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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here.Dioramas of the Twin Cities' most beloved landmarksShari Aronson is the creative Co-Director of Z Puppets Rosenschnoz, whose work was featured on Art Hounds last week. Continuing the chain of paying it forward, Shari recommends a “charming project” by Felicia Cooper called “The Agency for Tiny Tourism,” which is on view at In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre. Cooper was selected by the National Humanities Center's 2025 Being Human Festival. She conducted interviews asking people about their favorite Twin Cities landmarks and also led workshops to make dioramas of those landmarks. Visitors to the free exhibit can get a new view of the Twin Cities on Friday evening from 7 to 10 p.m., with additional showings Saturday and Sunday.Shari said: Everybody loves a diorama and peeking into a miniature world. I also am really curious to see which sites people depicted.— Shari AronsonA love of natural stone and kiln-fresh potteryKevin and Pam Bishop of Glenville enjoy the Bluff Country Studio Art Tour that spans southeast Minnesota each spring. Kevin is a custom wood furniture builder, and Pam calls herself an admirer of the arts. The art tour this year includes artists in 22 locations on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.The Bishops each have a favorite artist. Kevin likes the work of Ryan Palmer, whose studio in Lanesboro is called Livingstone Carver.Kevin said: He does very unique work, sculpting natural stone, and we're totally enamored with the outcomes of what stone can be with some correct tooling and knowledge of what you're working with.Pam recommends visiting Lanesboro potter Sue Pariseau.Pam said: She's got a really unique place where she designs and creates her pottery. What I really appreciate is every year she does a special invite so that we can open the kiln as part of the weekend and get to see what's been in the kiln, and have the first choice of what we want to maybe purchase while we're there. But as important as that is just being with other artists.— Kevin and Pam BishopGraffiti, chance and found object artKylie Linh Hoang is the assistant curator at the Minnesota Museum of American Art. Last week she attended the standing-room-only opening of graffiti artist SHOCK's gallery show at the Chambers Hotel in downtown Minneapolis. The exhibit “Daydreaming at Midnight” runs through May 10. It's a unique space for a show, dressed up with couches and plants for an “anti gallery space” feel, says Hoang, and the work on display derives from a unique artist residency.As Hoang describes it, SHOCK was on his way home from St. Louis when his car broke down in Springfield, Ill., on a holiday weekend, so he set about doing some graffiti work at an abandoned flour mill. The building owners took a liking to his work and invited him to create an art installation in the space.Kylie said: They couldn't pay him, but they did tell him that he could take whatever he wanted from the building, because it was going to be demolished. And so a lot of the work in this show is their assemblages and paintings on found materials from that mill. And so you'll see things that were see things painted on, like doors from the facility, signs from the facility. He also created a number of lamps from materials found at the facility. He taught himself how to wire lamps. It's a very cool assemblage of multimedia work.— Kylie Linh Hoang

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here.Not your kids' Halloween play Actor Julie Ann Nevill of St Paul is looking forward to getting into the Halloween Spirit when the play “Broomstick” opens Thursday at the Open Eye Theatre in Minneapolis. The one-woman play features Cheryl Willis as a witch telling the story of her long life. The show is recommended for ages 14 and up. It runs through Halloween night, with a mask-required performance Sunday. Julie Ann says: “It is billed as both a spooky and hilarious comedy. I am very intrigued by that. So many things around Halloween become kid-centric, and there are many of us adults, myself included, for whom this is our favorite holiday. And so we want something like this that speaks to us and not just to, you know, the small children or the family situation.” “The Open Eye space is so very intimate. And for a one-person show, I think that really gives you a chance to connect with the artist that you're watching. Joel Sass is a wonderful director. Cheryl Willis is an amazing actor who is so intriguing and sucks you in and really connects with audience members.” — Julie Ann NevillCommonweal stages ‘Doubt'Delia Bell, a potter in Lanesboro, recommends seeing the play “Doubt: A Parable” at the Commonweal Theatre. The play won a 2005 Pulitzer Prize and a Tony Award for Best Play. Performed by a local cast, the show explores both fact and faith, and Delia says it leaves the audience questioning. The play runs through Nov. 10. Delia explains: “I felt like I was thinking about it for days after. ‘Doubt' is a story about two sisters, two nuns at a school, and a priest. They suspect that he's done something inappropriate with one of the students. And so that's how it stems: it's this story of which side do you believe? And this nun is adamant about this, and the priest is adamant that he is innocent. It just creates doubt within the viewer. That's the whole point; the story is never truly resolved.” As for the production, “It's a simple set. There's a huge window that's very striking. And with the music, you really felt like you were in a church at times. It was just what the story needed.” — Delia Bell

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Click here. Thinking about the future with all your senses Theater artist and educator Kathy Welch of Minneapolis saw the multidisciplinary show “Legacy Dream Space” at the Owatonna Arts Center last year. She's thrilled that the project has continued to expand and will now be on view at Modus Locus Expansion in Minneapolis. Created by Craig Harris and Candy Kuehn in collaboration with Kym Longhi and Jim Peitzman, “Legacy Dream Space” opens Wednesday and runs through Sept. 25. Kathy says: This is an exhibition that evokes all of the senses. It's an immersive and interactive exhibition that includes sound and lights and projections. The theme is “legacy,” so the exhibition asks you to think about what sort of legacy we want to leave behind. The audience gets to interact with buttons, and they can record responses, and they can be captured on video, and all of that is incorporated into future iterations of the work.  It was a way to think about the future with all of my senses. It does apply to your intellect, but also when you walk in there, the sounds and the colors and just the tactile [experience] — it was absolutely enlightening to me to see a way to think with your entire body, with all of your senses.— Kathy WelchLearning from strong women of the past Rebecca Damron of Lanesboro appreciates how History Alive Lanesboro looks to the past to draw connections to our present and our future. She's looking forward to seeing their production this weekend, entitled, “Time for Women: 150 Years of Leadership.” The original play highlights the roles of real women in southeast Minnesotan history who have worked for women's rights and civil rights. The play also celebrates the centennial of Indigenous suffrage in 2024. The two acts span 1870 to 1970. The show wraps up its tour, which has included Red Wing, St. Paul and historic Forestville, back in Lanesboro this weekend, with performances Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. at the St. Mane Theatre. Tickets are free for people under 18. Rebecca adds: Something really fun that will happen is that History Alive Lanesboro will invite the audience to take part in a suffrage rally during the intermission of the show, and then the show will end with a discussion that's led by the League of Women Voters. I'd really love for people to come see it, because women's issues are still at the forefront, especially in this political year.— Rebecca Damron And now, let's all look at horses Doris Rubenstein of Richfield is the arts reporter for the American Jewish World newspaper. She recommends seeing the new show of equine portrait artist Nanci Fulmek. The opening date for the show is currently being revisited, but check with the ArtBarn52 Gallery for updates.Doris tells it best: The State Fair is over, and since I fractured my ankle, I wasn't able to go to my favorite place, the horse barns. The little girl who loved horses desperately still lives on inside me, and I need a horse fix badly as soon as possible. Looks like I'm going to get it, though.Oil painter and instructor at the Atelier Studio Program of Fine Arts Nanci Fulmek will be exhibiting her fantastic portraits of beautiful horses, amongst other subjects, both serious and whimsical. Please refrain from trying to feed the horses any carrots or sugar lumps. The paintings are so lifelike that you'll be tempted! Nanci shares that same girlish adoration of horses of all breeds as me, and she went on to paint amazingly life-like portraits of horses. You can almost feel the breath escaping from those flaring equine nostrils, and you'll have to control yourself to keep from patting one of those velvety noise noses.— Doris Rubenstein

A new production at the Commonweal Theatre in Lanesboro, Minnesota is bringing attention to the plight of the modern military service veteran. From Commonweal’s online description of “Ugly Lies the […]

