Valerie Coleman is a composer for our times and for generations to come
September 10, 2022
Composer Valerie Coleman does a little bit of everything. She is a flute virtuoso, a famous composer, a model for Black musicians worldwide and a mentor to her students. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
Art Hounds: The fall season of arts begins
September 9, 2022
Missing the State Fair? Check out the wonderful art that didn’t get a space at the Fine Arts show at AZ Gallery’s “Rejected” exhibit in St. Paul. Exposed Brick Theatre premieres two new plays at its “Through Our Eyes Festival” in Minneapolis. The Weisman’s fall show honors three decades of Piotr Szyhalski’s work, including the posters he created daily over eight months of the pandemic.
The life of Queen Elizabeth II in photos
September 8, 2022
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a symbol of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday. She was 96.
Buckingham Palace said she died at Balmoral Castle, her summer residence in Scotland, where members of the royal family had rushed to her side after her health took a turn for the worse.
Photos: A look back at Queen Elizabeth’s life
Drought revives ideas to shift water from Mississippi to help West
September 8, 2022
Proposals to send water from the Midwest to the southwestern U.S. — where an ongoing drought and population growth have created a looming water crisis — face significant environmental, legal and political obstacles.
- Could it happen? Shipping Minnesota water to sate a thirsty world
- DNR Plan to ship Minn. groundwater to the southwest won’t float
Minnesota State Fair draws the crowds for final weekend
September 6, 2022
Fairgoers soaked up the Minnesota State Fair’s return, with even a security scare on Saturday not keeping the holiday weekend crowds away.
- Saturday Shooting incident injures one, shuts down Minnesota State Fair
- A State Fair classic 125 years later, Hamline Church Dining Hall still cooking
- Infrequently Asked Fair Questions Where does all that cooking grease go?
The Current Happy Hour
September 6, 2022
Don’t miss The Current Happy Hour event on September 8!
You’ll enjoy two hours of music and fun, featuring a Current DJ spinning music live, and a 30-minute set performed by a local artist/band. The venue will provide drink specials during the event. Each Current Happy Hour is free and open to the public.
- Thursday, September 8 at Crooners Supper Club with host Jade and music by Kiss the Tiger, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. RSVP
MPR at the Minnesota State Fair
September 5, 2022
Adventure awaits at the Great-Minnesota-Get-Together!
Come enjoy it, Minnesota style. Join MPR News, The Current, YourClassical MPR, and all of our friends at Camp MPR, at the Minnesota State Fair.
Programming Schedule
All activities are on Central Daylight Savings Time and take place at our booth near the corner of Judson and Nelson unless otherwise noted.
Monday, September 5th, 2022
- 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – The Current’s Rock the Cradle: Kids videos and art projects
- 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Current’s Purple Current Karaoke with Sharon Rose
Schedule subject to change.
MPR at the Minnesota State Fair
September 4, 2022
Adventure awaits at the Great-Minnesota-Get-Together!
Come enjoy it, Minnesota style. Join MPR News, The Current, YourClassical MPR, and all of our friends at Camp MPR, at the Minnesota State Fair.
Programming Schedule
All activities are on Central Daylight Savings Time and take place at our booth near the corner of Judson and Nelson unless otherwise noted.
Sunday, September 4th, 2022
- 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – The Current’s Rock the Cradle: Kids videos and art projects
- 3:00 pm – YourClassical MPR Presents The Beer Choir
Schedule subject to change.
MPR at the Minnesota State Fair
September 3, 2022
Adventure awaits at the Great-Minnesota-Get-Together!
Come enjoy it, Minnesota style. Join MPR News, The Current, YourClassical MPR, and all of our friends at Camp MPR, at the Minnesota State Fair.
Programming Schedule
All activities are on Central Daylight Savings Time and take place at our booth near the corner of Judson and Nelson unless otherwise noted.
Saturday, September 3rd, 2022
- 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. –The Current’s Rock the Cradle: Kids videos and art projects
- 4:00 p.m. – Carbon Sound Presents Mati Hosted by Sanni
Schedule subject to change.
MPR Day at the Minnesota State Fair
September 1, 2022
Adventure awaits at the Great-Minnesota-Get-Together!
Come enjoy it, Minnesota style. Join MPR News, The Current, YourClassical MPR, and all of our friends at Camp MPR, at the Minnesota State Fair.
Programming Schedule
All activities are on Central Daylight Savings Time and take place at our booth near the corner of Judson and Nelson unless otherwise noted.
MPR DAY Friday, September 2nd, 2022
All performances at Dan Patch Park
- 10:00 a.m. - MPR News with Kerri Miller Live, Minnesota music trivia and a conversation with The Family Stone.
- 12:00 p.m. – MPR News presents Politics Friday with Mike Mulcahy Live
- 1:15 p.m. - YourClassical MPR presents KNOWN MPLS Choir
- 2:30 p.m. – The Current presents Miloe
- 4:00 p.m. – The Current and Radio Heartland Present The Cactus Blossoms
Schedule subject to change.