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Minneapolis Public Schools will resume in-person instruction for pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade in February. Gov. Tim Walz announced in December that elementary schools statewide can reopen as soon as Jan. 18. Superintendent Ed Graff says […]

Artistic Director Sandy Boren-Barrett talks about the four new Out-of-the-Box theater experiences offered by Stages Theatre Co. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20210107072011-StagesTheatreOutoftheBoxwithSandyBorenBarrett.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Jan. 07, 2021 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about the continuation of the offering of two popular films, 76 Days and Louis van Beethoven. And coming soon, The Reason I Jump. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20210107071446-CraigRiceMSPFilm76Dayscontinues.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, […]

Sommelier Jill Mott, from Henry & Son, talks about wines inspired by the jazz flute of Hubert Laws. From Jill: Precision, What?, Yes, please! And… All under $30! Ultraviolet sparkling rosé | Napa Valley, CA Conestabile […]

Mary Ghebremeskal is the Student Rep to the Minneapolis School Board. She talks about her responsibilities and what she hopes to achieve. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20210106071243-MaryGhebremeskalStudentRepMPSSchoolBoard.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, Jan 06, 2021 on the Morning Show with Emily […]

Kate LePage from Lutheran Social Service of MN talks about human trafficking prevention. January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20210105063118-LSSDailyLivingTraffickingPreventionKateLePage.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Jan. 05, 2021 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo answers a listener question about inverted sun dogs and talks about a mild week ahead for the metro. If you have climate-related questions for Luigi, you can reach him here. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20210105063515-StateClimatologistLuigiRomoloCircumzenithalArc.mp3 […]

Comedian Lizz Winstead talks about how to watch her newest comedy special, Corona Borealis, recorded on a lake in Minnesota. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201230080716-ComedianLizzWinsteadCoronaBorealis.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about December’s blizzard and this week’s expected snow. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201229081203-StateClimatologistLuigiRomoloBlizzard.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about the legacy of Al Milgrom and has updates on the Virtual Cinema offerings. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201223102728-CraigRiceMSPFilmAlMilgromandVirtualCinema.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily […]

Jazz88 again presents an array of special holiday programs for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, including a rare item this year: a fresh, local live holiday concert! Thursday and Friday will start out with holiday […]

Pet Nat + Champagne-like bubbles for your awesome, strange holiday! Iapetus (Shelbourne Vineyards) Figure 2 La Crescent Pet nat | Champlain Valley, VT Castel Noarna Rethium | Trentino, Italy https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201223072141-JillMottPetNatsand70sJazzTrumpet.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 on […]

The Night Before Christmas: In Concert brings Soulful Santa, Mrs. Claus, Santa’s Fine Reindeer, and the famous Dancing Chitlins to life with show-stopping, roof-raising music, in styles ranging from R&B and hip hop, to jazz, […]

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the snow expected Wednesday and lists some of the biggest weather events Minnesotans experienced in 2020. If you have climate- or weather-related questions for Luigi, you can reach him […]

The short film United We Play features music by pianist/composer Marcus Roberts with the American Symphony Orchestra, led by Leon Botstein. Roberts and Botstein join the Morning Show to talk about the film, the new […]

Pianist/composer George Maurer and singer/actor Ann Michels talk about their 22nd annual holiday show coming up at The Dakota on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201221063420-GeorgeMaurerAnnMichelsDakotashow.mp3 Originally aired Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 on the Morning Show […]

Natasha Oreskovich is the Senior Program Manager of The StreetWorks Collaborative. A program of Lutheran Social Service of MN, StreetWorks is a collaborative of youth-serving nonprofits that have provided street-based outreach to youth experiencing homelessness […]

Film publicist Peter Schilling offers up some recommendations for films to stream from the comfort of your home, including a series of films from Hong Kong director Wong Kar Wai at the Trylon Cinema, the […]

Ben Cook-Feltz has a new Christmas album and joins the Morning Show to talk about it. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201217063705-BenCookFeltzNewChristmasAlbum.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about what’s showing in their Virtual Cinema, including a new film about Beethoven called Louis van Beethoven. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201217063247-CraigRiceMSPFilmLouisvanBeethoven.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 on the Morning […]

Jevetta Steele talks about the show her family will present at The Dakota Friday, Dec. 16, 2020. The livestream will be rebroadcast on Saturday, Dec. 17. The Steele Family consists of siblings Jevetta, J.D., Jearlyn, […]

Pianist Nachito Herrera talks about his show streaming from The Dakota tonight and on becoming the first Cuban-American signed as a Steinway artist. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201216071242-PianistandSteinwayArtistNachitoHerreraatTheDakota.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 on the Morning Show with […]

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the probability of a white Christmas in the Twin Cities. If you have weather or climate questions for Luigi, you can reach him here. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201215071609-StateclimatologistLuigiRomoloWhiteChristmaschances.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Dec. […]

Northeaster Newspaper publisher Margo Ashmore fills us in on what’s going on in the NE neighborhood. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201215071231-MargoAshmoreNENews.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Davina Lozier from Davina and the Vagabonds talks about their new holiday album, and their upcoming New Year’s Eve show at The Dakota. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201214072301-DavinaandtheVagabondsNewHolidayAlbumandNYEDakotaShow.mp3 Originally aired Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 on the Morning Show with […]

Karen DeBaun from LSS Behavioral Health talks about mental health during the holiday season. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201214071239-LSSDailyLivingHolidaysandMentalHealthKarenDeBaun.mp3 Originally aired Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Nicholas David talks about his upcoming livestream from The Dakota. His annual St. Nick’s Day show is Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201211071701-NicholasDavidAnnualStNicksDayShowatTheDakota.mp3 Originally aired Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 on the Morning Show […]

Sandy Boren-Barrett, artistic director of Stages Theatre Co., talks about their new Out-of-the-Box experience called ‘Twas the Night, which includes a live chat with Santa and his elves. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201210071837-TwastheNightOutoftheBoxStagesTheatreCoArtisticDirSandyBorenBarrett.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 […]

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about what’s showing on the Virtual Cinema, including Coded Bias. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201210071337-CraigRiceMSPFilmCodedBias.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Sommelier Jill Mott from Henry & Son talks about how Oscar Peterson reminds her of rosés that look like red wines and red wines that look like rosés. Oscar Peterson tunes referenced: “The Night We […]

Ballet Co.Laboratory presents The Snow Queen virtually. Artistic Director Zoé Henrot talks about the production and how to participate/view. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201209063604-TheSnowQueenfromBalletCoLaboratoryArtisticDirZoeHenrot.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, Dec. 09, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the unseasonably warm(er) temperatures and explains what graupel is. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201208071626-StateClimatologistLuigiRomoloGraupel.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, Dec. 08, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Pianist Larry McDonough talks about playing music during the pandemic and shares a track from a backyard concert he gave in the fall. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201208071253-PARTTWOLarryMcDonoughEvictionsandMusic.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Dec. 08, 2020 on the Morning Show with […]

Larry McDonough is Senior Minnesota Counsel of the National Anti-Eviction Project of the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. He talks about the suspension of evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Larry is also an […]

Kay Kinkel from LSS Behavioral Health talks about holiday excess and how to avoid it. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201207071217-LSSDailyLivingAvoidingHolidayExcessKayKinkel.mp3 Originally aired Monday, Dec. 07, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Film publicist Peter Schilling talks about some options for streaming films during the holidays since theaters are closed. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201204071336-PeterSchillingFilmSuggestionsJuzoItamiMank.mp3 Originally aired Friday, Dec. 04, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society gives an update on what’s showing in the Virtual Cinema. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201203072041-CraigRiceMSPFilmMayor.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Dec. 03, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo provides a summary of November’s weather and talks about the week ahead for the Twin Cities metro. If you have climate- or weather-related questions for Luigi, you can reach him here. […]

Cierra Burnaugh is a Recruitment Coordinator for Human Resources at Minneapolis Public Schools. She talks about 2 job openings and a new monthly series called Community Job Talk. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201201063636-CierraBurnaughMPSJobsandJobTalk.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Dec. 01, 2020 […]

Margo Ashmore, publisher of the Northeaster Newspaper, gives an update of news in the region. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201201063220-MargoAshmoreNENews201201.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Dec. 01, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

The holidays will be much different for many of us this year. But like other years, the season comes with financial pressure that could be exacerbated by the pandemic. Elaina Johannessen from Lutheran Social Service […]

Caliber Collision is holding a virtual food drive, the Restoring You Food Drive. Caliber’s vice president, Jay Bornhorst, talks about the company’s long practice of donating meals in the metro and beyond. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201125122549-CaliberCollisionRestoringYouFoodDriveJayBornhorst.mp3 Originally aired […]

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about the new films showing on their Virtual Cinema, including the Brazilian film, Three Summers. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201125121952-CraigRiceMSPFilmThreeSummers.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020 on the Morning Show with […]

These past few weeks, I’ve been musing on Mr. Stanley Turrentine and I can’t get out of my head how much his tone on the tenor reminds me of Grenache, a soft, supple and comforting […]

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo explains the variety of ways that ice forms on lakes. If you have climate- or weather-related questions for Luigi, you can contact him here. The Calvin & Hobbes comic referenced can […]

Lisa Beardsley with Caregiver and Companion Service at Lutheran Social Service talks about the work LSS does with the University of Minnesota on the issue of caregivers and to help us all be more informed […]

The Minneapolis Public Schools Virtual School Request Kick-off is Saturday, December 5 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Martha Swanson, Director of Student Placement and Enrollment Services, talks about the event and the request process. […]

Full Circle Theater presents The Empathy Project, created by Stephanie Lein Walseth. Stephanie and the co-artistic director of Full Circle Theater talk about how they shifted the show from stage to virtual production. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201119072821-FullCircleTheaterTheEmpathyProject.mp3 Originally […]

Craig Rice from MSP Film talks about the virtual cinema offerings and We The People, which are free community screenings and conversations. We Are the Radical Monarchs streams for free from Sun, Nov 22 12:00 AM […]

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about what the Farmers’ Almanac says about the upcoming winter in Minnesota. You can send your weather- or climate-related questions to Luigi here. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201117071247-StateclimatologistLuigiRomoloFarmersAlmanac.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020 […]

Margo Ashmore, publisher of the Northeaster Newspaper, talks about what’s in the newest edition of the paper. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201117070751-MargoAshmoreNENews.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Jenn Kostek from Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota talks about the free homebuying services offered. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201116073255-LSSDailyLivingFreeHomebuyingServicesJennKostek.mp3 Originally aired Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Amber Spaniol is the Director of Health Services from Minneapolis Public Schools. She talks about the district dialing back support services while case rates of COVID-19 sharply rise. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201113071239-MPSDirofHealthServicesAmberSpaniol.mp3 Originally aired Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 […]

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about virtual cinema offerings, and the return of their We The People series which offers free films and community conversations online. Next up in that series is […]

There is a Winter Storm Warning today, but the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota broke heat records to start November last week. State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about that and other weather-related business […]

Ashley Hall from Lutheran Social Service works directly with veterans and their family members through the C.O.R.E. Program to ensure they have the support they need to manage the challenges of daily life. With Veteran’s […]

Film publicist Peter Schilling talks about a rubble film showing at the Heights Theater and the Frederick Wiseman series running at the MSP Film Society. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201106071703-PeterSchilingRubbleFilmsandFrederickWiseman.mp3 Originally aired Friday, Nov. 06, 2020 on the Morning […]

Superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools, Ed Graff, talks about phases of instruction during the pandemic, the recent School Board election, and changing the starting and ending time for school at locations that otherwise prevent students […]

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about the films offered on their virtual cinema. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201105072509-CraigRiceMSPFilmCityHall.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Nov. 05, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Molly Siebert and Lisa Purcell are District Program Facilitators for K-12 Social Studies and Ethnic Studies at Minneapolis Public Schools. They are hoping the district will vote to make ethnic studies a requirement for graduation […]

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the warm start to November, and how to contact him with your weather- and climate-related questions. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201103081656-StateClimatologistLuigiRomoloColdOctoberWarmNovember.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Nov. 03, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily […]

Margo Ashmore gives her bi-weekly roundup of news in the northeast neighborhoods of Minneapolis. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201103081046-MargoAshmoreNortheasterNewspaper.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Nov. 03, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

November is National Adoption Month. Heidi Wiste from Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota talks about the adoption process, and how LSS works with Children’s Home Society to find homes for children in Minnesota. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201102070105-LSSDailyLivingNatlAdoptionMonthHeidiWiste.mp3 Originally […]

Charlotte Kinzley is the manager for Homeless and Highly Mobile Student Services at Minneapolis Public Schools. She talks about services available for students and how to get help. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201030065916-CharlotteKinzleyMPSHomelessServices.mp3 Originally aired Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 […]

Ariel Pinkerton is co-artistic director of Fortune’s Fool Theatre. She talks about their new production To Breed, or Not to Breed, starting Nov. 4. She reviews the safety measures in place for performers and audience […]

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about what’s showing on the Virtual Cinema, including a new series celebrating the documentaries of Frederick Wiseman. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201029070652-CraigRiceMSPFilm.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 on the Morning […]

