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MN Reads: “Break Point” by Sheri Brenden

Author Sheri Brenden talks about her new book “Break Point”


MN Reads: “Sunken: Shipwrecks of Lake Superior” by Kathy Groth

Author Kathy Groth talks about her 2021 book “Sunken: Shipwrecks of Lake Superior”


MN Reads: “Alphabet Jazz” by Paul Metsa

Paul Metsa talks about his new book “Alphabet Jazz”


MN Reads: “Not the Camilla We Knew” by Rachael Hanel

Author Rachael Hanel talks about her new book “Not the Camilla We Knew”


Last of the Better Days Ahead: Charlie Parr book reading

Many songs have a story to tell. Sometimes this message is clear other times it’s not. Sometimes it would be nice to know what the artist was thinking as they wrote the melodious poetry. On today’s Art Beat we get the opportunity to get a glimpse at the stories behind the works of local artist Charlie Parr with his new book Last of the Better Days Ahead. Charlies’ songs are unique for their gripping and emotional lyrics often accompanied by simple yet elegant strums of a guitar. Join us as we experience the works of Charlie Parr through a written medium on todays Art Beat.


Blooming Underground and Maia Williams

Local artist Maia Williams talks about Blooming Underground.


Engage Winona with Marcia Ratliff

Engage Winona’s Executive Director, Marcia Ratliff joins us to discuss upcoming projects and events.


Theatre du Mississippi: Shipwrecked!

Today on Art Beat we talk to some of the production team from Theatre du Mississippi’s production of Shipwrecked!

Original air date: 09/06/22
Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.


Minnesota Operation Lifesaver with Sheryl Cummings

Today on DCK we speak with Minnesota Operation Lifesaver director Sheryl Cummings about safety around railroad tracks as rail safety month wraps up. Sheryl tells us what Operation Lifesaver is, what the organization does for communities and how you can get involved in your own community. The message is simple, see tracks, think train. Stick around, I’m Bill Stoneberg with Minnesota Operation Lifesaver Director Sheryl Cummings, today on DCK.
Original air date: 09/05/22.
DCK is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.


GRSF 2022: Youth Education

There are many great opportunities within Winona to expand your skills towards your career. Whether that be creating music, shooting video, or simply dancing till your legs fall off. But where do you start? How do you know what is right for you?
This week we talked with Jen Oswald, Director of the Summer Education Programs, and Emma Bucknam, House Manager for GRSF 2022. Jen & Emma talk with us about the Youth Apprenticeship Program, how to get involved with GRSF, and why EVERYBODY loves Shakespeare. Emma also talks with us about how important joining GRSF was and the skills she has learned from the job that college doesn’t teach her. So turn on the lights, get in character, and set the stage as we learn more about the Youth Apprenticeship Program together. I’m Max Ackman, and up next is KQAL’s Bill Stoneberg with Jen Oswald and Emma Bucknam, TODAY on Art Beat.

Original air date: 08/09/22
Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.


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