This week, The Local Show follows Micheal Feinstein to the Mutual Musicians Foundation and the Marr Sound Archives. Randy Mason talks to the man in charge of UMKC’s musical treasure, Chuck Haddix. In celebration of Black History Month, we share an excerpt from the new documentary, Freedom Seekers. Part Two of our four-part series on suicide tackles the issue of depression and how recognizing the symptoms early could save a life. Finally, we take a look at the recent Brick Factor Competition and the lucky winner of the coveted position of Lego Master Model Builder.
The Sound of History: Mutual Musicians Foundation & Marr Sound Archives
Michael Feinstein’s PBS Series American Songbook recently featured the Mutual Musicians Foundation and Marr Sound Archives. We share an excerpt and talk to Chuck Haddix about the musical treasures housed at UMKC.
Black History Month: Freedom Seekers
It’s Black History Month and local filmmaker Gary Jenkins has just released a new documentary, Freedom Seekers, that tells the story of Missouri slaves escaping to freedom through the Underground Railroad.
Mental Health Awareness: Suicide Part Two
In part two of our series on suicide, we take a step back and look at the first symptom so many experience…depression. Kansas City Psychologist Dr. Linda Moore believes one way to prevent suicide is by catching depression early.
Dream Job: Lego Master Model Builder
The beginning of May is when the new Legoland Discovery Center is set to open at Crown Center. We take a look at the competition for the full-time position of master model builder.