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art.Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here.Click here.Exploring the artistic journeyDive into the captivating world of Stuart Loughridge, a local artist renowned for his mastery in etching, painting and drawing. Recommended by Gary Korlin, an independent fine artist in the Twin Cities.Gary says: I'd like to introduce — or basically maybe reintroduce — Stuart Loughridge. He's a local artist, and what I like about the guy is that he's got three excellent elements working for him: education, talent and then it's all run by his intuition. He's very interested in etching, which is sort of a lost art. And but he paints and draws. He paints in watercolor, he paints in oils. He does portraits, figures, still lifes — but, you know what, his passion is landscapes and a lot of them are very local. This whole process is very exploratory. It's definitely a show worth experiencing.The show that Stewart is going to be having at the Groveland Gallery in Minneapolis is going to be a little bit of everything. But the main focus is going to be on landscapes. But the interesting thing is that this is going to be sort-of a tracking, or a tour, of his history. He's going to have sketchbooks there, he's going to have his plein air sketches, which he calls just “fieldwork” and it's going to be leading up to finished pieces. This whole process is very exploratory. It's definitely a show worth experiencing, I would say.Stuart Loughridge's show runs through May 25. This Saturday, Stewart is going to be doing a portrait demonstration. So that might be fun for a lot of you who are interested in just expanding your knowledge — Gary KorlinResilience and recoveryDiscover the profound and poignant narrative of “Ugly Lies the Bone,” a play that explores the themes of healing and resilience. Recommended by St. Paul visual artist Bebe Keith.Bebe says: “Ugly Lies the Bone” is playing at the Commonweal Theatre in Lanesboro. A friend actually recommended this to me. She said the excellent portrayals and important subject matter were so compelling that she has already seen it twice. It's moving and, most of all, it's hopeful.The story is about Jess, a soldier returning home from war with injuries both — visible and unseen. She finds some relief through something called “virtual reality therapy.” It plunges her into an Arctic setting that helps with her burnt skin. So she strives toward healing, and she's also trying to restore her relationships, home and all that she's lost. I've read the script and it had me in tears. Jess is broken and in despair — and she's got some grit. It's moving and, most of all, it's hopeful. They are offering a free performance on May 5 for anyone who has served or is currently serving in any branch of the military and their families. “Ugly Lies the Bone” is playing at the Commonweal Theatre in Lanesboro through July 6.— Bebe KeithCelebrating diversity and joyWatch a unique collection of four short plays, penned by LGBTQ+ playwrights from across the country. Recommended by Minneapolis theater director Gretchen Weinrich.Gretchen says: Threshold Theater's new collection of plays is called “4Play.” It's opening at the Bryant Lake Bowl on April 26. It's a collection of four short plays written by LGBTQ+ playwrights that came from an open call for playwrights all across the country. I've been looking forward to seeing this show for a couple of reasons. First of all, Threshold has been holding staged readings of its place for a couple of years. But this is their first fully staged version with movement and sets and costumes. And they're really excited to put that on and I'm really excited to see it. These plays really look at things that are great about community or support — and joyful things about life.The great thing about this collection, from what I understand, is that it shows LGBTQ+ folks in a bunch of different stages of life and experiences. And what I really like about it, from what I read about it, is that it's really upbeat. Oftentimes when we talk about groups that are quote-unquote marginalized sometimes the topic can be really depressing or sad. But these plays really look at things that are great about community or support — and joyful things about life.— Gretchen Weinrich

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art.Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here.Click here.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/art-hounds/id525807829?mt=2Crafting tales in silverDiscover the enchanting world of Norwegian folk tales reimagined through contemporary jewelry at the Nordic Center. Renowned artist Liz Bucheit's exhibition "Hand of Huldra" showcases the tradition of silver as protection against evil, blending myth and craftsmanship. Alison Aune is a professor of art education at the University of Minnesota-Duluth and a former board member at the Nordic Center. She recommends a show currently at the Nordic Center, “Hand of Huldra” by Liz Bucheit of Lanesboro.“What she specializes in is reimagining Norwegian folk tales, folk traditions, through her contemporary jewelry,” Aune explains.“In Norway — and in a lot of the Nordic and Baltic countries — silver was thought to protect you against evil. So there's a tradition with the bride wearing a bridal crown of silver, having all sorts of silver pendants so that she's protected.”On display are crowns, as well as other silver objects, which Aune describes as “phenomenal. She's just really an expert on taking those Norwegian stories and finding their way to jewelry.”“Hand of Huldra” is on display until April 27.Celebrating NowruzJoin the Twin Cities Iranian Culture Collective for a vibrant celebration of Nowruz, the Persian New Year, at the Ordway in St. Paul. Experience international and local musicians in a concert followed by a reception featuring tea and cookies.Visual artist Katayoun Amjati says she's been hearing from friends in the northeast Minneapolis arts and music scene about the concert “Voices Unveiled: A Nowruz Celebration and Community Gathering,” presented by the Twin Cities Iranian Culture Collective. Nowruz is the Persian New Year, which was celebrated on March 19. The concert includes both international and local musicians and will be followed by a reception afterward that includes tea and cookies. Amjati says the concert will be a chance to celebrate and also to honor and mourn alongside those women struggling for rights in Iran. She notes that two of the singers recently moved from Iran to the U.S., and she looks forward to hearing their voices.  “Voices Unveiled: A Nowruz Celebration and Community Gathering” is Saturday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ordway in St. Paul. Tickets are limited. A tragicomedy journey Embark on a poignant yet uplifting journey with "Phantom Loss," a puppet show by Oanh Vu, staged by In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre in Minneapolis. Join a Vietnamese American girl in a tale of haunting, friendship with ghosts and the struggles of generational trauma and deportation. Anh-Thu Pham of Theater Mu has seen previous workshops of Oanh Vu's puppet show “Phantom Loss,” and she's looking forward to seeing the final version staged by In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre in Minneapolis.It's a tragicomedy about a Vietnamese American girl who moves to a new small town with her mother to run a nail salon. The house where she lives is haunted, and she becomes friends with the ghost. It's a refugee story about generational trauma and deportation, told with heart and humor. Pham, who grew up watching “Sesame Street” and “Mr. Rogers,” points out the power of puppetry to take on heavy subjects without losing sight of joy.  “I think, for any of us that have dealt with generational trauma, or any hard things in our lives,” says Pham, “if you sit in the darkness, you won't be able to live, you won't be able to process through that. And I think that's when good art is done: you kind of see and experience life in its wholeness. I think this is what ‘Phantom Loss' can do.” The show opens Friday with a preview show Thursday, and it runs through April 7. There is a pay-what-you-can performance on April 2. The show is rated PG/PG-13. 

Opera lover Miluska Novota of Minneapolis says she's “saltando en dos patitas — jumping on two feet” for joy as she looks forward to seeing Venessa Becerra in Minnesota Opera's “Elixir of Love.” Novota loved the soprano's performance in “The Daughter of the Regiment,” and she's happy to see a Latina performer take the lead role as Adina. In Gaetano Donizetti's popular comedic opera, lowly farmer Nemorino (Andrew Stenston), tries to win the heart of the beautiful, strong-willed Adina, and a love potion feels like just the way to go. It's a plot worth of a telenovela, says Novota, but with beautiful arias. Novota appreciates that the Minnesota Opera has been “doing such a good job … recruiting singers of color, and bringing communities that may not have felt welcome in the classical world and in opera.” The production is set in 1916 California. It will be sung in Italian with English captions projected above the stage. The show opens Saturday, Jan. 27, and runs through Feb. 4.Minneapolis-based performer Sam Johnson has long followed the work of choreographer Morgan Thorson, and he's looking forward to watching her newest creation this Saturday night. “Untitled Night” stands out for its location: it takes place on a frozen lake at night.  “She often tackles these big, huge issues, concepts that we're all dealing with in our lives. But she comes at it in this in a really interesting, very dance-centric way that I really appreciate.” The 30-minute dance performance investigates our relationship with winter and the night sky, performed as a collaboration of a dozen interdisciplinary artists. There are two shows at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Silver Lake in St. Anthony. This performance is part of The Great Northern, a Twin Cities Arts festival that runs Jan. 25 through Feb. 4. Art lover Marc Robinson of Northfield is looking forward to seeing the third and final installment of an interdisciplinary art project traveling southeast Minnesota that investigates the concept of home. Artist Cecilia Cornejo Sotelo created a traveling recording studio, and she interviewed people in Northfield, Lanesboro and Red Wing about home, belonging and community. In each town, their words were transcribed, and community members embroidered selected phrases onto squares that were then pieced together into a giant quilt. Red Wing's exhibit includes three large quilts with the Mississippi running across all three, uniting them. “Embroidering Red Wing: stories of home told with needle and thread” is on view at the Red Wing Arts Depot Gallery through Feb. 24. There is a public reception Saturday, Jan. 27 from 2-4 p.m. “Embroidering Red Wing” also features an interactive touchscreen, that allows the public to listen to the original, anonymous recording made in 2022, on which the embroidered work is based.  The exhibition also includes The Wandering House - Sonic Archive, a repository of testimonials and ambient sounds designed as an exploration of home from a rural perspective. The archive comprises testimonials that Cornejo has been recording since 2019 with community members in Northfield, Lanesboro and Red Wing.

