this summer. We hit some of the highlights of North Dakota and Minnesota, parts she helped add to this exciting new series. The new book will be released in November for just 19.95, bu...

NDSU Theater Announces zoom and podcast productions

August 29, 2020 17:26 - 10 minutes - 9.56 MB

Assistant Professor and Artistic Director Jess Jung from NDSU announces the upcoming 2020-21 theater season and because of the pandemic...there's a twist. First up in October will be "She Kills Monsters:Virtual Realms" will be presented as a zoom production, live each night on your computer. In November "The Velveteen Rabbit" will be in the form of a podcast and sound much like the old time radio dramas of the 30's & 40's. Jess gives us details on these shows, plus a quick look as what's ...

Pioneer Day Sept 5th at Bonanzaville USA

August 29, 2020 16:52 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MB

Nine inches of rain washed out the first attempt at Pioneer day at Bonanzaville but now Events Coordinator Missy Warren says they're ready to go next Saturday Sept. 5th. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Women's Suffrage, visitors can speak to North Dakota suffragist Clara Dillon Darrow who will be giving her "I want to vote" speech. Other suffragists will include Elizabeth Preston Anderson, Helen DeLendrecie and Mary Weibel. While you're here, be sure to check out Bonanzaville's exhi...

"Unplugged Play" reduce screen time for the kids during Pandemic-Bobbi Connor

August 26, 2020 02:36 - 9 minutes - 9.11 MB

Shut of the screens, turn off the TV, and discover the power of play with the kids with three new workbooks developed by Bobbi Connor, former host and creator of  the award winning show "The Parent's Journal" on Public radio. Bobbi has developed 3 new "Workbooks"  to help develop fun activities away from the screen and develop more on 'hands-on" play for your youngsters. Book one is for toddlers ages 1-2, from preschoolers ages 3 to 5, and grade school ages 6 to 10. Some of the activities...

New book on the last days of the Beatles-Author Ken McNab

August 23, 2020 02:55 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

Great conversation with Ken McNab author of the new book "And  In The End -The Last Days of The Beatles" From Glasgow Scotland Ken told us about the need to write this book. There always is something new about the world's most famous musicians. Ken breaks down that last year, month by month, chatting with a journalist who John told he was leaving the Beatles and held him to keep it a secret, but someone else would later let the cat out of the bag. The feud between the four to have Allen K...

'From Renoir to Kostabi" exhibit underway at Plains Art Museum

August 22, 2020 17:50 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

Andrew Maus, Director and CEO of the Plains Art Museum tells us of the exciting new exhibit featuring works of some legendary artists. From Renoir to Kostabi features selected works by six historically or critically acclaimed artists whose careers collectively span more than one hundred years, from the late nineteenth to the twenty-first centuries. Four of the artists, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec , Pablo Picasso , and Marc Chagall have been well known worldwide for many...

Thursday Riverhaven Concert Series is Underway

August 22, 2020 17:00 - 9 minutes - 9.12 MB

Aaron Duma gives details  as Jade Presents and Fargo Brewing Company present live music Thursday nights at RiverHaven Events Center in Moorhead. Resident performer/MC Pat Lenertz along with his many talented friends. will be joining Lenertz to bring you live music in a safe, socially-distanced environment. Regional and national acts are on the calendar tool Aaron also says there'll will be a number of food vendors throughout the rest of the summer and early fall. If it rains they have arran...

Unclaimed Property's Susan Dollinger

August 22, 2020 04:04 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

Filling in on the Drive for Dan Michaels, I had the pleasure of bringing Susan Dollinger on line from the Unclaimed  Property Department. A place where there might be cash waiting for you. When someone owes you money and they can't find you, they can't keep the money, but must submit  it to that state's office of Unclaimed Property. Then it's up to you to check the list to see if you're listed...them millions of dollars waiting to be claimed include a couple of huge ones in N.D. Monies mig...

The Vet Is In-Dr. Derine Winning

August 16, 2020 21:39 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

It was a Saturday edition of the "Vet Is In" with Dr. Derine Winning of the Valley Veterinary Hospital in Fargo. Some of the topics on this show:  People concerned about strange pet odors after being in lake water. I Irritation of your pet's skin Through the pandemic more people are adopting pets and Dr. Winning gives us some things to think about including Pet separation anxiety when we all eventually got back to work or school. and now Bob is seeing ads for pet medications with a long l...

"Olive the Lionheart" author Brad Ricca

August 14, 2020 03:26 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MB

Brad Ricca has put together another great book...a true story that few have ever heard. "Olive the Lionheart" is the story of Olive MacLeod who met her fiance, the famous naturalist Boyd Alexander in the early 1900's When she got word that something had happened to him during an expedition to Africa, she decided to set out to find him...facing several dangerous situations. Listen to Brad describe the backstory of getting Olive's diaries for research on this fascinating tale. And many of th...

20th Fargo Film Festival goes virtual Aug 26th

August 14, 2020 02:13 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

With the pandemic postponing the festival last March and hopes of an abbreviated event in August, it was announced the 20th Annual Fargo Film Festival will be virtual this year.  Emily Beck, Executive Director of the Fargo Theatre, gives us details on the more than 40 films to be featured, including Q & A sessions with some of the filmmakers.  Tickets go on sale Aug 19th and the best place to get those and find more info on this years festival is by going to their website https://fargofilm...

Brainerd Dentist Attempts Water skiing record on Stilts

July 24, 2020 03:33 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

When he's not at work at his dentist office, you might find Dr. Chris Dens on the water....or should I say above the water. He successfully skied on a pair of stilts 11 feet high and with him being at 6 feet...that's a total of 17 feet in above the water. Chris has entered his accomplishment to the Guinness Book of World records and his waiting to see if they accept his feet...I mean feat! Previous stilt skier had a pair at 10 1/2 feet. He want's to attempt 11 feet on one ski before moving t...

Public Art in Grand Forks-East Grand Forks with Alicia Underlee Nelson

July 24, 2020 03:20 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

Prairie Style File's Alicia Underlee Nelson received a grant from the Arts Partnership to travel across the state of North Dakota to report on "Public Art" with this weeks report focusing on Grand Forks-East Grand Forks area. The Forks is more of a sculpture area compared more murals in the F-M. We talked about their "Pocket Parks" ..Flood Memorial and Loon park. Alicia also talks with us about some things called "The Big Heads", And of course the beauty of the 2,200 acre  Grand Forks Green...

"Bourne Evolution" releases July 28th-Author Brian Freeman

July 22, 2020 05:01 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

The Robert Ludlum Estate choose Minnesota author Brian Freeman to continue the saga of Jason Bourne. Brian says he's been a fan of Ludlum and the Bourne series for decades. He gives us a little hint of the plot of the book but a great description on how he was chosen to continue the novels from the Ludlum estate. I say novels because Brian announced to us that he's working on the next book now!. Much more coming from Brian Freeman before the year is over. Below is the link to an interview...

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