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1999 at SPR

January 

Sounds of the century showcased on All Things Considered.

Marty Demarest features music of the 20th century, delving deep into the SPR music library.

Birthday open-house announced.

February 

Gospel Choir at the KPBX Kids’ Concert.

Steve Jackson

March 

Shoestring Quartet: classical meets jazz, folk & rap at a KPBX Kids’ Concert.

Health forum tackles cancer.

April 

KPBX hosts chocolate cook off (of sorts) during Zorba’s “For the Love of Chocolate Day.”

A Prairie Home Companion features a North Idaho teen.

Opera moves to Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

May 

Variety Pak does big-band at a KPBX Kids’ Concert, honoring centennial of Duke Ellington.

June 

NPR coverage of Kosovo aired.

July 

Not So Celtic Hour becomes Nacho Celtic Hour.

“KSFC: SPR 48 hours a day!” Nifty new station up & running!

Lelola Scales

August 

Steve Jackson joins the news team.

Carillon concert with Dr. Andrea McCrady.

Movies 101 debuts!

September 

NPR journalist Susan Stamberg comes to Spokane.

LeLola Scales becomes the next Co-Development Assistant.

Local Spokane resident gets recipe on Zorba.

October 

Tower upgrade for KPBX.

Listener looks back at 25 years of A Prairie Home Companion.

KPBX salutes Washington Trust Bank & Walt’s Mailing Service.

Lynne Stembridge is the New Volunteer Coordinator.

November 

Letter to KSFC from Eric Martin from Native American Calling.

KPBX Kids’ Concert: The Roots of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Part 1.

Charter Member reception kicks off anniversary festivities.

December 

KPBX Kids’ Concert: Songs and Stories of the Solstice.

Talk of the Nation listening & phone-in tips.

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