Prospects for the Arrowhead: What Do You Want For Your Future?
March 14, 2011
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Press Releases
89.3 The Current and KUT 90.5 Sample the Twin Cities and Austin Music Scenes with "The Music Exchange" March 21 - 25
March 11, 2011
89.3 The Current and KUT 90.5 Sample the Twin Cities and Austin Music Scenes with "The Music Exchange" March 21 - 25
MPR News' Gary Eichten to Receive University of Minnesota's Graven Award
March 10, 2011
Gary Eichten, host of MPR News' weekday public affairs program Midday, has been awarded the Frank Premack Graven award from the University of Minnesota.
Classical Minnesota Public Radio Names Featured Round Musicians for "Minnesota Varsity"
March 3, 2011
Classical MPR announced today the Minnesota Varsity editorial team has named 15 musicians to be in its Featured Round.
DATE CHANGED TO MARCH 15: 89.3 The Current and The Citizens League Present "Policy and a Pint: The Constitution"
March 2, 2011
These days, the Constitution is a buzzword that figures into many of the hot-button discussions of the age - civil rights, free speech, gay marriage, or the place of money in politics. Join 89.3 The Current host Steve Seel and the Citizens League as they welcome University of Minnesota professor Tim Johnson for a lively discussion about the constitution.
89.3 The Current Presents "The Current Road Trip" Saturday, April 2 at the Rochester Art Center, Rochester
February 28, 2011
Join 89.3 The Current for The Current Road Trip: Rochester on Saturday, April 2. The free, all-ages event brings Dessa--the multi-talented rapper, solo artist and essayist--for a concert performance hosted by The Current's Mark Wheat. The audience is invited to experience the music, dance and learn more about the Minnesota music scene.
MPR News Presents "Bright Ideas" with Guest the Rev. Peg Chemberlin and MPR Host Stephen Smith March 30 at The UBS Forum, St. Paul
February 24, 2011
MPR News' "Bright Ideas" series welcomes the Rev. Peg Chemberlin, member of President Obama's Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, where she serves on the task force focused on economic recovery and fighting poverty.
89.3 The Current Presents Jeremy Messersmith: Works for Words April 9 at the Fitzgerald Theater
February 24, 2011
Jeremy Messersmith will lead a night of the best lyrical works in song--his own and those of others who've influenced his style and ideas including Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits, Prince, Bob Dylan, Sigur Ros, Conor Oberst, Radiohead and many more.
Throughout May 2011, MPR Will Present a Benefit for Minnesota Schools, "Play It Forward: Classical MPR's Musical Instrument Drive"
February 14, 2011
Classical Minnesota Public Radio, in partnership with the Minnesota Music Educators Association (MMEA), presents its second-annual benefit for Minnesota schools, "Play It Forward: Classical MPR's Musical Instrument Drive." The program will run May 2-31, 2011.
Minnesota Public Radio Presents Pat Donohue in Revue March 12 at the Fitzgerald Theater
February 14, 2011
Minnesota Public Radio presents Pat Donohue: In Revue, an evening that honors the rural radio stars of the 30s, 40s, and 50s.