October 16, 1974 - Robert Benedetti, dean of theatre program at California Institute of Arts discusses his view of acting, actors and the place of theater in American life. Earlier this fall, over 2,000 people involved in some aspect of the American theater convened in Minneapolis for a week of workshops, seminars and inspirational addresses. One of those people was Robert Benedetti, dean of the theater program at the California Institute of Arts. He talked with Connie Goldman about his view of acting, actors and the place of theater in American life.
October 16, 1974 - "Projected Images" was an exhibition held at Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, showcasing works by six artists who used film making, audio and video techniques in their art. Connie Goldman spent some time with artist Robert Whitman, where he gave insight into his work at exhibition.
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October 19, 1974 - D. Smith presents a profile of Black poet Ramona Austin. Feature includes reading by Austin at opening and close of segment. There is also a short interview, where she discusses her thoughts on poetry and how race plays into her writing.
October 21, 1974 - During on-air intermission of the Dedication Concert of the new Orchestra Hall in downtown Minneapolis, MPR’s Dennis Rooney presents a recorded interview with Cyril M. Harris, the acoustic engineer involved in the design of hall. Harris discusses the importance of acoustics and avoiding the multi-use concept. Despite it’s contemporary feeling, he states Orchestra Hall is quite traditional.
November 6, 1974 - The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra returns to Minnesota from a four-week tour of Europe. In a brief interview at airport, Conductor Dennis Russell Davies said audiences were very receptive.
November 17, 1974 - Writer and philosopher Ayn Rand speaking at Ford Hall Forum. Rand’s address was titled “Egalitarianism and Inflation.”
November 18, 1974 - Mark Schubert, Director of Education for Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, speaking to educators about arts in education during a preview of the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts Park. Schubert examined what the relationship between the arts and education is.
November 27, 1974 - The “future of public television” was the discussion for a conference held at Spring Hill Conference Center in Wayzata, Minnesota. Three highlighted speakers were Henry Loomis, Chairman of the Board of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting; Ralph Rogers, Board Chairman of PBS; and Glen Robinson, former University of Minnesota Law Professor, now with the FCC.