September 19, 2000 - The Children's theater is just one entertainment option in town that just got much cheaper, if you're willing to wait until the day of the performance to buy tickets. The Greater Minneapolis Convention and Visitor's association is now offering half price tickets through an outlet called T-C Tix. Thirty five diverse organizations, from Orchestra Hall to the Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to participate in the program. Greg Ortale is the President and C-E-O of the Greater Minneapolis Convention and Visitors Association. He says last-minute availability doesn't necessarily mean seats in the nose-bleed section:
September 20, 2000 - Famed classical pianist Fou Ts'ong visits the Minnesota Public Radio studios to play and to talk to MPR Classical Music Host Tom Crann. Fou Ts'ong discusses his touring program, entitled "Chinese Poetry, Western Music," and the connection between music and words in his work.
September 22, 2000 - If you've ever wondered what artwork hides in private collections in the Twin Cities, now's your chance to find out. Nearly 200 pieces of art from local collections will be on display in an exhibit opening at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis this weekend. The show is the result of months of searching by a team of Walker researchers, who asked collectors to temporarily share the contents of their living rooms. They found everything from Picassos and Lichtensteins to interesting works by lesser known artists. As the last pictures were going up, Curator Joan Rothfuss (ROTH fuss) told me about how a collection can tell us about its owner.
September 22, 2000 - MPR’s Laura McCallum interviews Winona LaDuke, vice-presential candidate for Green Party presidential candidate Ralph Nader. LaDuke discusses the Green Party platform and local support in Minnesota.
September 25, 2000 - MPR’s Lynette Nyman reports on preserving the history and culture of the Hmong through the mission of an established archives in St. Paul, called Hmong Nationality Archives. Organizers hope to collect, catalog, and make available materials about or by Hmong in Minnesota, and eventually around the world.
September 29, 2000 - Colliding cultures and a collection of local artifacts come together in a unique collaboration between two artists in Minneapolis this weekend. One is a sculptor, the other a choreographer. However, they share an interest in using materials and techniques in ways for which they were not originally intended. Minnesota Public Radio's Brandt Williams reports.
October 2, 2000 - MPR’s Euan Kerr interviews Chicago-based poet Ana Castillo about her novel "Peel My Love Like and Onion." The book tells the story of Carmen, a flamenco dancer who overcame the ravages of childhood polio.
October 6, 2000 - MPR's Brandt Williams reports on dirt finally being turned on the long underdeveloped parcel of land in downtown Minneapolis known as Block E.
October 9, 2000 - Dr. Robert Fisch's life has taken him from his youth in Hungary, to a concentration camp during World War II , to the United States and eventually a medical practice in the Twin Cities. Fisch has chronicled that journey in oil paintings that are currently on display at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Fisch has also compiled the paintings along with his personal essays in a book called "Metamorphosis to Freedom." In the book, Fisch writes "we must always remain human...toward everyone, in all circumstances." He says American citizens, especially young people, don't fully appreciate their independence:
October 18, 2000 - MPR’s Katherine Lanpher talks with highly acclaimed gay poet and memoirist Mark Doty. The two discuss his second memoir “Firebird.” Doty reads from his book.