Minnesota Public Radio to Present On-Stage Performances, Live Broadcasts and Debates Throughout the 2010 Minnesota State Fair
Aug 9, 2010
Friday, Sept. 3 is MPR Day at the Fair
(St. Paul, Minn.)--August 9, 2010--Minnesota Public Radio will sponsor live broadcasts and on-stage events every day of this year's Minnesota State Fair, Aug. 26-Sept. 6. Hosts from MPR News, The Current and Classical MPR will be on hand to present political leaders and local music stars, all while getting a chance to mix with fair goers.
Friday, Sept. 3 is MPR Day at the State Fair. MPR News' Gary Eichten will host a debate between the three major party gubernatorial candidates and an interview with Garrison Keillor during a live Midday broadcast from Carousel Park, along with a live performance by choral group Cantus and hip-hop chanteuse Dessa.
A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand will round out the day.
MPR Broadcast Booth:
All broadcasts and performances will be held at the Minnesota Public Radio booth, at the corner of Judson and Nelson, unless otherwise noted.
Tune in:
* MPR News can be heard on stations statewide, including KNOW 91.1 FM in the Twin Cities
* The Current can be heard on KCMP 89.3 FM in the Twin Cities and KMSE 88.7 FM in Rochester
* Classical MPR can be heard on stations statewide, including KSJN 99.5 FM in the Twin Cities
* MPR's Web site, www.mpr.org, will simulcast all live broadcasts
Daily schedule:
Thurs, Aug 26
* 11 a.m.-noon.: Midday live broadcast with U of M climatologist Mark Seeley and host Gary Eichten.
* Noon-1 p.m.: Midday continues with guest Senator Al Franken
* 3-6 p.m.: The Current live broadcast with musical guest Charlie Parr and host Mary Lucia
* 6-9 p.m.: The Current live broadcast with Mark Wheat
Fri, Aug 27
* 11 a.m.-noon: Classical live performance with VocalEssence and host John Birge.
* Noon-1 p.m. Classical live performance by the Trombone Choir.
* 3-6 p.m.: The Current live broadcast with host Mary Lucia. Musical guest Carolina Chocolate Drops at 3 p.m.
* 6-9 p.m.: The Current live broadcast with Mark Wheat
Sat, Aug 28
* 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Classical live performance Copper Street Brass Quintet and Pipedreams host Michael Barone.
* 3-6 p.m.: The Currentlive broadcast with hosts Jill Riley and Steve Seel
* 6-9 p.m.: Radio Free Current live broadcast with hosts David Campbell and Jill Riley
Sun, Aug 29
* 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Classical live performance with Brooklyn Rider and host Fred Child
* 3-6 p.m.: The Current live broadcast host Barb Abney
* 6-8 p.m.: The Local Show live broadcast with David Campbell and musical guests Lookbook
Mon, Aug 30
* 11 a.m.-noon: Midday with host Gary Eichten and guest Senator Amy Klobuchar
* Midday continues MPR political commentators Todd Rapp and Maureen Shaver.
* Noon-1 p.m.: 3-6 p.m.: The Current live broadcast with musical guests Peter Wolf Crier and host Mary Lucia
* 6-9 p.m.: The Current live broadcast with Mark Wheat
Tues, Aug 31
* 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Classical live performance with treVald and host Steve Staruch
* 3-6 p.m.: The Current live broadcast with musical guests Communist Daughter and host Mary Lucia
* 6-9 p.m.: The Current live broadcast with host Mark Wheat
Wed, Sept 1
* 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Classical live performance with St. Anthony Brass Quintet and host Steve Staruch
* 3-6 p.m.: The Current live broadcast with musical guest Trampled by Turtles and host Mary Lucia
* 6-9 p.m.: The Current live broadcast with Mark Wheat
Thur, Sept 2
* 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.: Classical live performance with Minnesota Opera and host Alison Young
* 1-2 p.m. MPR News' Kerri Miller at the KARE 11 barn
* 3- 6 p.m. The Current live broadcast with Jeremy Messersmith and host Mary Lucia
Fri, Sept 3: MPR Day at the State Fair!Three locations:
Location: Carousel Park:
* 11 a.m.-Noon: Midday live debate broadcast between the three major party gubernatorial candidates, moderated by Gary Eichten
* Noon-1 p.m.: Midday continues with Gary Eichten and guest Garrison Keillor
* 2-3 p.m.: Classical live performance by Cantus, hosted by Alison Young
* 4-5 p.m. Current live performance by Dessa
Location: MPR Booth:
* 3-6 p.m.: The Current live broadcast with Mary Lucia
* 6-9 p.m.: The Current live broadcast with Mark Wheat
Location: Grandstand:
* 7:45 p.m. A Prairie Home Companion live performance (recorded for broadcast)
Sat, Sept 4
* 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Live discussion with All Things Considered's Tom Crann and meteorologist Paul Huttner
* 3-6 p.m.: The Current live broadcast with Steve Seel and Jill Riley
* 6-9 p.m.: Radio Free Current live broadcast with David Campbell and Jill Riley
Sun, Sept 5
* 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Classical live performance with Copper Street Brass Quintet and host Bill Morelock
* 3-6 p.m.: The Current live broadcast with Bill DeVille
* 6-8 p.m.: The Local Show live broadcast with musical guest Mason Jennings and host David Campbell
Mon, Sept 6
* 11 a.m.-noon.: Midday live broadcast with host Gary Eichten and MPR Movie Maven Stephanie Curtis
* Noon-1 p.m.: Midday continues with Gary Eichten and sports commentator Howard Sinker
* 3-6 p.m.: The Current live broadcast with musical guests Twilight Hours and host Mark Wheat