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A Machine To See With

April 15, 2011

If you fidget in movies, bored by two-dimensional images, maybe you’re ready for something now. Perhaps something like A Machine To See With, an interactive cinema experience created by the British group Blast Theory. Produced by Todd Melby. A Machine To See With is in Minneapolis from April 15-19, 2011.

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Wilbur B. Foshay: The Man & His Tower

March 8, 2011

It was called the Tower. It didn’t need another name. The Foshay Tower, at its founding in 1929 and for nearly a half a century, reigned as the tallest building in Minneapolis. Though the Tower sank into a period of gentle neglect, it was revitalized in 2008 as the upscale W. Hotel-Minneapolis. The same cannot be said for the Tower’s builder, Wilbur B.

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'Women of Troy' airs Wednesday on Listening Lounge

March 7, 2011

Troy, New York was once one of the richest cities in America (thanks to its role in the industrial revolution). Now, roughly one-fifth of the population lives under the U.S. poverty line.

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Gaye Adegbalola, activist & former Saffire member on Fresh Fruit for Black History Month, Feb. 17

February 16, 2011

Gaye Adegbalola performed with Saffire-The Uppity Blues Women for 25 years.

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New Beginnings: The Story of Liberians in Minnesota airs on MinneCulture Feb 16, 21 & 23

February 10, 2011

New Beginnings: The Story of Liberians in Minnesota
Produced by e.g. Bailey and Sha Cage

This special three-part documentary airs from 7:30-8pm on MinneCulture:
Part 1: Wed, Feb 16
Part 2: Mon, Feb 21
Part 3: Wed, Feb 23

For some time now, Minnesota has been a refuge for immigrant communities displaced from their homes due to a variety of circumstances.

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Cornbread Harris: The Man & the Music, Feb 9 @ 7:30pm on MinneCulture

February 8, 2011

Tune into MinneCulture on Wed, Feb 9 at 7:30pm for a special on Cornbread Harris: the Man & the Music.

At 83-years-old, Cornbread Harris still gigs regularly in the Twin Cities.

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Alexander McCall Smith on Write on Radio Tuesday, Nov. 2nd

November 1, 2010

On Tuesday, November 2nd, while you’re waiting for election results, tune in to Write on Radio! Alexander McCall Smith, author of many beloved novels of mystery and practical philosophy, including The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series, featuring Precious Ramotswe, and also the Isabel Dalhousie series.

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Comedienne Margaret Cho on Fresh Fruit Thursday October 7

October 6, 2010

Join Leigh Combs and Dixie Treichel on Thursday Oct. 7 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm for a special pledge drive show with laughs and surprises!

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Wing Young Huie's University Avenue Project

October 4, 2010

Photographer Wing Young Huie talks with KFAI about identity in Minnesota and his University Avenue Project.

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Minneapolis Folk Legend Peter Ostroushko on KFAI

October 4, 2010

Legendary composer and musician Peter Ostroushko reminisces about his first recording session with Bob Dylan, and promotes his latest CD – a collection of waltzes.

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