Twin Cities PBS
Three Levels Of Wheat: Field To Fork | Relish with Chef Yia Vang
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- Three Levels Of Wheat: Field To Fork | Relish with Chef Yia Vang
- Runtime
- 26:02
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- What do you know about wheat? Discover how it has evolved with breeder James Anderson at the University of Minnesota, learn old-school techniques of stone-grinding and making the perfect sourdough with Patrick Wylie of Baker’s Field Flour, and using it in a delicate tart with pastry chef Shawn Mackenzie (Rustica Bakery and Cafe).
Hosted by Chef Yia Vang, "Relish" takes viewers on a flavorful exploration of identity by showcasing the diverse foods and cultures of Minnesota.
0:00 - Introduction: Minnesotan Wheat
0:51 - Experience a University of Minnesota Wheat Harvest
5:49 - Milling Wheat Into Flour at Baker’s Field Flour
08:55 - The History of Wheat in Minneapolis
10:01 - Baking the Perfect Sourdough Table Bread with Patrick Wiley
15:29 - Meet Pastry Chef Shawn McKenzie
17:24 - Yia Vang Bakes a Roasted Banana Tart with Shawn McKenzie
23:40 - Tasting the Banana Tarts
"Relish" is funded by the Arts and C...
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- How Do You Make Minnesota's First Latino Museum?
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- 12:45
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Today, Minnesota’s Latino community is building the state’s first Latino Museum. What does it take to create a house for their stories? Against the backdrop of preparations for their biggest art project yet — an exhibition of larger-than-life alebrijes on Raspberry Island in St. Paul — this short film follows Aaron Johnson-Ortiz and other key community figures as they work to make the museum a reality.
0:00 The first Latino museum in the Upper Midwest
2:27 Creating alebrijes in St. Paul
6:17 How are museums funded?
8:26 The history of the West Side Flats in St. Paul
10:41 Why is art important?
This video was funded by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the citizens of Minnesota. Support Twin Cities PBS: https://www.tpt.org/give
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- The Potato Latke Debate: Applesauce or Sour Cream?
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- At Cecil’s Deli in St. Paul, latkes aren’t just a side dish, they’re a tradition. Whether you’re team applesauce or all about the sour cream, these crispy potato pancakes bring people together.
Watch the full “Relish” episode to see how Jewish and Korean family recipes, latkes and kimchi jjigae, carry stories across generations: https://youtu.be/N8Lm3W2V_hg
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#foodshorts #jewishfood #potatopancake
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- Pro Chef Tries Family Recipes | Relish with Chef Yia Vang
- Runtime
- 26:04
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Some recipes are passed down at the kitchen table or in family restaurants, like at Cecil's Deli and Restaurant where they make Jewish-style potato latkes. But for others, like Korean adoptee Anna Luster, cooking kimchi jjigae (kimchi stew) it's about keeping food memories alive when far from home — creating new traditions that will last for generations.
Hosted by Chef Yia Vang, "Relish" takes viewers on a flavorful exploration of identity by showcasing the diverse foods and cultures of Minnesota.
0:00 - Meet the women behind St. Paul’s Cecil’s Deli
1:00 - What are Latkes and What is a Jewish Deli?
2:48 - The Meaning of Tradition in Food
4:00 - Cooking Latkes with Becca, Sheila and Evana
8:41 - Making Applesauce for Dipping
10:01 - Yia Vang Tries Latkes
11:44 - Shopping with Chef Anna Luster at Empire Foods
14:23 - Cooking Korean Kimchi Jigae
23:25 - Finding Family Through Food
"Relish" is fun...
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- We Asked Kids to Rate this Painting | Kid Critics
- Runtime
- 4:06
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- What do kids have to say about some of Minneapolis's most iconic artwork? In this episode, 9-year-old (almost 10) Violetta introduces us to Christi Belcourt's "It's a Delicate Balance" at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
0:00 Meet the kids at the Minneapolis Institute of Art
1:01 "It's a Delicate Balance" by Christi Belcourt
2:58 Who is Christi Belcourt?