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Artist and photographer Theresa Drift of Cook, Minn., and theatermaker Payton Counts of Net Lake, Minn., both saw the “Native American Art: Past and Present” gallery show at the Northwoods Friends of the Arts in Cook. It's a mixture of contemporary and historical pieces by local artists, including paintings, metalwork, birchbark baskets, beadwork and quilting. The show also includes a few pieces from Grand Portage artist George Morrison, a well-known mid-century painter. Counts appreciated the range of the show, which is presented in one room. “I thought it was nice to see a mixture of contemporary as well as older pieces of work, kind of this like partnership of art connecting to the community." “It definitely shows the changing culture and [that] it's not a static thing,” agrees Drift. “It's constantly evolving and growing.” The exhibit runs through Sat., Nov. 25. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Art teacher and illustrator Heather Zemien of Brooklyn Park, Minn., has been following Off Leash Theater Productions for the past year, ever since she saw their original “Off-Kilter Cabaret.” She's looking forward to seeing the second annual production this weekend. The cabaret features seven artists living and making art with a range of mental and physical abilities. The performance includes dance, comedy, puppetry, musical composition, spoken word and storytelling. The show is emceed by storyteller Amy Salloway, whose work Zemien has followed since seeing her on stage last year. The show strikes a special chord for Zemien, whose late partner was in a wheelchair. She says she's excited to see and support this all-inclusive show.  “Off Kilter Cabaret” will be performed at the Cowles Center for the Performing Arts in Minneapolis Fri., Nov 17 and Sat. Nov 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Sun., Nov 19 at 2 p.m.  The building is fully accessible. All three shows have American Sign Language and audio descriptions available. Masks are required. Please note: the accompanying music in the radio piece is “Interlude 4” from A.J. Isaacson-Zvidzwa's composition “Angels Sang to Me.” Isaacson-Zvidzwa is one of the seven artists featured in this weekend's “Off Kilter Cabaret.” Philip Muehe, managing director of the Rochester Repertory Theatre, suggests a romantic comedy musical in Lanesboro, Minn., for your entertainment this holiday season. The Commonweal Theatre Company in Lanesboro is staging the musical “She Loves Me” through Dec. 23. The show features cheerful, catchy numbers about two shopkeepers who get on each others' last nerve. Secretly, though, they've become pen pals through a lonely hearts group. When they finally find out that the person with whom they've fallen in love over letters is, in reality, the person right across the shop, heartwarming hilarity ensues.  If that plot sounds familiar, the Commonweal put on an adaptation of the play “Parfumerie” on which the musical “She Loves Me” is based back in 2011. The story was the inspiration for several movies, including the 1998 romcom “You've Got Mail” with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.  

Our Main Street Monday tour rolls on as we visit the towns of St. Charles, IL; Goshen, IN, and Lanesboro, MN! All three of these towns have taken purposeful steps to improve their town's Main Street areas to make them more friendly to independent retail businesses. To support Heart on Main Street, you can visit www.heartonmainstreet.org. You can sign up for one of our monthly webinars, find resources to help your business grow or make a donation to our organization. If you'd like to have your town featured in a Main Street Monday or would like to sponsor this podcast, email contact@heartonmainstreet.org

JANE SKINNER PECK  is a researcher, choreographer, dance historian, teacher, writer/playwright and performer. She has worked across  the U.S., Canada, and France for over thirty years.   She found that dance history enables her to combine her love of history with her love of dance. She has extensive training in both modern dance and dance history, directing performances with her company Dance Revels Moving History since 1990. Jane's period choreography conveys varied past cultures and economic classes of the Upper Midwest as well as Europe in a most immediate and authentic way.  She has created work for St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, MN History Center, Sibley Historic Site, Mpls. Institute of Arts,  Macalester College, NY Baroque Dance Company, Carleton College Theater, U of MN , Luther College.  Her work has been seen at the Long Island NY Fringe Festival, Long Island University NY , Winnipeg's Festival de Voyageur, Ordway Center for the Arts, Walker Art Center, and Intermedia Arts among others. Jane studied Renaissance and Baroque dance in California, NY, and France. She studied French-Canadian dance with Jean-Paul Cloutier of Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Metis dance with Sandy Poitra of the Turtle Mountain Ojibwe Reservation of North Dakota.         Jane's dance theater shows involve characters, stories, and live music. Dance Revels toured Jane's show of MN Metis history through dance throughout MN schools and museums for 15 years.  Since 2015 she annually writes and directs new History Alive! Lanesboro Pop-up Plays , with her original scripts about small town history, dance, and music staged in the streets  of historic Lanesboro, MN.        Jane is a highly regarded dance educator, having taught school residencies for 20 years and has mentored teachers in the arts across the state for years through the Perpich Center for Arts Education. She is a frequent grant recipient and has taught at Winona State University, U of MN, UW Madison, Gustavus Adolphus, and Bemidji State. An historian, she is published by MN Historical Society.

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Catherine Glynn is artistic director of Audacious Raw Theater in Lanesboro. She was able to see a preview of the play that opens Commonweal Theatre's 35th season: “Bernhardt/Hamlet” by Theresa Rebeck. Glynn calls the play “a love letter to the theater and the art of collaboration.” The play is a work of historical fiction about actress Sarah Bernhardt, who was wildly celebrated in her time. Set in Paris in 1899, when Bernhardt's theater has become riddled by debt. In order to save it, she decides to play the lead role in “Hamlet.” All of Paris is up-in-arms over whether she can pull off a “pants role.” Bernhardt herself is daunted by Shakespeare's language. Glynn notes that this a perfect show to cap off Women's History Month, having been written, directed, costumed and sound-designed by women. Glynn says that the role of the famous actress is beautifully played by Commonweal company member Adrienne Sweeney, who herself is no stranger to playing roles originally written for men. Sweeney played Ebeneezer Scrooge in the theater's staging of “A Christmas Carol” in 2021. After final preview performances tonight and Friday, the show opens April 1 and runs through June 24. George Roberts, artistic director of Homewood Studios, recently attended the opening of a gallery exhibit at the new, nearby Northside Artspace Lofts. The building was designed as an affordable space for artists to live and work, complete with dance space and gallery. Roberts said he appreciated the variety of works in that gallery show, which is titled “Works in Progress.” The exhibit “speaks about supporting young and new artists to have a space to show their work. And it speaks about a place where more accomplished mid-career artists have a place to act as mentors,” says Roberts, adding that beginning works that “show promise” were happily positioned next to accomplished, finished works.  The exhibit “Works in Progress” is on view through May 7. Roberts notes that, since the building is also residential, the doors are locked. But if you ring the doorbell to enter, the gallery is accessible and easy to find. Educator and art lover Kris Prince of Minneapolis plans to be at the Sundin Music Hall Friday evening to hear the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet perform in St. Paul.  Prince calls the quartet “wonderful, entertaining” performers, and she loves the range of styles and sounds the four produce with their guitars. Their upcoming series of performances includes music from Spain, Finland and Macedonia; new arrangements of music by Bob Dylan, Nick Drake and Japanese jazz composer Hiromi Uehara. They will also perform a new, commissioned work by Twin Cities composer A.J. Isaacson-Zvidzwa. In addition to Friday evening's concert, founder Joseph Hagedorn, Maja Radovanlija, Ben Kunkel and Milena Petković will kick off a series of performances this spring. The Minneapolis Guitar Quartet will perform Sunday, April 2, at the Walker Community UMC; Thursday, April 13 at the White Bear Center for the Arts; and Saturday, April 29 at the Heart of the City Music Factory in Anoka.

