Rare guitars, Moon landings, Organic Catering and Lady Bird Trail
As we all wait in anticipation for the weekend to begin so that we can check out “X-Men First Class“, the first in a trilogy of movies for the rebooted series, here’s a recap of some of this week’s digital KUT gems. It’s a great way to pass the time when you’re waiting in line, and even when you’re not. We take you through the worlds of news, music, arts and technology and highlight some of the pieces our producers dish out just for YOU. Yes you.
Show us Your Money Maker
Producer Peter Babb and engineer Seph Price ask musician David Grissom to make a tough decision – pick out your favorite guitar and tell us all about it. Grissom shares his pick – a 1936 Gibson Trojan and tells us why the guitar ranks #1. >>Watch the video
Austin’s Lakeside Trail Marks 40 Years
The city of Austin will break ground this year on completing the 10 mile loop around Lady Bird Lake. A boardwalk will link the south part of the trail underneath I-35. It is scheduled to be completed in 2013. Reporter Nathan Bernier looks at the trail’s history and popularity. >>Read More
Portrait of the Artist: Louis Singh
Entrepreneur Louis Singh went from dissatisfied employee to his own boss. Producer Rebecca McInroy chronicles his creativity and drive as he discusses his business, Dish a Licious, a local Austin organic catering company that specializes in preparing seasonal comfort food that comes directly from local organic farms. >>Watch the video
To Do The Impossible – Reflections at the End of the Shuttle Program
In 1961, none of the technology required to send a man to the moon existed. It had to be invented. All of it. The rockets, launch pads, assembly buildings, space suits, and the other pieces we see in the photographs, motion pictures and videotapes of the Apollo missions are but a small fraction of the technology that was required. In many ways, those were the easy parts. KUT chief engineer Jim Reese takes a look at what it took to get a man on the moon. >>Read More