"Kid Critics" is funded by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the citizens of Minnesota. Support Twin Cities PBS: https://www.tpt.org/give
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- The Hidden Energy of Rural Minnesota
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Artist Emma Beatrez reflects on how returning to rural Minnesota reshaped her perspective — and her work.
Based in Minneapolis, Emma co-founded Nightclub Gallery with her partner Lee Noble during the 2020 lockdown. What began in their home has grown into a storefront art space in St. Paul.
Music by Lee Noble.
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- Minnesota Chef of Travail Kitchen Grew Up on These Burritos
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Before co-founding Travail Kitchen and Amusements, Chef Mike Brown was eating his mom Lupe’s bean and cheese burritos by the dozen. Now they’re back in the kitchen, joined by Chef Yia Vang, for a homemade throwback you won’t want to miss.
Watch the full Relish episode, Can Fancy Food Be Fun?,” featuring Travail chefs Mike Brown and Bob Gerken on the Twin Cities PBS YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/rlXZCf9B8Y8
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- Is Mom's Cooking Better Than Our 5-Star Dish? | Relish with Chef Yia Vang
- Runtime
- 26:03
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- James Beard Award-nominated chefs Mike Brown and Bob Gerken are known for flipping food on its head at their restaurant, Travail Kitchen and Amusements. After showing off their fancy, fine dining creations, the chefs go back to their roots and head into the kitchen with their moms to cook childhood favorites the old-fashioned way.
Hosted by Chef Yia Vang, "Relish" takes viewers on a flavorful exploration of identity by showcasing the diverse foods and cultures of Minnesota.
0:00 - What is the difference between Haute, Nouvelle and Fusion Cusines?
1:02 - Meet Bob Gerkin and Mike Brown from Travail
2:00 - Making Sweet Treats at Travail - Papaya and Halo Halo
4:55 - A Haute Twist on Traditional Favorites
9:29 - Cooking Filipino Pancit with Bob and Shoni
16:10 - Yia Vang Tastes Pancit
17:15 - Bean and Cheese Burritos from Scratch with Mike and Lupe
24:12 - Sharing Burritos with the Whole Family
"Relish" is f...
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- How This Pro Horse Photographer Takes and Edits Photos (feat. Shelley Paulson)
- Runtime
- 12:33
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Horses have always been present in art, but will AI change the horse photography landscape forever? Award-winning, Native American journalist and equestrian Kate Nelson, meets up with professional horse photographer Shelley Paulson to learn what it takes to get the perfect shot, take a turn behind the camera herself, and hear how she feels about the intersection of AI and artistry.
0:00 Horses, art, and AI
3:43 How to become a horse photographer
8:13 Photographing and editing horse pictures
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- How the Bundt Pan Became a Minnesota Icon
- Runtime
- 1:18
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In the 1950s, a group of Minneapolis women asked a local cookware maker to reinvent a traditional European cake mold. The result? The now-famous Bundt pan. Hear the story from Jennifer Dalquist of Nordic Ware, whose family helped shape this sweet piece of Minnesota history.
Watch the “Relish” episode “Are Cakes with Holes Better?” on the Twin Cities PBS YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/5Zq7Eswf-9s
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- Are Cakes With Holes Better? | Relish with Chef Yia Vang
- Runtime
- 26:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Two Cakes with a HOLE lot of surprises. The stories behind the French King Cake with pastry chef Marc Heu (Marc Heu Patisserie Paris) and the Tunnel of Fudge American Bundt Cake with Jennifer Dalquist (Nordic Ware), granddaughter of the inventors of the Bundt pan.
Hosted by Chef Yia Vang, "Relish" takes viewers on a flavorful exploration of identity by showcasing the diverse foods and cultures of Minnesota.
0:00 - Meet Pastry Chef Marc Heu
1:00 - Making a French King Cake From Scratch
3:42 - What is a King’s Cake?
11:21 - Yia Vang and Marc Heu Taste the King Cake
12:35 - Meet Baker Jennifer Dalquist and Tour the Nordic Ware Factory in Minnesota
16:04 - Bake a Tunnel of Fudge Bundt Cake
23:14 - Glazing, Slicing and Eating the Bundt Cake
"Relish" is funded by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the citizens of Minnesota.