Sommelier Jill Mott talks about her recent road trip to California to visit wineries from a social distance, including Stirm Wine Co. Pictured is Ryan Stirm with the old redwood barrels used for fermenting the […]

Sandy Boren-Barrett is the Artistic Director of Stages Theatre Co., and she talks about their new experience called Enchanted Mystery: A Detect The Story Adventure. The adventure features a walking tour or an at-home experience. […]

Janet Salo from Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota talks about Kinship Caregivers. Over the last several years, there has been an increase in the number of children living with extended family or close family friends, […]

Charisma Smith is a Family Engagement Specialist with Minneapolis Public Schools. She talks about her work with the Black Parent Advisory Council. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201023113154-MPSFamilyEngagementSpecialistCharismaSmith.mp3 Originally aired Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily […]

October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. For some people who struggle with substance abuse, isolation and stress during the pandemic can amplify difficulties staying sober. Nicolette Johnson with Lutheran Social Service Behavioral Health tells […]

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the snow expected to fall in the Twin Cities metro today. If you have climate- and weather-related questions for Luigi, you can find contact information for him here. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201020082117-StateclimatologistLuigiRomoloOctobersnowfall.mp3 […]

Two-thirds of college students graduate with student loan debt, averaging almost $30,000. This can limit options, slow the path to home ownership or other financial goals, and if the loans aren’t paid on time, can […]

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about a warmer-than-normal October ahead, and answers a question emailed in from a listener. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201005104939-StateclimatologistLuigiRomoloWarmOctober.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Oct. 06. 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon talks about voting in Minnesota in 2020. You can register to vote and learn about the various ways to vote absentee on the MNVotes.org website. If you want to […]

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is looking for volunteers to reach out to provide companionship and support to older Minnesotans through a program called Neighbor to Neighbor Companions. Melissa Grimmer joins the Morning Show to […]

Film publicist Peter Schilling talks about the upcoming Cine Latino film festival from the MSP Film Society, and also the Ha! Ha! Homicide series of murder comedies playing at the Heights Theater starting on Oct. […]

Cierra Burnaugh is a Talent Acquisition specialist with Minneapolis Public Schools. She talks about open positions, including shortages in custodians and child care assistants. Learn about openings at MPS here. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20201002072914-MPSTalentAcquisitionCierraBurnaugh.mp3 Originally aired Friday, Oct. […]

What is flor? Maestro Sierra Fino Sherry | Jerez de la Frontera, Spain Esmeralda García Michiko | Santiuste de San Juan Bautista, Spain Smoked beer, perfect for autumn! HammerHeart Weltenwanderer (smoked helles lager) | Lino Lakes, MN https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200930081124-SommelierJillMottonFlor.mp3 Originally […]

Annie Johnson, manager of the Museum at the Minnesota History Center, talks about the reopening Oct. 1. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200930075907-200929AnnieJohnsonMNHistoryMuseum.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.    

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the weeks ahead and how Doppler radar works. You can send your weather-related questions to Luigi here. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200929071110-StateClimatologistLuigiRomoloDopplerRadar.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020 on the Morning Show with […]

Logan Sand with Lutheran Social Service’s SELF Program (Seeing and Exploring Life’s Future) discusses how parents can best empower their children and learn where to start when it comes to sex education. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200928071415-LSSDailyLivingHealthySexualityLoganSand.mp3 Originally aired […]

Antony Fisher is the District Director of Athletics at Minneapolis Public Schools. He discusses how sports are proceeding during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how he feels about the State High School League’s decision to hold […]

Twin Cities vocalist Jennifer Eckes talks about her upcoming show in White Bear Lake outside of the Hanifl Performing Arts Center. She’ll sing hits from the 1960s with crooner Arne Fogel, pianist Rick Carlson and bassist […]

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about what’s offered on the Virtual Cinema, including a new documentary about alto saxophonist Frank Morgan. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200924071530-CraigRiceMSPFilmFrankMorgandoc.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 on the Morning Show […]

Senior Research Specialist Ivy Schlegel from Greenpeace USA talks about plastics recycling. Reduce, reuse and recycle. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200923081604-IvySchlegelPlasticsResearcherGreenpeaceUS.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the Autumnal Equinox (which is Tuesday, Sept. 22) and dry conditions along the North Shore. If you have questions for Luigi or topics you’d like him to discuss on […]

G. Phillip Shoultz, Associate Conductor of VocalEssence, talks about the WITNESS Program going online and getting back to rehearsals. The WITNESS Program celebrates the contributions of African Americans to our shared American heritage through concerts, […]

Tim Ollhoff from LSS Behavioral Health talks about the importance of establishing a work-life balance and offers tips for doing so, including a service from LSS called NuVantage. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200921070911-LSSDailyLivingTimOllhoffNuVantage.mp3 Originally aired Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 […]

Vocalist Karrin Allyson talks about her upcoming shows at Crooners Sunday night at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. She also discusses her newest albums, Some of that Sunshine and Shoulder to Shoulder. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200918071817-KarrinAllysonatCroonersSunday.mp3 Originally aired […]

Danielle Grant is the president and CEO of AchieveMpls. She talks about how AchieveMpls is helping students in the Twin Cities with college and career readiness during the COVID-19 pandemic. AchieveMpls also hosts EDTalks and […]

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about what’s showing at their Virtual Cinema. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200917072940-CraigRiceMSPFilmSocietyupdateofvirtualcinema.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Sommelier Jill Mott, from Henry & Son, talks about the following Oktoberfest beers: Ayinger Oktoberfest Surly Fest Karben4 Oaktober Ale New Glarus Staghorn https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200916072019-JillMottJazz88Oktoberfestbeers.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020 on the Morning Show with […]

Vocalist Connie Evingson and pianist Jon Weber talk about their shows this week as part of Jazz Fest Live at Crooners Supper Club. Thursday night, Jon does an all-request solo set. Friday night, Jon and […]

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the haze in the sky, possibly from fires on the West Coast. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200915081247-StateclimatologistLuigiRomoloHazySkies.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

David Pinsky, Senior Plastics Campaigner for Greenpeace, has recently authored a report called Reusables Are Doable looking at reusable containers in retail settings during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200914081257-DavidPinskyReuseablesAreDoable.mp3 Originally aired Monday, Sept. 14, 2020 on […]

LSS Financial Counselor Mary Ellen Kaluza talks about how to handle loaning money to adult children, parents and friends. Learn more on the Lutheran Social Service website. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200914071345-LSSDailyLivingHelpingAdultsFinanciallyMaryEllenKaluza.mp3 Originally aired Monday, Sept. 14, 2020 on […]

Trumpeter Solomon Parham talks about playing with his quintet for the Selby Ave JazzFest Saturday, and how his approach to the trumpet has changed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200911074401-SolomonParhamSelbyAveJazzfest.mp3 Originally aired Friday, […]

Writer and saxophonist Richard Terrill launches his new book on Facebook Live Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020 and will play with the Larry McDonough Quartet. His new book is called What Falls Away Is Always: Poems […]

Ginger Commodore and friends will sing Stevie Wonder’s hits Saturday night at the Chanhassen Dinner Theater. She talks about Stevie Wonder’s legacy on the Morning Show, and explains how the Dinner Theater is complying with […]

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about their current virtual cinema offerings. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200910070426-CraigRiceMSPFilmVirtualCinemaupdate.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the cold front gripping the state and why you can see your breath when it’s above freezing. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200909074555-LuigiRomoloColdFrontandSeeingYourBreath.mp3 Originally aired on Sept. 09, 2020 on the Morning Show with […]

Karl Reichert, executive director for Textile Center of Minnesota, talks about a new months-long initiative with several shows called We Are The Story which includes a partnership with the Women of Color Quilters Network. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200908071627-WeAreTheStoryfromTextileCenterandWomenofColorQuiltersNetwork.mp3 Originally […]

Dr. Barbara Chromy is a mental health specialist for Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. She talks about students returning to college. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200908070916-LSSDailyLivingDrBarbaraChromyCollege.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Sept. 08, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Minnesota guitarist Cory Wong and saxophonist Dave Koz play two shows at Crooners Supper Club Sunday, Sept. 06. Hear Cory talk about the gigs, Dave Koz, and hear one of his newest tracks. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200903113228-CoryWongCroonersDaveKozSept2020.mp3 Originally […]

Film publicist Peter Schilling talks about an obscure animated film called Son of the White Mare playing at the Trylon Cinema and the uniqueness of the Criterion streaming service. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200903112502-PeterSchillingTrylonSonofaWhiteMare.mp3 Originally aired Friday, Sept. 04, 2020 on […]

The Superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools, Ed Graff, talks about returning to school next week with distance learning, resumption of meal distribution, and support services for students, families and staff. Learn more about Back to […]

Doug Little is the founder of and flutist for Charanga Tropical, a Twin Cities-based Charanga ensemble. He talks about the history of Charanga music and the band’s upcoming gig at Crooners. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200903085301-DougLittleCharangaTropicalCroonersSept2020.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, […]

Alfredo Maestro Amanda 2019 Peyrassol Commanderie 2019 magnum Broc White Zinfandel 2019 Jill Mott talks Alfredo Maestro Tannic Grips sip late summer rosés https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200902071144-SommelierJillMottonRoseandaStPaulbeer.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, Sept. 02, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about how August wrapped up, and how you can learn more about weather, meteorology and climatology at the National Weather Service’s website. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200901081221-ClimatologistLuigiRomoloonLearningWeather.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Sept. 01, 2020 on […]

Back-to-school is a time loaded with anticipation in normal times… so how can parents best assure their kids’ school success in a Covid-19 world? Urania Roque Vanyo from LSS Metro Youth & Family Services suggests […]

The Community Education wing of Minneapolis Public Schools has a new leader. Anthony Williams is an Edison High and U of M grad with broad and deep experience in adult education, one of the major […]

Allison Miller from LSS Behavioral Health shares communication and coping strategies for couples finding friction while both parties work or caretake kids from home. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200826173718-LSSDailyLivingAllisonMillerCouplesDuringPandemic.mp3 Originally aired Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 on The Morning Show […]

With the planned return to Distance Learning for fall classes and the continued trauma around police brutality and community destruction, how is Minneapolis Public Schools going to meet the social-emotional needs of its 35,000 students?  […]

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the derecho that pummeled central Iowa early last week. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200820090551-ClimatologistLuigiRomoloIowaDerecho.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.  

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about what’s showing at the Virtual Cinema. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200820085852-CraigRiceMSPFilmSociety.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Recommendations from Jill Mott, sommelier from Henry & Son: J. Brix Cobolorum Riesling Pet Nat J. B. Becker Wallufer Walkenberg Spätlese Riesling 2008 Esmeralda García Vayuste 2018 (available at Solo Vino, Thomas Liquors, Henry & Son & […]

Kim Miller from LSS Financial Counseling talks about the credit scores, rebuilding credit and the importance of having good credit. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200817071335-LSSDailyLivingKimMiller.mp3 Originally aired Monday, Aug. 17, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Amber Spaniol, Health Services Director for Minneapolis Public Schools talks about school this fall. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200814072004-MPSHealthServicesDirAmberSpaniol.mp3 Originally aired Friday, Aug. 14, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Craig Rice from MSP Film talks about the films showing on the Virtual Cinema, and how to win a pass to see the Newport Jazz Festival 1958 documentary Jazz On A Summer’s Day. Email studio@jazz88.fm by […]

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the storms that swept through the metro overnight Sunday night and how hail forms. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200811065539-StateClimatologistLuigiRomoloonMetroStorms.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

The dance collective, Rhythmically Speaking, mounts its summer show from home this weekend. Artistic director Erinn Liebhard talks about the upcoming performance, called The Cohort: From Home. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200811064633-ErinnLiebhardRhythmicallySpeakingTheCohortFromHome.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020 on […]

Vocalist Leslie Vincent talks about her Monday night show at Crooners and her new album, These Foolish Things. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200810072554-LeslieVincentCroonersandNewAlbumTheseFoolishThings.mp3 Originally aired Monday, Aug. 10, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Markie Gohman from Lutheran Social Service Behavioral Health talks about coping with grief and loss. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200810072129-LSSDailyLivingMarkieGohmanGriefandLoss.mp3 Originally aired Monday, Aug. 10, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Film publicist Peter Schilling talks about seeing The Wizard of Oz in technicolor at the Heights Theater and Ealing comedies playing at the Trylon. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200807072022-PeterSchillingWizardofOzandEalingcomedies.mp3 Originally aired Friday, Aug. 07, 2020 on the Morning Show […]

Superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools, Ed Graff, talks about returning to distance learning in the fall. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200807071507-MPSSuperintendentEdGraffonFallDistanceLearning.mp3 Originally aired Friday, Aug. 07, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about the continuation of the documentary about John Lewis, called Good Trouble. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200806071841-CraigRiceMSPFilmJohnLewiscontinues.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Aug. 06, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Yves Leccia Biancu Gentile 2015 | Corsica, France Bichi Flama Roja 2018 | Baja California, Mexico Domaine Migot Vin Gris 2019 | Lorraine, France https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200805071359-JillMottSummerWineRecs.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, Aug. 05, 2020 on the Morning Show […]

