Trundlebed Tales

We look at what's going on in Laura Ingalls Wilder fandom this month including events around the country and Trundlebed Tales programs. Looking ahead to future episodes and how you can give your suggestions. This month's events are in Burr Oak, Iowa, and Spring Valley, Minnesota.

Join Daryl Hrdlicka longtime member of the cast and crew of "Fragments of a Dream" the Laura Ingalls Wilder pageant in Walnut Grove, Minnesota. He'll give us the scoop. We'll talk about how and why you should attend, about the history of the event, and what it's like to be part of the awesome team that puts this event on each and every year.   There are currently three Laura Ingalls Wilder pageants and one Mary Ingalls pageant in production. The Walnut Grove version is the most "Hollywood" with fanastic special effects and a well written script that has been honed over the years. They also have the most direct connection with the "Little House on the Prairie" TV show through their use of special appearences by the actors from the show.  Learn just what makes this outstanding Laura event tick and how you can take part.

Join host Sarah Uthoff as she talks with Pam Stover, frequent Broadway patron, to get the inside out of how to do a trip to the theater capitlal of the country. We'll cover both the basics (how do you get tickets, what do you wear, etc.) and tips for doing Broadway on the cheap.

We look at what's going on in Laura Ingalls Wilder fandom this month including events around the country and Trundlebed Tales programs. Looking ahead to future episodes and how you can give your suggestions. This month's events are in Pepin WI and Mansfield MO>

We visit with Jessica O'Reily from Travel Iowa and learn about places to visit in Iowa. We'll look at both classic sites like Living History Farms, Plow in Oak, the Amana Colonies, and the West Union Grotto and new sites that have only recently started. Are you looking for a day or weekend short trip, a longer trip to somewhere in Iowa, or passing through Iowa en route to somewhere else? Check this out to find out what places you just can't miss and how you can find out more?

Last year long time Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Society of De Smet Cheryl Palmlund director resigned and Tessa Flak took over last fall. Join us as we talk with Tessa. We'll look into her background and her plans for the future fo the Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Society of De Smet. We'll also look at the basics of a visit and some other vacation suggestions. Call or chat in during the program or send your questions to info@Trundlebedtales.com

Welcome to our sixth annual on air birthday celebration for author and pioneer Laura Ingalls Wilder. Laura fans are invited to call in and share either the story of how they became a Laura Ingalls Wilder fan, their favorite Laura Ingalls Wilder related experience, or annual family traditions based on Laura. Based on requests, I'm continuing it as an hour so you'll have plenty of time to call in. So please call in and help fill the time. If you want to share your story, but don't want to talk on air, you can send a story to me ahead of time or in the chatroom live during the show. Live callers or chat get time before sent in stories. Call tollfree 1 (877) 633-9389 Contact me through social media at Trundlebed Tales or send stories to info@trundlebedtales.com

"American Gothic," the frequently parodied painting of the old couple (really father and daughter) standing in front of a white farm house with a gothic style window holding a pitchfork, is one of the most recognizable paintings in the world. You know the painting, but what do you know about the artist? Wood was one of the school of Regionalist painters, but his art ranged from recycle art to murals to stain glass. Wood was born and raised and returned to work in Iowa. Tune in to learn about Wood's life, his art, his Iowa connections, and a new display coming to the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.