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- This 5,000-Year-Old Hmong Sport Is Thriving in the Twin Cities
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In Minnesota’s Hmong community, tuj lub is a powerful link to tradition, skill, and celebration.
Brought to St. Paul 50 years ago by Hmong refugees, this ancient game is now a main event at the annual Hmong Freedom Festival, happening this weekend!
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- The History of Collage
- Runtime
- 2:49
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The history of collage began with the invention of paper in ancient China, and has since been embraced by Japanese poets, Victorian women, Cubists, Dadaists, and contemporary artists alike. So what makes this cut-and-paste medium so enduring?
For Minnesota-based artist Racquel Banaszak, collage is a way to tell layered stories, blending ancestral memory, personal history, and found materials into something entirely new.
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- How Lifelike Facial Prosthetics Are Made in Minnesota | Art in Real Life
- Runtime
- 7:38
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Minnesota has been a nationwide hub for prosthetics since the 1800s. In this episode, learn how prosthetics artists blend science and art in a restorative process for their patients.
0:00 Art in real life
1:16 - History of prosthetics in MN
2:01- Kathy's story, prosthetic nose
3:44 - pop culture bias
5:01 - Mari's Story, prosthetic eye
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- Twin Cities Foodie Kim Ly Curry Shares why Relish Is a Must-Watch
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Twin Cities food influencer Kim Ly Curry joined us to preview Season 6 of “Relish” and shared what makes the show so special, from Asian representation to award-winning storytelling.
Catch episodes from the new season on our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnAyy-wd-GlANQzyo02hxwKA3XcFgBdpS&si=5l8q_59g1FYd0eNI
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- Can Chef Yia Vang Master the Art of the Nepali Momo?
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Chef Yia Vang steps into the kitchen with the experts behind Momo Dosa to try his hand at wrapping Nepali momo, and it’s harder than it looks.
Watch the “Relish” episode, "Like Dumplings? Try These," now streaming on the Twin Cities PBS YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/X0wREpDrH1Q
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- Try These Momo and Sambusa in the Twin Cities | Relish with Chef Yia Vang
- Runtime
- 26:03
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Chef Yia Vang explores two beloved wrapped dishes that unite families and communities. The Mohamed sisters (Hoya Sambusa) showcase their Somali sambusas, while Rashmi Bhattachan and Sarala Kattel of Momo Dosa wrap up some delectable Nepali momo.
Hosted by Chef Yia Vang, "Relish" takes viewers on a flavorful exploration of identity by showcasing the diverse foods and cultures of Minnesota.
00:00 - Introduction with Yia Vang at Vinai in Minneapolis
1:24 - Cooking Nepali Momos with Rashmi and Sarala
6:40 - Yia Tries Rolling and Folding the Momos
10:22 - Tasting Chicken Momos and Mushroom Cabbage Momos
11:43 - Wrapped Foods Around the World
12:26 - Tour Hoyo Sambusa with Founder Mariam Mohamed
14:32 - Yia Shares Somali Tea with Mariam Mohamed
15:19 - Cooking Beef Sambusas with Mariam, Asha and Halima
23:28 - Tasting Sambusas with Yia Vang
"Relish" is funded by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the ...
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- The Midwest, According to Our Viewers
- Runtime
- 1:10
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- We asked the internet to define the Midwest, and things got messy. From Ohio slander to Alaska ranch facts, here’s what you said. Drop your definition in the comments!
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- Relish Season 6 | Promo | Stories of Culture, Community and Food
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Relish shares stories of cultural heritage in Twin Cities communities through the universal language of food. With humor and curiosity, host Yia Vang invites viewers into kitchens, markets, and even a canoe, where chefs share dishes and ingredients with deep personal and cultural ties. It’s a flavorful exploration of tradition and identity.
All new stories premiere Monday, June 23rd, right there on our YouTube channel.
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- Where Did Minnesota's Dinosaurs Go?