Julie Praska-Moser is a regional manager with Caregiver Respite from Lutheran Social Service. She talks about pandemic fatigue. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200805070820-LSSDailyLivingJuliePraskaMoserPandemicFatigue.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, Aug. 05, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about unseasonably cool weather and the improvement around the state of drought conditions. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200804075505-LuigiRomolodroughtimproving.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, August 04, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Craig Rice from MSP Film talks about their series of community viewings and conversations called “We The People” and Craig updates what’s coming and going from the virtual cinema. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200730065139-CraigRiceMSPFilmJohnLewisKeithEllison.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, July 29, […]

Children’s Theatre Company presents the virtual premiere of A Kids Play About Racism, a theatrical adaptation of Jelani Memory’s A Kids Book About Racism. Emily talks with the CTC’s Artistic Director, Peter Brosius. You can […]

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about mega-rain events like the one that hit southern Minnesota on July 25, 2020. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200728075508-ClimatologistLuigiRomoloMega-Rain.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, July 28, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Kathy Lahr is a parenting specialist from Lutheran Social Service who is going to share how parents are doing these days and what parents can do to navigate these difficult times. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200727072004-LSSDailyLivingKathyLahrNationalParentingDay.mp3 Originally aired Monday, […]

Film publicist Peter Schilling talks about the upcoming series of Martin Scorsese films showing at Trylon Cinema and Heights Theater. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200724075328-MartinScorseseseriesatHeightsandTrylon.mp3 Originally aired Friday, July 24, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about Virtual Cinema, Cine Latino and the ongoing French film festival. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200723082757-CraigRiceMSPFilmCineLatinoetc.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, July 23, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

A nicely iterated history of the Piña Colada found here. Jill’s recipe for a great Piña Colada: 2 oz light rum (fun to experiment with Jamaican gold & Rhum Agricoles) + 2 oz pineapple juice […]

Katie Luber, Director and President of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, talks about reopening the museum with COVID-19 prevention measures in place. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200720075809-200717MiaReopensKatieLuber.mp3 Originally aired Monday, July 20, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily […]

Shannon Doyle from Lutheran Social Service of MN talks about various financial scams that have emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200720074734-LSSDailyLivingShannonDoyleFinancialScams.mp3 Originally aired Monday, July 20, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Karen DeVet is a Senior Operations Officer with Minneapolis Public Schools, and she talks about some of the options and challenges for returning to school in the fall. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200717070458-MPSKarenDeVetonBacktoSchool.mp3 Originally aired Friday, July 17, 2020 […]

Craig Rice from MSP Film talks about the offerings on their virtual cinema, including Strong Island. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200716073440-CraigRiceMSPFilmStrongIsland.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, July 16, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about how clouds get to the point of saturation. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200715084322-LuigiRomoloCloudSaturation.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, July 15, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

The website Music in Minnesota has launched a fundraiser for iconic music venues around the state that have been shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Writer and photographer Tom Smouse talks about the fundraiser, Value […]

Sarah Northrup from Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota’s Training and Education Center talks about job searching during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200713072020-LSSDailyLivingJobSeekingSarahNorthrup.mp3 Originally aired Monday, July 13, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Ed Graff talks about transportation and returning to school in the fall. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200710071644-MPSSuptEdGraffonTransportationandSchoolintheFall.mp3 Originally aired Friday, July 10, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Craig Rice from MSP Film talks about three films showing through the Society’s virtual cinema: The Tobacconist, The Cuban and Ai Wei Wei: Yours Truly. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200709080657-CraigRiceMSPFilmTheCubanAiWeiWeiTobacconist.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, July 09, 2020 on the Morning […]

Value summer whites and one orange exception, from sommelier Jill Mott. Vinaccio bianco (grape = Grillo) Occhipinti Tami bianco (grape = Grillo) Les Bottes Rouge ‘No Milk Today’ (grape = Savagnin) Video clip on Grillo […]

State climatologist Luigi Romolo gives a recap of the weather in June and talks about the National Weather Service’s proposed changes to the language they use to alert us of potential weather threats. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200707081126-LuigiRomoloJuneRecap.mp3 Originally […]

April Sanderson from Lutheran Social Service of MN gives helpful tax advice and reminds us that the deadline is July 15, 2020. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200706075423-LSSDailyLivingTaxesAprilSanderson.mp3 Originally aired Monday, July 06, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily […]

Jordan McNiven teaches 4th grade at Hiawatha Academies in Minneapolis. He was named one of the nation’s top inspiring teachers and received the National University System-Sanford Teacher Award and $10,000. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200701081309-JordanMcNivenSanfordTeachingAward.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, July […]

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the weather ahead and what “heat index” means. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200630081114-LuigiRomoloRainandHeatIndex.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, June 30, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Ashley Nitzkorski is a dietician for the Culinary and Wellness Services at Minneapolis Public Schools. She talks about providing meals for students throughout the summer. You can find a list of locations to pick up […]

The 2020 Census deadline is approaching. Erin Sutton is Senior Director of Advocacy with Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota and she talks about the importance of filling out your census form. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200629074504-LSSCensus2020ErinSutton.mp3 Originally aired Monday, […]

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about films coming and going from their virtual cinema, and what’s showing free as part of the community screenings and conversations. Starting Friday, June 26, you can […]

Le Sot de L’Ange Le Sottise (rosé pet nat) Onward Carignane Hawkeye Ranch Vineyard (red pet nat) Jill talks wines w/ personality here. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200624062744-JillMottPetNatswithPersonality.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, June 24, 2020 on the Morning Show with […]

State climatologist Luigi Romolo explains the summer solstice and talks about the weather ahead this week. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200623080002-LuigiRomoloSummerSolstice.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, June 23, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Kim Dettmer, is the senior director of Disaster Services and Camp Noah at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. She talks about how LSS helps families in need. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200622071308-LSSDailyLivingKimDettmerDisasterServicesCampNoah.mp3 Originally aired Monday, June 22, 2020 on […]

Guitarist Scott Keever talks about the solo show he’ll perform (stream) Saturday, June 20 and staying creative during the pandemic. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200619074040-ScottKeeversolostreamingshow.mp3 Originally aired Friday, June 19, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

G. Phillip Shoultz III, VocalEssence Associate Conductor, talks about Sunday’s event with songs that honor fathers and the father figures in all our lives and songs that demand our attention and call us into action. […]

Julie Schultz Brown is executive director of communications and marketing at Minneapolis Public Schools. She talks about the different ways school might proceed in the fall. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200619072752-JulieSchultzBrownfromMPSonSchool.mp3 Originally aired on Friday, June 19, 2020 on […]

Guitarist Pat Donohue and the Prairie All-Stars are playing at Crooners tonight. He talks about who’s in the band and the style of guitar he plays on the Morning Show. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200618075326-PatDonohueandthePrairieAllStarsatCrooners.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, June […]

Craig Rice from MSP Film talks about what’s coming and going from the virtual screen, and which films are screening to the community for free. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200618074749-CraigRiceMSPFilmCommunityfilms.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, June 18, 2020 on the Morning […]

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about hot and humid weather heading to Minnesota, and how a tropical depression ended up in the state for the first time in recorded history. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200616080753-LuigiRomoloCristobalandHumidity.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, June […]

Vocalist Lucia Newell will sing a show at Crooners Supper Club Tuesday night. She’ll be joined by Joan Griffith (guitar, mandolin, bass, etc) and Clea Galhano (recorder) for a night of Brazilian music. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200616080219-LuciaNewellJoanGriffithCleaGalhanoatCrooners.mp3 Originally […]

Alissa Dott at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota leads the Host Homes effort for people with disabilities statewide and they are seeking Host Home families. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200616074632-LSSDailyLivingHostHomesAlissaDott.mp3 Originally aired Monday, June 15, 2020 on the Morning […]

Film publicist Peter Schilling talks about Spike Lee and his new film opening today, Da 5 Bloods. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200612072739-SpikeLeeDa5Bloodsopenstoday.mp3 Originally aired Friday, June 12, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.  

Minneapolis Kids from Minneapolis Public Schools provides in-person child care for children entering 1st – 7th grades in the fall. Amy Frey, program manager, talks about it. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200612072148-AmyFreyMplsKidsMPS.mp3 Originally aired Friday, June 12, 2020 on […]

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about films showing in free community screenings with scheduled online discussions. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200611110510-MSPFilmCommunityScreenings.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, June 11, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

What is a Kölsch? Listen below to hear Jill Mott, sommelier from Henry & Son, talk about one of the best types of beer for hot weather. Sünner Kölsch (the blue print) New Glarus Kid […]

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about how Tropical Storm Cristobal will affect the Upper Midwest. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200609080342-ClimatologistLuigiRomoloonTSCristobal.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, June 09, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Even during COVID-19, spring is homebuying season. If you’re thinking of buying a home but don’t know where to start, Johan Madrigal Torres, financial counselor and program coordinator with LSS Financial Counseling, will let you […]

Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Ed Graff talks about food distribution, wrapping up the school year, summer school and mental health support. Find a list of food distribution sites here. The MPS Mental Health Support Hotline […]

Singers Ginger Commodore and Jesse Larson perform tonight at Crooners’ Drive-In Series. Ginger talks about the show and more. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200604082513-GingerCommodoreCroonersDriveIn.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, June 04, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Films programed and showed by MSP Film over the years at either the First Thursdays film series or MSPIFF that address specific issues of racism. 1. Do The Right Thing by Spike Lee 2. I […]

Dan Newton talks about the upcoming show from Cafe Accordion Orchestra at Crooners’ Drive-In Series. If you can’t make it out to the show, the performance will be broadcast live on Jazz88 at 7:00. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200603073932-DanNewtonCafeAccordionOrchestraatCrooners.mp3 […]

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the possibility for severe weather and gives a recap of May’s weather. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200602082237-LuigiRomoloSevereWeatherReminderandMayRecap.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, June 02, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Singer Joyann Parker performs two shows Monday, June 1st as Crooners Supper Club starts its drive-in concert series. Her 7:00 show will be broadcast live on Jazz88. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200529081758-JoyannParkerCroonersMonday.mp3 Originally aired Friday, May 29, 2020 on […]

Melinda Stapley is the Minneapolis Public Schools coordinator for summer programs. She talks about what summer school will look like. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200529071447-MelindaStapleyfromMPSonSummerSchool.mp3 Originally aired Friday, May 29, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Author Julie Jo Severson talks about her new book, Secret Twin Cities, available now. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200528081241-JulieJoSeversonSecretTwinCities.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, May 28, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Info from Jill Mott: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK8rKV1ajdc Importer page: http://louisdressner.com/producers/cotar/ Cotar wines: https://cotar.si/en/wines/ https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200527085306-JillMottSlovenianWines.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, May 27, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Andy Qualy is program director with the CORE Veterans Program with Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. He talks about how the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs has teamed up with LSS to help members of […]

Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Ed Graff talks about graduation ceremonies, how summer school will proceed, meal distribution and the continuation of mental health support over the summer. The Lowry Bridge will light up with school […]

AchieveMpls President and CEO Danielle Grant talks about how the organization has pivoted to help students from a distance with college and career readiness. She also talks about the Step Up internship summer program. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200521115817-AchieveMplsPresandCEODanielleGrant.mp3 […]

Peter Schilling shares a birthday this weekend with four individuals attached to the film industry. He shares recommendations of films by, for and about these individuals. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200521072329-PeterSchillingBirthdayFilmRecs.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, May 21, 2020 on the […]

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about this week’s international film festival: MSPIFF 39 Redefined. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200521072022-CraigRiceMSPFilmMSPIFF30Redefined.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, May 21, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Stephen Rueff is the Chair of Arts Entrepreneurship at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. He talks about his current project, Irrepressible Art, where he invites artists to share the work they’re creating during […]

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about several inches of rain, fire danger and the first named storm of the hurricane season. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200519081313-LuigiRomoloFirstNamedStorm.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, May 19, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is delivering hot and frozen meals to older Minnesotans for decades. Kristin Schurrer is statewide senior director for LSS Meals and talks about the various services. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200518071337-LSSDailyLivingKristinSchurrerMealDelivery.mp3 Originally aired Monday, […]

Dr. Anne Gearity is a consultant with Minneapolis Public Schools, and works with schools to help students and staff work through unique needs, mental health supports, and promote social and emotional learning. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200514110237-DrAnneGearityMPSmentalhealthconsultant.mp3 Originally aired […]

Craig Rice from MSP Film talks about how you can participate in and watch films during the 39th Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200514075804-InternationalFilmFestStartsFriday.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, May 14, 2020 on the Morning Show with […]

White for spicy food! Never fear, Teutonic Doggerland Pinot Gris is here! Teutonic Pinot Gris And a rare, natural Bordeaux. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200513083409-SommelierJillMottTeutonicWines.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, May 13, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Heather Kamia is a program director with Metro Youth and Family Services from Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. She talks about resources for parents during the pandemic. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200511071237-LSSDailyLivingHeatherKamiaParentingDuringPandemic.mp3 Originally aired Monday, May 11, 2020 on […]

MPS Superintendent Ed Graff talks about how graduation will proceed and current plans for summer school. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200508072530-MPSSuptEdGraffonGraduationandSummerSchool.mp3 Originally aired Friday, May 08, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.  