Interest rates, inflation, recession - these are phrases we're hearing in the media, and ag lenders are paying attention too. Pam Jahnke sat down and discussed trends that ag lenders are monitoring going into spring planting. Matt Schuldt, President/Ag Banker with Merchants Bank in Caledonia and Spring Grove, Minnesota - along with Jerad Brown, ag lender with Merchants in Lanesboro and Rushford, discuss what they're noticing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk to paul on another vacation, Lanesboro news, and Wyatt and Michael finish the show with growth spurts stories.

Melissa Wagner is Lanesboro's Area Fisheries Supervisor. Today we talked about her work with DNR fisheries in the driftless region of Minnesota. They do habitat work on quite a few trout streams in southeastern Minnesota. We will cover how project planning works and what information is collected for fish stocking. We will also talk about how the DNR works with Trout Unlimited.   If you enjoy our podcast, we would love it if you left us a review on Spotify or Apple, since that helps other people find our podcast.    For more information check out the links below!  MN DNR  MN Trout Unlimted   TU Driftless Area Restoration Effort (TUDARE)  Southern MN Stream Restoration Video     The Wright Brothers Theme Music     

It may be a common thought that we are our minds and bodies with energy simply circulating around us, but in fact, we are made up of energy that runs through us. This is the work Kathi Riley specializes in with her work in energy medicine, focusing on the chakras and meridians where she seeks to help your energy flow and clear. Kathi's journey began through a fascination of this energy work rooted in eastern medicine, followed by a life-changing weeklong workshop at Kripalu and a decision to listen to and follow her higher self - stamping out the "maybes" that had stagnated her in life to that point. Today, she continues her work and aims to make it more accessible to people of all economic circumstances with a partnership with Manos Unidas, and providing workshops and sessions at Witch Slapped in Downtown Pittsfield. We also cover: the mind vs. the higher self, the law of attraction, Abraham Hicks, techniques you can apply to yourself in her chakra work and meridian work, raising your vibration, trusting your gut, the nature of auras, the pineal gland, spring cleaning for your energy, grounding, reflexology, Gyan Yogic Breathing by Dr. Manik Haranandani, growing up in Lanesboro, the intuition and healing power of horses, the five elements model and more. I hope you'll enjoy my conversation with Kathi. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-krol/support

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Updated: 9:47 a.m. Raya Esmaeili of northeast Minneapolis is looking forward to the “Music of Iran” concert, part of the Twin Cities Iranian Culture Festival.  The show will feature Minnesota-based artists performing a variety of Iranian music. One of the groups performing is The Ensemble Aras, consisting of Niloofar Sohi, Negin Chahardoli, Yashar Alizadeh and Aidin Milani. Esmaeili said the group performs music from different ethnic groups and cultures found in Iran, including in different languages. “If you haven't heard it before, I think it's a great introduction,” Esmaeili said. Others performing include the Twin Cities Daf Ensemble and vocalist Aida Shahghasemi. The “Music of Iran” concert at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is Sunday at 2 p.m. in St. Paul. Co-artistic Director of Ragamala Dance Company Aparna Ramaswamy highlights an event for Minnesota writer Will McGrath's new book “Farewell Transmission: Notes from Hidden Spaces”. The book, published in August, is a collection of essays featuring insight into the lives of people from different parts of the world.   One of the people featured in the book, comedian Ali Sultan, will be performing at the event. A conversation with novelist Curtis Sittenfeld will also take place.  A launch event is Tuesday, 7 p.m. at Sisyphus Brewing in Minneapolis. Theater professional Catherine Glynn in Lanesboro recommends checking out History ALive! Lanesboro's pop-up plays “Roma,” “Norskies” and “Bumtown.” Organized by Artistic Director Jane Peck, the pop-up plays depict real events from the towns' past and are performed for audiences as they tour throughout Lanesboro.   This year's stories are set in 1935 and allow audience members to walk through a Roma camp, experience a short play in Norwegian and interact with local historical characters like journalist Cecil Ward.   The pop-up plays take place on Saturday and Sunday, with tours departing from Lanesboro's Sons of Norway Lodge, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. both days.   Correction (Sept. 22, 2022): An earlier version of this article misidentified where Raya Esmaeili lives and had the incorrect name of the ensemble. The article has been updated.

Stories mentioned in this episode: Day in History: 1922: Special Pullman railroad car arrives in Rochester Lanesboro Schools faulted by MN Department of Education for handling of student in special education program Dodge County Wind proposing turbine project for 2023 Growing up poor presented extra hurdles in medical school for Rochester native, UMR grad Local race tracks facing what could be a pivotal summer

Taylor has made it her mission to inspire families to go outdoors and soak in the natural beauty, as well as documenting the inevitable challenges that come along with family hikes. And she and her family walk the walk - most literally! Berkshire Family Hikes began in 2019 and Taylor and her husband, Dan, decided they were going to do this thing! And countless hikes later, she has documented it all: the good, the bad, and sometimes, ugly, in a beautiful mash-up that is family life out on the trails. We cover a solid amount in this episode from tip #1: always have enough snacks! and a whole lot more, including Constitution Trail in Lanesboro, The Boulders, Springside Park, Monument Mountain trail, Appalachian Trail, the Taco Bell chopped into ledge at the Boulders' Pittsfield trailhead (mmmm, crunchy Gorditas :/), the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail, trails at Onota Lake, Taylor's entrepreneurship with Berkshire Family Hikes and Berkshire Macaroni Kids, marketing and selling content, her career turns, Instagram content, being authentic and finding your tribe, growing up in Dalton and starting a family in the Berkshires, "sky showers," forest bathing, being in the moment, immune system benefits of being barefoot in the grass and dirt, being heart-centered, being grounded, finding your form of meditation, climbing a tree, allowing children to challenge themselves and assessing risk on their own, tripping over roots, landing flat on your face and just going for it! ------ Taylor Staubach is the founder of Berkshire Family Hikes, an organization on a mission to inspire families to get outdoors in the Berkshires and beyond. Born and raised in the Berkshires, she is now a mom raising her kids here while, researching, writing, and rambling about the Berkshire Hills. Primarily an online resource, BFH offers family-focused trail reviews, place-based nature activities, child-paced hiking opportunities, and more. BFH also partners on the ground with local organizations such as Berkshire Natural Resources Council and South Berkshire Kids to provide engaging programs to encourage children to get outside and explore! Berkshire Family Hikes is dedicated to being the go-to community resource for family-focused outdoor recreation in the Berkshires. Berkshire Family Hikes website Berkshire Macaroni Kid website --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-krol/support

