Today on Culture Clique, we take a peak at the night life monthly event, Nerd Nite! If you're ever curious about topics or perhaps you're passionate enough about topics that you've been called "Nerd!". Look no further, as the Bar with No Name houses an event only the nerdiest of nerds call home. I'm Dylan Alzate joined with a couple of speakers from Nerd Nite, today on Culture Clique. Original air date: 04/27/23 Culture Clique is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State Univ...
May 22, 2023•36 min•Ep. 85
Today on Culture Clique we talk about this Saturdays ice fishing tournament being held on East Lake Winona. The tournament is being hosted by the WSU Fishing Club. I sat down with club president Blake Tinsley to find out more about the tournament and the fishing club. Stick around and find out how you can take part in the fun this Saturday, I’m Bill Stoneberg with WSU Fishing Club president Blake Tinsley, today on Culture Clique. Original air date: 02/23/23 Culture Clique is written and produced...
Mar 17, 2023•23 min•Ep. 84
As time goes on, the younger generations forget what it's like to live in moments of the past. Each of these moments in time are experienced and remembered by older generations that are still around today. On today's Culture Clique, we take a look at book author, Myrtle Johnson Clark with her book, Memoirs of a Farm Girl which details an astonishing story about the author and her life experiences growing up in the upper mid-west during the Great Depression and how each moment helped shape her co...
Feb 09, 2023•23 min•Ep. 83
On today's Culture Clique, we talk to Dr. Jennifer Anderson of the geoscience department at Winona state University to discuss the wonders of astronomy at Winterfest. Learn more about this event on today's Culture Clique. Original Airdate: 02/02/2023 Culture Clique is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Feb 07, 2023•30 min•Ep. 82
KQAL's Jiovani Bermudez Meets with author Najib Azad who has lived in Afghanistan where he worked as a spokesperson for the former Afghan president. As a result of the ever-growing conflict in his homeland, he left with his family to the United States, where he has written a memoir about his experiences. Najib came to the campus of Winona State University as part of their Global Education Week. In the event he discusses his life in Afghanistan and the experiences he had coming here. After the pr...
Jan 19, 2023•15 min•Ep. 80
A moment in time moves swiftly by us as we live our lives. Each of these moments store a snapshot of events, conversations, ideas, and people but immediately they become the past and the past only exists in our memories. What happens if we give that memory a voice? If these snapshots in time could talk to us today? Today on Culture Clique we get to hear the “Voices from the Past” as they talk about life in 1950s Winona Original airdate: 11/03/22 Culture Clique is written and produced by KQAL FM ...
Jan 14, 2023•31 min•Ep. 79
A moment in time moves swiftly by us as we live our lives. Each of these moments store a snapshot of events, conversations, ideas, and people but immediately they become the past and the past only exists in our memories. What happens if we give that memory a voice? If these snapshots in time could talk to us today? Today on Culture Clique we get to hear the “Voices from the Past” as they talk about life in 1950s Winona Original airdate: 10/27/22 Culture Clique is written and produced by KQAL FM ...
Jan 14, 2023•29 min•Ep. 78
This Thursday on Culture Clique KQAL’s Jiovani Bermudez visits with Marcia Ratliff, the Executive Director of Engage Winona. Engage Winona is a local nonprofit organization that strives for civic action and social change by giving community members a space to voice their thoughts, concerns, and ideas regarding our community’s future. …Get engaged, with Engage Winona’s Executive Director Marcia Ratliff, Thursday at 12:30 on Culture Clique, on 89.5 KQAL, online at kqal.org and on the KQAL app. Cul...
Jan 13, 2023•22 min•Ep. 77
Few can remember a time without the internet. Many of you are listening to this at our website KQAL.org. However, the internet is a lot like an unexplored land with all of us exploring and creating foundations and colonies in the form of websites, chatrooms, and more. Much like unexplored lands you can come across several dangers in the ethereal world of the internet. On today’s culture clique we talk with Alison Fae and Leo Lamire about some of the many dangers and tips in navigating the virtua...
Jan 11, 2023•13 min•Ep. 76
What is a cult? To many of us cults can be a point of mystery and confusion. One definition of a cult is a social group characterized by its unusual religious, spiritual, or philosophical beliefs and rituals. Today on culture clique we speak with a former cult member, Elizabeth Perry. Elizabeth shares the isolation, confusion, and struggles she experienced, her eventual separation from her family and the healing that came with the world that was hidden from her. I’m Jiovani Bermudez, join us as ...
