January 4, 2002 - Artists fighting for money from the Capitol
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.
January 8, 2002 - Interview with Rahfat Hussain
January 10, 2002 - MPR’s Tom Crann talks with composer Daniel Schnyder about The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra world premiere of "Krisis," a symphony honoring the victims of the September 11th attacks. The piece has three movements reflecting stages in human reactions to tragedy.
January 11, 2002 - "Word Dance" is a show that reveals the similariities between South India dance and African dance. Lisa Kane plays every Tuesday night Anodyne Coffee House. Northern Clay Center displays art of three Jerome artists: Kathryn Gotham, Christin Plucard, and Emily Schroeder. "Shakespeare's R and J" is a modern version of Romeo and Juliet that is set in an all-boys boarding school.
January 11, 2002 - On September 11th an already shaky american economy took a nosedive. Many lost their jobs - others saw their retirement funds shrivel. As a result people have less expendible income and are making fewer non-essential purchases...or are they? Minnesota Public Radio's Marianne Combs has this report on how the terrorist attacks may be responsible for a sudden surge in the art industry:
January 11, 2002 - After September 11th, art gallery attendance is up dramatically, serving as a meeting place or an escape. Painting purchases are not dramatically up, however. Artwork brings a sense of comfort and serenity and people want a piece of that.
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January 15, 2002 - Many groups are disappointed with the governor's bonding proposal, including some arts organizations. Several groups, most notably the Guthrie Threatre, the Children's Threatre Company, and the Roy Wilkens Auditorium asked for millions of dollars for new or renovated buildings. None of them got any. Senate DFLer Dick Cohen has been a strong advocate of funding for the arts and he's on the line now. That's DFL Senator Dick Cohen. Coming up in the next half hour we'll hear more from Governor Ventura who says he is now leaning toward running for reelection.
January 15, 2002 - Six stories up, an art restoration team sways on scaffolding but works with steady hands to restore a mural at St. John's University in Collegeville. The mural is considered one of the most detailed paintings of it's kind in the U.S. St. John's officials say it's more than decorative art. It represents the school's Benedictine tradition and beliefs. Mainstreet Radio's Tim Post reports.