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Dinosaurs once roamed Minnesota, but their fossils? Missing. From ancient seas to glacial mysteries, here’s why we might never find them where we expect.
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- The House Voted to Defund Public Media
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Thousands of you showed up to advocate for us, and we’re so grateful. But the fight is not over. The House of Representatives voted to cut $1.1 billion from public media. Now it’s up to the Senate. Visit TPT.org/Advocate to help protect the future of public media. We need your support now more than ever.
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- The Minnesota Love Story That Came Before Loving v. Virginia
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- June 12th, Loving Day, honors the 1967 Supreme Court decision that made interracial marriage legal across the U.S. But in 1886, nearly 100 years earlier, Jeremiah Patterson and Lydia Gaylord were already living that truth in Red Wing, Minnesota. Their legacy reminds us that interracial love has always existed in the U.S., and so has the courage to live it out loud
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- The Rise and Fall of Twin Cities Streetcars
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In 1920, Minneapolis–St. Paul had one of the most expansive streetcar systems in the country. So… what happened? From electrification fears to criminal takeovers, this is the wild history of public transit in the Twin Cities.
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- George Floyd Square Five Years Later
- Runtime
- 7:02
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Almanac Reporter Kaomi Lee visits George Floyd Square to look at the site’s past and potential future.
Watch more Almanac: https://www.tpt.org/almanac
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- Where Is the Midwest, Really?
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- From Wyoming to Buffalo, people across the country claim Midwestern identity, whether or not the U.S. Census definition includes them. So… who’s right? And where does the Midwest actually begin and end? Let us know what you think in the comments, and don’t even try to say Buffalo.
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- Cambodian Dance in Minnesota
- Runtime
- 1:16
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Robam Apsara is one of Cambodia’s most iconic classical dances — slow, expressive, and full of meaning.
Performed here by @wattanakdancetroupe, this art form has become a powerful way for Cambodian Minnesotans to stay connected to culture and identity.
Cambodian refugees began resettling in Minnesota in the early 1980s. Through dance, groups like Wattanak (founded in 2000) are keeping their heritage alive, one hand gesture at a time.
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- LAAMAR - Home To My Baby | Live Performance from STAGE
- Runtime
- 5:08
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- LAAMAR performs "Home To My Baby" on "STAGE," a music series from Twin Cities PBS. "STAGE" gives you an exclusive look into Minnesota’s local music scene, blending live performances with artist interviews for a concert experience like no other!
*Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/QvHHa9m2OlI*
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"STAGE" is made possible by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the citizens of Minnesota, with additional support from viewers like you.
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- What Were the Twin Cities Like in 1885 Minnesota?
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Step inside our time machine and time travel back to Minneapolis and St. Paul in 1885 — when the West Hotel was all the rage, flour mills lined the riverfront, and Minnesota’s first Chinese restaurant opened its doors.
For more stories of places that have vanished from the landscape, explore our "Lost Twin Cities" series at TPT.org/Lost-Twin-Cities.
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- How Your Donation Powers Twin Cities PBS
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- From local Minnesota productions to national programs, your donation keeps public media strong, accessible, and local.
Just $10/month keeps local shows on the air and gets you the cutest “I ❤️ TPT” shirt (as seen on us).
Support what matters. Become a sustaining member today: TPT.org/ActNow
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- Diane - What Gets Ignored | Live Performance from STAGE
- Runtime
- 3:42
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Diane performs "What Gets Ignored" on "STAGE," a music series from Twin Cities PBS. "STAGE" gives you an exclusive look into Minnesota’s local music scene, blending live performances with artist interviews for a concert experience like no other!
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- Build, Test, and Try Again | Book Drop
- Runtime
- 13:11
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Ellie and Isaiah learn the importance of trying again while they engineer a rocket. They meet astronaut Kate Rubins, who reads the book Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty, from the International Space Station!
Book Drop is a video series where youth and families can enjoy STEM and literacy together! Book Drop features real kids looking for problem-solving ideas with the help of book suggestions from their animated friends, Kitty and Leo! Each episode features a book read by a real STEM professional, such as an astronaut, a gardener, or an engineer!
