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Music

Chris Osgood on First Avenue's 40th anniversary

Chris Osgood on First Avenue's 40th anniversary

The Twin Cities landmark music venue First Avenue is 40 years old. Since opening its doors in December 1970, the former downtown Minneapolis bus depot has hosted some of the biggest names in rock and roll.
by Steven John

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Inside college admissions

Inside college admissions

Many college applications are due at the end of the year, and most students have saved the dreaded essay and resume of activities for last. Midmorning discusses the undergraduate application process: how to navigate it, and whether the current admissions criteria can tell you if a student is worthy of attending a college.

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Cantus: Sky Pesher

Cantus: Sky Pesher

What does the inside of a sculpture sound like? Close your eyes and let Cantus lead the way.
by Marc Sanchez

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The forgettable songs of Christmas

The forgettable songs of Christmas

Philip Brunelle and members of VocalEssence give their annual Midmorning performance of ridiculous, ill-conceived, and nearly unsingable Christmas carols.

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A painful history retold through jazz music

A painful history retold through jazz music

Growing up, jazz guitarist David Becker heard stories of how the Japanese captured his Dutch grandparents during the invasion of Indonesia in World War II. On his new album "Batavia," he retells his family's adventures through music.
by Euan Kerr

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Thanksgiving songs and stories

Thanksgiving songs and stories

A broadcast of "Gratitude, Gravy & Garrison," VocalEssence's celebration of all things Thanksgiving. Keillor performs his signature monologue and contributes comic new lyrics to familiar songs and hymns. Recorded at Orchestra Hall on November 23rd, 2010.

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Ike Reilly's Thanksgiving tradition means Minneapolis rock and roll

Ike Reilly's Thanksgiving tradition means Minneapolis rock and roll

Whether it's food, family, or the four-day weekend, Thanksgiving is about traditions. One musical tradition that has come to mark the holiday in the Twin Cities is Ike Reilly at First Avenue. The fiery Chicago rocker and singer songwriter has made his Thanksgiving eve show in the mainroom an annual event. Reilly told Chris Roberts of Minnesota Public Radio's Arts Unit that he and his Minnesota fans have a lot in common.
by Chris Roberts

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Cantus: Under the bridge

Cantus: Under the bridge

The men of Cantus take their voices out of the concert hall and under a bridge.
by Marc Sanchez

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