The 39th Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival will be online next week from the MSP Film Society. Peter Schilling gives us the details and reveals some of the films available for streaming next week. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200508071151-PeterSchillingMSPIFF39Redefined.mp3 […]

Guitarist Zacc Harris, bassist Chris Bates, drummer JT Bates and pianist Bryan Nichols will each perform a solo set Friday night starting at 7:00 on Zoom. Learn more information here. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200507081413-ZaccHarrisQuarantineQoncertnumberone.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, May […]

Textiles artist Lauren Oland talks about Saori weaving, her work with textiles and design, and her studio, Mezamé Designs. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200506075847-LaurenOlandTextilesArtist.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, May 06, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the weather ahead for the week and some of his favorite weather apps from NOAA and RadarScope, and mentions a favorite website of his to view weather models from […]

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. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200504071319-LSSDailyLivingFosterCareJodiRaidt.mp3 Originally aired Monday, May 4, 2020 on […]

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about the online film offerings and the redesigned MSPIFF. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200430082108-MSPIFFfromMSPFilmCraigRice.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Apr. 30, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

More info on Jolie Laide here. •Syrah 2016 (label by Alma Haser) •Trousseau + Poulsard + Gamay + Valdiguié 2018 (label by Creative Growth Art Center, artist = Rosa Giron) •Trousseau Gris 2018 (not mentioned but available, label […]

State climatologist Luigi Romolo gives a peak at the forecast and talks about sun showers and sky-spotters. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200428084140-LuigiRomoloSunShowers.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Apr. 28, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Kelly Wolf from Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota talks about youth homelessness. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200427082521-LSSDailyLivingKellyWolfYouthHomelessness.mp3   Originally aired Monday, Apr. 27, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

We check in with Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Ed Graff. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200424073246-EdGraff200423.mp3 Originally aired Friday, Apr. 24, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

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. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200423084001-200422StephenRueffEarthDay.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Apr. 23, 2020 on the Morning Show […]

Craig Hedberg from the University of Minnesota’s School of Public Health gives us an update on the coronavirus. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200423083436-CraigHedbergUofMSchoolofPublicHealth.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Apr. 23, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Photographer Chellie Bock talks about her unique approach to photography. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200422081254-ChellieBockPhotographer.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.        

Lisa McCann from the St. Paul Art Collective talks about this weekend’s virtual Spring Art Crawl. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200422072028-LisaMcCannSpringArtCrawl.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.  

Nicole Bauer is the senior director of Caregiver and Companion Services with Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. She talks about National Volunteer Week. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200420064549-LSSDailyLivingVolunteeringNicoleBauer.mp3 Originally aired Monday, Apr. 20, 2020 on the Morning Show with […]

Pianist Larry McDonough shares a playlist of tracks that bring him peace. Playlist Jade Visions, by Scott LaFaro Bill Evans Trio Sunday at the Village Vanguard (1961) Crystal Silence Chick Corea Return to Forever (1972) […]

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. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200417071417-DerekFrancisMPSManagerofCounselingServices.mp3 Originally aired Friday, Apr. 17, 2020 on the […]

Todd Laabs explains how Tide Cleaners is offering free laundry services for first responders and their family. There are five locations in the Twin Cities: Excelsior, Chanhassen, Edina, Maple Grove and Apple Valley. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200416082026-TideCleanersLoadsofHopeforFirstResponders.mp3 Originally […]

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society gives an update on what’s available for streaming on their website. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200416075305-CraigRiceMSPFilmSocietyupdate.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Apr. 16, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.  

These wines will raise your spirits without breaking the bank: Domaine de la Grume (Nicolas Boudeau) Beaujolais-Village (Gamay | Beaujolais, France) Chateau Morgues du Grès Galets Rouge (Syrah + Grenache + Mourvèdre + Carignan | […]

This year is the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope. Astronomer Jim Bell is a professor at Arizona State University. His new book, Hubble Legacy: 30 Years of Discoveries and Images, […]

Sculptor Kim Matthews talks about her work. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200413080617-KimMatthewsMplsSculptor.mp3 Originally aired Monday, Apr. 13, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Shannon Doyle is a Program Manager with LSS Financial Counseling. She talks about how to manage student loan debt and resources for doing so. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200413073519-LSSDailyLivingShannonDoyleStudentLoans.mp3 Originally aired Monday, Apr. 13, 2020 on the Morning Show […]

Superintendent Ed Graff talks about the first week of distance learning for Minneapolis Public Schools. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200410071354-MPSSuperintendentEdGraffupdateondistancelearning.mp3 Originally aired Friday, Apr. 10, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

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. Find it on Facebook and Instagram. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200409081608-StephenRueffIrrepressibleArt.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, […]

Dr. Patrick Porter talks about how to reduce stress and anxiety, and his app called BrainTap. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200409070838-PatrickPorterBrainTap.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Apr. 09, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Jennifer Cadwell-Vaughan from the Minnesota Historical Society talks about the Northern Lights eBook. Access to the book is free right now, but login is required using the following information: Username: history / Password: history for […]

Artist Heather Friedli is a land and heritage artist. She’s won many awards, including the Saint Paul Art Collective Winter Members Show Best of Show Award and People’s Choice for her work “Resilience”. Heather is […]

Tara Giese is the director for the Caregiver Support and Respite Program at Lutheran Social Service. She talks about the services available for people who care for others. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200406061319-LSSDailyLivingCaringforCaregivers.mp3 Originally aired Monday, April 06, 2020 […]

MPS Superintendent Ed Graff talks about launching distance learning, and some of the services the district is providing while school buildings are closed. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200403071431-MPSSuperintendentEdGraff.mp3 Originally aired Friday, Apr. 03, 2020 on the Morning Show with […]

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 face masks. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200402081606-ProfCraigHedbergUofMSchoolofPublicHealth200401.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Apr. 02, […]

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about the films you can stream from their website that would otherwise be in theaters. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200402072411-CraigRiceMSPFilmSociety200401.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Apr. 02, 2020 on the Morning Show with […]

Associate Conductor of VocalEssence, G. Phillip Shoultz, III talks about his daily live stream called Take Five with GPS, and the other ways the Twin Cities-based mixed choir is keeping people singing while staying home. […]

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo gives us a look at the week ahead, and how to become a part of CoCoRaHS. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200401081335-StateClimatologistLuigiRomolo200330.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, March 31, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

St. Paul artist Carly Swenson talks about her art and her process. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200331071307-StPaulArtistCarlySwenson.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, March 31, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Minneapolis-based film director Phil Harder talks about his new release Tuscaloosa shot in the state of Minnesota and now streaming. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200330082436-PhilHarderTuscaloosafilm.mp3 Originally aired Monday, March 30, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.  

Cherrish Holland from Lutheran Social Service Financial Counseling talks about ways to manage funds during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200330081531-LSSFinancialCounselingCherrishHolland.mp3 Originally aired Monday, March 30, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

St. Paul artist MaryBeth Garrigan talks about what paintings she’s working on while staying close to home. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200327082810-MaryBethGarriganStPaulartist.mp3 Originally aired Friday, March 27, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

We can’t visit theaters right now, but we can stream great movies. Peter Schilling has some suggestions from the Trylon, the Heights and MSP Film. Panique Bacurau Woman on the Run Anatomy of a Murder […]

MPS Superintendent Ed Graff talks about COVID-19, distance learning, and providing child care & meals while schools are closed. Meals are provided for all children under the age of 18 whether or not they attend […]

Jeff Radford is a Music and Art Librarian with Hennepin County Libraries. He talks about a resource for Minnesota musicians called MNspin. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200325082610-JeffRadfordfromHCLIBonMNspin.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, March 25, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily […]

On the Morning Show, I interview local musicians weekly. We can’t talk about gigs right now, but we can still talk about music. I interviewed singer Connie Evingson about some of her favorite music to […]

Joy McElroy is the program director for Cherish All Children from Lutheran Social Service. She talks about keeping youth safe online. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200323072813-LSSDailyLivingJoyMcElroyOnlineSafety.mp3 Originally aired Monday, March 23, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Sommelier Jill Mott talks about safely sharing wine and has a couple of suggestions for what to drink. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200318123309-JillMottandthePorron.mp3

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo calls into the Morning Show each Tuesday morning at 8:20 to talk about the climate and weather in Minnesota. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200317103303-200317LuigiRomolo.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, March 17, 2020 on the Morning Show with […]

Professor Craig Hedberg from the U of M’s School of Public Health talks with us about preventing the spread of COVID-19. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200317103204-ProfCraigHedbergfromUofMSchoolofPublicHeath.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, March 17, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Trevor Johnson is the Senior Director of Behavioral Health at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. He has helpful tips for managing stress and anxiety in these difficult times. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200317103041-LSSDailyLivingTrevorJohnsonBehavioralHealth.mp3 Originally aired Monday, March 16, 2020 […]

Peter Schilling talks about the Next Wave program at the MSP Film Society that helps young students learn about film-making, critiquing and other aspects of the world of film. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200312094447-PeterSchillingtalksaboutMSPFilmSocietyNextWaveprogram.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, March 12, 2020 […]

Prof. Stephen Rueff from MCAD talks about an upcoming screening of The Dinkytown Uprising, a documentary film telling the story of a 40-day and 40-night occupation of buildings slated for demolition in 1970 in Minneapolis’s […]

Drummer and composer Chris Hepola stopped by the Morning Show to talk about his curated show at Moon Palace Books on Friday, March 13. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200311115646-ChrisHepolaMusicatMoonPalaceBooksMarch2020.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, March 11, 2020 on the Morning Show […]

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the still warmer-than-normal temperatures for the Twin Cities metro, and spring flooding problems in southern Minnesota. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200310105706-LuigiRomoloMarchClimateUpdate.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, March 10, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily […]

LSS Training and Education Center director Sarah Northrup talks about resources to help you find a new job or career on the Morning Show’s Daily Living segment from Lutheran Social Service. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200310105012-LSSDailyLivingJobHuntingSarahNorthrup.mp3 Originally aired Monday, […]

Guitarist Tom Lieberman from Rio Nido talks about the trio’s upcoming gig at Crooners this weekend. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200306111127-RioNidoatCroonersMarch2020.mp3 Originally aired Friday, Mar. 06, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Saxophonist/vocalist Mindi Abair is bringing her band to the Dakota for two shows Friday night. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200305111533-MindiAbairattheDakotaMarch2020.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Mar. 05, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about what’s coming and going from theaters around the Metro. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200305111408-MSPFilmSocietyUpdate200305.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Mar. 05, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

CHILLABLE REDS IE: Brendan Tracey Gorge Sèche 2017 | Loire Valley, France Brendan Tracey has brought us such out there, cool wines, there can be no mention of the Loire Valley anywhere on the label. […]

French vocalist Cyrille Aimée has a show at the Dakota tonight. She called into the Morning Show to talk about the gig, mixing up her ensemble and singing Stephen Sondheim. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200304091752-CyrilleAimeeattheDakotaMarch2020.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, Mar. […]

Pianist Jeremy Walker talks about his upcoming gig at the Dakota on the Morning Show. He’ll be joined by saxophonist Brandon Wozniak, bassist Anthony Cox and drummer Kevin Washington tonight at 7. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200303105538-JeremyWalkerWhenDukeMetColtrane.mp3 Originally aired […]

Vocalist Melanie Breza and guitarists Elgin Foster and Scott Keever stopped by the Jazz88 studio to share some music and talk about their upcoming gig at the 318 Cafe in Excelsior on Thursday, Mar. 12. […]

Pianist Nachito Herrera and violinist Karen Briggs team up for two shows back by popular demand tonight at 7 and 9 at the Dakota. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200228120745-NachitoHerreraandKarenBriggsatDakota.mp3 Originally aired Friday, Feb. 29, 2020 on the Morning Show […]

AchieveMpls is holding mock interviews for students. College & Career Center manager Tiffany Enriquez talks about how you can help prepare students for their future careers. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200228120459-AchieveMplsStepUpMockInterviews.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 on the […]

Learn about some upcoming events around the Twin Cities to keep you active this time of year! https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200228120253-EventsUpdateLaciGagliano200227.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Pianist Peter Schimke passed away earlier this week. Stephen Rueff grew up with Peter and shares tributes from other musicians. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200227122057-StephenRueffTributetoPeterSchimke.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.  