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- Title
- Crater Creators | Book Drop
- Runtime
- 12:19
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Isaiah and Ellie notice something interesting in the sky with their binoculars. They meet astronaut Frank Rubio, who reads the book Rocket Says Look Up! by Nathan Bryon from the International Space Station.
Book Drop is a video series where youth and families can enjoy STEM and literacy together! Book Drop features real kids looking for problem-solving ideas with the help of book suggestions from their animated friends, Kitty and Leo! Each episode features a book read by a real STEM professional, such as an astronaut, a gardener, or an engineer!
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- Title
- Nature Detectives | Book Drop
- Runtime
- 12:29
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Isaiah and Ellie look for the details to learn about a plant. They meet gardener Ena McPherson, who reads the book Jayden’s Impossible Garden by Mélina Mangal. They use their senses and make observations!
Book Drop is a video series where youth and families can enjoy STEM and literacy together! Book Drop features real kids looking for problem-solving ideas with the help of book suggestions from their animated friends, Kitty and Leo! Each episode features a book read by a real STEM professional, such as an astronaut, a gardener, or an engineer!
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- Title
- Beanbags and Blueprints | Book Drop
- Runtime
- 10:15
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Isaiah and Ellie learn the importance of planning and design. They meet Civil Engineer Phil, who reads the book They’re Tearing Up Mulberry Street by Yvonne Ng, from a construction site.
Book Drop is a video series where youth and families can enjoy STEM and literacy together! Book Drop features real kids looking for problem solving ideas with the help of book suggestions from their animated friends, Kitty and Leo! Each episode features a book read by a real STEM professional, like an astronaut, a gardener, or an engineer!
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#stemeducation #children...
- Title
- Echoes and Obstacles | Book Drop
- Runtime
- 13:19
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Isaiah and Ellie use echolocation (the location of objects by reflected sound) to help them know where they are. They also meet bat expert Nancy Simmons, who reads the book Fiona the Fruit Bat by Dan Riskin.
Book Drop is a video series where youth and families can enjoy STEM and literacy together! Book Drop features real kids looking for problem-solving ideas with the help of book suggestions from their animated friends, Kitty and Leo! Each episode features a book read by a real STEM professional, such as an astronaut, a gardener, or an engineer!
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- Title
- Who Really Runs PBS?
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- At Twin Cities PBS, local storytelling is at the heart of what we do. The programs you see reflect this community, because your support helps shape what’s on screen.
That’s what makes public media different. That’s what makes it yours.
Visit TPT.org/Advocate to support Twin Cities PBS.
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#pbs #publicmedia #supportlocal
- Title
- The Suburbs - Love is the Law | Live Performance from STAGE
- Runtime
- 5:55
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Suburbs perform "Love is the Law" on "STAGE," a music series from Twin Cities PBS that gives you an exclusive look into Minnesota’s local music scene, blending live performances with artist interviews for a concert experience like no other!
*Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/0zeswfLrcNs*
Download the free PBS app wherever you watch: https://www.pbs.org/pbs-app/
"STAGE" is made possible by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the citizens of Minnesota, with additional support from viewers like you.
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#minnesotamusic #livemusic #pbs
- Title
- Why Does Twin Cities PBS Matter in Minnesota?
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- We’re not just a station. We’re a reflection of the place we call home. This is why Twin Cities PBS matters, and why your support matters even more.
Support local storytelling at TPT.org/Advocate. 🫶🏽
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#publicmedia #pbs #supportlocal #localstories
- Title
- Fun Is Sacred | On STAGE with The Suburbs
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Chan Poling of The Suburbs sits down with Matt Wilson to talk about joy, creativity, and why making music should still feel good.
Watch the full episode of “STAGE” now: https://youtu.be/0zeswfLrcNs
Filmed live at First Avenue’s 7th St Entry, “STAGE” blends music and conversation for an up-close look at Minnesota’s local music scene. Watch new episodes on the PBS App or the Twin Cities PBS YouTube channel.
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#livemusic #musician #music #p...
