January 23, 2002 - Word of Mouth host Chris Roberts talks with members of the local band Kangaroo. The group boasts three teachers and one playwright in its ranks. They discuss the desire to create happiness in their music. Segment includes music clips.
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.
December 28, 2001 - Looking back at 2001.
December 28, 2001 - Members of the Minnesota's Arts Communities talk about their favorite memories from 2001.
November 30, 2001 - Eric Begoshian's play "Talk Radio," based on a true story where a radio personality was murdered in 1984. Franklin Artworks features art by Roland Marquette.
November 23, 2001 - As you may have heard our good friends at Word of Mouth have launched a monthly series examining the state of Minnesota arts. Tonight that series continues with a look at the health of the Twin Cities music scene. Here's an excerpt from that report, put together by Word of Mouth's Chris Roberts.
October 26, 2001 - "The Play Maiden's Prayer" is about a playboy who chooses a wife. Fritz Stransky, a lawyer who died in Auschwitz, was an art collector and his collection is on display.
October 26, 2001 - "The Spirit Light" is playing at the Lake Como Pavillion. Micah Chiampa, a talking blues artist, put out a CD "Talking Eccentricity Rags."
October 12, 2001 - Does the theater scene challenge you?
October 12, 2001 - On Word of Mouth, MPR’s Chris Roberts provides a radio guide to the local arts. This episode includes "Hush, Hush", John O'Donohue, Bakken Ensemble, “The Rink,” Jazz and Italian modern art, Lea Thomas, and an arts round-up..