TaikoArts Midwest is presenting a one-of-a-kind performance by women taiko artists this weekend at the Ordway. A film crew is shadowing the process to create a documentary that will be available in 2021. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200226114547-TaikoArtsMidwestpresentsHERBeatTaikoWomenAllStarsAtOrdway.mp3 Originally […]

The principal of North Community High School, Mauri Melander Friestleben, stopped by the Jazz88 Morning Show to talk about the radio program for students here at North, and the path that brought her here. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200226114403-NorthHighPrincipalMauriMelanderFriestleben.mp3 […]

Vocalist/saxophonist Curtis Stigers will do a show at the Dakota Thursday, Feb 27 at 7:00 pm. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200226114232-CurtisStigersatDakotaFeb2020.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the mild weather and its potential to lessen the threat of spring flooding, and the Cold and Snow Index. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200225092533-ClimatologistLuigiRomoloFeb252020.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 on the Morning […]

Rob Anderson, Transportation Manager for Minneapolis Public Schools, stopped by the Morning Show to talk about the festivities for Bus Driver Appreciation Day on Wednesday, Feb. 26. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200224114945-RobAndersonDriverAppreciationDay.mp3 Originally aired on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020 […]

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about what’s coming and going from screens near you, including the return of National Theatre Live. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200220113438-200220MSPFilmSocietyCraigRice.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 on the Morning Show […]

Pondering Italy’s prime viticultural real estate, it’s fairly easy to name off popular regional suspects that, for good producers, comes with a price tag to match: Piedmont, Tuscany, Sicily and so on. When people make […]

Peter Schilling stops by to talk about the upcoming Italian Film Festival and events. The festival runs from Thursday, Feb. 20 – Sunday, Feb. 23 at the Film Society’s St. Anthony Main Theatre. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200214093152-PeterSchillingItalianFilmFestival.mp3 Originally […]

Professor Stephen Rueff is passionate about artists in business and presents a number of resources in the Metro for the creatively-minded businessperson. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200213112226-StephenRuefffromMCADwithFinancialResourcesforArtists.mp3 Originally aired on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020 on the Morning Show with […]

Kevin Kling’s The Love Show: Skyway to Heaven is at The O’Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University in St. Paul on Friday, Feb. 14th. Musician Prudence Johnson is in the show, and she stopped by to […]

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the snowfall Minnesota received over the weekend, and the dangerously cold temperatures coming overnight Wednesday. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200211130526-ADayintheLifeofaPolarVortex.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Joe Haus, president of the Minnesota Guitar Society, talks about an upcoming concert featuring Spanish classical guitarist Andrea González Caballero at Sundin Music Hall at Hamline University on Saturday, Feb. 15. Haus also talks about […]

Pianist Laura Caviani plays the music of Thelonious Monk in St. Paul at Studio Z in Lowertown, along with bassist Chris Bates and drummer Dave Schmalenberger Saturday, Feb 8, 2020. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200206103515-LauraCavianiStudioZshowFeb2020.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Feb. […]

Actor Kory LaQuess Pullam talks about the Children’s Theatre Company’s production of Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds, on stage through March 1, 2020. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200206102018-ChildrensTheatreBobMarleyThreeLittleBirdsKoryLaQuessPullam.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Feb. 06, 2020 on the Morning Show with […]

Linda Snouffer and Lisa McCann from the St. Paul Art Collective talk about the upcoming Juried Members’ Art Show this weekend in Lowertown. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200205103956-StPaulArtCollectiveJuriedMembersArtShowFeb2020.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, Feb. 05, 2020 on the Morning Show with […]

Sommelier Jill Mott stopped by the studio today to talk about natural wine made by Old Westminster Winery & Vineyard, hailing from the great state of Maryland. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200205103300-JillMotttalksaboutOldWestminsterwinesfromMaryland.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, Feb. 05, 2020 on […]

Guitarist Zacc Harris from Atlantis Quartet talks about the group’s upcoming gig at the Dakota, and how the quartet got it’s signature sound. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200204110453-AtlantisQuartetatDakotaFeb2020.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Feb. 04, 2020 on the Morning Show with […]

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about how gloomy January was this year compared to most, and the potential for a significant amount of snow late next week. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200204110324-RecapofGloomiestJanuaryinYears.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Feb. 04, 2020 on […]

Pianist (and so much more) Dan Chouinard talks about his upcoming Oscar Sing-Along of Academy Award-winning Best Songs at Crooners Supper Club on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 6:00. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200204110159-DanChouinardOscarSingalongCroonersFeb2020.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Feb. 04, 2020 […]

Local band Brasszilla has a show at Palmer’s on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020. Trumpeter Bob DeBoer talks about the band and their music. And how great Palmer’s is. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200203115313-BrasszillaatPalmersFeb2020.mp3 Originally aired on Monday, Feb. 03, […]

Sue Scott brings her Island of Discarded Women podcast to Crooners Supper Club for live tapings. Her next event is Sunday, Feb. 9. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200203114403-SueScottIslandofDiscardedWomenatCroonersFeb2020.mp3 Originally aired on Monday, Feb. 03, 2020 on the Morning Show […]

Pianist Nachito Herrera talks about his upcoming gig playing love songs with two shows at Crooners Supper Club on Sunday, Feb. 16. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200203113134-NachitoHerreraatCroonersSupperClubFeb2020.mp3 Originally aired Monday, Feb. 03, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily […]

Guitarist Sam Miltich talks about his upcoming gig playing the music of George Gershwin at Crooners Supper Club Thursday night. He also talks about his friendship with saxophonist Dave Karr, and Sam’s normal gigs in […]

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the persistent clouds hovering over the Twin Cities lately. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200129095223-CloudsContinue.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Brazilian musician Badi Assad talks to the Morning Show about her unique style of performance, her musical family and how she defies genre. Her show is Tuesday, Jan. 28 at Crooners Supper Club. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200127100701-BrazilianGuitaristBadiAssadatCrooners.mp3 Originally […]

National School Choice Week is this week. There are hundreds of events in Minnesota to help parents and kids understand their choices, including here in the Twin Cities. Chas Anderson is the Executive Director of […]

Film guru Peter Schilling talks about a film noir series starting up at the Heights Theater called “Cheap, Mean & Deadly: Noir from Poverty Row.” Peter explains what poverty row is, and why these are […]

From sommelier Jill Mott: TRAILBLAZERS WITH TOES IN THE PAST Produced just across the French/German border, mere kilometers from Alsace are some of Germany’s most sui generis, pristine and tantalizing wines. Here in the Baden […]

Vocalist Dennis Spears stopped by Jazz88’s Morning Show to talk about this weekend’s Northside Celebration, featuring concerts at Ordway Concert Hall and North Community High School. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200123120656-DennisSpearsNorthsideCelebration.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 on the […]

Linda Mae Baker organizes the Saintly City Cat Club’s Annual Championship and Household Pet Cat Show. She called into the Morning Show to talk about this weekend’s events. The Cat Show is Saturday, Jan. 25 […]

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about what’s coming and going from theaters in the metro, and talks about the lengthy process for selecting films for April’s International Film Festival. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200123114320-MSPFilmSocietyUpdateJan232020.mp3 Originally aired […]

Program Manager of Step Up, Erin Martin, talks about summer internships for students. Step Up, from AchieveMpls, provides work-readiness training, paid internships and professional mentoring to nearly 1,600 Minneapolis youth each year in partnership with […]

MCAD professor of Arts Entrepreneurship Stephen Rueff visits the Jazz88 Morning Show to talk about some visual arts events at the college and around the Metro at galleries like All My Relations Gallery on Franklin. […]

Events reporter Laci Gagliano talks about outdoor events at State Parks in and near the Twin Cities, and also talks about the Winter Carnival and the Saintly City Cat Show. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200116095653-LaciGaglianoStateParksandmore.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Jan. […]

Hammond B-3 player Delvon Lamarr and his Trio are playing the Dakota Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020. Delvon talks to the Jazz88 Morning Show about his journey to the organ and Sunday’s show. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200116094942-DelvonLamarrOrganTrioaudioDakota2020.mp3 Originally aired […]

Saxophonist Ben Wendel talks about his band Kneebody and upcoming shows at the Dakota on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200115104123-BenWendelfromKneebodyupcomingDakotashow.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo says several inches of snow could fall Friday into Saturday, and then temperatures will drop. Learn about “negatively tilted troughs” from Luigi in this conversation! https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200114104648-SeveralInchesofSnowHeadingtoMetro.mp3 Originally aired on Tuesday, Jan. […]

Orange Mighty Trio is part of a celebration of fiddling at “Folk, Fiddle & Friends” at Cedar Cultural Center Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. Orange Mighty Trio are pianist Mike Vasich, bassist Nick […]

Ben Gateño from the Minnesota Guitar Society talks about how he chose the performers for this weekend’s Acoustic Guitarathon. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200114104327-MinnesotaGuitarSocietyAcousticGuitarathon2020.mp3 Originally aired on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about the International Film Festival (right around the corner in April!) and Next Wave, a program to get more high schoolers involved with film. First Thursday highlights […]

Drummer Kenne Thomas released a new album called Woodlawn, available as a download or physical CD. Kenne called into the Morning Show to talk about the album. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200109092633-KenneThomasnewalbumcalledWoodlawn.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020 on […]

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about this week’s weather and the potential for unpleasant weather next week, including the possibility for polar vortex-like temperatures. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200107122936-ClimatologistRomoloonPossiblePolarVortexTemps.mp3 Originally aired on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020 on the Morning […]

Vocalists Arne Fogel and Jennifer Eckes talk about their upcoming show at the Hastings Art Center, Fred Astaire At the Movies. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200107122743-ArneFogelJenniferEckesFredAstaireAttheMovies.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Vocalist Elaine Dame is coming back to Minneapolis to do an Ellington/Strayhorn show at Crooners Supper Club in the Dunsmore Room on Saturday, Jan. 4. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191230095233-ElaineDameCroonersJan2020.mp3 Originally aired on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 on the […]

Tenor saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi is playing two shows at Crooners on Monday, Jan. 6th (2020) at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191230095019-JerryBergonziCrooners2019.mp3 Originally aired on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily […]

Pianist Jon Weber talks about his shows coming up at Crooners Supper Club next week. He plays two shows with Connie Evingson on Monday night, two shows with Connie Tuesday night and one show with […]

Pianist and harmonica player Corky Siegel and Randy Sabien play together this weekend at Crooners Supper Club Friday and Saturday. Corky called into the Morning Show to talk about the gigs. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191226100953-CorkySiegelwithRandySabienatCroonersDec2019.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, […]

Students can now apply for (well-paid!) summer internships through the Step-Up program with the city of Minneapolis. Program Manager Theresa Angelopoulos stopped by the Morning Show to discuss Step-Up’s application process. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191226100747-SummerInternshipsforStudentsthroughStepUpProgram.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, […]

Drummer Dave King talks about the upcoming holiday residency for The Bad Plus at the Dakota. Shows start Christmas Day. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191224092414-DaveKingfromTheBadPlusDakota2019.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the mild weather for the Twin Cities this week, and a recap of Minnesota’s weather in 2019. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191224092302-LuigiRomoloMNWeather2019.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019 on the Morning Show with […]

Vocalist Peg Carrothers has a show coming up at Crooners Supper Club on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019 at 6 p.m. She’ll be joined by Bill Carrothers, Dean Magraw and Billy Peterson. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191223100521-PegCarrothersCroonersDec2019.mp3 Originally aired Monday, […]

See the black-and-white Christmas noir film Blast of Silence Sunday evening at the Heights Theater. Film guru Peter Schilling talks about the film and what makes it so special on Jazz88’s Morning Show. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191220095558-BlastofSilenceattheHeightsTheater.mp3 Originally […]

Stephen Rueff teaches arts entrepreneurship at MCAD and also curates a large collection of toys. He talks about how heroes and sheroes from comics and other fantasy help shape culture. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191219111909-HowToysShapeCulturewithStephenRueff.mp3 Originally aired on Thursday, […]

Laci Gagliano talks about some great outdoor and indoor activities to keep you busier during the holiday season. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191219111143-LaciGaglianoEvents191219.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about what’s coming and going from screens in the Metro, and of course, Ronia: The Robber’s Daughter. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191219110330-191219MSPFilmSocietyUpdate.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019 on the Morning […]

Sommelier Jill Mott has a few more suggestions to round out your holiday wine list, and as usual, her suggestions won’t break the bank! I(K)ONIC RADIKON, THE OG OF ORANGE (WINE) Orange wine seems to […]

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the upcoming December thaw and the probability of a white Christmas in the Metro. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191217103045-DecemberThawAheadforMetro.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Amy Rosenthal and Alli Black are tall women who got sick of trying to find clothing that fit. Amy is 6’4″ and Alli is 5’10”. The sisters, from here in the Twin Cities, created Amalli […]

Pianist Larry McDonough stopped by the Morning Show to talk about his upcoming show called Festivus and Other Twisted Holidays on Jazz88. He’ll be joined by poet and saxophonist Richard Terrill, Greg Stinson on the […]

Vocalist Marilyn Maye will sing four shows called “The Merriest” at Crooners on Sunday and Monday the 15th and 16th of Dec. She called into the Morning Show to talk about the performances. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191213113253-MarilynMayeCroonersDec2019.mp3 Originally […]

From Sommelier Jill Mott: These festive wines won’t break the bank but will make everything from your quiet Tuesday in to holiday gatherings MORE than merry! RIETSCH CREMANT D’ALSACE If you like Champagne, this bubbly […]

