Spend some time with YourClassical Storytime! YourClassical has several good audio stories suitable for holiday listening:
'Christmas Every Day'
Can you have too many presents, too much holiday food, too much cheer? When little Noelle wishes for Christmas every day, she gets more than she bargained for in the delightful new YourClassical Storytime episode “Christmas Every Day,” featuring traditional music of the holiday season and art by Nancy Carlson.
'Twas The Night Before Christmas
Children have delighted in the telling of Clement Moore's classic "A Visit From St. Nicholas" -- with its famous opening line, "'Twas the night before Christmas" -- for nearly 200 years. Now our popular version for YourClassical Storytime includes charming illustrations by Nancy Carlson.
'The Nutcracker'
Go on a magical adventure with a girl named Clara as she is whisked away by a nutcracker prince to the Kingdom of Sweets. Give the gift of classical music by sharing this classic tale — and Tchaikovsky's unforgettable melodies — with your little ones this holiday season.
'The Gingerbread Man'
'Run, run as fast as you can! You can't catch me. I'm the Gingerbread Man!' Who can catch this speedy pastry? Find out in 'The Gingerbread Man.' It's the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, with music by Johannes Brahms and illustrations by Nancy Carlson.
Since 1918, A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols has offered listeners an opportunity to share in a live, worldwide Christmas Eve broadcast of a service of biblical readings, carols and related seasonal classical music. This special event is presented by the Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, one of the world’s foremost choirs of men and boys, and performed in an acoustically and architecturally renowned venue, the college’s 500-year-old chapel.
YourClassical MPR will broadcast A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at 9 a.m. central Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, with a rebroadcast at 7 p.m. central.
YourClassical MPR and The Current teamed up for another Bring the Sing Solstice celebration on Dec. 19 at St. Paul’s historic Union Depot. We celebrated the longest night of the year with a festive, light-filled singalong featuring a great lineup of performers, including the Minnesota Boychoir, rapper Nur-D, choral impresario Tesfa Wondemagegnehu, blues stars Davina and the Vagabonds, accordionist Dan Newton, and music maestro Jerry Rubino.
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It’s cold outside, but you can stay warm with your favorite movies. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with MPR’s Cube Critics about what makes a great holiday movie, their personal favorites and what else is on their end-of-year watch list.
All Is Bright, with host Lynne Warfel, offers an hour of gorgeous, contemplative choral music that tells the traditional Christmas story with songs about angels, the star and the manger scene. Featured artists include Cantus, Chanticleer, Cambridge Singers, Bryn Terfel, Emma Kirkby, Jessye Norman, and a variety of choirs.
Fueled by a strong storm and record December warmth, Minnesota on Wednesday faces unprecedented, dangerous late-season weather, including fog, rain, snow and exceptionally high winds. Temperatures crash Thursday.
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YourClassical MPR and The Current are teaming up for another Bring the Sing Solstice celebration Sunday, December 19 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 P.M. at Saint Paul’s historic Union Depot.
Welcome the longest night of the year by joining us for a festive, light-filled singalong with fellow neighbors and music lovers! Guests will also enjoy a complimentary warm beverage, free art activity, and the world’s largest Lite-Brite sculpture, all inside the beautiful and spacious Union Depot, a wonderful space for acoustics and social distancing.
The racial reckoning sparked by George Floyd’s murder in 2020 led several of the country’s largest corporations, from Apple to Target to Goldman Sachs, to pledge support for entrepreneurs who are Black, Indigenous or people of color. Many corporations promised spending, investment, mentorship and all forms of additional support. However, a study conducted earlier this year revealed that only a portion of pledges from U.S. companies had materialized. In Minnesota, some BIPOC-owned businesses have reported a surge followed by a subsequent decline in support.
Join us for MPR News In Focus: A Seat at the Table as Angela Davis hosts a conversation with business leaders, entrepreneurs and others working toward lasting change in Minnesota’s economy. They’ll share their first-hand experiences and offer ideas on how Minnesotans can take action, beyond a one-time purchase or donation, to effect a more inclusive local economy.
Dec. 15 | 12 noon CT
Free Online Event
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