With clubs and parties finally open full-time again, this was a bountiful year to go out and experience music in the Twin Cities. It’s also been a good year to read books by and about local artists, old and new.
Tune in or stream YourClassical MPR to listen to A Chanticleer Christmas! You’ll hear holiday favorites presented live by the superb 12-man ensemble known as "an orchestra of voices" on Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. CT - 2022 Classical Holiday Programming Schedule
Most of the intense winter weather will be in northeast Minnesota Wednesday as heavy snow and high winds of up to 40-45 mph blow. Blizzard warnings continue for the North Shore. Snow returns statewide Wednesday night into Friday.
Thirty-year-old Elijah McDavid III is the senior pastor at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in north Minneapolis. He’s continuing the long standing role of the Black church playing an active role in helping the community, but doing it with his own style.
‘Tis the season for hand-warming, local-economy-building cups of cold-weather joy. MPR News knows there's more to the season than pumpkin spice lattes and peppermint mochas, so producers tapped small businesses and friends to tell us about their favorite hot drinks.
It's time to look back on the year in music – it’s the Top 89 of 2022. Which songs were your favorites? What music did you discover and fall in love with? Let The Current know by voting for your top 10 songs from this year! When you vote, you’ll be entered to win a $250 shopping spree at Down in the Valley! The Current will tally the votes and count down the 89 listener favorites on New Year's Day. The ballot closes on December 19. The Top 89 of 2022 is supported by GiantsRidge.com.
Welcome Christmas is a perennial Christmas favorite from VocalEssence, one of the world's premier choral ensembles, conducted by Philip Brunelle and G. Phillip Shoultz. Join host John Birge for an hour of traditional carols and new discoveries, including compositions and arrangements by Zanaida Robles, Daniel Kantor, Sarah Quartel and more. - Listen to Welcome Christmas on YourClassical Dec. 7, 7 p.m. CST
Plan ahead with The Current for a wide range of concerts, shows, and gatherings that embrace the spirit of the season. Plus, spark some ideas for hearty soup, and perfect pie!
Minnesota’s budget surplus has grown to $17.6 billion, setting the table for the governor and lawmakers to use for the 2023 legislative session. The state, though, still faces economic headwinds from beyond its borders.
Listen to YourClassical’s Holiday Stream, featuring festive favorites for the season for you to enjoy anytime.