Art aficionado Linda Tacke of Lanesboro says she plans to devote a day or two to this weekend's Bluff Country Studio Art Tour. It's the 21st year of the event, which grew from four artists to around 36, spread across 23 locations. Courtesy of Bluff Country Studio Art Tour A painting titled Country Rhythms by Joan Finnegan, one of the artists participating in this weekend's Bluff Country Studio Art Tour. Visitors can stop by the studios of painters and potters, jewelry makers, woodcarvers, fabric artists and more. Print off a map of artist studios here, or download the mobile app through the website to guide your arts tour across the Driftless Region. The event runs Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. John Sievers, trombonist of Loud Mouth Brass is sharing the word about a new work by fellow Rochester artist and musician Becky Schlegel. “The Lullaby Collection” is an alphabet book with Schegel's animal illustrations with poems and original songs for each. From the book Courtesy of Becky Schlegel A page from Becky Schlegel's new book "The Lullaby Collection," which she wrote, illustrated and wrote music for. Courtesy of Becky Schlegel A page from Becky Schlegel's new book "The Lullaby Collection," which she wrote, illustrated and wrote music for. Courtesy of Becky Schlegel A page from Becky Schlegel's new book "The Lullaby Collection," which she wrote, illustrated and wrote music for. Courtesy of Becky Schlegel A page from Becky Schlegel's new book "The Lullaby Collection," which she wrote, illustrated and wrote music for. The book includes a CD, which Schlegel recorded in the granary of her family farm. Schlegel will hold a book launch and concert for Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with music from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Dwell Local in Zumbrota. Carol Jackson is a Twin Cities theater fan and blogger, and she's looking forward to seeing the new show this weekend from Minneapolis Musical Theatre. The theater specializes in staging lesser-known musicals, sometimes in site-specific venues. Their new show, “Hands on a Hardbody,” about an endurance competition to win a new truck, is set in a car dealership. The musical, which was briefly on Broadway in 2013, is based on a 1997 documentary about 10 Texans all vying for a new pickup truck. The rules were simple: Keep your hand on the truck; last person standing wins. “Hands on a Hardbody” opens Friday and runs through May 8 at Luther Cadillac in Roseville. The theater offers a range of ticket and pricing options in this non-traditional venue, from regular seats to Bring-Your-Own chair to — somewhat immersive — standing room only. The show is not recommended for children under 10 due to mature themes.

Duluth singer-songwriter Breanne Tepler of Breanne Marie and the Front Porch Sinners is digging the new album by Matthew French, who is based in Minneapolis. The album is called “Two Sides,” and French digitally released the first five songs as “Side 1” at the end of January. The songs take on themes arising from the pandemic. Tepler singles out the song “Still Got a Heart” for its call to kindness and civility amid polarized politics. “There's just something really comforting and exciting at the same time about his music, his voice and the way he plays his guitar,” said Tepler. Don't see video? Click here. The digital launch of “Side 1,” hosted by Sarah Morris, is viewable on YouTube. “Side 2” is coming at a future date. Visual artist Alison Price of Minneapolis admires the bold colors and geometric patterning in the works of Sheri Grube, a mechanical engineer-turned-painter. Grube lives with dystonia, a chronic neurological disorder that can cause muscles to contract and twist involuntarily. She turns to painting as a way to calm her tremors. Price says the fine details of Grube's paintings as well as her “inverted” colors, magenta trees and green skies turn flowers and landscapes into something new on the canvas. Sheri Grube Sheri Grube Visual artist Alison Price of Minneapolis admires the bold colors and geometric patterning in the works of Sheri Grube, a mechanical engineer-turned-painter. Sheri Grube Artist Sheri Grube uses painting to manage and speak about living with chronic pain. Grube's exhibit, “An Affair of the Heart,” is on display at the Hastings Art Center through the end of March. Science fiction writer Rayson Lorrey of Rochester loves the theater, and he's looking forward to an upcoming play at the Rochester Repertory Theatre about one of the great contributors to astronomy. “Silent Sky” by Lauren Gunderson tells the story of Henrietta Leavitt, whose work at Harvard University in the early 1900s helped astronomers realize how vast the universe is. Leavitt's discoveries created a standard measurement for determining the distance to other galaxies. Director Philip Muehe joined the Repertory Theatre last fall from the Commonweal in Lanesboro, Minn., which staged the play in 2018. Lorrey likes the simple set that allows the strong story to shine. At times it appears the actors are walking on the night sky. “Silent Sky” opens March 4 and runs through March 20.

MSN Travel Voted Lanesboro as the best small town in MN. Alexis has a real affinity for Lanesboro for it's charming downtown and the Amish pies that she bought there once. Kenny also agrees how wonderful it is, and recommends the whole SouthEast area of Minnesota with it's beautiful bluffs and river views.

Lanesboro is getting some national love and named the most stunning small town in Minnesota. Dawn started "Only Murders in the Building" on Hulu and "White Lotus" on HBO Max and is love both!

Jane loved history and the performing arts and when she found herself in this town of under 1000 people she had an idea of how...

Susana di Palma of Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre is planning to attend the world premiere this weekend of “Shaamya — Of Equality.” The performance by Katha Dance Theatre is a coming-together of music, dance and poetry, inspired by the poet Kazi Nazrul Islam's visions of equality across gender, race and religion. Choreographed by Katha Artistic Director Rita Mustaphi, the show incorporates ballet, hiphop and flamenco along with the rhythmically complex kathak dance from northern India. The show features music by J.D. Steele and poetry by Somali-American performer Ifrah Mansour. Taken together, di Palma says, this original work is “going to provoke thought and feeling in a beautiful way that we can all examine” on a universal topic. The show runs Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at Park Square Theatre in St. Paul. Michael Murnane, a lighting director and head electrician at the Minnesota Orchestra, is a huge fan of the rock band Annie and the Bang Bang. They have a new record — available in both vinyl and digital — called “Walkie Talkie.” Murnane says it's the kind of music that makes you both want to move around and sit and focus on its thoughtful lyrics. “They're like a garage band but with 30 years of experience,” said Murnane. “It looks like they're in it for the fun, but they're saying really interesting things.” Artist Janine Holter of Montrose drove to Lanesboro when Commonweal Theatre Company opened its first in-person show this spring. She'll be there for the close of the 2021 season with its production of “A Christmas Carol,” which opens Friday and runs through Dec. 19. It's the classic ghost-filled story based on the work of Charles Dickens, complete with the heartfelt transformation of miserly Scrooge. Commonweal's twist is to cast Scrooge and the three ghost characters as women. “[Commonweal Associate Artistic Director] Adrienne Sweeney is just a delightful actress,” Holter said, “and I know she's going to play one heck of a nasty Scrooge.” It's not the first time women have played Scrooge. In 2018, the Guthrie cast both a male and a female lead, with Nathaniel Fuller playing the role 43 times and Charity Jones, in male dress, starring in 13 shows. Sweeney developed this version of the show as she thought about how a female Scrooge might fit historically and resonate today. Patrons are required to wear masks inside the theater. The show will also be available virtually.

Most farming towns have a least one feed mill and Lanesboro, Minnesota is no exception.  However, one of those feed mills looks a bit different...

In southeastern Minnesota you'll find a rolling landscape known as the Driftless area, and within that region there's a town named Lanesboro that was established...