Laci Gagliano stopped by to talk about the wintry events coming up at State Parks in and near the Metro. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191212110821-LaciGaglianoStateParksEventsDec2019.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Vocalist David Geist from the Twin Cities-based vocal ensemble Cantus talks about the upcoming series of concerts around the metro, Christmas with Cantus on the Morning Show on Jazz88. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191211104938-DavidGeistChristmaswithCantus2019.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, Dec. 11, […]

Vocalist Connie Evingson has a busy month, starting with a show Thursday night at Nord Social Hall in Uptown (doors at 5:30, show from 7-9). On Dec. 28, she performs at St. Barnabas Lutheran Church […]

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about this winter’s first polar vortex and reminds us how sun dogs form. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191210122943-PolarVortexPart1ofWinter2019-2020.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Pianist Tom Hunter meets up with childhood friend and Nashville guitarist Frank Johns for a holiday show at Crooners Supper Club this weekend. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191209113638-PianistTomHunterCrooners2019.mp3 Originally aired Monday, Dec. 9, 2019 on the Morning Show with […]

Pianist Geoffrey Keezer plays two shows at Crooners Supper Club on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 alongside vocalist Gillian Margot, Jeff Bailey on bass and drummer Kevin Washington. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191209112451-GeoffreyKeezerQuartetatCroonersDec2019.mp3 Originally aired Monday, Dec. 9, 2019 on […]

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about what’s coming and going from screens around the Metro. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191205113441-MSPFilmSocietyupdate191205.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

From sommelier Jill Mott: Our Twin Cities market has been inundated with great wines as of late and we’re so thankful for it. Sometimes, this makes it hard to decide which vinous elixirs to grace […]

Award-winning flutist and tin whistler Joanie Madden from the Irish band Cherish the Ladies talks about their upcoming show at the Sheldon Theatre in Red Wing on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191204102404-JoanieMaddenfromCherishtheLadies.mp3 Originally aired on […]

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the snowfall for the Metro in November. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191203101817-LuigiRomoloNovemberSnow.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Vocalist Katie McMahon talks about her Celtic Christmas program with a tribute St. Nicholas. The show is Friday, Dec. 6th at The O’Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University in St. Paul. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191203101353-KatieMcMahonCelticChristmas.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Dec. 3, […]

Ashley Musana from AchieveMpls talks about upcoming career events for high school students in the Metro. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191202114334-AshleyMusanaAchieveMplsCareerEventsDec2019.mp3 Originally aired Monday, Dec. 2, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the Winter Storm heading to central and southern Minnesota tonight. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191126114300-ThanksgivingWinterStorm.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Singer Mick Sterling performs An Andy & Bing Christmas with singer (and Super Bowl Champion) Ben Utecht. Sterling’s 30 Days Foundation presents Sunday’s concert free. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191125110330-MickSterlingAnAndyandBingChristmas2019.mp3 Originally aired Monday, Nov. 25, 2019 on the Morning […]

Singer/songwriter Nancy Harms came to Jazz88’s Morning Show to talk about her new album She and her upcoming show at Crooners Supper Club on Wednesday, Nov. 27. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191125105024-191125NancyHarmsSheandCroonersShow.mp3 Originally aired Monday, Nov. 25, 2019 on the […]

Singer Heather Masse called into the Morning Show to talk about her new album and the upcoming Prairie Home Christmas Show at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191122094900-HeatherMasseNewAlbumandPrairieHomeChristmasShow.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019 on […]

Christian McCleary from the St. Paul Community Literacy Consortium, Trey Edwards and DJ Brooks talk about the Rites of Passage Pathway and the Council for Black Male Success on Jazz88’s Morning Show. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191121121333-ChristianMcLearyCouncilforBlackMaleSuccess.mp3 Originally aired […]

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about CoCoRaHS, the nationwide network of volunteers who collect and measure precipitation. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191121121041-LuigiRomoloandtheVolunteerWeatherDataNetwork.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Davina Lozier from Davina and the Vagabonds talks about their upcoming three-night stand at Crooners. The shows are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights this week. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191118110813-DavinaLozierfromDavinaandtheVagabonds.mp3 Originally aired Monday, Nov. 18, 2019 on the Morning […]

Harry Chalmiers is the director of the new Contemporary Music Program at the St. Paul Conservatory of Music. He came to Jazz88’s Morning Show to talk about the upcoming faculty concert on Thursday, Nov. 21, […]

Sixteen-year-old Sophia Kickhofel stopped by Jazz88’s Morning Show to talk about her upcoming gig at Crooners in the Dunsmore Room. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191118104329-SophiaKickhofelatCroonersNov2019.mp3 Originally aired Monday, Nov. 18, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Guitarist, vocalist and composer “Radio Joe” Demko has his CD release party with his band the Jazzbos on Monday, Nov. 18 at Mancini’s in St. Paul. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191115112649-RadioJoeDemkoMancinisNov2019.mp3 Originally aired Friday, Nov. 15, 2019 on the […]

A free Kinship Caregiver Conference is available this Saturday for grandparents or other extended family taking care of children. Janet Salo from Lutheran Social Service talks about the event. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191114113836-KinshipCaregiverConferenceLutheranSocialService.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Nov. 14, […]

Vocal quartet Moore By Four performs the Main Stage at Crooners Supper Club Monday, Nov. 18. Three-quarters of the group, Ginger Commodore, Connie Evingson and Dennis Spears, stopped by the Morning Show to talk about […]

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about what’s coming and going from screens soon on Jazz88’s Morning Show. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191114111815-FilmSocietyUpdateNov14.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.  

Mezzo-soprano Clara Osowski talks about her upcoming show with pianist Jeremy Walker, bassist Anthony Cox and drummer JT Bates at the Dakota on Sunday, Nov. 17. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191114105546-ClaraOsowskiwithJeremyWalkeratDakotaNov2019.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 on the […]

Choral conductor, composer and all-around legend Dr. André Thomas conducts the Midwest premiere of his Mass: A Celebration of Love and Joy with VocalEssence this weekend at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191114104001-DrAndreThomaswithVocalEssence.mp3 Originally […]

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the unseasonably cold temperatures and tomorrow’s snow forecast on Jazz88’s Morning Show. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191112110400-LuigiRomoloExplainsUnseasonablyColdWeather.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Retired University of Minnesota professor Dr. John Wright debuts a new lecture series Thursday night at Northrop Auditorium. He stopped by Jazz88 shortly after his retirement in the spring to talk about his role in […]

The Ebony, Ivory & Spruce Trio stopped by the Morning Show to talk about blending classical and jazz, and their upcoming performance in White Bear Lake on Sunday, Oct. 27. Pianist Charles Kemper, clarinetist David […]

Guitarist, composer and producer Pavel Jany stopped by Jazz88’s Morning Show to talk about an upcoming gig with Natania and Ticket to Brasil at the Dakota on Nov. 3. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191024105428-PavelJanyNataniaTickettoBrasil.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Oct. 24, […]

Bobby Vandell sings Merle Haggard songs on the Main Stage at Crooners Supper Club on Friday, Oct. 25. He stopped by the Morning Show to talk about the performance. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191024104500-BobbyVandellMerleHaggardTribute.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, Oct. 23, […]

State climatologist Luigi Romolo gives Jazz88 an update on fall weather on the Morning Show. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191024102901-FallWeatherUpdatefromLuigiRomolo.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Artistic Director David Lefkowich from Out of the Box Opera talks about this weekend’s upcoming Diva Cage Match: Tag Team Duets on Jazz88’s Morning Show. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191024101136-DivaCageMatchfromOutoftheBoxOpera.mp3 Originally aired on Monday, Oct. 21, 2019 on the […]

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about our wet year and the road ahead. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191016094833-ADrippingWetFall.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis brings his Uptown Jazz Orchestra to Crooners Supper Club Wednesday, Oct. 16. He called into the Morning Show to talk about the New Orleans style of the band. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191016094354-DelfeayoMarsalisCroonersOct2019.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, […]

Vocalist Karrin Allyson has a show at the Dakota Sunday night at 7. She called into the Morning Show to chat about the performance. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191011103315-191011KarrinAllysonDakota.mp3 Originally aired on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019 on the Morning […]

Bassist Chris Bates, guitarist Dean Magraw and drummer Jay Epstein are in a group together called Red Planet along with pianist Bill Carrothers. They play Crooners Monday night. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191010103520-RedPlanetBatesMagrawEpsteinCarrothersatCrooners.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 […]

Linda Snouffer from the Saint Paul Art Crawl Planning Committee stopped by to talk about this year’s fall event and what’s new. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191010103231-StPaulArtCrawlFall2019.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily […]

Pianist Jeremy Walker, sax-man Brandon Wozniak, bassist Graydon Peterson and drummer Kevin Washington play music from two of John Coltrane’s beloved albums: Coltrane Plays the Blues and Ballads at the Dakota tonight. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191010103011-JeremyWalkerandBrandonWozniakwithColtraneattheDakota.mp3 Originally aired […]

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo called in to talk about our record-breaking wet weather and this weekend’s impending snowfall. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191010102740-ClimatologistLuigiRomolo191008.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Oct. 08, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Pianist Laura Caviani celebrates the birthday of Thelonious Monk tonight at Crooners Supper Club. She’ll be joined by her trio of Chris Bates on bass and Dave Schmalenberger on drums. She called the Morning Show […]

Dan Newton’s Cafe Accordion Orchestra plays the main room at Crooners Supper Club on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. Dan called the Morning Show to talk about the gig, how the band formed and why he […]

Paul Scholtz is a tenor and member of the Artistic Council for Cantus, an all-male vocal ensemble based in the Twin Cities. He talks about their upcoming show One Giant Leap and where you can […]

David Shay is an influenza expert with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He called the Morning Show to talk about this winter’s upcoming flu season and tips for staying well. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191003113953-CDCExpertDavidShayontheupcomingfluseason.mp3 Originally aired […]

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about what’s coming and going from screens near you. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191003113821-CraigRiceMSPFilmSocietyOct3rdupdate.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

From Jill: WELCOME FALL! There’s no doubt. The equinox happens, the leaves begin to fall, we feel the slight chill in the air and our tastes morph. These wines appreciate this feeling and will inspire […]

The president of the Minnesota Guitar Society, Joe Haus, came by Jazz88 to talk about an upcoming concert presented by the society of the Levante Guitar Duo. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190926113117-JoeHausPresidentoftheMinnesotaGuitarSociety.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 on […]

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about our unseasonably warm weather and continues the conversation about forecasting weather by observing clouds. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190924122830-StateClimatologistRomoloForecastingwithCloudsP2.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Drummer Brian Blade talks about bringing the Life Cycles band to the Dakota to pay tribute to composer and vibist Bobby Hutcherson. Shows are Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190924120800-BrianBladeandLifeCycleshonoringBobbyHutcherson.mp3 Originally […]

Director Shalee Coleman stopped by the Morning Show to talk about Friends With Guns now playing at Off Leash Art Box. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190924102100-FriendsWithGunsUprisingTheatreCompany.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Producer and director Judy Cooper Lyle co-wrote EARTHA! Une petite histoire de Eartha Kitt, opening Thursday, Sept. 26 at The Phoenix Theatre. She stopped by Jazz88 to talk about the show. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190924101233-EARTHAUnePetitHistoiredeEarthaKitt.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Sept. […]

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about what’s coming and going from screens near you, including the extension of Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool and Give Me Liberty. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190919092339-MSPFilmSocietyupdateSept192019.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, […]

The president of the Black Storytellers Alliance and the festival director of the Annual Black Master Storytellers Festival stopped by Jazz88 this morning. Hear Vusumuzi and Nothando Zulu speak about this year’s festival including the […]

Guitarist Clay Ross from Ranky Tanky talks about their upcoming show at the Dakota Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190919092740-GuitaristClayRossfromRankyTanky.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

From Jill: NAKED SPAIN Each and every time I travel to Spain, I’m thrilled to absorb new textures, both visual and palatable, new flavors, and new life-long relationships . On this most recent trip, I […]

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the unusually warm weather, the rain ahead and how you can predict the weather by looking at clouds. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190917122145-ForecasttheWeatherUsingClouds.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019 on the Morning Show […]

The Culinary and Wellness arm of Minneapolis Public Schools will host its 8th annual Farm to School Community BBQ event Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019. Kate Seybold came to Jazz88 to talk about the event. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190916102037-MPSFarmtoSchoolCommunityBBQ.mp3 […]

AchieveMpls CEO Danielle Grant came by the Jazz88 Morning Show to talk about the services AchieveMpls provides to students throughout the year. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190916101907-AchieveMplsCEODanielleGrant.mp3 Originally aired Monday, Sept. 16, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily […]

The University of St. Thomas is offering tens of thousands of dollars in grant money to increase the number of teachers of color in the state of Minnesota. Ea Porter is the Assistant Director of […]

Guitarists Ryan Picone and Jose Betanzos from the Red Hot Django Peppers stopped by Jazz88’s Morning Show to talk about their free show at Icehouse on Sunday, Sept. 8 from 11:00 a.m. – 2 p.m. […]