- Title
- The Suburbs (feat. Matt Wilson) Live in Minneapolis Full Set | STAGE
- Runtime
- 56:41
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- "STAGE" gives you an exclusive look into Minnesota’s local music scene, blending live performances from The Suburbs and Matt Wilson with artist interviews for a concert experience like no other!
Among the trailblazers of the "Minneapolis Sound,” the iconic punk-pop-art-dance band, the Suburbs, have been shaping music for more than four decades. The Suburbs perform and introduce us to Matt Wilson of Trip Shakespeare fame. "STAGE" features intimate collaborations by your favorite local musicians, and the musicians they want you to know about.
0:00 Introduction
0:51 “Rattle my Bones” - The Suburbs
4:59 “Life is Like” - The Suburbs
10:36 “Cows” - The Suburbs
14:14 “Girlfriend” - The Suburbs
18:52 “Waiting” - The Suburbs
24:10 “Beyond” - Matt Wilson
27:01 “Rain” - Matt Wilson
31:18 “When I was a Writer” - Matt Wilson
36:15 “Music for Boys” - The Suburbs with Mat...
- Title
- Gully Boys - Bad Day | Live Performance from STAGE
- Runtime
- 3:18
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Gully Boys perform "Bad Day" on "STAGE," a music series from Twin Cities PBS that gives you an exclusive look into Minnesota’s local music scene, blending live performances with artist interviews for a concert experience like no other!
Download the free PBS app wherever you watch: https://www.pbs.org/pbs-app/
"STAGE" is made possible by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the citizens of Minnesota, with additional support from viewers like you.
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#minnesotamusic #livemusic #pbs
- Title
- Lucia Sarmiento - Look Up | Live Performance from STAGE
- Runtime
- 5:43
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Lucia Sarmiento performs "Look Up" on "STAGE," a music series from Twin Cities PBS. "STAGE" gives you an exclusive look into Minnesota’s local music scene, blending live performances with artist interviews for a concert experience like no other!
*Find the full episode of "STAGE" featuring Lucia Sarmiento: https://youtu.be/QvHHa9m2OlI*
Download the free PBS app wherever you watch: https://www.pbs.org/pbs-app/
"STAGE" is made possible by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the citizens of Minnesota, with additional support from viewers like you.
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#minnesotamusic #...
- Title
- Vodka, Tequila, and Saxophone | On STAGE with Lucia Sarmiento
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- “Water or vodka?”
In this episode of "STAGE," Peruvian-American saxophonist Lucia Sarmiento shares her unconventional sax reed prep, and delivers a powerful performance filled with playful, intricate melodies.
Filmed live at First Avenue’s 7th St Entry, "STAGE" blends live performances and artist interviews for an up-close look at Minnesota’s vibrant music scene.
Watch the full episode now: https://youtu.be/QvHHa9m2OlI
New episodes drop Sundays at 7 pm on the Twin Cities PBS YouTube channel and the PBS App.
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"STAGE" is made possible by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the citizens of Minnesota, with additiona...
- Title
- Americana Meets Latin Sax | LAAMAR with Lucia Sarmiento | Live on STAGE
- Runtime
- 56:41
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- "STAGE" gives you an exclusive look into Minnesota’s local music scene, blending live performances from LAAMAR and Lucia Sarmiento with artist interviews for a concert experience like no other!
With a vibrant mix of Folk, Americana, R&B, Soul and Country, LAAMAR's music is rooted in social justice and authentic human connection. LAAMAR performs and introduces us to saxophonist Lucia Sarmiento. "STAGE" features intimate collaborations by your favorite local musicians, and the musicians they want you to know about.
0:00 Introduction
0:59 “In the Light” - LAAMAR
5:32 “Home to my Baby” - LAAMAR
11:17 “Say my Name” - LAAMAR
17:39 “Deciver” - LAAMAR
20:47 “My Lover, My Man” - LAAMAR
28:15 “Look up” - Lucia Sarmiento
35:53 “Maria Suenhos” - Lucia Sarmiento
40:50 “Ghosts” - LAAMAR
48:29 “Heaven” - LAAMAR with Lucia Sarmiento
53:08 “Dream/Grief” - LAAMAR wit...
