The cast of WSU's Theater And Dance Department's presentation of "All Together Now" joins us to talk about their experience in making this production come to life. Original air date: 11/09/21 Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Poems were written, submitted, read and even etched in concrete! Today on Art Beat we get a taste of the 2021 Winona Poetry Walk. A reception for the Poetry walk was held at Peters Biergarten in downtown Winona and we were there to capture some readings by some of the poets as well as some of their thoughts on poetry in general. Roses are red, violets are blue, stick around as we bring some poetry to you! Today on Art Beat. Original Air Date: 11/23/21 The Sound is produced by KQAL FM on the camp...
Today on Art Beat, we talk to some of the cast from the WSU Theatre and Dance Departments presentation of The Moors, directed by Jim Williams. Williams describes the play as “Wuthering Heights gone rogue”. The play, which draws inspiration from Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre, takes us on a darkly strange journey through themes of love, desperation and much more. Today, we hear from 5 of the cast members, Christina, Aiden, Darian, Miranda and Vicks; who give us the dirt on this dark journey with...
Today on Art Beat we're talking with Paul LeDuc a local artist who finds his inspiration through the Minnesota wildlife. I learned all about what his creative process looks like, how his style has evolved over time, and who helps to inspire him most. I’m Brylee Harris, stick around as we hear more about wildlife art from Paul LeDuc, on today's Art Beat. Original air date: 08/10/21 Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by the Minnes...
Today on Art Beat we talk about programs for young people at the Great River Shakespeare Festival with Director of Summer Education Programs Jenn Oswald. Jenn explains how the youth education programs work, what kinds of experiences the students get through the programs and the joy of working with these young creative minds. We also talk about the apprenticeship and internship programs and sadly, the passing of a former student. I’m Bill Stoneberg with Director of Summer Education Programs Jenn ...
They’re baaaack! The Great River Shakespeare Festival is coming back to town live and in person! This Tuesday on Art Beat (GRSF) Marketing and Sales Director Eileen Moeller joins us for a preview of this year’s festival. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with KQAL’s Doug Westerman and Eileen Moeller on today’s Art Beat. Original air date: 06/22/21 Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund....
Today on Art Beat we’re taking photography to new heights with Seth Thompson. How does Seth reach these new heights? With a drone. Seth has been studying drone photography at Winona State University so I sat down with Seth to get the low down on shooting photos from high up. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around as we hear about drone photography from Seth Thompson, on today’s Art Beat. Original air date: 04/27/21 Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and i...
Today on Art Beat we talk to Mary Farrell on her film Winona: Unmasked that was shown at this year’s Frozen River Film Festival. We talked about her reason for making the film, how COVID-19 affected production, and why this project meant so much to her. This is KJ with Mary Farrell on Art Beat. Original air date: 03/09/21 Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund....
On this episode of Art Beat we take you to the 2021 Frozen River Film Festival which was held virtually this year. Today we sit down with Connor Forhan, director of What Floats Your Boat?, which was part of the local set at this year’s festival. Connor is a student at Winona State University and got connected to Sanborn/Merimack canoe through a career exploration project for school. The resulting film, What Floats Your Boat, is an exploration of how people can be happy and fulfilled in their wor...
On this episode of Art Beat we take you to the 2021 Frozen River Film Festival which was held virtually this year. Today we sit down with Dakota Maertz and Joe Eichele, directors of Solar Eclipse, which was part of the local set at this years festival. Dakota and Joe are students at Winona State University and teamed up with the Theatre and Dance department to create their film Solar Eclipse. Due to the pandemic this year the Theatre and Dance department was unable to hold their annual Dancescap...
