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The Minnesota Orchstra announced last fall that they will tour South Korea and Vietnam starting June 21, 2020, for nearly two weeks, continuing a legacy of musical diplomacy, and mounting one of the signature events of Osmo Vänskä's final three years as the Orchestra's music director. With other local and inclusive programs like Music and Mindfulness, the new "Hall Pass", sensory-friendly concerts and more, the Minnesota Orchestra is well on its way to a high note this 2020!

Minneapolis Insider Podcast: An Insider's Look at the Latino Community in Minneapolis by Meet Minneapolis

Coming up on the third anniversary of the untimely passing of Minneapolis icon Prince Rogers Nelson, Paisley Park is holding Celebration 2019, its third annual event to honor the life and memory of Prince. While the people who attend the four-day event will get to hear music by original Prince collaborators, panel discussions and special presentations, today you get a little taste of what that might be like as we talk to Photographer Allen Beaulieu and Writer Neal Karlen. Both were close to Prince, and we’re excited to share some of their behind-the-scene stories.

Get an insider’s perspective on the upcoming 2019 NCAA Final Four® in Minneapolis!

More than 1200 years ago, two ancient cities were lost to natural disasters and the rising tides of the Mediterranean Sea. Two decades ago, underwater archaeologist Franck Goddio and his team discovered those cities, revealing monumental statues, religious images carved in stone, exquisite jewelry, and delicate ceramics—and a greater understanding of life during the age of the pharaohs. Get behind-the-scenes information on the exhibit in this episode!

Get the insider's perspective on Hamilton in Minneapolis!

“Our theaters make really lousy forts but they make very good bridges." Listen and check out what the Artistic Director of the Guthrie Theater, Joseph Haj, and the Star Tribune's lead theater critic, Rohan Preston, have to say about the thriving theater scene in Minneapolis! An enthralling conversation and wonderful perspectives await.

From Downtown to the North Loop, Cedar Riverside, Uptown and Northeast, there’s an abundance of local stores to put on your list this year. Not to mention a multitude of pop-up shops in the area. Check out minneapolis.org for more information on those winter shops and markets!

With the impending completion of Target Center’s extensive renovation, the Minnesota Lynx heading toward another potential championship run and the exciting upcoming Timberwolves season, be sure to listen in as Ted Johnson gives the scoop on all things hoops.

Treat yourself to exclusive details on the 2017 Minneapolis Summer X Games. Danny Chi, Director of Communications at ESPN and this episode’s guest, provides the inside scoop that you won’t hear anywhere else!

Minneapolis Insider Episode Seven is all about Minneapolis summer festivals , featuring one of the biggest and most popular, Twin Cities Pride. Joined by guest co-host Todd Walker, we talk with Dot Belstler about the upcoming Pride celebration. We also hear from U.S. Bank’s LGBT segment manager Anne Dyste about their community commitment in Pride and other LGBT work.

This month we talk food and celebrate our thriving culinary scene. Hear from Surly Brewing Company's Beer Hall and The Brewer's Table head Chef, Jorge Guzman, on pushing culinary boundaries and creating social experiences around flavor. Then, The Bachelor Farmer's head Chef, Paul Berglund, tells us why farmers are the next rock stars.

In this episode of the Minneapolis Insider, we talk football and celebrate the best events of winter. Join us as we hear from Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen on the Super Bowl and his favorite places in Minneapolis. Then, get the inside scoop on the first ever Great Northern Festival.

This month we take an arts focus and chat with Pavel Pyś, Curator of Visual Arts at the Walker Art Center and Tom Hoch, President and CEO, of the Hennepin Theatre Trust. Music: http://www.bensound.com

The Minneapolis Insider Podcast is a monthly podcast produced by Meet Minneapolis and U.S. Bank to share insider info and highlights of events and festivals in town. On this months cast we feature inside information on the brewery scene in Minneapolis, the Zombie Pub Crawl, U.S. Bank Stadium and upcoming fall events in town! Music: www.bensoundmusic.com

Featuring inside information on the Minnesota State Fair, Nicollet reconstruction, Minnesota Vikings, U.S. Bank's Community Possible Tour, Minnesota Renaissance Festival, Brave New Workshop's "Lady and the Trump", Minnesota History Center's "Gridiron Glory" and the Selfie Sweepstakes! For further event information visit minneapolis.org/insider Music: http://www.bensound.com

The Minneapolis Insider Podcast is a new, monthly podcast produced by Meet Minneapolis and U.S. Bank to share insider info and highlights of events and festivals in town.