For Women's History Month, YourClassical is sharing the stories of women who have changed the face of classical music. Learn more in ‘Distinguished Rebels,’ featuring voices from behind the mic and behind the scenes at YourClassical MPR.
In this episode of Early Risers, Dianne speaks with Ellen Guettler, a white parent raising her two boys in Minneapolis. Ellen shares her journey of practicing anti-racist parenting in community with other white parents.
For the months of March, April, and May, The Current’s diverse team of contributors will highlight the best music, events, entertainment, and recreation. Each week throughout the season, you’ll find one or more new curated posts all about enjoying the best that Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding communities have to offer. All spring long, check on this page, which includes relevant stories from our archive, and we’ll update with links as new stories publish.
Minnesota Public Radio and the Star Tribune are proud to announce a special spring series of Talking Volumes. We are taking Talking Volumes on the road with two special events in Greater Minnesota. These special Talking Volumes pop-up events will be hosted by award-winning journalist Kerri Miller: Saturday, May 6 at 2 p.m., Drew Brockington, author and illustrator, at the Mayo Civic Center - Dr. Charles H. Mayo Presentation Hall, Rochester, Minn. Thursday, May 18 at 7:00pm — William Kent Krueger, author, at Mitchell Auditorium at the College of St. Scholastica, Duluth.
YourClassical MPR invites Duluthians and others in the Northland to come together in song for Bring the Sing Duluth. This free event is open to all vocal abilities and will take place Saturday, March 25 at the College of St. Scholastica. Event details: Bring the Sing Duluth Saturday, March 25, 1 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Please arrive by 12:45 p.m. to allow time to sign in. Mitchell Auditorium, The College of St. Scholastica 1200 Kenwood Ave, Duluth, MN 55811
YourClassical presents music from diverse sources 24/7, year-round. In addition to this regular programming, throughout Women’s History month the YourClassical team pays tribute to the essential music of great women composers and performers. Celebrate the women who make classical music throughout March!
Carbon Sound will feature three great Twin Cities artists that are shaping the future of Black musical expression! See SYM1, Craishon, and Yasmeenah First Ave 7th St. Entry March 14 Doors 7 p.m. CT The shows is 18+
MPR Archive presents Women in the 1970s, a collection of memorable Minnesota moments that were a part of the momentous social changes. From the swearing in of the state’s first female Supreme Court justice, to the “Willmar 8,” a breadth of stories on how women influenced this decade of change.
The isolation and disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic impacted teenagers struggling with mental health issues. Three experts share approaches on what adults, parents and school counselors can do to help kids dealing with anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation.
The Current’s annual free Rock the Cradle event for kids and their grownups to explore music, art and culture returns Sunday, March 12, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and Children’s Theatre Company. In addition to annual favorites such as the Kids’ Disco, and YourClassical Storytime, there will be a DJ set from a Current DJ, K-Pop Performances and Choreography Lessons with Cypher Side Dance School, pop-up performances from the team at Brains On!, and live music from Koo Koo Kanga Roo, TaikoArts Midwest’s Taiko Group ‘Enso Daiko’, The She’s Burgers, and more. Join us for all of this, and more on March 12! Rock the Cradle is perfect for kids up to age 8. RSVP Now