Today on Art Beat we talk to Kris Hipps on her film Samaritan that was shown at this year Frozen River Film Festival. We talked about the inspiration behind the film, a few of the different stories featured, and how she gathered the different stories. This is KJ with Kris Hipps on Art Beat. Original air date: 03/16/21. Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
On this episode of Art Beat we take you to the 2021 Frozen River Film Festival which was held virtually this year. Today, we hear from Raymond Rea, the film maker behind Put The Brights On which was part of this years local set at the festival. Put The Brights On shines a light on what it is like to be a trans person living in the rural Midwest, and it might not be what you think. Using stark images of rural landscapes and transgender voices, Put The Brights On breaks down stereotypes and leaves...
On this episode of Art Beat we take you to the 2021 Frozen River Film Festival which was held virtually this year. Today we sit down with Hywell Taff Roberts, director of Fish Camp, which was part of the local set at this years festival. Roberts film takes us on a journey that connects an extended midwestern family to the Alaskan wilderness through fishing. Fish Camp is a story of passion, family, adventure, tradition and following your dreams. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around, as we take you to...
Today on Art Beat we talk to Lyn Goldfarb on her film Eddy’s World that was shown at this years Frozen River Film Festival. We talked about her reason for making the film, what it was like growing up with a father who invents toys, and how long it took to produce. This is KJ with Lyn Goldfarb on Art Beat. Original air date: 03/23/21 Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund....
On this episode of Art Beat we take you to the 2021 Frozen River Film Festival which was held virtually this year. Today, we hear from Brynn Artley, director of Connectivity: Networking for Everyone, which was part of this years local set at the festival. Connectivity takes a look at the importance of networking, but not in a business sense. The film takes a look at the importance of making connections not just for yourself, but for community. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around for film maker Bryn...
COVID-19 has affected all of us, but the performing arts industry has been impacted particularly hard. Every link in the arts chain has been weakened. Today on art beat we speak with Cynthia and Brian Knouft, siblings and co-owners of Ed's No Name bar. Ed's is one of the most revered venues in the Winona community and is struggling as COVID-19 impacts every aspect of their business. Original Air Date: 12/08/20. Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fu...
COVID-19 has impacted all of our lives in some ways. But it has affected the arts massively. From performers to venues, to studios and publishers, the performing arts industry has been hurt at a time when we need art most. Today on Art Beat we speak with Dr. Melanie Brooks, director of the Winona State University band program and Jake Edwards of the WSU music education department. We discuss how they've made changes to continue sharing their art. That's today on Art Beat. Original Air Date: 12/0...
Today on Art Beat we’re discussing the first ever Minnesota Music Video Menagerie, an outdoor music video festival this Saturday, Aug. 29 at the History Center of Olmsted County. The festival will be a free drive-in style event featuring music videos on the big screen from artists right here in Minnesota and will also feature live music from Fires of Denmark and Jae Havoc. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around as we hear from festival organizers John Sievers and Tyler Aug, on today’s Art Beat. Origin...
The COVID-19 19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on many industries and the performing arts is no exception. In fact, it is getting hit exceptionally hard. With show cancellations and stay at home orders there aren’t many opportunities for artists to perform, and that loss of performance means loss of livelihood for many. Today on Art Beat we finish our conversation with Rich MacDonald, local performing musician and Professor Emeritus at Winona State University to hear his thoughts on the hurdles arti...
The COVID-19 19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on many industries and the performing arts is no exception. In fact, it is getting hit exceptionally hard. With show cancellations and stay at home orders there aren’t many opportunities for artists to perform, and that loss of performance means loss of livelihood for many. Today on Art Beat we speak with Rich MacDonald, local performing musician and Professor Emeritus at Winona State University to hear his thoughts on the hurdles artists currently face...
Today on Art Beat we’re talking about the film John Latsch: The Man and His River, produced by Mary Farrell and written by Frances Edstrom, both from right here in Winona. The film made it’s original debut at the 2017 FRFF and is now being shown again as part of an online screening event from the festival. There will be a free online screening of the film this Saturday, July 25th at 7pm. Mary and Fran were kind enough to speak with us about the making of the film and to give us a little backgrou...