A band of native americans nipmax attacked and destroyed groton during king philip's war in 1676. many men women and children were killed here and it is said that the ghostly screams of those killed can still be heard if one listens closely there is a native american legend in hotfield close by that uh in 1675 over 800 native americans were slaughtered here and the woman who supposedly betrayed them was drawn to dogs who tore her apart native american attacks caused the town eventually to be abandoned in 1670 but it was repopulated later on it is a very sad story one after another but it is a great place to explore hingham massachusetts so in hingham there are remains of a settler for details of exactly where this fort is are very vague however for diligent treasure hunter nothing is impossible if you figure out where this fort was located i cannot tell you the the rewards you might you might have from that research holyoke massachusetts In holyoke men many native americans arrowheads have been discovered so it's a great place to explore as well now uh dinosaur trucks again they seem to be everywhere but here the dinosaur trucks have been discovered on the west bank of connecticut river and those trucks are over 150 million years old so check them out lakeville massachusetts lakeville is the site of a native american village as well as burial ground um lancaster another town was actually attacked during king philip's war so those places again are are very interesting and should be checked out should be uh it's a good place to explore now the town of hannington in massachusetts was also a skirmish site in chase rebellion salisbury beach massachusetts the schooner jenny m carter wrecked of salisbury beach in 1894 actually grace ledge is also known as salisbury pinnacle and so there goes the legend a very good clue for us that about 175 thousand dollars was buried in salisbury the details however are fairly vague as far as what exactly or who buried that ipswich bay massachusetts the schooner mexican wrecked at ipswich bay in 1890 and coins were found washed ashore west lanesboro massachusetts so in west lanesboro baker's quarry cave is located and it is a marble cave so the solid marble cave is considered one of the most beautiful caves in new england along the border of massachusetts and new york there are three caves in the so-called taconic range and the reason why i'm referring to them is because they were used by counterfeiters and especially the one near lanesboro on the western shoulder of a constitutional hill the names of the caves are crevice cave counterfeiters cave and belcher's cave the road that leads to those caves is called silver street because of obviously the fake silver coins that were produced there now counterfeiters cave is very interesting because there is a 75 foot tall waterfall which guards the entrance to that cave now the cave actually crumbled and it's inaccessible right now and it's considered the lost cave located in pittsfield state forest now in 1890s counterfeiters used to melt silver uh to make their fake coins uh and during a flood a slob of rock fell over the entrance of the cave and it is possible that there still might be fake silver coins left in the cave now crevice cave is basically a one large opening above a brook constitutional hell got its name from the historical speech given there by jonathan smith which is said to change the history of massachusetts adopting a national convention belcher's cave is a 30 feet long cave located on bang hill now this cave is especially of interest because this was the cave where the most brazen counterfeiters and the most important counterfeiters at that time in new england history worked there this is where they set up shop it is where the fake money was made and they actually named it for the leader of the group gail belcher fake coins dated 1834 were actually found in a burlap sack by some group of boys who were in the area --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/treasure-revealed/support

We talk about People acting badly in Lanesboro Minnesota during the tourist season. We covering things like where you should not park bikes, yelling at staff, dumping trash, and other inappropriate behavior. We might be talking about you.  Paul talks about his new wild plum bourbon and we all have samples.   

On “Newsmakers” today, host Ezra Wall speaks with folks from area arts organizations for an update on what's happening with their current seasons, including upcoming events. We hear from Lanesboro's Commonweal Theatre, the La Crosse Community Theatre, and the Dubuque Museum of Art.

The Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area's operational goal is to provide a management framework to foster a close working relationship with all levels of government, the private sector, and the local communities in the upper Housatonic Valley region to conserve the region's heritage while continuing to pursue compatible economic opportunities. To that end, we are to assist communities, organizations, and citizens in the State of Connecticut and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in identifying, preserving, interpreting, and developing the historical, cultural, scenic, and natural resources of the region for the educational and inspirational benefit of current and future generations. The heritage area is the watershed of the upper Housatonic River, extending 60 miles from Kent, CT, to Lanesboro, MA. The heritage area footprint was originally proposed to comprise 848 square miles, including eight towns in Connecticut and eighteen in Massachusetts. Three more communities were later included (Becket & Hinsdale, MA and Colebrook, CT), adding 116 square miles for a new total of 964 square miles. Experience the rich history, culture and nature in the Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area through hiking, biking, historic homes, river experiences and more. What's Happening The Latest News About the Housatonic Heritage Area. Plan Your Visit Find what you need to know when planning your visit. Support Your donation allows us to continue important work. Thank you for supporting our mission! Events Upcoming events in the Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area.

Photographer Stuart Klipper loves walking to his Minneapolis neighborhood art showplace, Gallery 360, currently featuring the work of Al Wadzinski and Dick Brewer. “Al works in three dimensions. Dick works hyper-dimensionally,” Klipper said. Gallery Courtesy of Gallery 360 Dick Brewer, Button Box, back carved, painted Plexiglass. Courtesy of Gallery 360 Al Wadzinski's sculpture titled Viennese Pachyderm. Wadzinski constructs animal effigies out of commonplace objects to create combinations that Klipper says demonstrates the artist is “preposterously witty.” Brewer carves and airbrushes designs into the back of plexiglass slabs to create “phantasmagorical” images. Klipper adds the two artists are “zany, and maybe most of all very perplexing.” The exhibition runs through Aug. 15. Lanesboro actress Lizzy Andretta is looking forward to attending the Rhythms on the Root concert series this summer, held outdoors in Lanesboro's Gateway Park. Next up in the monthly series is blues guitarist PK Mayo, who is originally from the Iron Range. The concert is Friday at 6 p.m. The series wraps up Sept. 10 with Iowan folk singer Pieta Brown. “It's just very exciting to get people out in any way they can to experience the arts,” said Andretta. Tickets are required for this outdoor event, and seating is first come, first served, in socially distanced pods. Katie Drahos of the band Butter Boys had a shout-out to a fellow Minneapolis band, Serious Machine. “They have such a great, ethereal sound,” Drahos said. Serious Machine's latest EP is “Still We All.” Drahos said the band is particularly great in concert and recommends following them on social media to catch their next live Twin Cities performance. Can't see video? Click here.

Paul calls into the show from Napa Valley and comes up with a plan to smuggle wine out of the state. He then explains that he is doing something he hasn't done in 40 years. He also drinks a S*%T-TON of wine. We also try to make sense of Lanesboro's festival "Buffalo Bill Days". As usual, it gets strange and we start arguing about brats and what you can and can not put on them. Join us on this amazing adventure. Grab a beverage with a friend and have a listen. Thank you and have an awesome day.

Paul Cunningham, Political Correspondent, reports how the easing of Covid-19 restrictions have been playing out and Ciaran Mullooly gets reaction in Lanesboro, Co. Longford.

A fine arts exhibition from Courage Kenny, a one-man comedy show in Lanesboro about chef James Beard, and a pandemic YouTube special from Minneapolis stand-up comic Ali Sultan. 

Today on Art Beat we talk “On the Fly” with Lanesboro Arts. On the Fly is the latest exhibit at the Lanesboro Art Gallery and is inspired by a popular local past time, fly fishing. Root River Rod company teamed up with Lanesboro Arts to put together this mixed media exhibit. Seven different regional artists are featured in the exhibit with work ranging from sculpture to painting and even features bamboo rods by Root River Rod Co. I spoke with gallery director Robbie Brokken and Steve Sobieniak from Root River Rod Co. I'm Bill Stoneberg asking you to stick around for On the Fly, on today's Art Beat.Original Air Date: 06/23/20.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

What does “home” mean to you? Does the word home conjure up a certain place or time or feeling? Today on Art Beat we talk to Cecillia Cornejo, artist in residence at Lanesboro Arts in Lanesboro, MN. Cecillia is a Chilean-born documentary filmmaker, artist and teacher who lives in Northfield, MN. Her new project that she has brought to Lanesboro is called the Wandering House. The Wandering House is an old ice fishing shack that Cecillia has converted into a mobile audio recording booth. She is exploring the themes of people and place and the concepts of belonging and home in rural communities in Minnesota. Participants are encouraged to tell their stories in The Wandering House, their own version of what home means to them, in their own words. I'm Bill Stoneberg, with artist Cecillia Cornejo on Art Beat.Original Air Date: 10/01/19.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Isaac Trotter and Guy Limbeck go game-by-game and break down the entire Week 5 slate of high school football. They break down big wins by Mayo, Century, John Marshall and Lourdes. Then, they also touch on incredible performances from Lanesboro, Cannon Falls and Kasson-Mantorville. They also touch on the remarkable individual performances of the week.

