In celebration of Black History Month, each week the MPR Archive portal is highlighting a prominent Black Minnesotan. This week’s collection presents the words and art of Lou Bellamy, founder of famed local arts institution The Penumbra Theatre. More from the MPR Archive: Black Life in Minnesota
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People planning wedding receptions and other group celebrations got some good news Friday when Gov. Tim Walz raised his limit on the number of people who can attend private indoor gatherings from 10 to 50. - Tumultuous year COVID-19 crashes Minnesota wedding plans - COVID-19 regulations in MN What you need to know
We're in the throes of winter, and sometimes it can be uninspiring to make food when that takeout button is just a click away, especially when it comes to comfort food. Whether you're more into Bach than Beethoven or like tofu more than turkey, you might find a meal and music perfect for your menu at home: Classical MPR’s Brooke Knoll paired 10 of her favorite comfort foods with classical music.
During Black History Month in February, Classical MPR is giving away a collection of 10 acclaimed recordings by influential composers and artists, as chosen by our music staff. Enter by Feb. 15 for your chance to win, and listen to more great music 24/7 on the Black History Month music stream.
As part of Black History Month, the MPR Archive is featuring the Alan Page collection this week on the Archive Portal. Explore stories about his experiences as a professional athlete, jurist, and philanthropist. MPR Archive Collection: Black Life in Minnesota
Julie Amacher and Tesfa Wondemagegnehu host this special that presents a collection of powerful songs, stories and interviews with some of today's most acclaimed Black artists and scholars. - Classical MPR: Black History Month stream
From the team at Terrible, Thanks for Asking, an online event for all: Valentine’s Day is a holiday that’s pretty loaded for a lot of people. Single people have their loneliness amplified; coupled people are pressured to dial up the romance. And in the pandemic era, both options are pretty awful. NO ONE HAS THE TIME OR ENERGY FOR THIS CRAP! So this year, we’re your date. Put on your finest sweatpants, grab an entire box of chocolates and join us Sunday, February 14th at 7 p.m. CST. We’ll trade stories of love gone wrong, get dating advice from a couple who has been married 50 years, and maybe even do a little matchmaking. RSVP now for this free online event
During Black History Month in February, Classical MPR is giving away a collection of 10 acclaimed recordings by influential composers and artists, as chosen by our music staff. Enter by Feb. 15 for your chance to win, and listen to more great music 24/7 on the Black History Month stream.
This family-friendly inclusive introduction to some of Minnesota’s most spot-able “snow birds” aims to open the outdoors to BIPOC and LGBTQ communities. Speakers: Dudley Edmondson, renowned wildlife photographer and author of Black & Brown Faces in America’s Wild Places, with Monica Bryand, wildlife photographer and co-founder of Urban Bird Collective. Learn more and register on Eventbrite. Copresented with The Great Northern.