Sep 30, 2022•28 min•Ep. 75
Vincent van Gogh once said, “I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of stars makes me dream,” and I would have to agree with van Gogh. The night sky is a treasure that we can all enjoy, as long as you can get out of the city lights, and today on Culture Clique Professor Jennifer Anderson tells us how we can do just that this weekend. Jennifer is leading an event called Astronomy in the Parks this Saturday evening in Merrick State Park near Fountain City, WI. The event kicks off at 7pm ...
Sep 28, 2022•23 min•Ep. 74
Today on Culture Clique we bring you Junie B. Jones Jr. The Musical, a kid’s musical being produced by the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts. Well, we’re not bringing you the musical itself right now, just some of the cast and a director, but we encourage you go see the musical this weekend! The musical will run this Friday and Saturday at 7pm at the Valencia Arts Center here in Winona. Today we talk to Megan Peterson, one of the directors of the production as well as some of the young cast me...
Sep 28, 2022•27 min•Ep. 73
Winona has a lot to offer in the way of unique experiences. There are many outdoor opportunities involving the bluffs & the river, a thriving arts & music scene, and festivals ranging from Shakespeare to Beethoven to bluegrass. But did you know that Winona has many options for health & wellness that might be considered outside of the norm for many people? There are practitioners in Winona that offer everything from herbal medicine, to acupuncture, to gong baths. That’s right, from pl...
Sep 28, 2022•19 min•Ep. 72
Winona has a lot to offer in the way of unique experiences. There are many outdoor opportunities involving the bluffs and the river, a thriving arts & music scene, and festivals ranging from Shakespeare to Beethoven to Bluegrass. But did you know that Winona has many options for Health and Wellness that might be considered outside of the norm for many people? There are practitioners in Winona that offer everything from herbal medicine to acupuncture to gong baths. That’s right, from plants, ...
Sep 28, 2022•25 min•Ep. 71
Winona has a lot to offer in the way of unique experiences. There are many outdoor opportunities involving the bluffs and river, a thriving arts and music scene, and festivals ranging from Shakespeare to Beethoven to bluegrass. But did you know that Winona has many options for health and wellness that might be considered outside the norm for many people? There are practitioners in Winona that offer everything from herbal medicine, to acupuncture, to gong baths. That’s right, from plants to needl...
Sep 28, 2022•30 min•Ep. 70
Winona has a lot to offer in the way of unique experiences. There are many outdoor opportunities involving the bluffs and river, a thriving arts and music scene, and festivals ranging from Shakespeare to Beethoven to bluegrass. But did you know that Winona has many options for health and wellness that might be considered outside the norm for many people? There are practitioners in Winona that offer everything from herbal medicine, to acupuncture, to gong baths. That’s right, from plants to needl...
Sep 28, 2022•14 min•Ep. 69
Today on Culture Clique I talked with Doctor Arrieta from Integrative Healthcare of Winona. She talked about the difference between traditional and holistic medicine, the benefits of choosing integrative healthcare, and how people can learn more information. I'm Brylee Harris, stick around to learn more about Integrative Healthcare of Winona from Doctor Arrieta today on Culture Clique. Original air date: 07/07/22 Culture Clique is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State Uni...
Sep 28, 2022•13 min•Ep. 68
Today on Culture Clique I talked with Bloom Neurotherapy owner, Beth Maki. She talked about the process of using ketamine to treat mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. She was able to explain the history behind the treatment, how it can benefit various individuals, and how people can learn more information. I'm Brylee Harris, stick around to learn more about Bloom Neurotherapy from Beth Maki today on Culture Clique. Original air date: 06/30/22 Culture Clique is written and prod...
Sep 28, 2022•17 min•Ep. 67
Winona has a lot to offer in the way of unique experiences. There are many outdoor opportunities involving the bluffs and river, a thriving arts and music scene, and festivals ranging from Shakespeare to Beethoven to bluegrass. But did you know that Winona has many options for health and wellness that might be considered outside the norm for many people? There are practitioners in Winona that offer everything from herbal medicine, to acupuncture, to gong baths. That’s right, from plants to needl...
Sep 28, 2022•33 min•Ep. 66
Today on Culture Clique we bring you Part 2 of our series on a Minnesota music venue that is truly a hidden gem, The Oak Center General Store. The Oak Center General Store, as the name implies, is more than a music venue, it’s also a general store, much like your grandparents might remember or like you might see in an old movie. It has also been home to a woodshop and has been the storefront for Earthen Path Organic Farms. The building has housed a general store and community meeting room since ...
