The Joyful Noise Choir includes 19 clients from Lifeworks—a Minnesota nonprofit organization serving people with disabilities. One of four music therapy programs, the Joyful Noise Choir helps clients develop their musical abilities while learning life skills. KFAI producer Katey DeCelle has the story.
Sound is used to inform, entertain, communicate, and even heal. The ancient art of sound healing helps ease pain and stress, facilitates spiritual growth, and balances emotions. KFAI producer Katey DeCelle talked with therapist Frank DiCristina about his practice of sound healing.
Partnership Resources Inc. serves more than 200 clients with a range of developmental disabilities. Working to provide employment opportunities, PRI also offers art programs including visual arts, a glee club and a theater program. “Born for the Stage” is a documentary film that follows PRI actors as they work to bring their theatrical production of “Hairspray” to the stage. KFAI producer Katey DeCelle sat down with PRI actors Allison Baldridge, Wia Day, Jeremy Fedie, Zach Schwartz, Marisa Bingham, Alex Scharr and Kamia White to learn about their passion for acting. For more information on PRI, visit partnershipresources.org.
Despite our best intentions, people with disabilities suffer from deep prejudice. Many of us see those with physical and mental disabilities as unable to fully participate in all sorts of activities, including the arts. KFAI’s Katey DeCelle reports on a St. Paul nonprofit that is trying to change that through the magic of making movies.
“Minnesota wine” may sound like and oxymoron to some, but in the last few years the industry has grown from a handful of producers to more than 30 vineyards across the state. KFAI;s Katey DeCelle Visited St. Croix vineyards – an award-winning producer in Stillwater, Minnesota.