Public Radio Custom Travel: Classical Rhone Valley with Performance Today
August 18, 2023
Enjoy a Classical Floating Music Festival to Provence, Burgundy and Paris with Performance Today Host Fred Child! This trip includes a cruise north on the historic Rhône river, a stop in Burgundy and Paris. You’ll experience exclusive Perf Chats with PT Young Artists in Residence, chamber music, and will have free time to explore the many museums, bookstores, colorful markets and cafés of Paris. There’s even a complementary cooking demonstration at the world famous Cordon Bleu and a tour of the spectacular Garnier Opera House!
Book now: Full itinerary and brochure available online
Hip-hop at 50
August 14, 2023
50 years ago, teenagers partied in the Bronx — and gave rise to hip-hop. All last week The Current celebrated the music! From a firsthand account of hip-hop's early days in Minnesota to women in rap, there’s plenty of history made and history to review.
- 50 years ago, teenagers partied in the Bronx — and gave rise to hip-hop
- A firsthand account of hip-hop's early days in Minnesota
- Hip-hop at 50: Early rap pioneers from '79-'84
- Hip-hop at 50: The hip-hop heart of Texas
- Hip-hop at 50: The counter-counterculture
- Hip-hop at 50: Women in rap
Bring the Sing: Fargo-Moorhead
August 10, 2023
Join us at YourClassical MPR’s Bring the Sing event with the Fargo-Moorhead Choral Artists and director Michael Culloton! Bring your own chair (or blanket) and raise your voice in song with your neighbors and friends.
When: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15
Where: Broadway Square, 201 Broadway N., Fargo
Admission: Free
More information
Listen to the 2023 BBC Proms on YourClassical
August 8, 2023
The BBC Proms concerts return to YourClassical for the 2023 season. Enjoy live performances featuring world-class ensembles, conductors and soloists from London and elsewhere in the United Kingdom. Listen at 8 and 9 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays through Sept. 20, as well as at 10 and 11 p.m. Wednesdays during Extra Eclectic — plus on-demand audio for 30 days afterward.
Brains On Universe Events!
August 2, 2023
Brains On! is going on some field trips — and you’re invited to attend online!
Join Molly, Marc, Sanden, and Forever Ago’s Joy Dolo as they do something they’ve never done before … they go on three online video livestream expeditions filled with Smash Boom debates, interactive games and live chats.
Book the field trips and dates that works best for you!
SmartyPass holders get a 20% discount on all Field Trip tickets. Join SmartyPass today to get your discount code.
MPR at the 2023 State Fair!
August 1, 2023
Adventure awaits at the Great-Minnesota-Get-Together!
Come enjoy it with us, Minnesota style. Join MPR News, The Current, YourClassical MPR, and all of our friends at Camp MPR at the Minnesota State Fair, August 24 through September 4.
Plan your visit to enjoy our special activities, performances, giveaways and membership deals!
Marketplace: What is the cost of the American dream in different parts of the U.S.?
July 31, 2023
You’re familiar with the typical description of the American dream: the 2.5 kids, the house, the white picket fence.
But these days can anyone actually afford that lifestyle that’s so long been a signifier of middle-class comfort?
Marketplace and the APM Research Lab identified four locations that are representative of different parts of the U.S. and bring you this story.
Public Radio Custom Travel: Paris to Normandy Cruise in April 2024
July 29, 2023
Board the privately chartered MS Renoir river ship with YourClassical MPR host Melissa Ousley for a seven-night journey through Normandy! Explore villages, markets, D-Day Beaches and Monet's Garden. You'll also savor delicious regional specialties. Our colleagues at Public Radio Custom Travel included a robust program of classical music curated and performed on board by pianist Jon Kimura Parker, Minnesota Orchestra's beloved Creative Partner and Host for Summer at Orchestra Hall. Plus, you’ll attend a classical music performance in Paris!
This travel package is on sale now, get the full itinerary and book online.
89 Days of Summer 2023
July 28, 2023
All summer long The Current provides weekly guides for things to do in the Twin Cities region and greater Minnesota. Enjoy your own summer, try a history tour, or head to your own kitchen:
- Take to the streets to discover Twin Cities history
- Recipe & playlist: A falafel sandwich to make your summer
- More from The Current: 89 Days
Carbon Sound & PureWaterRadio present: the State Fair Producer Showdown
July 27, 2023
Carbon Sound & PureWaterRadio are calling on the best Minnesota producers of all genres to submit their beats for consideration. Selected producers will participate in the showdown LIVE at the MPR Booth on State Fair Grounds on Saturday, August 26.
Producers can submit their beats for consideration here. Entries will close at 11:59 pm central on Friday, Aug 4.
Not a producer, but into beats? Plan to see us at the MPR Booth at State Fair on Saturday, Aug 26 from 4 to 6 PM!