- Title
- Soul and Saxophone | On STAGE with LAAMAR and Lucia Sarmiento
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- In this episode of "STAGE," LAAMAR brings his signature blend of soul, R&B, and folk to the 7th St Entry stage — joined by rising jazz star Lucia Sarmiento for a night of powerful performances.
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/QvHHa9m2OlI
Filmed live at First Avenue’s 7th St Entry, "STAGE" brings you up close with Minnesota’s vibrant music scene.
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#funkmusic #saxophone #soulmusic #americana
- Title
- This Minnesota Parking Lot Was Once a Thriving Mexican Neighborhood
- Runtime
- 1:34
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- This is the story of a Mexican oboe player stranded in St. Paul who fell in love, opened a grocery store, and became the unlikely founder of Minnesota’s first Mexican community.
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#minnesota #mexicanos #latinos #history
- Title
- Cory Wong - Grid Generation | Live Performance from STAGE
- Runtime
- 5:52
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Cory Wong performs "Grid Generation" on "STAGE," a music series from Twin Cities PBS. "STAGE" gives you an exclusive look into Minnesota’s local music scene, blending live performances with artist interviews for a concert experience like no other!
*Find the full episode of "STAGE" featuring Cory Wong here: https://youtu.be/dBTDmgE0vIc*
Download the free PBS app wherever you watch: https://www.pbs.org/pbs-app/
"STAGE" is made possible by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the citizens of Minnesota, with additional support from viewers like you.
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- Title
- Feeling Over Flash | On STAGE with Misty Boyce
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- “You were the only one that I felt played the song.”
In this episode of "STAGE," Misty Boyce shares how that one compliment helped shape her identity as an artist — and why true musicianship is about connection, not perfection. She opens up about performing with Sam Smith, learning to trust her instincts, and navigating the music industry with heart.
The episode also features Cory Wong, whose Minneapolis funk roots and guitar voice bring an electrifying energy to the stage.
Watch the full episode now: https://youtu.be/IyikTK-6W2E
Filmed live at First Avenue’s 7th St Entry, "STAGE" blends live performances and artist interviews for an up-close look at Minnesota’s local music scene.
New episodes drop Sundays at 7 pm on the Twin Cities PBS YouTube channel and the PBS App.
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- Title
- Cory Wong (feat. Misty Boyce) // Live in Minneapolis | STAGE
- Runtime
- 52:11
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- "STAGE" gives you an exclusive look into Minnesota’s local music scene, blending live performances from Cory Wong and Misty Boyce with artist interviews for a concert experience like no other!
Grammy-nominated guitarist, producer and host Cory Wong and his 9-piece band push the boundaries of contemporary funk and R&B music in a high-voltage performance led by rhythm guitar. Cory Wong performs and introduces us to Misty Boyce. "STAGE" features intimate collaborations by your favorite local musicians, and the musicians they want you to know about.
0:00 Introduction
1:09 “Grid Generation” - Cory Wong
6:08 “Flamingo” - Cory Wong
10:44 “Direct Flyte” - Cory Wong
17:36 “Bluebird” - Cory Wong
22:54 “St. Paul” - Cory Wong
29:43: “305” - Cory Wong
36:02 “Charades” - Misty Boyce
39:56 “Spinning Plates” - Misty Boyce
46:01 “Lunchtime” - Cory Wong
"STAGE" is...
- Title
- How Prince Changed Everything | On STAGE with Cory Wong
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- “Quit trying to sound like Prince. Start sounding like you.”
In this episode of "STAGE," Cory Wong reflects on growing up in Minneapolis clubs where Prince would sometimes walk in, and shares the moment that pushed him to stop imitating and start owning his own sound.
The episode also features Misty Boyce, whose genre-defying set and grounded artistry round out a powerful night of music and conversation.
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/IyikTK-6W2E
Filmed live at First Avenue’s 7th St Entry, "STAGE" blends live performances and artist interviews for an up-close look at Minnesota’s local music scene.
New episodes drop Sundays at 7 pm on the Twin Cities PBS YouTube channel and the PBS App.
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