Fall brings shorter days, sweaters, and many concerts to Minnesota! As festival season wraps and musicians embark on fall tours, The Current shared some big upcoming shows to keep on your radar. Part of The Current’s 89 Days of Fall For daily shows, see The Current’s Gig List
On Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m., Karen Armstrong will be discussing her new book “Sacred Nature: Restoring Our Ancient Bond with the Natural World.” In this short but deeply powerful book, Armstrong resacralizes nature for modern times. Drawing on her vast knowledge of the world’s religious traditions, she vividly describes nature’s central place in spirituality across the centuries. In bringing this age-old wisdom to life, Armstrong shows modern readers how to rediscover nature’s potency and form a connection to something greater than ourselves. Talking Volumes with Karen Armstrong The Fitzgerald Theater Wednesday, September 14, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets
Researchers in northern Minnesota believe they're getting closer to solving an environmental problem that has long vexed the state; how to affordably remove sulfate pollution from water.
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.
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.
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
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
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?
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
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.