May 03, 2022•28 min•Ep. 65
Today on Culture Clique we bring you the first in a two-part series on a Minnesota music venue that is truly a hidden gem, The Oak Center General Store. The Oak Center General Store, as the name implies, is more than a music venue, it’s also a general store, much like your grandparents might remember or like you might see in an old movie. It has also been home to a woodshop and has been the storefront for Earthen Path Organic Farms. The building has housed a general store and community meeting r...
May 03, 2022•29 min•Ep. 64
Today on Culture Clique I talked with cartomancy expert, Gloria Alatorre about the services she offers to others to help with their spiritual journey. She explained more about what her process looks like when she gives people readings, the benefits that come with it, and what inspires her work the most. I'm Brylee Harris, stick around to learn more about cartomancy and spirituality from Gloria Alatorre on Culture Clique. Original air date: 02/03/22 Culture Clique is written and produced by KQAL ...
Mar 30, 2022•17 min•Ep. 63
We’ve all heard of MN nice, well get ready for Minnesota ‘N Ice, a special Culture Clique series where we’ll take a look at the way Minnesotans and Winonans in particular get out and enjoy our frozen landscape. Today we take you snowshoeing with the Winona Outdoor Collaborative on the Holzinger trail system in Bluffside Park in Winona. Sydney, who is the Director of Wayfinding, and Miranda, the director of flow, were on hand to guide the tour and help those of us who had never put on a pair of s...
Mar 30, 2022•31 min•Ep. 62
Today on Culture Clique we talked with author and publisher Jenny Baertsch and illustrator Sara Pientok for the signing and launch of their first book, Junkyard Tough. They talked about their creative process, what they love about being able to share their work, and where you can find and purchase their book. I'm Brylee Harris, stick around to learn more about Junkyard Tough from Jenny Baertsch on Culture Clique. Original air date: 11/11/21 Culture Clique is made possible by a grant from the Min...
Mar 30, 2022•12 min•Ep. 61
Today on Culture Clique we stopped by No Name Bar for a night of storytelling. The event was inspired by the popular podcast The Moth. Several different speakers told their own personal stories that ranged from more upbeat topics to heavy topics that were enlightening and inspirational. I'm Brylee Harris, stick around to hear a night of storytelling from local speakers at No Name Bar on Culture Clique. Original Air Date: 11/18/21 – part one. 11/25/21 – part two. Culture Clique is produced by KQA...
Mar 30, 2022•52 min•Ep. 60
Today on Culture Clique we stopped by No Name Bar for a night of storytelling. The event was inspired by the popular podcast The Moth. Several different speakers told their own personal stories that ranged from more upbeat topics to heavy topics that were enlightening and inspirational. I'm Brylee Harris, stick around to hear a night of storytelling from local speakers at No Name Bar on Culture Clique. Original Air Date: 11/18/21 – part one. 11/25/21 – part two. Culture Clique is produced by KQA...
Mar 30, 2022•48 min•Ep. 59
Today on Culture Clique we went to the Winona County History Center to hear the 22nd annual voices from the past cemetery walk. They talked all about Winona's former scoundrels, scandals, and skullduggery through ten different performance sites. I'm Brylee Harris, stick around to learn more about Winona's history on Culture Clique. Original air date: 11/04/21 Culture Clique is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund
Mar 30, 2022•39 min•Ep. 58
Today on Culture Clique we went to the Winona County History Center to hear the 22nd annual voices from the past cemetery walk. They talked all about Winona's former scoundrels, scandals, and skullduggery through ten different performance sites. I'm Brylee Harris, stick around to learn more about Winona's history on Culture Clique. Original air date: 10/28/21 Culture Clique is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund
Mar 30, 2022•30 min•Ep. 57
Today on Culture Clique we speak with Minnesota Operation Lifesaver director Sheryl Cummings about safety around railroad tracks as rail safety month wraps up. Sheryl tells us what Operation Lifesaver is, what the organization does for communities and how you can get involved in your own community. The message is simple, see tracks, think train. Stick around, I’m Bill Stoneberg with Minnesota Operation Lifesaver Director Sheryl Cummings, today on Culture Clique. Original air date: 09/30/21. Cult...
Mar 30, 2022•17 min•Ep. 56
Comedian Charlie Berens stops by to say "hey how are ya?" ...then he stole my jokes. Original air date: 09/09/21. Culture Clique is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Mar 30, 2022•24 min•Ep. 55
