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17 Unique Stations from Border to Border
17 Unique Stations from Border to Border
On this episode of the Art Beat we will visit with the department of Theater and Dance at Winona State University as we will talk about “A Tuna Christmas”. This comic romp is the second in the greater Tuna series. Keep listening to the Art Beat as we will discuss with Adam Calcagno and Brad Krieger more about what is “A Tuna Christmas”? and more details about tickets.
There’s a major shortage of propane and other home heating fuels in Minnesota, causing prices to skyrocket. Minnesota Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman spoke with WTIP’s Ann Possis recently to explain how the shortage happened, how the state and industry are responding, and how people can get help.
They’re modernistic, committed and value originality. The group is called the Common Ground Company and it celebrates its new CD Friday May 10 at 11PM at the Ice House in Minneapolis. Phil Nusbaum talked to Pete Whiteman and Zach Tauer of the group. Phil asked Pete about the songwriting of Jorgen Wadkins, who wrote a song called Church of Idiots.
Sprig of That is a violin-guitar-tabla trio with a new CD of all commissioned compositions. It’s a challenging direction, but one that fits the musical space Sprig of That occupies, as violinist Isabel Dammen told Phil Nusbaum.
Note: Dammen = DAM – en (like Hoover Dam)
One of the most unique and, cutting edge musical shows of the year, the Cedar Commissions, is coming to the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis. The event presents new work by commissioned, emerging artists. The shows take place on February 9 and 10. Each evening three acts take the stage. Alana Horton of the Cedar Cultural Center talked to Phil Nusbaum about the Cedar Commissions.
The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has created the CACHE Project, which stands for “Community Agriculture through Culture, Health and Education.”
The acronym perfectly captures what the Grand Portage community is doing—coming together to share food from community gardens and to learn new and old ways of harvesting.
Peacemaker Resources is a Bemidji based nonprofit dedicated to making the world a more peaceful place for everyone. Through programs in area schools and professional settings, Peacemaker Resources fosters communication, compassion and connection leading to respectful relationships and healthier individuals, families and communities. The programs have been changing lives in this manner for more than 20 years now.
The past weeks and months have presented unprecedented experiences for individuals, families and society in America. Chelsea Ottman Rak and Keila McCracken are Social Emotion Learning Specialists with Peacemaker Resources. They spoke via Zoom on the morning show about their work and they shared advice regarding constructive conversations in these uncommon, sometimes complicated times.