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As heard on February 4 - February 8, 2002 on Talk of the City
Monday, February 4
Latinos in Prime Time
Despite the introduction of two Latino shows on cable last year, The Brothers Garcia and Resurrection Blvd., and the
recent premiere of American Family on PBS, Latino culture remains surprisingly underrepresented in prime time, with the
percentage of Hispanic characters dropping from three to two percent between the 1999 and 2000 seasons. Kitty talks about the
phenomenon with co-executive producer of Resurrection Blvd., Jesus Salvadore Trevino, the writer and star of the film Luminarias,
Evelina Fernandez, and the creator of The Brothers Garcia, Jeff Valdez.
Don't Panic!
In 1995 pianist Guy Livingston commissioned 60 composers from around the world to write works of a minute
or less which he plays in his acclaimed program "60 Seconds for Piano." The musician joins Kitty in studio on the
occasion of his performance at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art tonight to highlight local composers featured
in his collection. The performance is at 8pm tonight in the the Leo Bing Theater at LACMA East. Call 1-877-522-6225 for tickets.
Tuesday, February 5
Ralph Nader Interviewed by Culver City High Students
Students from Culver City High School gather in studio three to grill their dream politician. Kitty is only too happy to bring
together curious students and the politician they unanimously voted most interesting to meet - Ralph Nader. During the interview,
Nader recommended the book Civics for Democracy: A Journal for Teachers and Students which can be found on the
website Essential Information.
A Conversation with Calvin Trillin
Kitty speaks with journalist and humorist Calvin Trillin about his latest novel, Tepper Isnt Going Out.
Wednesday, February 6
Minister Tony Muhammad and The Nation of Islam Conference in LA
For the first time, the Nation of Islams World Saviours Day conference will be held outside of Chicago and, instead, right
here in Los Angeles. Kitty talks with the Western Region representative of the Nation of Islam, Minister Tony Muhammad about why the conference
was moved this year and what the organization has been up to lately, especially here in Southern California. The
Conference is from February 13-17. For tickets or more information call 323-933-8007.
Touring the Murals of Los Angeles
A new exhibit at Cal State Dominguez Hills highlights the artistic and cultural value of murals and original art related to murals.
Guest curator Robin Dunitz is the Vice President of the Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles and author of
Street Gallery: A Guide to over 1000 Los Angeles Murals and she previews several tours that you can take of
works throughout greater Los Angeles. The exhibit, Walls of Heritage, Walls of Pride, runs through March 6 at the University
Art Gallery, Cal State Dominguez Hills with the opening reception tonight from 6-8 pm. For more information call 310-243-3334.
Thursday, February 7
Randall Robinson on What Blacks Owe to Each Other
Randall Robinson, author of the best-selling book The Debt: What America Owes to Blacks, joins Kitty to talk about his latest book,
The Reckoning: What Blacks Owe to Each Other.
On Green Dolphin Street by Sebastian Faulks
Kitty talks with British writer Sebastian Faulks about his latest novel, On Green Dolphin Street, a love story set in Cold War America.
Friday, February 8
New Domestic Partner Law in CA
Assemblywoman Carole Migden joins Kitty for a discussion of AB 25, the new CA law allowing rights and protections to
registered domestic partners. Gwen Baldwin, executive director of the LA Gay and Lesbian Center, previews partnership
registration events here locally. Same Sex Partner Registration is Saturday,
February 9 from 12-2pm at the West Hollywood Park Auditorium, 647 San Vicente Blvd. The Clergy for
Commitment Event is Tuesday, February 12 (National Freedom to Marry Day) at 11am at the
West Hollywood Presbyterian Church, 7350 Sunset Blvd. For more information on both events, call 323-860-7363.
Stagecoach: Wells Fargo and the American West
Kitty talks with Philip Fradkin, author of the new book, Stagecoach: Wells Fargo and the American West about the
history of the 150-year-old enterprise identified by the red and yellow Wells Fargo Wagon.
Camelias at the Huntington
This weekend the Huntington Gardens will host the 30th Annual Camellia Show. Kitty Felde speaks with the curator
of the Asian gardens and camellia expert Ann Richardson about the history and varieties of this prized flower.
The Huntington will host the class Camellias 101 on Wednesday, February 20 from 3-5pm. For more information call 626-405-2128.
The guest recommended Nuccios Nursery in Altadena and the book, Camellias: A Curators Introduction to the Camellia Collection in the
Huntington Botanical Gardens, available at the Garden Gift Shop.
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