So much to see in 2023 at the Douglas County Fair. Get a sneak peak at the new food vendors and new things at the fair in 2023, including a sample of Husband Calling. Mike Ryan chats with Douglas County Fair Board Members Molly Maudal and Sharon Seibel.

*PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ANDRIA THEATER WILL BE PERFORMING ON FRIDAY, AND NOT THURSDAY, AS MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST.

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Special guest, Ms. Abby Furth, 4th Grade Teacher at Garfield Elementary School joins us with a message from her students (and their school). They need a new playground! Support the Garfield Community Playground Project and their plans for a fun, accessible and safe place that the whole community can enjoy for decades to come! Check out their Facebook Page "Garfield Playground Project" for more info, including notes from the students themselves. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090126634077

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Mike Ryan chats with Nicole Mulder, Executive Director at Theatre L' Homme Dieu, along with Eric Morris, the director of Beautiful - The Carole King Musical, now through August 18th. Order tickets at TLHD.org.

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Learn about Life Connections, who they are and the essential help they offer, and you can volunteer or help them to continue being a Parenting Resource & Pregnancy Support Center.

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Don Shelby and Nancy Nelson play the roles of Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner. Both born to wealth and position, Andrew and Melissa are childhood friends whose lifelong correspondence begins with birthday party thank-you notes and summer camp postcards and continues for some 50 years. Mike Ryan talks with Don and Nancy about their amazing broadcast careers in Minnesota and about playing these roles in this very unique production at Theatre L'Homme Dieu. Nicole Mulder, Executive Director at Theatre L'Homme Dieu also is part of the conversation.

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Mike Ryan chats with Alexandria Rotary members Dave Hartman and Tyler Goldberg about Summer Sounds by Brophy. Outdoor concerts the whole family will enjoy starting on Tuesday, July 18th.

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Mike Ryan chats with Nicole Mulder, Executive Director at Theatre L' Homme Dieu about Dancing Lessons, the next production of the 63rd season. Also joined by actors Avi Aharoni and Elizabeth Efteland who talk about this charming, touching, funny and life-affirming romantic comedy.

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We're talking ice fishing in July...because the Beaver Classic Ice Fishing Tournament, honoring Michael Ulwelling, loves to give back to the community. They were one of the proud sponsors that helped make Star Storm Fireworks happen at Arrowwood Resort...across their beloved Lake Darling!

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Vicki's Camp N Country is more than a music fest! They're giving back to the farmers, truckers and veterans during this three day event! Get all the details here: https://vickiscampncountryjam.com/

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Mike Ryan interviews Nicole Mulder, Executive Director at Theatre L'Homme Dieu about "The Church Basement Ladies Plowin' Thru" and is joined by cast members Janet Paone and Dorian Chalmers.

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