In a week where many people have voting on their minds, Elizabeth Dunn of the Commonweal Theatre in Lanesboro, Minn., wants to draw attention to the show “Votes for Women! MN Rally 1920.” One hundred years after the adoption of the 19th Amendment, the show features five Minnesota suffragists, Scandinavian immigrants and an African American woman, who fought hard for women’s right to vote. The show was produced by History Alive Lanesboro. A planned statewide tour was canceled due to COVID-19, but there are free in-person and digital viewing options at the Landmark Center in St. Paul through Nov. 15. Want more? Learn about the many women who fought for the right to vote at the Minnesota History Center here. 100 years of women voting 3 Minnesota women who paved way for women's suffrage St. Paul music writer Youa Vang has a recommendation for ghostly theater. An enthusiast for spooky stories and haunted homes, Vang recommends the new audio play “The House at Echo’s End.” The show follows city-dweller Allison, who inherits the rural farm where she grew up, only to discover that the house is inhabited by three ghosts who want their stories told. The 36-minute audio play streams for free on the Everwood Farmstead podcast “Conversations from the Barn.” The show’s original music and lyrics were written by Cat Brindisi-Darrow; the book was written by her husband, David Darrow; the show was conceived by them and Derek Prestly. The show was voiced by Minnesota actors Serena Brook of “Live from Here” and Cat’s mother, Michelle Brindisi of Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. Photo by David Sherman Acrylic on Rives BFK paper by Anne Labovitz. Visual artist Carolyn Brunelle recently saw Anne Labovitz’s show titled “Response” at the Burnet Fine Arts Gallery in Wayzata. Brunelle appreciated the energy of the artwork, on display through Nov. 28. “This exhibit of abstract paintings are wildly colorful and exciting,” Brunelle said. “‘Response’ investigates the intimacy of color and space,” Labovitz said in a statement on Burnet’s website. “For me, color is a personal reflection, a language that crosses boundaries and can connect us. I believe color is a life force. These works are about hope for the future; for a connection between people as we struggle through current complexities." Labovitz will be in the gallery to greet visitors on Nov. 21. “She’s really committed to public art work,” Brunelle said, noting an installation at Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport,“122 Conversations: Person to Person, Art Beyond Borders”. It’s a series of large, brightly colored paintings on different materials displayed in Terminal 2. The work arose from conversations with 10 people from each of  the city of Duluth’s five sister cities around the world.

Isaac Trotter breaks down what the Section 1 playoffs will look like. In 9-man football (0:33), Grand Meadow looks like the No. 1 seed, but Lanesboro, Southland, Houston and LeRoy-Ostrander all have the talent to compete. In Section 1A (4:57), it looks like Blooming Prairie's to lose, but Randolph is having a resurgent season. But could COVID affect the Awesome Blossoms' chances? Caledonia owns Section 1AA (7:26), but Chatfield, Triton and Kenyon-Wanamingo are all 3-1 right now. Section 1AAA (8:59) could be the most competitive. Lourdes, Pine Island, Stewartville, Waseca and Plainview-Elgin-Millville are all dangerous. Two Byron/Kasson-Mantorville showdowns could be in the mix. Are they the best two teams in Section 1AAAA (13:33)? In Section 1AAAAA (15:15), Mayo, JM and Century are all trying to muscle up and knock off Owatonna.

Mr. Lanesboro - The greatest person in the world!

In this fourth episode in a 7 part series featuring southern Minnesota's Rural Entrepreneurial Venture (REV) program, you'll hear about the small town of Lanesboro Minnesota and local business owner and REV participant Lori Bakke.  

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Catie Glynn started off as a mentor of mine, but I quickly recognized in her a friend and fellow performer whose work and spirit I respect a great deal. Based in the picturesque little art town of Lanesboro, Minnesota, Catie shares the story of The Root River Anthology, a play she originally began writing for the stage in memory of her father, and adapted as a lyrical, musical, whimsical radio play in response to the pandemic lockdown. It was recorded rather creatively in closets and on iPhones, and the Commonweal Theatre Company Resident ensemble and the members of Catie's theater company, A.R.T. (Audacious Raw Theater) are the featured voices. The music is by composer Eric Carranza. We flex and flow in our conversation, meandering through metaphorical waters both calm and turbulent, finding moments of delicate and profound wisdom along the way. I hope you'll feel as restored as I did listening to this conversation here on The Rayna Sense.

We talk about the "dam" news!

How we are doing with COVID tourism in Lanesboro Minnesota?

In the early days of COVID-19, it seemed like kids were not at risk of catching the virus. Then on Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidelines on education and child care. The guidelines are in favor of opening schools, stating that children are less likely than adults to spread the coronavirus. But a new study out of South Korea showed that while children under 10 aren't common transmitters of coronavirus, tweens and teens are spreading it at the same rate as adults. On Friday, MPR News host Angela Davis talked about the state’s new mask mandate and how it affects kids. She also asked a pediatrician for tips on teaching children about social distancing and talking to them about the seriousness of COVID-19. Then later in the hour, Davis spoke with two camp leaders about how summer camps operated this year. Guests: Dr. Gigi Chawla, head of general pediatrics at Children's Minnesota Josh Reimnitz, executive director, Breakthrough Twin Cities Jenna Moon, education director and summer camps manager, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center in Lanesboro, Minn. Use the audio player above to listen to the program. Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.

Art car artist Sandra Elftmann is taken with Madalina Kelner’s photo exhibition “Behind the Veil.” The photographs are portraits of people’s hands, submerged underwater and shrouded in brightly colored pieces of fabric. It’s an exploration of identity and what it feels like to be marginalized by society. Elftmann says the imagery is joyful, even as it draws the viewer in to understand and empathize. The exhibition is just wrapping up at Homewood Studios in Minneapolis, but you can peruse the images at your leisure on Kelner’s website. Actor and director Craig Johnson is looking forward to watching “The Art of the Entertainer,” a one-man show that pays tribute to vaudeville and slapstick comedy. The show was created and is performed by Commonweal Theatre company member Brandt Roberts, and is inspired by the work of Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and Bill Irwin, among others. The show is available to stream on the Lanesboro theater company’s website through Aug. 1. Avid theater-goer Florence Brammer misses watching live performances since COVID-19 forced performance halls to close. And she’s worried about the future of the Minnesota Fringe Festival, which has moved to a virtual platform this summer. So she’s definitely going to “Reverend Matt’s Fringe Benefit,” an online cabaret/fundraiser for the Fringe. Brammer says she’s looking forward to seeing some of her favorite performers while also supporting an organization that does so much for the Twin Cities theater scene.

Two Harbors, Minn., painter and teacher Arlee Wilkes has been enjoying the work of Duluth-based artist Sam Zimmerman. Zimmerman draws on his Ojibwe heritage to create vibrant images filled with symbolism. Wilkes says his work makes her feel even closer to the North Shore. Arts educator Katie Tuma recently watched the documentary “Stories I Didn’t Know.” The film follows Rita Davern as she traces her family’s history in Minnesota. In the process she finds out they settled on land — Pike Island — that is of particular significance to the Dakota. Tuma says it’s a richly layered story that explores culture, identity and uncomfortable family history. Jewelry artist Liz Bucheit is loving a new hyper-local podcast called “Location Lanesboro.” It was started by three guys who were used to getting drinks each week pre-COVID-19. Now they get together via podcast and interview Lanesboro locals. Bucheit says it’s a great way for people to still feel like they’re a part of community when many of them are still socially isolating.

This is a special episode featuring an interview with Catie Glynn and Eric Carranza. We discuss the Root River Anthology. Catherine Glynn’s original script, The Root River Anthology, takes the rich history of the land and people of Bluff Country as its starting point. This world premiere podcast features the voice talent of your favorite performers from the Commonweal Theatre and A.R.T., as well as original music by former Lanesboro artist-in-residence Eric Carranza. 

We get crazy with the Tiger king, recipes, the Amish, and bullhorns for old people.

Kaitlyn Riley brings us a story about the Lanesboro Livestock Barn in Lanesboro, MN that's decide to stop sales this week while the meat industry stares at processing slowdowns due to covid-19. Pam Jahnke speaks with John Hromiak, Exec. Dir. of the WI FFA Foundation, on plans that are influx for the 2020 WI State FFA Convention, and she also talks with Cody Koster from Rice Dairy - live from their Chicago headquarters, about dairy's continued market decline.

