Arts

Ann Reed Performs in Studio

tptadmin — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:29:07 -0500

Minnesota folk icon Ann Reed stops by for her first-ever Almanac appearance. She chats about her new CD and plays us a tune.

New Stuff at The Ordway

tptadmin — Fri, 7 Aug 2009 18:19:04 -0500

The Ordway is turning 25 soon and the theater decided it was time for a new stage floor. We talk with Ordway head Patricia Mitchell about the stage renovation and plans for the upcoming anniversary year.

Walker Arts Center

tptadmin — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:37:49 -0500

The Walker Arts Center begins their summertime Music and Movies series on Monday night. Philip Bither stops by to give us the lowdown.

The Wrapup

tptadmin — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:23:06 -0500

Our weekly dose of Minnesota trivial history, your thoughts about the show and some show-ending music by the Minnesota group Roma di Luna.

The Wrapup

tptadmin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:12:14 -0500

It's a complex story, but we get to the bottom of the first Governor in Minnesota history to change his name. We quiz you again about state history and then have a live show-ending tune by Corey Stevens.

Live Music with Corey Stevens

tptadmin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:05:08 -0500

Blues performer Corey Stevens stops by Studio B on his way to the 5th annual BBQ and Blues Festival Saturday June 13 at Peavey Plaza in Minneapolis.

3 Minute Egg

tptadmin — Fri, 29 May 2009 17:05:10 -0500

On Saturday June 6 at 9 pm on the digital Minnesota Channel tune in Matt Peiken's half hour Minnesota arts magazine. We bring you a clip from the show. To see more of Matt's arts reporting check out his website: www.3minuteegg.org

Chuck Lazarus

tptadmin — Fri, 15 May 2009 21:11:47 -0500

Trumpeter Chuck Lazarus stops by the Almanac studio to perform. Chuck will be playing "A Night in the Tropics" with the Minnesota Orchestra Saturday May 23 at Orchestra Hall.

The Wrapup

tptadmin — Fri, 8 May 2009 16:55:16 -0500

Two Minnesota history questions (what DID cause the Twins and Brewers to cancel a game this month back in 1976?) and a show-ending tune by Jeremy Messersmith.

Jeremy Messersmith Live!

tptadmin — Fri, 8 May 2009 16:48:45 -0500

Some say the Twin Citian's music is reminiscent of 60's pop. Jeremy stops by Studio B to play a tune off his new CD. Messersmith is appearing at the Cedar Cultural Center May 9 at 8 pm.