Jayne Solinger

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• Matthew Northrup remembers his father, Jim Northrup

  Ojibwe author, poet, playwright Jim Northrup died at 73, due to complications from cancer. As part of a wake, a traditional fire is being started at his residence in Sawyer. Matthew Northrup, joins MPR’s Tom Crann to talk about his father, and what it was like being raised by Jim, who was known and quoted as being a tough man.

  Aug. 4, 20165 minSave
• Remembering Jim Northrup

  MPR’s Tom Crann reports on the death of Ojibwe author, poet, playwright Jim Northrup. Report includes audio clip of Northrup reading from his poem “Grandma’s Hair.”

  Aug. 2, 20162 minSave
• David Stewart on diversity backstage at the Guthrie

  MPR’s Marianne Combs reports on the opening of play Disgraced at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. The play deals with racial politics and reflects the Guthrie's effort to stage more diverse stories, with more diverse casts. Combs reports that there's another diversity push getting underway - backstage.

  Jul. 21, 20164 minSave
• Jim Northrup settles down and contemplates mortality

  MPR’s Euen Kerr talks with Ojibwe author, poet, playwright Jim Northrup. Northrup is dying, but he's OK with it. The author of the popular Fond du Lac Follies, several books, plays and TV shows, says he's helped by his traditional life style on the Fond du Lac Reservation - and his sense of humor.

  Jul. 19, 20168 minSave
• Laurie Anderson continues a life of musical experimentation

  MPR’s Euan Kerr interviews experimental composer and musician Laurie Anderson, who has been on the forefront of musical experimentation in the U.S. for more than 40 years. The two discuss the sounds, imagery, and juxtaposition.

  Mar. 16, 20164 minSave
• The Loft's '40 for 40' event

  The Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis celebrates its 40th anniversary with an unusual event. It's called “40 for 40” and features 40 different activities across the Twin Cities over the course of 40 hours. MPR’s Arts reporter Marianne Combs discusses the event with All Thing’s Considered host Tom Crann.

  Aug. 21, 20152 minSave
• A month into leading the Guthrie, Joseph Haj listens and learns the job

  MPR’s Euan Kerr reports on how after a month in the job as Guthrie Theater’s artistic director, Joseph Haj says he is drinking from a fire hose. Haj is immersed in learning his new job and says he's unlikely to make major changes anytime soon, but is building on some basic principles.

  Aug. 7, 20154 minSave
• Changing of the Arts Guard

  In the coming week several major arts organizations in the Twin Cities are saying goodbye to longtime directors, notably among them the Guthrie Theater. The end of June marks the end of the fiscal year for many organizations, making it a convenient time for leadership to change hands. But rarely have we seen such a confluence of major transitions.

  Jun. 26, 20154 minSave
• Louise Erdrich puts together her first-ever show of visual art

  MPR’s Marianne Combs reports on Internationally acclaimed author Louise Erdrich’s first-ever show of visual art, titled "Asynchronous Reading." Combs interviews Erdrich about items in the exhibit.

  Apr. 17, 20154 minSave
• Helado Negro collaboration breaks boundaries of electronic music

  MPR’s Euan Kerr reports on a group of internationally acclaimed rock artists visiting St. Paul for a unique new music collaboration sponsored by Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra’s Liquid Music Series. The musicians are coming to perform with Helado Negro, an electronic music group led by Roberto Carlos Lange.

  Mar. 8, 20153 minSave