"Cover story: Many of the participants at the Heartland Swing Festival in Iowa are far too young to remember the heyday of swing dancing. But they're very aware of the roots of the music and the wide variety of swing styles that they love. Scenic America: The Platte River flows hundreds of miles through Nebraska. While too shallow for navigation, the Platte was an important guide for frontiersmen heading West. On a musical note: Some unusual instruments associated with the Renaissance and Baroque eras are featured in this segment. They produce music that is considered a precursor to modern classical music. Time capsule: A century ago the Untied States established the draft to multiply the size of the Army as America entered World War I. General John J. Pershing, who led the forces, quickly became a national figure. Seasonal feature: Orchids, cactus plants and bonsai trees are some of the species we see to celebrate spring at the Krohn Conservatory in Cincinnati"--Container.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)989159994
Locations:
GOPG641 -- Marshalltown Public Library (Marshalltown)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.