Peter Solomon speaks with Greg Brosofske, writer and composer of a jazz-infused operetta called “Strange Heart,” in spired by Pulitzer-winning poet John Berryman’s writings. Actors Anna Hashizume and Bradley Greenwald also join the conversation. “Strange Heart” opens at Open Eye Theatre opened March 5th and runs through March 22nd.Read More

Jazz88 knows that the holiday times can be stressful. Maybe you promised your spouse a night on the town. Maybe you want to get OUT. Maybe you are going it alone this holiday season. Whatever the reason, it is the season to celebrate with song. It’s not too late to plan your holiday outing, here...Read More

Minneapolis Community Education is presenting its annual summer production, a musical adaptation of the film, Bring It On, playing at Southwest High School now through July 22. Jazz88 summer interns RJ, Lorelei, and Cristian spoke with actor Ari Sanford and Student Engagement Coordinator JoEllyn Jolstad about the cast, and how the show was put together....Read More

How are Minneapolis Public Schools celebrating Black History Month? Find out here, as Jazz88’s Manny Hill talks with Tiki Blackamore & Shanina Butler of MPS, and two students from the Minneapolis Academy and Career Center about all of the exciting and important events happening around the district and community. More Posts for Shows: School News,...Read More

Minneapolis Public Schools is celebrating Black History Month with several events over the next few weeks. Jazz88’s Manny Hill recently caught up with MPS Interim Superintendent, Rochelle Cox, to discuss what the district has planned. More Posts for Shows: School News, The Morning ShowRead More

If you’re looking to see a show from dour musicians who seem to take themselves much too seriously, the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio is not for you. Saturday’s show (9/17/22) at the Hopkins Center for the Arts demonstrated that this is a brotherhood of musical jokesters, with the three members–Delvon Lamarr (Hammond B3), Jimmy James...Read More

https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20220727110436-TMSFLOWAOA_04512_072722.mp3 We spoke about the Age of Age Exhibit with Dr. Barbara Bridges of Art to Change the World. Plus, details on other projects and ways to join this non-profit coalition using art to create social change. More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More

Elissa Cedarleaf Dahl is a Visual Arts, Mural Arts and Arts Integration teacher at Justice Page Middle School in Minneapolis, and she recently received a Fulbright Distinguished in Teaching Research Program award to carry out educational research in Colombia. Manny Hill spoke with Elissa about the kind of research she will be doing, and what...Read More

https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20220601101513-TMSYNNNENJun1_04519_060122.mp3   Margo Ashmore of the Northeaster Newspaper joins The Morning Show to highlight Speak MPLS, a new way for members to create broadcast quality productions, plus some highlights from Art-a-Whirl you might have missed!   More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More

https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20220519103858-TMSArtAWhirlMay19_04526_052022.mp3   Anna Becker, Executive Director for the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association, the organization behind Art-a-Whirl joins The Morning Show with tips for getting to and navigating this weekend’s festival. You can view Art-a-Whirl’s map or check out the directory to plan your weekend.   More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More