When Thompson was 12, he saw Louis Armstrong perform in Minneapolis at the Northrop Auditorium, which fueled his early pursuit of jazz. - Listen Pianist Butch Thompson looks back on 40 years of Prairie Home - 2013 Butch Thompson, a Minnesota jazz classic for the ages - More 'Minnesota Sounds and Voices' special
YourClassical MPR’s Bring the Sing returns to Fargo! Join friends, neighbors, and the Fargo-Moorhead Choral Artists with director Michael Culloton as we raise our voices in song. We’ll sing patriotic music, folk songs, show tunes and more. We welcome voices of all abilities. Bring your own chair or lawn blanket and join us! Tuesday, August 16 7 p.m. CDT Broadway Square 201 Broadway North, Fargo N.D.
It's a great week for barbecuing, but maybe you've played all your greatest grilling hits and are looking for something new. Chef Thomas Boemer joined Appetites on MPR News to help. The chef and co-owner of Revival and Revival Smoked Meats suggests turning that old Weber into a smoker. - See also: Splendid Table recipes for grilling
Minnesota artist Adam Turman’s original characters provide the framework for a scavenger hunt designed to help locals and visitors discover two communities neighboring Minneapolis.
The Current is partnering with venues to bring two hours of music and fun, featuring a Current DJ spinning music live, and a 30-minute set performed by a local artist/band. Each venue will provide drink specials during the event. Each Current Happy Hour is free and open to the public! Join The Current Thursday, August 11 at Utepils Brewing with host Ayisha Jaffer for music by Lady Midnight, 4-7 p.m. CDT RSVP
The old United States Postal Service motto — "We Deliver for You" — is coming with a caveat more and more these days, in Minnesota and around the nation. They deliver... mostly. - Earlier Why your USPS mail package delivery is about to get slower - Many post offices operate in the red Could banking services bring in more money?
While some races were closer than expected, Minnesota congressional and legislative incumbents largely prevail. The governor’s race is set. - Ask MPR News What questions do you have about 2022 elections? - Live results Key Minnesota legislative primaries
Minnesota voters head to the polls to determine which candidates will advance to November’s General Election. Learn about the election results from MPR News.
Minnesotans will vote for the candidates they’d like to see advance to November’s general election. Without a presidential race, lower turnout is expected, but there’s plenty on the ballot.
Bassist Chi-Chi Nwanoku is more than a world-class performer. She also promotes music by composers of color in Europe through her Chineke! Foundation. She has supported an adult and youth orchestra to give professional experience to musicians of color who might otherwise struggle to find a voice in the world of classical music. Listen to the latest episode of the Rhapsody in Black podcast