Sommelier Jill Mott talks about some of the greatest deals (delicious taste for low cost!) on wine and cider to be found in the Twin Cities on Jazz88’s Morning Show. From Jill: GRAPPES & TERROIS […]

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the accuracy and forecasting methods of The Old Farmer’s Almanac. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190903114510-ClimatologistRomoloonTheOldFarmersAlmanac.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Singer Ginger Commodore came to the Jazz88 Morning Show to chat about her “Hot Buttered Classic Soul” show coming up this weekend at Crooners Supper Club. She’ll perform with Yolande Bruce and Jesse Larson. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190829115533-GingerCommodoreHotButteredClassicSoulatCrooners.mp3 […]

Bruce Henry will sing songs from Al Jarreau’s catalog this weekend at Crooners Supper Club. He called into the Morning Show to talk about the upcoming gig Saturday evening. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190823114321-BruceHenryatCroonersAug2019.mp3 Originally aired Friday, Aug. 23, […]

Trumpeter Omar Abdulkarim and saxophonist Walter Chancellor are two of the performers for A Mini Jazz Fest at The New Cantina Mexican Restaurant at the Mall of America in Bloomington this weekend. Omar and Walter […]

MINNESOTA CONNECTIONS When I talk about wine, I’m often prattling about the deliciousness of French wines, funky Iberian bottlings, and essential, natural domestic producers. There are SO many Minnesotans at the helm of some of […]

Pianist Nachito Herrera came to the Morning Show to talk about all the Cuban musicians he’ll play with at the Dakota next week, including José Perico Hernández, Yaure Muñiz and Carlos Caro. Shows are at […]

Artistic Director and founder of VocalEssence, Philip Brunelle, came to the Morning Show to talk about the choir’s upcoming visit to Mexico City, Mexico, where they’ll perform Messa da Requiem by Giuseppe Verdi. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190822103826-PhilipBrunellefromVocalEssence.mp3 Originally […]

Craig Rice stopped by the Morning Show from the MSP Film Society to talk about what’s coming and going from screens over the next few weeks, including Honeyland, the last screening of National Theatre Live […]

Singer Jearlyn Steele starts a new series of shows at Crooners Supper Club tomorrow night, featuring Richard Dworsky on piano. In these shows, Jearlyn will sing whatever the pianist requests, without rehearsing ahead of time. […]

Peter Schilling from the Heights Theater talks about the upcoming showing of The Man Who Laughs, the silent film with a character who inspired the Joker from the Batman comics. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190816101116-HeightsTheaterTheManWhoLaughs.mp3 Originally aired on Friday, […]

Pianist Larry McDonough and his quartet (Richard Terrill, saxes and poetry; Greg Stinson, bass; Dean White, drums) will celebrate the 90th birthday of pianist Bill Evans with a show at the Black Dog in St. […]

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talked to the Morning Show about the weather forecast and common instruments used to determine or predict weather conditions. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190813113042-ClimatologistRomoloForecastandCommonWeatherInstruments.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019 on the Morning Show with […]

The Artistic Director of Rhythmically Speaking, Erinn Liebhard, and choreographer Julie Warder stopped by the Morning Show to talk about their upcoming shows at The Southern Theater. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190813111653-RhythmicallySpeakingpresentsTheCohort2019.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019 on […]

David Pinsky is a senior oceans campaigner for Greenpeace. He recently authored a report called “Packaging Away the Planet” ranking grocers in the U.S. on their use of single-use plastics. He called into the Morning […]

Jesse Held is the so-called “Earl” of Earl Giles, a Minneapolis-based elixir company. He also runs the bar program at places like Parlour Bar, Constantine and Mercado. He joined Jazz88’s foodie, Matt Gundrum, on today’s […]

Harmonica player and pianist Howard Levy teams up with guitarist Chris Siebold for a show at Crooners Supper Club tomorrow night, Aug. 10, at 6 p.m. Howard called into the Morning Show to discuss the […]

Sommelier Jill Mott came to the Morning Show to talk about some of the best beers for late summer. Pilsner! Recommended producers: •Pilsner Urquell (benchmark brewery) •Earth Rider Bohemian Pilsner •Bent Paddle Venture Pils Belgian(-style) […]

State climatologist with the DNR, Luigi Romolo, visits about the large hailstones that came down in the north and west metro on Monday, and checks in on our climate scorecard for 2019. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190808090821-romolo20190806.mp3 Originally aired […]

Japanese shamisen virtuoso Momokusu Iwata came to Jazz88 Saturday to play for us and talk about his concert Sunday at Sundin Music Hall on the Hamline University campus. Jazz88’s Emily Reese spoke with Momo, his […]

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society joins the Morning Show to talk about what’s coming to theaters for the remainder of the summer, and upcoming film festivals. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190725105957-CraigRiceMSPFilmSociety190725.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, July 25, 2019 […]

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the heat wave we recently survived, what causes a heat index and how wet July has been on the Morning Show. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190725105402-ClimatologistLuigiRomoloheatwave.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, July 23, 2019 on […]

Vocalist Rodolfo Nieto talks about two productions by the Mill City Summer Opera. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Così fan tutte is at the Mill Ruins Park. At Icehouse, its La serva patrona by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi. […]

All week, the National Puppetry Festival is in the Twin Cities with workshops and gatherings designed for professional puppeteers. Saturday, it’s all about events for the community, with Puppets + Community Day at the University […]

Three members of the MN Acoustic Guitar Showcase visited Jazz88 to talk about their upcoming show at Icehouse Sunday, July 21. Elgin Foster is the founder of the guitar collective. Daniel Volovets and Scott Keever […]

Producer JoEllyn Jolstad, Actor Adam Clark (he plays Lurch), Actress Mary Fiala (she plays Alice) visited Jazz88’s Morning Show to talk about the Minneapolis Public Schools Community Ed production of The Addams Family Musical through […]

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo spent the 8:00 a.m. hour with the Morning Show to talk about the most recent round of storms, mammatus clouds and climate change in Minnesota. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190717102028-StateClimatologistLuigiRomoloonClimateChange.mp3 Originally aired on Tuesday, July […]

Pianist Travis Anderson (who’s a talented photographer as well) came to Jazz88 to talk about playing Disney favorites at the Dakota on Tuesday, July 16. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190717093617-TravisAndersonDisneyatDakota.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, July 16, 2019 on the Morning […]

The Southside Aces are playing a Louis Armstrong night, so clarinetist Tony Balluff stopped by Jazz88 to talk about the show. It’s Sunday, July 14, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190710112344-SouthsideAcesTonyBalluffDakota2019.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, July 11, […]

State climatologist Luigi Romolo was on vacation last week and had a harrowing take-off on his flight from MSP to his destination. He explains how turbulence forms. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190709111543-ClimatologistLuigiRomoloExplainsTurbulence.mp3 Originally aired on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 […]

Sommelier Jill Mott shares her thoughts about rum and rhum agricole: On my most recent trip to Hawaii, it was the first time in more than a decade that my travels didn’t include grapevines. I […]

Senior Climatologist Kenny Blumenfeld joined the Morning Show to talk about the heat wave that wasn’t, and whether or not the city’s landscape has any effect on the weather. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190709105828-ClimatologistKennyBlumenfeld.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, July 2, […]

St. Thomas student Martin Beck stopped by Jazz88 to talk about this weekend’s Midway Public Art Festival at Hamline Park Saturday, June 29 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190626114945-MartinBeckMidwayPublicArtFestival.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, June 26, […]

Gwen Matthews and Robert Robinson are paying tribute to Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway at Crooners Supper Club Thursday night at 7:30. Gwen joined the Morning Show to talk about the legacies of those two […]

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the difference between relative and absolute humidity and gives a forecast for the week ahead. Luigi joins the Morning Show each Tuesday at 8:20 a.m. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190625124247-LuigiRomoloExplainsHumidity.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, […]

Pianist David Hazeltine helped pick out the Steinway grand piano that sits inside Crooners Supper Club’s Dunsmore Room, and he’ll be playing it this week on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Hazeltine will be joined by […]

Vocalist Nancy Harms will sing her “Ellington At Night” show at Crooners Saturday, June 22 at 7:30 p.m. She stopped by Jazz88 to talk about the upcoming show, her admiration for the Duke and what […]

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo joined the Jazz88 Morning Show to talk about cloud types and has a largely positive forecast for this weekend’s Twin Cities Jazz Festival. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190618100155-ClimatologistLuigiRomoloonClouds.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, June 18, 2019 on […]

Sisters Jearlyn and Jevetta Steele will sing a show together at Crooners Supper Club’s “Concerts Under the Stars” outdoor music series. The show is Saturday, June 22 at 8:00 p.m. Jearlyn talked with Jazz88’s Morning […]

Saxophonist James Carter talks about headlining the Twin Cities Jazz Festival, being a multi-instrumentalist, and his tribute show to Hamiet Bluiett on Jazz88’s Morning Show. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190617095343-JamesCarterHeadliningTwinCitiesJazzFest2019.mp3 Originally aired June 17, 2019 on the Morning Show […]

Saxophonist, composer and singer Grace Kelly is a headliner tonight at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival with a show at 6:00. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190621080727-GraceKellyTCJFHeadliner2019.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, June 20, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the below average temperatures for the metro and shares some common weather myths. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190611112631-190611LuigiRomoloColderThanNormalAgain.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, June 11, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Our resident foodie, Matt Gundrum, interviews chef and restaurant owner Doug Flicker on the Morning Show. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190607095518-190607MattGundrumDougFlicker.mp3 Originally aired Friday, June 07, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Sunday night at The Black Forest Inn in Minneapolis, pianist Chris Hepola organized a lineup of great music with much of it brand new. He came by the Morning Show to talk about the performers. […]

The president of VAREP in the Twin Cities, Steven Brand, talks about the difficulties veterans face when trying to buy homes and the upcoming VA Housing Summit this Saturday, June 08, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 […]

Sommelier Jill Mott visited Jazz88 to talk about wines made on islands. Island wines: Great hunting ground for island wines that provide refreshment, intrigue, and so much more! •Sardinia, recommended producer: Silvio Carta •Corsica •Canary Islands, […]

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about why the skies get hazy in the summer and evening thunderstorms for the metro area. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190604102954-ClimatologistRomoloonHaze.mp3

Vocalist Maud Hixson will sing songs associated with Doris Day in the beautiful Dunsmore Room at Crooners Supper Club on Sunday, June 9, joined by her collaborator Rick Carlson. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190531120339-MaudHixsonDorisDayCrooners2019.mp3 Originally aired Friday, May 31, […]

The Heights Theater will show Revue Um Mitternacht, or Midnight Revue, Monday night. The Heights’s publicist, Peter Schilling, stopped by the Morning Show to talk about the East German musical and its significance. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190531115611-190531PeterSchillingMidnightRevueHeightsTheatre.mp3 Originally […]

Christian McCleary is the program assistant for the St. Paul Community Literacy Consortium. He stopped by Jazz88 to talk about his work with the group, and other organizations he works with to improve adult literacy […]

Singer, film critic, music critic, actor and author Rex Reed will perform in the Dunsmore Room at Crooners Supper Club on Sunday, June 2 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. He called into the Morning […]

Pianist/vocalist Johnny O’Neal will celebrate the centenary of Nat King Cole at Crooners Supper Club tonight and tomorrow night. In addition to playing some of Nat’s greatest hits, Johnny will perform tunes he thinks Nat […]

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about just how cold and wet this spring has been for the Twin Cities and offers hope for the future (after another cold front comes through). https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190528113153-190528ClimatologistLuigiRomolo.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, […]

The music director from Crooners Supper Club, Andrew Walesch, stopped by Jazz88 to talk about the club’s summer schedule, their newest performance space (outside!), his big band and what it’s like to book guests for […]

Chablis! https://www.chablis-wines.com/ Recommended producers: De Moor: http://louisdressner.com/producers/demoor/ Duplessis: https://www.chablis-duplessis.com/ Château de Béru: http://www.chateaudeberu.com/en/ Sumptuous, richer ROSÉS! Recommended producers: Hervé Villemade: http://www.villemade.net/The-domaine-du-Moulin.html Clos Cibonne: https://www.clos-cibonne.com/ Inconnu: https://www.inconnuwine.com/ Tips for cellaring wine! 1. Wines DO NOT need to be expensive. Cellaring wines can […]

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the cooler temperatures we’ve experienced this month, the abundance of rain, and making the best out of a less-than-stellar spring. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190521090947-CoolandRainyFinishtoMay.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, May 21, 2019 on the […]

Jon Kreidler, co-founder of Tattersall Distillery, chats with Jazz88’s resident foodie, Matt Gundrum. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190517104652-MattGundrumwithJonKreidlerfromTattersall.mp3 Originally aired Friday, May 17, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

“Off the Hook” is a free event this weekend and next in Minneapolis for anyone interested in trying out fishing. Stephanie Vatalaro from the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation spoke with Jazz88 about the event. […]

Co-founder and co-artistic director Rick Shiomi from Full Circle Theater talks about the unique production CAUGHT, written by Christopher Chen. The award-winning play starts off as an art exhibit that gradually shifts to a play. […]

