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When the New Corona Virus came to Minnesota, it changed Liz Draper’s plans. Instead of playing and touring Liz is stuck like the rest of us at home. But she tells Phil Nusbaum, that once she got her bearings in this unexpected new world, unexpected doors opened up.

Jodi Raidt is the statewide program manager for foster care with Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. She talks about the ongoing need for families to foster children.

Maire Clement and Davey Harrison call their act the Boston Impostors. Of course Covid-19 has affected their performing. But riding the crest of a new CD, the duet is more than making do. Maire and Davey talked with Phil Nusbaum Note: Maire = Mary

Associate Superintendent of High Schools with Minneapolis Public Schools, Dr. Shawn Harris-Berry, talks about how the district will manage grading and graduation during the Covid-19 crisis.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about the online film offerings and the redesigned MSPIFF.

Tim Sparks is one of the most versatile guitarists you’ll ever meet. That’s why he was asked to be in residence in the Guitar program of the university of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. But the whole thing was almost brought down by Covid-19. Almost…

Guitarist John Penny composes in multiple styles of course want to record and release it his work. But that is easier said than done, as he explained to Phil Nusbaum.

We check in with Superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools, Ed Graff.

It's the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. MCAD's Stephen Rueff talks about the importance of the day, and how to celebrate all week long.

Craig Hedberg from the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health gives us an update on the coronavirus.

Photographer Chellie Bock talks about her unique photography.

Lisa McCann from the St. Paul Art Collective talks about this weekend's virtual Spring Art Crawl.

Ellen Stanley’s Promotional Company is called EFS Publicity. Ellen promotes local artists, and the scene has of course shifted to the online performance. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Ellen talked about a service she provides that shines a light on compelling online shows.

After over four decades, Tom Lieberman is still going strong singing and playing. You can catch Tommy and the Liebermen at the Hook and Ladder in Minneapolis, Sunday night April 26 at 7PM. During a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Tom first reflected on his early association with the string jazz group Rio Nido.

Artist Susan Hensel talks about her work and how the Minnesota State Fair changed her art.

The Twin Cities is served by Jazz Central Studios, whose web address is jazz central studios dot org. The mission of the group is to preserve and present jazz, as well as to encourage educational collaborations. But what do you do when we are all sheltering in place? Phil Nusbaum sat down with Jazz Central executive director Mac Santiago to talk about Jazz Central today.

Pianist Larry McDonough shares five tracks that he finds peaceful.

Derek Francis is Manager of Counseling Services with Minneapolis Public Schools. He talks about how to help students cope with canceled proms and canceled graduation ceremonies.

The Roe Family Singers is a real musical phenomenon. It’s not only that they play really old music for modern audiences. After modest beginnings a decade ago, the group has grown continuously, now with a recording contract with Pinecastle records, while racking up performance after performance in front of audiences of all ages. Kim and Quillen Roe talked to Phil Nusbaum about the band.

Minneapolis sculptor Kim Matthews talks about her art.

In normal times, Dan Newton a.k.a. Daddy Squeeze seemingly performs all the time, solo and in groups. But how to stay busy and productive when there are no music shows because nobody is going out? Dan told Phil Nusbaum about a Café Accordion Orchestra recording project that fits what’s going on today.

Film publicist Peter Schilling talks about what movies other film buffs are watching while observing the stay-at-home order.

MPS Superintendent Ed Graff talks about how the first week of distance learning has gone.

Stephen Rueff from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design talks about the sites he's created for artists to share their work called Irrepressible Art.

Dr. Patrick Porter talks about how to reduce stress and anxiety, and his app called BrainTap.