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Review: “The Only Girl in the Orchestra”

 In honor of Women’s History Month, Clef Notes is reviewing The Only Girl in the Orchestra, winner of Best Documentary Short at this year's Academy Awards. The film paints an intimate portrait of double bassist Orin O’Brien, the first female full-time musician hired by the New York Philharmonic in 1966. Now 87 and recently retired, O'Brien reflects on her life and career and the fulfillment she has found playing “second fiddle.”
IPM Newsroom
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Atomic Age Cocktail Party
Atomic Age logo with an illustration a man in an aloha shirt and shorts with a martini glass in one hand and an olive on a toothpick in the other. Text reads

Tiki Music (125)
This week, on The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, it’s Tiki Music. That catch-all term we now use that encompasses a wide swath of tropical-inspired styles that includes…
Evening Concert
Mahler

WFMT Orchestra Series: The Cleveland Orchestra
Wednesday night March 19 at 7:00 on the “Evening Concert” on W-I-L-L 90.9 FMHD1 it’s the Cleveland Orchestra. You’ll hear soprano Liv Redpath as the…
Classic Mornings
classic morning logo bird

Musica sull’Aqua
Can you recognize the famous title, even in that Italian disguise?
The 21st Show
Upper pic: State flag of Illinois. Bottom pic: a sign on Interstate 70 West in Richmond, Indiana, welcoming travelers to Indiana.

Can Indiana really annex several Illinois counties?
The 217 Today Podcast
Supporters gather around for their own ceremony after a walkout of the Northwestern graduation ceremony last year. Northwestern students and faculty say a new anti-bias training video characterizes criticism of Israel as antisemitic.

217 Today: Northwestern faculty and students say efforts to appease Trump chill free speech
In today's deep dive, we'll learn why some Northwestern University faculty and students say a new required antisemitism training will chill free speech.
The 21st Show
President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

What is the impact of President Trump’s tariff wars on Illinois?
Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 2 - Episode 5 - February 2025
We share the inspirational story of Chicago native Shannon Voss, introduce you to the art of Kevin Veara, and spend some time at Illinois Hip Hop Camp.
Mid-American Gardener

February 2025 Episodes
A short month has us pining to get our hands dirty and say goodbye to winter. While it may not be over yet, there are some things we can do to get ready for what is right…
State of Change

State of Change Examines Invasive Species
This year’s State of Change — Illinois Public Media’s annual environmental special hosted by Tinisha Spain — will focus on aquatic creatures,…