VocalEssence is collaborating with production company The Avant Garde for Soul Sing tonight at Icehouse. Associate conductor G. Phillip Shoultz, III from VocalEssence and Chadwick Phillips (a.k.a. Niles) of The Avant Garde talk about their […]

Founder of Ballet co.Laboratory Zoé Henrot talks about the company’s upcoming presentation of Remembering the Little Prince, featuring music of Camille Saint-Saëns. Performances are Friday, May 17 at 6:00 p.m., Saturday, May 18 at 7:30 […]

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the two ways thunderstorms form in the Midwest. We have warmer than average temperatures (for once) this week, and Luigi talks about the record-setting snowfall in Duluth last week. […]

Pianist Jeremy Walker is collaborating with Garrick Comeaux and Consortium Carissimi to present concerts exploring the similarities between music in the early Baroque era and jazz. Performances are Saturday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m. and […]

Our foodie, Matt Gundrum, brought in two special guests today to talk about the Wine Riot in Minneapolis, sommeliers Erin Rolek and Erik Segelbaum. Erin directs the wine list at The Bachelor Farmer and Erik […]

Pianist Senri Oe came to Jazz88 to talk about his show tomorrow afternoon as part of the Pan Asian Arts Festival at MOA. His newest album, Boys and Girls, takes songs he wrote as a pop […]

Shannon TL Kearns, artistic director, and director Emily England from Uprising Theatre Co. joined the Jazz88 Morning Show to talk about their presentation of The Gun Show, a middle-of-the-road, one-woman soliloquy about the impact guns […]

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the storm that missed us last weekend, the rainy week ahead, and why spring is his favorite season. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190430105554-StateClimatologistLuigiRomolo190430.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, April 30, 2019 on the Morning Show […]

Sophia Shorai (vocal), Tanner Taylor (piano), Dave Karr (tenor sax) and Dave Graf (trombone) will play a show together at Crooners Supper Club Saturday, Apr. 27 at 6:00 p.m. Sophia and Tanner joined the Jazz88 […]

Sommelier Jill Mott joins Jazz88 biweekly to talk about wine, beer and spirits. This week, she talks about the (unofficial) start of Minnesota’s brew pub season, and helps narrow down the list of 170+ breweries […]

Bassist Erik Fratzke from Happy Apple talks about the trio’s upcoming shows at Crooners Supper Club on Saturday, Apr. 27 at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. He talks about some of his favorite Happy Apple […]

Musician Toshi Reagon and her mother, Bernice Johnson Reagon, adapted Octavia E. Butler‘s award-winning sci-fi novel, Parable of the Sower, into a folk opera. Toshi joined the Morning Show to talk about the fruition of the […]

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talked with Jazz88’s Morning Show about the winter we survived, our excess of rain and why temperatures feel differently depending on the time of year. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190423100102-190423ClimatologistLuigiRomolo.mp3 Originally aired on April 23, […]

Jazz88’s resident foodie, Matt Gundrum, examines new venues for Bibuta, Cheese Louise, and Bark and the Bite.  Also: an obit for soon-to-close Lyn-Lake deli Mevyn, an examination of the food categories in City Pages’ new […]

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo recaps the winter storm from last week and previews a pleasant turn in the weather later this week. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190419084334-romolo190416.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Apr 16, 2019 on The Morning Show with Patty […]

On Friday, April 5th, twelve groups of students at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design competed for money prizes to start a creative venture in the first annual PitchFest! Representatives from the First and […]

Sommelier Jill Mott explains the wines of Alsace and their ability to pair well with spicy and salty fare, especially Asian flavors. Approximately 90% of wines produced in Alsace are white. Most wines are actually […]

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the winter storm heading our way. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190409091433-140409LuigiRomoloAprilSnowStorm.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Apr 9, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the textbook snow melt the Metro experienced over the last two weeks, and what’s ahead in the forecast. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190402100200-StateclimatologistLuigiRomolo.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Apr 2, 2019 on the Morning Show […]

The Arts Entrepreneurship department at MCAD is premiering its PitchFest Friday, April 5. Twelve student finalists are competing for cash prizes with their creations in front of a panel of jurors. The public is welcome […]

Children’s Theatre Company is running The Hobbit through April 14, 2019. Actors H. Adam Harris and Joy Dolo joined the Morning Show to talk about the production and juggling multiple roles. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190322114226-TheHobbitChildrensTheatre2019.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, […]

Veteran cabaret singer Marilyn Maye is doing four shows this weekend at Crooners. She spoke with Jazz88’s Emily Reese about the shows and her busy tour schedule. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190322095901-MarilynMayeCrooners2019.mp3 Originally aired on Friday, March 22, 2019 […]

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo joined the Jazz88 Morning Show to talk about the past weekend’s winter storm, the warmer temperatures, the flooding and all the rain heading our way. You can hear Luigi live on […]

Pianist/organist Bobby Lyle is playing two shows at Crooners Lounge and Supper Club this weekend, a solo piano set Friday night and an organ set with trio Saturday night. He called into the Morning Show […]

The Artistic Director of Ballet Co. Laboratory, Zoe Henrot, came to Jazz88’s Morning Show to talk about the company’s new studio space in St. Paul and to talk about the upcoming open house on Saturday, […]

Sommelier Jill Mott stopped by the Jazz88 Morning Show to talk about the B-Sides of wine and wine regions. She provided the following links to producers. Producers who make Valdiguié: Broc Cellars Cruse Wine Co. […]

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the bitter cold start to the month of March, the implications of the deep snowpack statewide and the hazardous weather heading our way this weekend. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190305104155-190305ClimatologistLuigiRomolo.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, […]

Jazz88’s resident foodie, Matt Gundrum, invited Chef Gavin Kaysen to the Morning Show to talk about his three Twin Cities restaurants, Spoon and Stable, Bellecour and the newly-opened demi. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190227102541-MattGundrumwithChefGavinKaysen.mp3 Originally aired Friday, Feb. 22, […]

Sommelier Jill Mott came to Jazz88 to talk about the drinking habits of U.S. Presidents. Mott suggests this article for an accurate account laced with humor: All 43 Presidents, Ranked by How Hard They Partied […]

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talked with Jazz88’s Morning Show about the impending winter storm coming overnight tonight (Tuesday, Feb. 19) and tomorrow. With up to 8″ in the forecast, Romolo says that’ll push us into […]

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo chatted with The Morning Show about this week’s snow, and what factors differentiate warnings from advisories when it comes to winter weather. Romolo, who’s a weekly guest on Jazz88, also talked […]

Sommelier Jill Mott stopped by Jazz88 to talk about the variety the Beaujolais region (France) has to offer and to talk about her upcoming class, “Winter Warmers.”  Highlighted producers Nicole Chanrion Sparkling white and still reds – […]

Pianist Richard Johnson and his trio will play Dave Brubeck’s Time Out album in its entirety this week at Vieux-Carre. He talked with Jazz88’s Emily Reese about the importance and uniqueness of the album, and […]

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo joined the Morning Show to talk about this week’s snow event, and how far we are from our average snowfall this year. He explains how freezing rain forms, and we talk […]

State climatologist Luigi Romolo joined the Morning Show to talk about the dangerously cold wind chills terrorizing the Midwest this week, and explains what the difference is between a climatologist and a meteorologist. We’ll be […]

Sommelier Jill Mott came to Jazz88 to talk about how to buy wine, how to describe what you want and why money matters. She also spoke about knowing your importers, and how that can help […]

Minnesota Orchestra is spending the week in North Minneapolis through Jan. 27, 2019. The week is part of their Common Chords program, which in the past, meant the Orchestra would spend a week in a […]

Actor Richard Holt and actor/puppeteer Susanna Jennings came by Jazz88 to talk about the production of Mr. Popper’s Penguins now playing at Children’s Theatre Company. Holt plays Mr. Popper himself, and Susanna manages several of […]

Sommelier Jill Mott stopped by Jazz88 to talk about low-alcohol options if you want to lower your alcohol intake but still enjoy wine and beer, and offers up some healthier-than-normal home remedies for the cold […]

Comedian and Minnesota native, Lizz Winstead, stopped by Jazz88 to talk about her annual Year In Review shows. She’ll do three shows at Cedar Cultural Center on Dec. 30 and 31. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20181226092906-LizzWinsteadJazz88NYE2018.mp3 Portions of this […]

Kyle Rucker of Ruck B Music stopped by Jazz88 with two young musicians and producers, 12 year-old Cheyenne and 11 year-old Reese, to talk about the work Ruck B does in the community around music education. […]

Sommelier Jill Mott joins the Jazz88 Morning Show every other week to talk about wine, beer and spirits. Here’s the list of topics she covered on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. The New California Scribe Winery […]

A group of top Twin Cities players will honor the music, influence, and spirit of the late trumpeter Roy Hargrove Tuesday night at The Dakota.  The show will include contributions from Debbie Duncan, Jeff Bailey, Kevin Washington, Kavyesh […]

Clarinetist Evan Christopher plays at Vieux Carre tonight in celebration of the tricentennial of New Orleans. He stopped by the Jazz88 studio to talk about tonight’s show and the city he calls home. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20181128113236-EvanChristopheratVieuxCarre2018.mp3 Originally […]

The president and treasurer of the Twin Cities chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA-TC) stopped by Jazz88 to talk about this weekend’s HLAA-TC conference. Christine Morgan and Lionel Locke talked about the […]

Author Kristal Leebrick stopped by Jazz88 to talk about her new book, Thank You For Shopping: The Golden Age of Minnesota Department Stores. The book tells the history of stores like Dayton’s, Donaldson’s, Powers and […]

Pianist Larry McDonough and guitarist Joel Shapira are playing the music of Bill Evans and Jim Hall at the Black Dog in St. Paul on Thursday, Nov. 15th from 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Bill […]

We have a new special on Jazz88 called Live From Studio 1, featuring long-form interviews and performances by Minnesota musicians. Our first broadcast guest was Nelson Devereaux, a Milwaukee transplant who’s made the Twin Cities […]

The group, byerSelf (pronounced “by yourself”), is a collaboration between cellist Greg Byers, percussionist LA Buckner and pianist Javier Santiago. The three stopped by the Jazz88 studio to talk about their upcoming tour, how they […]

Fourteen-year-old pianist Joey Alexander is playing two shows at the Dakota tonight (Thursday, Oct. 11th) at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. with Reuben Rogers on bass and Johnathan Blake on drums. He spoke with Jazz88’s […]

Pianist Harvey Diamond will lead a quartet at the recently-completed concert hall at Hanifl Performing Arts Center in White Bear Lake Thursday, September 27.  After a Saturday workshop for players at that same venue, Diamond will […]

Composers JC Sanford and Asuka Kakitani are working hard to grow the Twin Cities jazz scene, which is already rich with talent. They started a Twin Cities Jazz Composers Workshop in 2017 to encourage the […]

Cuban pianist Harold López-Nussa is playing the Dakota with his trio Monday, Sept. 17 at 7:00 p.m. His brother, Ruy Adrian Nussa, is the drummer and the bassist is Gastón Joya. López-Nussa’s new album, Un Día […]

Three years ago, I was in Boston at Harmonix Music Systems, visiting a composer who works there. Harmonix is a studio known for making video games tied to music, like Guitar Hero, Rock Band and the fantastic motion-based […]

The Twin Cities-based Giving Voice Chorus is made up of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and their caregivers. Over the past 18 months, the Chorus organization has been partnering with the American Composers Forum […]

Slam Academy is place for musicians to learn the digital side of music-making, whether as a producer, a DJ, a composer, a recording technician, a sound designer, or any number of ways technology is used […]

In the first four months of 2018, Jazz88 has achieved the highest audience share of any major-market full-time Jazz radio station in the United States.  The Nielsen Audio ratings for the January through April period of 2018 show Jazz88 topped Jazz […]

The 4th annual Junior Iron Chef Competition took place at Solar Arts by Chowgirls on Thursday, May 10. Four teams, comprised of two middle-school-aged students and one adult chef, cooked two dishes on the fly […]

Singer Charmin Michelle visits about her Monday night (September 11, 2017) show at Crooners, “The Music of Billie Holiday,” which finds her again collaborating with hot-club guitarist Sam Miltich.  She also furnishes vocals on a new […]

Hawaiian slack-key guitarist Makana talks about the tradition of that music and his upcoming show (Monday night, Sept. 11, 2017) at the Dakota. http://kbem-recast.streamguys1.com/content/u2017091108330569.mp3 Originally aired on The Morning Show with Emily Reese Monday, Sept. 11, […]

The 3-time Grammy nominated Cuban music group, Tiempo Libre, is normally a septet. The group’s founder, Jorge Gomez, decided to create a quartet from the group for more intimate shows and so they could play […]

Since 2006, the FLOW Northside Arts Crawl has become both a community celebration and premier art event in North Minneapolis. FLOW is a non-juried, self-guided tour of studios, galleries, theaters and commercial and vacant spaces transformed […]

Jazz88 FM KBEM Explores the Roots of American Music  It is commonly held that jazz developed out of a synthesis of European and African music. However, few people are aware that jazz was also influenced […]