Jim Harrison's Quixotic, Erotic Road Novel
Oct 27th, 2008 · Who says road novels have to be about the young? The English Major follows a 60-something teacher as he sets off on a cross-country journey to mend a broken heart — and revive his libido.
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Kinky Friedman Says Goodbye, His Way ****
Nov 8th, 2006 · Texas independent candidate for governor Kinky Friedman, a cigar-chomping novelist and entertainer who boasted a constellation of celebrity supporters, came in fourth in his Quixotic race to win the governor's mansion, but gave a characteristically colorful concession speech to his supporters.
'Don Quixote' Ballet Restaged **
Jun 22nd, 2005 · A fully-restored version of choreographer George Balanchine's 1965 ballet, Don Quixote, has been restaged by Suzanne Farrell. The ballet opens June 22nd at the Kennedy Center Opera House in Washington, D.C. Kim Kokich reports that this production is a faithful interpretation of Cervantes novel, and signifies the very important link between Balanchine and his ideal dancer and woman, Suzanne Farrell.
The Enchanted Highway *
Apr 13th, 2005 · Gary Greff's dream is to save his hometown of Regent, N.D., by making it the metal art capital of the world and a tourist destination. Some think his approach is quixotic, but Greff has managed to build a series of monumental roadside sculptures. Follow this three-part series.
Stories of Cervantes, Merged with Quixote
Mar 27th, 2005 · Four hundred years ago, Miguel de Cervantes published Don Quixote. Now first-time author Julian Branston has recreated the life and times of Cervantes in his book Tilting at Windmills. Hear Branston and NPR's Sheilah Kaste.
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