Mornings with Mailer on Some Books Considered
 On Some Books Considered, Dwayne Raymond talks with host Dan Skinner about Mornings with Mailer: A Recollection of a Friendship. In the final years of Norman Mailer’s life, Dwayne Raymond was Mailer’s aide in both professional and personal matters. His memoir sheds new light on the literary legend. Click here to listen.
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TPR and NPR Head to SXSW 2010
 NPR announces its lineup for the opening night showcase at this year's South By Southwest festival and conference. Spoon will headline the show, which will be webcast on NPR.org, beginning at 7 p.m., March 17. TPR's Nathan Cone, Deirdre Saravia and John Clare will also head up to Austin to interview classical and world music artists and up and coming filmmakers. Look for their coverage of the festival in the coming weeks.
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Meet JazzSet's Dee Dee Bridgewater on March 25
 As host of NPR’s JazzSet with Dee Dee Bridgewater, Dee Dee serves as a sparkling ambassador for jazz. Her illustrious multi-award winning career has taken her around the world. Now she is bringing her vocal talents to San Antonio for a concert performance hosted by Trinity University's KRTU 91.7 FM. The day before her Alamo City engagement, you can meet her at a reception hosted by TPR. Click here for details.
Special Series: The Moth Radio Hour
 From This I Believe producer Jay Allison comes The Moth Radio Hour, a mix of humorous, heartbreaking, and poignant tales that captivate audiences with their honesty and bravery. The Moth features true stories told live on stage without scripts, notes, or props. Some stories may contain adult themes and language. Discretion is advised. This limited series airs Thursdays at 7 p.m. on KSTX 89.1 FM. Click here for details.
The San Antonio International Piano Competition Finals
 KPAC's The Piano with host Randy Anderson continues its recap of last October's San Antonio International Competition. Tune in throughout the month of March to hear the talents of the competition's finalists. The Piano airs Sundays at 5 p.m. on KPAC 88.3 FM and KTXI 90.1 FM.
Green by Texas Public Radio
 Visit “Green by Texas Public Radio,” our collection of the very best contemporary environmental reporting, green-living interviews, and ecological resources — everything you could need to stay connected to the pulse of the planet. Locate local recycling resources and discover how you can save energy, water and money while you adopt sustainable living practices. Click here for more.
Teaching Tools
 Music, science, language, and issues of the day from a variety of perspectives… they’re all here for the clicking. TPR has compiled a wealth of educational resources from NPR, APM, PRI, and others. Anywhere we’ve found content aimed at teachers or students, or links that might be of value for class projects, we’ve captured it in one convenient place. Discover how you can incorporate public radio in the classroom.
TPR Travel: Reflections of Italy
 Explore the rich history, culture and cuisine of Italy as TPR embarks on a 10-day tour, November 1-10, 2010. The journey begins in Rome and continues with stops across the country, including Assisi, Umbria, Tuscany, and the heart of the Italian Renaissance, Florence. Experience the canals of Venice and the picturesque Italian Alps as the tour concludes on the Italian-Swiss border. Click for the itinerary and more.
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