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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.

Jennifer Cadwell-Vaughan is the Manager of Teacher Education and Curriculum Development with the Minnesota Historical Society. She talks about the free access to the Northern Lights eBook.

Minnesota Gypsy Jazz Guitarist Reynold has put his feelings into a new song for the Coronavirus era. In doing so, Reynold is taking a cue from Django Reinhardt and in particular, Django’s lament for World War II, Nuages.

This Sunday at 7 at the Hook and ladder in Minneapolis, Corpse Reviver plays songs from The Harry Smith Collection of American folk music. The collection has been a major reference for about 70 years. Corpse Reviver reminds listeners of the American folk heritage, as it points to new directions in traditional music. Phil Nusbaum talked to Corpse Reviver members Adam Kiesling and Jillian Rea.

St. Paul artist Heather Friedli is an award-winning artist known for her work based off of the land and her heritage.

The Skruffians is a group of experienced Twin Cities players that combine Jamaican reggae and ska with jazz chops. It’s always a playful combination of the familiar with testing the musical boundaries. Drummer Rick Nair and trumpeter Todd Baer recently sat down with Phil Nusbaum to talk about the Skruffians.

MPS Superintendent Ed Graff talks about launching distance learning, and some of the services the district is providing while school buildings are closed.

Prof. Craig Hedberg from the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health talks about the stay-at-home order, the antibody test announced by the U and Mayo, and wearing face masks.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about the films you can stream from their website that would otherwise be in theaters.