Sara Meyer

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• Voices of Minnesota: Bill Holm shares memories, music from Minnesota Christmas past

  MPR News Presents a broadcast of a 1997 Voices of Minnesota special with When Minnesota poet, author, and musician Bill Holm. The program includes Holm sharing memories and reading from his book, Faces of Christmas Past. Program includes music, a Christmas ghost story from Iceland, and a little holiday philosophy from Bill Holm.

  Dec. 23, 201651 minSave
• Why did Andrew Carnegie give it all away?

  Andrew Carnegie, the 19th century Pittsburgh industrialist, was one of the richest Americans ever, and also a benevolent civic patron. David Nasaw, a self-described "lunatic researcher," wrote a biography simply titled "Andrew Carnegie." Early in December he shared what he learned at the Minnesota Historical Society's History Forum in St. Paul.

  Dec. 22, 201658 minSave
• Louise Erdrich on writing: 'Getting older makes you cut to the chase'

  An MPR News Presents broadcast of Thread Live event where MPR’s Kerri Miller talks with Minnesota author Louise Erdrich about her novel, LaRose. The event too place at a Fitzgerald Theater event.

  May. 17, 201650 minSave
• Pen Pals: Presidential biographer Jon Meacham

  An MPR News Presents broadcast of Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential biographer Jon Meacham speaking at the Pen Pals Lecture Series. Meacham has written about Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, and President George H.W. Bush. Author says he writes biography rather than history, because history is shaped by individuals who, despite their flaws, do the right thing in moments of crisis.

  Mar. 17, 201652 minSave
• New Minnesota theater directors explore the future

  A discussion about the future of theater with Guthrie Theater's Joe Haj, Jungle Theater's Sarah Rasmussen, Penumbra Theatre's Sarah Bellamy, and Mu Performing Arts' Randy Reyes.

  Jan. 8, 201652 minSave
• Penumbra Theatre hosts 'On The Front Lines' - A discussion about race

  Penumbra Theatre co-artistic director Sarah Bellamy moderated a discussion "On The Front Lines," featuring Nekima Levy-Pounds, University of St. Thomas professor and the president of the Minneapolis Chapter of the NAACP; John Harrington, Metro Transit Police chief and former State Senator; Signe Harriday, local artist and activist;  and Dave Ellis, a consultant. The panelists talk about the racial tensions between police and community.

  Sep. 24, 201552 minSave
• MPR State Fair booth broadcast of TPT's 'Almanac'

  MPR’s Cathy Wurzer and TPT's Eric Eskola co-host “Almanac Live” at the MPR State Fair booth. Tom Scheck talks politics, Mark Seeley talks weather, Kevin Kling tells a Minnesota State Fair story, and Duluth musician Charlie Parr performs. There's presidential politics with professors Larry Jacobs, David Schultz and Kathryn Pearson; plus music and a baby lamb.

  Aug. 28, 201552 minSave
• "Civil War Homecoming" - a Fitzgerald Theater event, part 2

  An MPR Presents broadcast of "Civil War Homecoming," which takes a look back at how Minnesotans experienced the war and its aftermath through stories and song. The event was presented at the Fitzgerald Theater to mark the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War.

  Apr. 15, 201552 minSave
• "Civil War Homecoming" - a Fitzgerald Theater event, part 1

  An MPR Presents broadcast of "Civil War Homecoming," which takes a look back at how Minnesotans experienced the war and its aftermath through stories and song. The event was presented at the Fitzgerald Theater to mark the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War.

  Apr. 14, 201552 minSave
• Heginbotham Literary Lecture: Leif Enger on importance of reading for pleasure

  MPR News Presents broadcasts St. Paul writer Leif Enger speaking at Heginbotham Literary Lecture series. Enger’s talk at Concordia University focused on the importance of READING for pleasure.

  Feb. 11, 201553 minSave