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Special to document festival's rich history

By KIOS

Omaha, Nebraska – KIOS celebrates 50 Years of the Monterey Jazz Festival with a one hour documentary Thursday May 29th.

DURHAM MUSEUM LECTURE – Brian Kokensparger, Computer Support Coordinator for the Creighton College of Arts and Sciences at Creighton University “John A. Creighton: Blazing the First Internet”

Veteran percussionist, bandleader, created unique blend of tropical jazz.

By Chris Cooke

Omaha, Nebraska – Norman Hedman, one of the most accomplished percussionists in the world, passed away Monday, September 29th, in New York.

A master congero, bandleader, and sideman, he had been diagnosed with leukemia while rehearsing for a recent tour with the Alicia Keys band.

OMAHA PRESS CLUB – Betty Davis, Executive Director of the Douglas County Historical Society; and Nano Little, Joslyn Castle Director “Hysterical/Historical: Sometime Naughty, Sometimes Nice Stories of Omaha”

Special airs Sunday night on KIOS

By KIOS

Omaha, Nebraska – Two of the foremost contributors to Popular and R & B music during the last 40 years will be honored on a special program to air this weekend on KIOS-FM.

Gamble & Huff: Love Is The Message: The Story of Philadelphia International Records will air Sunday evening on Omaha Public Radio.

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA LECTURE – Acting Surgeon General of the United States, Rear Admiral Steven Galson “Underage Drinking”

Special guest vocalist Tyler Hughes to appear with group

By KIOS