Diverse Radio for Minnesota’s Communities
17 Unique Stations from Border to Border
17 Unique Stations from Border to Border
Greetings! We are excited to catch up with renowned author, playwright and poet, Marcie Rendon (White Earth Nation) and we hear how she is using her time cooped up at home. Spoiler alert: she’s been writing funny stories and planning her garden! Enjoy this conversation with the insightful and creative Marcie Rendon.
Maire Clement and Davey Harrison call their act the Boston Impostors. Of course Covid-19 has affected their performing. But riding the crest of a new CD, the duet is more than making do. Maire and Davey talked with Phil Nusbaum
Note: Maire = Mary
Biidaapi: s/he comes laughing. (Ojibwemowin)
We are happy to say Boozhoo! to our friend James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw today. James is the creator of “Ojibwe Word of the Day,” which he shares on Facebook and YouTube, and he is a leading voice in Native Language revitalization efforts and spiritual teachings. James shares some Ojibwemowin that offers perspective and help for staying in balance during challenging times like this pandemic.
Boozhoo! Today we talk with RJ Dahl of Deer River (Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe) to find out how he is coping and thriving during the pandemic, with humor and connection. RJ works at the White Oak Casino, which has been temporarily shut down, so now he’s focused on homeschooling his four kids. RJ stays connected to his buddies through video games, which has been a great way to joke and lift each other’s spirits in these strange times.
The Twin Cities is served by Jazz Central Studios, whose web address is jazz central studios dot org. The mission of the group is to preserve and present jazz, as well as to encourage educational collaborations. But what do you do when we are all sheltering in place? Phil Nusbaum sat down with Jazz Central executive director Mac Santiago to talk about Jazz Central today.
Sheila Smith of the Minnesota Citizens for the Arts gives an update on pending legislation in the Minnesota state legislature – as it pertains to COVID19 and the arts – and how the artists of Northwest Minnesota have sources of support and resources, through the NW Minnesota Arts Council and the Minnesota Citizens for the Arts.
The Crossing Arts Alliance has been brainstorming ways to create opportunities for arts access during times of social isolation. Online art classes and creativity kits for families in need are just two of the ideas Executive Director Lisa Jordan and her team have come up with. Lisa spoke with Katie Carter about how the Crossing Arts Alliance is creating communtiy connections and how organizations in Brainerd and Baxter joined forces to provide art supplies for kids!
Springboard for the Arts is a nonprofit that has been helping artists with the business of art for more than 40 years. From workshops focused on pertinent topics such as grantwriting, pricing, and legal considerations, Springboard has long-provided training and education on a wide range of business topics related specifically to the business of being a professional artist. Covid-19 has presented artists with a particular challenge to their business, the challenge of people not being able to be out enjoying theater or music or art exhibits or art fairs and the like. The shelter in place and social distancing instantly put a halt to many artists means of financial security. We spoke with Executive Director Laura Zabel and Rural Program Director Michele Anderson about how Springboard’s Personal Emergency Fund has provided some assistance and how in just a few short weeks, Springboard has raised more than $200,000 toward the fund to support artists who have lost work. Artists and arts organizations are welcome to apply for financial relief thru the Springboard website.
