May 14, 1973 - MPR’s Connie Goldman visits Al’s Breakfast in Dinkytown. Goldman interviews customers about why they like to eat at restaurant, and owner Al Bergstrom about the changes over the twenty years he's had the restaurant.
April 27, 1973 - MPR’s Connie Goldman visits Minnesota Opera Company, as it rehearses for world premiere of opera "Transformations.” The opera is commissioned from Conrad Sousa based on Ann Sexton's book of poetry based on Grimm's fairy tales. The work is more significant than most contemporary opera. It’s working with a new form, and the poetry is a higher level than most opera librettos, as the words are a more important part.
April 16, 1973 - American Jewish families support Russian Jewish families wanting to emigrate by sending them letters, clothing, and writing to officials on their behalf. After the families request visas they face more difficult living conditions. A local family has adopted a Russian Jewish family. They explain why and talk about their experiences. Reporter says it?s a 1973 modern version of the ancient festival of the Passover, the Freedom Festival.
April 13, 1973 - Minneapolis is one of three cities in Minnesota participating in a grant-funded art enrichment program for schools emphasizing dance and movement. Mary Rae Josephson, State Coordinator for the Minnesota Artists in the Schools, the Dance Component Program, explains how the program works. Children can learn from moving. Minnesota is one of three states in the country that has the program operating in more than one city. Professional dance companies from all over the country come in and work with children. Students in dance class talk about how and why they dance, and what they like about it. Nat sound of teacher talking to students in a class.
April 9, 1973 - Two of Picasso's sculptures go on display at the Walker. They are Jester (1905) and Monkey and her Baby (1951, on loan from Minneapolis Institute of Art.) Dean Swanson, chief curator at Walker Art Center, discusses Pablo Picasso's work, career, the sculptures on display, as well as Picasso's influences from and on artistic styles. He became the most famous contemporary artist of his time.
April 6, 1973 - MPR’s Connie Goldman looks at the Orff Music Education System, a music educator organization founded in 1968 to promote the philosophy of Carl Orff, German contemporary composer and educator. The Orff approach promotes children using special instruments to make music their own way. Lynne Wagenholt, a teacher, explains the system
April 6, 1973 - MPR’s Connie Goldman talks with Steven Rumph, Canadian harpsichordist, who is touring in the Twin Cities. As part of his visit, Rumph stops by a Robbinsdale school to give lecture-demonstration on virginal and harpsichord to 5 and 6-year-olds.
April 1, 1973 - Connie Goldman examines Minnesota's parole system by looking in detail at one of its recent decisions. The release of Bill Rankin, convicted of three felonies, aroused a storm of public protest that eventually reached the Governor's office. We hear both Rankin and the critics of his release in this program.
March 23, 1973 - MPR’s Connie Goldman profiles The Minnesota Bach Society as it prepares to perform its creation 'A Lighthearted Evening with the Bach Family,' a novelty concert featuring humorous music that has mostly not been sung.
March 22, 1973 - The movie “Harold and Maude” has played to packed houses for a year at one local theater. Though the film lasted one to two weeks in other cities, in Minneapolis, the film is running strong. A birthday party was held at the theater with star of the movie, Ruth Gordon.