Far from thinking the covid-19 influence is gone, John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing by Stewart Peterson out of West bend, believes there is some opportunity at least for downside protection in dairy.  He joined us live via Skype at 5:45. Joe Nelson, market manager at Lanesboro Livestock Market in Lanesboro, MN refused to have farmers bring cattle in with no buyers on the seats.  He's pushed pause on this week's livestock marketing in hopes that processors will get things worked out by next week.  Details at 5:35.  

Actor Lizzy Andretta is excited for “Let the Crows Come” to make its way to Lanesboro’s St. Mane Theatre on March 6. This dance performance created by Ashwini Ramaswamy uses the idea of a DJ remix and applies it to the Indian classical dance of Bharatanatyam. Ramaswamy uses this structure to investigate what it feels like to be a second-generation immigrant. Actor and singer Monica Heuser is headed to Lakeville South Theater to see Twin Cities Ballet perform “The Wall.” This “rock ballet” is set to the iconic concept album by Pink Floyd. Heuser is a fan of both rock and ballet, she’s looking forward to seeing how the two come together. Choreographer and Red Eye Theater artistic director Emily Gastineau recommends Eric Larson’s performance piece “Tweezer Burn.” She says his work is always funny, strange and makes you think. Gastineau says this conceptual piece was inspired by examining the human desire to collect precious things, and what we choose to value. The performances — which run through Sunday — take place at DuNord Craft Spirits.

Photographer and musician Sarah Peterson recently saw Commonweal Theatre’s production of “Sanders Family Christmas” and loved this holiday musical with a bluegrass twist. The story takes place just as the United States is getting involved in World War II, and the Sanders Family Singers decide to put on a show at the Baptist church to lift the community’s spirits. Peterson says the show is filled with great music and big laughs. Performances run through Dec. 22. Artist, activist Tyler Olsen-Highness has got tickets for UNI Arts STP, which brings together diverse up-and-coming artistic talents from St. Paul’s Frogtown and Rondo neighborhoods. The event will feature live poetry and musical performances along with a vendor market. It all takes place on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 1:30 p.m. at Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis. Documentary filmmaker Bob Trench recommends checking out Larry Long’s American Roots Revue. Long brings together musicians with backgrounds in folk, blues, rock and soul to create an evening that spans American music history. Trench is particularly excited to see “Anishinaabe-Ojibwe Keeper & Singer of the Song” Waubanewquay Dorene Day. There are two performances this Saturday at the Dakota in Minneapolis.

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For full show notes go to ChannelMastery.com/45 EPISODE PREVIEW: Erik Saltvold is decidedly bullish on independent specialty in the bike market. His optimism makes him less of a bull and more of a unicorn in the industry, especially considering he’s been through fire and rain in his 41 years of owning a chain of Midwest bike shops. And still, his business is successful and growing because he refuses to see the omnichannel evolution as a hindrance. Where others see destruction and dismay in the change, Erik see opportunities and relishes in the challenge to change and evolve. In today’s episode we talk about the state of the bike industry, the rise of e-bikes, the curious catch-22 of bike share programs, and how cycling literally saved a town. If you’re feeling world weary, this may just be the jolt you need to modify your perspective and charge at the excitement of the challenge. GUEST PROFILE: Erik Saltvold’s LinkedIn account is a thing of beauty. His experience is listed as “paper boy” for three years, followed by a 41-year stint as owner of Erik’s Bike Shop, Inc. If you’re really paying attention, you’ll notice that he founded the bike shop two years before he entered high school. When he graduated high school, his shop had outgrown its original location in his parents’ barn, so he moved into his first storefront. Today ERIK'S employs over 450 people and has 29 locations throughout the Midwest. His business philosophy has remained constant: professional, knowledgeable service in a friendly store environment. And Erik still enjoys working at the shops and helping customers find that perfect bike. Topics covered: State of the bike industry, youth entrepreneurialism, e-bikes, independent bike dealers (IBDs), specialty retail, bike share programs, acoustic and e-bikes, legislating e-bikes, specialty retailers on creating demand, competing with Amazon, aging in the industry, the cycling renaissance of Lanesboro, Minnesota For full show notes go to ChannelMastery.com/45

Rural Minnesota Radio's Jim Gullickson talks with Community and Economic Development Associates' Courtney Bergey, a Lanesboro native, about the economic impact and opportunities artists bring to rural communities. The post Impact of Art on Rural Communities first appeared on Center for Rural Policy and Development.

Brothers Peter and Michael Clancy and their sister Sheila, have submitted plans to develop a distillery in Lanesboro. They hope to locate the operation which will include a visitors centre on the site of the old post office. Peter spoke to MaryClaire about the plans, beginning with how it all came about.

In Episode 3 of our series of free Irish podcasts The Writer's Passage we journey to Lanesboro in County Longford and Ballyleague in County Roscommon with Author Jack Harte.

Commonweal Theatre Company presents the sixteenth season of Over the Back Fence from Lanesboro, MN. Theme: Sweet 16 Hosts: Scott Dixon & Damon Prestmon Music Guest: The Irish Minstrels Thank you to all of the volunteers, staff, audience members, and listeners who made Over the Back Fence what it is over the last 16 years. Thank you all!!

Commonweal Theatre Company presents the sixteenth season of Over the Back Fence from Lanesboro, MN. Theme: American Folklore Hosts: Scott Dixon & Damon Prestmon Music Guest: Dave Wilson

Commonweal Theatre Company presents the sixteenth season of Over the Back Fence from Lanesboro, MN. Theme: Apples Hosts: Hal Cropp & Scott Dixon Music Guest: Long, Peters, and Guyer Join us September 5, 2010 for our last show at the Commonweal Theatre Company in Lanesboro, MN. www.OverTheBackFence.org

Commonweal Theatre Company presents the sixteenth season of Over the Back Fence from Lanesboro, MN. Theme: Household Chores Hosts: Hal Cropp & Damon Prestmon Music Guest: Smash the Windows

Commonweal Theatre Company presents the sixteenth season of Over the Back Fence from Lanesboro, MN. Theme: Hills and Hollers Hosts: Hal Cropp & Damon Prestmon Music Guest: Root River Revelers

Commonweal Theatre Company presents the sixteenth season of Over the Back Fence from Lanesboro, MN. Theme: Best in Show Hosts: Scott Dixon & Kerry Eversole Music Guest: Reverend Ruin & The Wreck Angel

Commonweal Theatre Company presents the sixteenth season of Over the Back Fence from Lanesboro, MN. Theme: Best in Show Hosts: Scott Dixon & Kerry Eversole Music Guest: Two Rivers Bluegrass Band

Commonweal Theatre Company presents the sixteenth season of Over the Back Fence from Lanesboro, MN. Theme: Storms Hosts: Scott Dixon & Damon Prestmon Music Guest: Highway 52 Bluegrass Band

Commonweal Theatre Company presents the sixteenth season of Over the Back Fence from Lanesboro, MN. Theme: Neighbors Hosts: Scott Dixon & Damon Prestmon Music Guest: Charlie Warner

Commonweal Theatre Company presents the sixteenth season of Over the Back Fence from Lanesboro, MN. Theme: FOUNDING FATHERS AND MOTHERS Hosts: Hal Cropp & Damon Prestmon Music Guest: MIKE MCABEE

Commonweal Theatre Company presents the sixteenth season of Over the Back Fence from Lanesboro, MN. Theme: Lunch Meat Hosts: Scott Dixon & Damon Prestmon Music Guest: Beef Slough Boys

Commonweal Theatre Company presents the sixteenth season of Over the Back Fence from Lanesboro, MN. Theme: Language of Love Hosts: Scott Dixon & Damon Prestmon Music Guest: Naomi Karstad