Today on Art Beat we talk with local poet Pete Engen. Pete is a published poet, has written linear notes for local bands and also mc’d the 2019 Boats and Bluegrass festival here in Winona. We spoke to Pete as he is getting ready to publish his first full book of poetry titled, Flower House and Feral Sun. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with poet Pete Engen on today’s Art Beat. Original Air Date: 07/07/20. Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund....
Today on Art Beat we talk “On the Fly” with Lanesboro Arts. On the Fly is the latest exhibit at the Lanesboro Art Gallery and is inspired by a popular local past time, fly fishing. Root River Rod company teamed up with Lanesboro Arts to put together this mixed media exhibit. Seven different regional artists are featured in the exhibit with work ranging from sculpture to painting and even features bamboo rods by Root River Rod Co. I spoke with gallery director Robbie Brokken and Steve Sobieniak f...
Today on Art Beat we visit with local artist Rebeca Van Acker. Van Acker, a painter and sketch artist opened a new exhibit at Gallery on the Lake in Lake City, MN earlier this year. KQAL’s Bill Stoneberg met up with her to discuss that new collection, her work with the Bloodtooth novel and game series and her other artistic pursuits. Now, here’s Bill Stoneberg with Rebecca Van Acker on Art Beat. Original Air Date: 04/14/20. Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultura...
Today on Art Beat we take you to the 2020 FRFF. KQAL’s Matt Drewry talks to Brendan Harris about his film This Wild Land, which spotlights the northern Minnesota boundary waters and the legacy of Sigurd Olson. So stick around, as KQAL’s Matt Drewry takes us to the FRFF, on Art Beat. Original Air Date: 03/10/20. Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
What does it mean to live driftless? How does the geography of an area shape a sense of place? Today on Art Beat we talk with filmmaker and Winona State University alumni Caleb Hammel. In his film, The Living Driftless Caleb explores the people and outdoor recreation that make the driftless region unique. Stick around as KQAL’s Matt Drewry discusses The Living Driftless with filmmaker Caleb Hammel on Art Beat. Original Air Date: 03/10/20. Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota A...
On this episode of Art Beat, we hear from filmmaker Mary Farrell on her new documentary, Raising Hell. Raising Hell profiles the restoration of the Winona Masonic Temple's iconic theatrical backdrops. The century old paintings, which were once used in masonic rituals, are now featured in community events hosted at the temple's theatre. We talk with Mary about the history of the backdrops and the challenges that came with preserving them. I'm Willard Huyck and this is Art Beat, on KQAL. Original ...
Today on Art Beat, we speak to filmmaker Brenda Piekarski about her new adevnture documentary, Ode to Minnesota. Ode to Minnesota follows the experience of two outdoor enthusiasts as they embark on a 1,300 mile journey around northern Minnesota. The participants made the two month long trip on bike, paddle and foot. We'll also speak to Steve Schreader, one of the film's subjects, about the challenges of the voyage and the impact it still has on him today. I'm Willard Huyck and this is Art Beat, ...
On this episode of Art Beat, we hear from filmmaker Matthew Bluhm on his new documentary, Mystery in the Wetlands. The film traces efforts to combat an increased rate of frog deformities that occured in the mid-1990s, and may still be going on today. That's this Tuesday on Art Beat, right here on 89.5 KQAL, online at KQAL.org or streaming live on the KQAL app. Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Original Air Date: 02/18/20. Art Beat is made po...
Motherhood is a tough topic for young people, how does and eighth grader handle it? Today on the Art Beat we interview WSU film student Brynn Artley on her film, Maternity for a Weekend. The film explores Artley’s sister’s experience with an infant simulator for her home ec class. , Brynn joins KQAL’s MCMD us to discuss her artistic process and Frozen River Film Fest. I’m Matthew Drewry with Brynn Artley on the Art Beat Original Air Date: 03/03/20. Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the M...
