Marin County

The Source: The story of Marin County's namesake takes flight

Steven Short — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 01:28:55 +0000

In Marin, it’s been a rewarding year for author and academic, Betty Goerke. Back in February, she was recognized for her “significant contributions advancing the understanding of the past in Marin County.” This Sunday, October 21, she will be honored by the Mill Valley Art Commission, at their annual awards dinner. In this story from our archives, Goerke sat down with KALW’s Steven Short to discuss the subject of one her books, the namesake of Marin County.

Marin County artist Tom Killion weaves poetry into his work

Ben Trefny — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:26:11 +0000

This story is set to the music of Bay Area shakuhachi player Masayuki Koga, who runs the Japanese Music Institute of America. It’s from an album called Eastwind. All poetry in this piece can be found in the book Tamalpais Walking, by Tom Killion and Gary Snyder.

Anna Halprin’s Planetary Dance: People power for peace

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:39:21 +0000

It’s early evening, and Anna Halprin is leading one of her weekly dance and improvisation classes at her Marin County studio. She guides the dancers across the wood floor, gracefully demonstrating movement after movement. Her voice fills the room as she encourages students to dig deeper. She is calm, but energetic. She is 91 years old.

Connecting the Dots: Afternoon edition for Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Steven Short — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:38:15 +0000

The personal trials and political tribulations of San Francisco County Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi are getting plenty of attention at present, but county jails are in the news for another reason. California prison realignment is shifting inmates from state to county facilities, which are receiving $1.2 billion to help with the transition.