89.3 The Current, from Minnesota Public Radio, will present Rock the Cradle on Sunday, February 20 -- a free day of family fun, held at two of the state's premier arts and culture institutions. Now in its sixth year, the event has grown to nearly 10,000 people attending last year.
Minnesota Public Radio presents Wits, a four part series at The Fitzgerald Theater starting in March. Wits is a radio stage show that brings some of the country's leading storytellers, writers and whip-smart funny people to the historic F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater to shed some light on a subject they're excited about. Guests join host John Moe and musical guide John Munson for a look at the subject through stories, songs and a conversation that will leave you laughing. Guests include Sandra Bernhard, Roseanne Cash, Patton Oswalt, Grant Lee Phillips, Neil Gaiman, Chuck Klosterman, and many more musical friends to be added.
BBC World Service and Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) are teaming up to bring the voices of the American Somali community to African and global audiences. The initiative will be part of the BBC's special programming on Wednesday, January 26 - the 20th anniversary of the overthrow of military dictator, Siad Barre. Ravaged by war and anarchy, the country has struggled to govern itself effectively ever since.
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MPR News and the Post-Bulletin are hosting a community conversation about public safety in Rochester. As the community grows larger and more diverse, a perception persists that crime is on the rise too. But what do statistics tell us? What do residents say? And what's the opinion of community leaders who have experience with both the perception and the reality of crime in Rochester? This community conversation will separate fact from fiction. Host Kate Smith will call upon neighbors and leaders to share their stories in an event that is sure to inform and inspire.
Minnesota Public Radio | American Public Media has named Randi Yoder senior vice president for development. Yoder will oversee all company development initiatives and operations.
Cantus will tour Greater Minnesota as part of Classical MPR's Artists-In-Residence program during the first months of 2011. The group will perform concerts in Ely, St. Peter, Grand Rapids and Crookston, Minn.
Events in Tucson have stopped many of us in our tracks. We are starved for fresh ways to talk about difficult, important things. Join Krista Tippett for a conversation about how we build a common life, even as we may hold deep disagreements over difficult issues.
Minnesota Public Radio | American Public Media has named Valerie Arganbright managing director for Membership. The position oversees the development and implementation of the company's member program.
MPR News' Bright Ideas series welcomes Mark Addicks, Chief Marketing Officer for General Mills. Host Stephen Smith will discuss Addicks' belief that strong marketing can make a better world.