March 16, 2001 - On Word of Mouth, MPR’s Chris Roberts provides a radio guide to the local arts. On this episode: - An interview with artist Yoko Ono and a profile on her exhibit “Yes Yoko Ono” at the Walker Art Center - A round-up of local art events, including Pillsbury House Theatre’s “Angels in America, Part Two: Perestroika,” Phipps Gallery’s “Alchemy, Amulets, and Alters” exhibit, Hey City Theater’s production of “Smokey Joe’s Cafe,” and Christopher Danowski’s play “My Mouth is Filled with Babies” - An interview with Peter Ostroushko about his CD party for “Sacred Heart” - A profile on Popular Creeps with Mary Lucia as they say goodbye to Zone 105
October 12, 2001 - On Word of Mouth, MPR’s Chris Roberts provides a radio guide to the local arts. On this episode: - The Great American History Theatre presentation of "Hush, Hush" a new play seeking to open up a dialogue about the domestic violence problem plaguing the Hmong Community in Minnesota. - A discussion with John O'Donohue about Flaneur Production’s “Inventory” play - A profile of the Bakken Ensemble - A profile of Native American photographer Joseph Allen - Theater Latté Da’s “The Rink” - Jazz and Italian modern art at Walker Art Center - A profile on northern Minnesota singer Lea Thomas
January 4, 2002 - On this segment of MPR’s Word of Mouth, host Chris Roberts looks at city politicians and art organizations making a plea for support from Governor Ventura and the Minnesota legislature for funding. MPR’s Laura McCallum also provides a short report.