Art Beat

Art Exhibition with Julia Kopperud

KQAL 89.5FM — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 21:49:32 +0000

Today on Art Beat we speak with local artist Julia Kopperud who recently had an exhibition at No Name Bar and has completed a mural at Two Fathoms Brewing here in Winona. Julia is a visual artist specializing in acrylics and mosaics, but her creative energies don’t stop there. Julia also dabbles in many other mediums, and I’m not talkin’ fortune telling here.. or am I? Oh well, I’ll let her tell ya all about that herself. I’m Lucy Severson, here with local artist Julia Kopperud, today on Art Beat.

Original air date: 09/09/24
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.

Open Mic with Dougie Padilla

KQAL 89.5FM — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 21:47:15 +0000

Today on Art Beat we go the Blue Heron Coffee house, and indulge ourselves in the poetry by acclaimed Minnesota Artist and Poet Dougie Padilla.

Dougie who identifies as half Norwegian, half Mexican, and half cowboy spends most of his time creating expressive art and writing poetry in his studio in Pepin Wisconsin.

He has also done everything from hitchhiking across the country and living with a guru in India to co-founding nonprofit organizations helping keep the art alive in the Twin Cities.

He might be 76 years old but don’t let that fool, this man is still just as colorful and creative as his poems and having just released his 6th book of poetry in ten years, he doesn’t seem to be slowing down any time soon.

I’m Abby Hawkey, telling you to put down your Inner thoughts and get ready to get in front of that open mic as we bring you Dougie Padilla today on Art Beat

Original air date: 09/09/24
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.

Great River Shakespeare Festival 2024: Set Design

KQAL 89.5FM — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 21:44:56 +0000

Today on Art Beat we share with you an in-depth look at the marvelousness of the theatre! The globe theatre if you will. As we take you back to the 16th century to talk with the artists and creatives behind the 2024 Great River Shakespeare Festival. Todays guest, scenic designer Leah Ramillano shares with us her process of designing a set, how she got involved in the Great River Shakespeare Festival, and how being a scenic designer has changed the way she sees the world. If your interested in scenic design as a career or just want to relive your glory days as a high school theater tech kid, this ones built for you.

I’m Abby Hawkey, telling you to grab your tool belt and sketch books as we talk with scenic designer extraordinaire Leah Ramillano today on Art Beat

Original air date: 08/06/24
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.

International Digital Media & Arts Association 2024: Talan Memmott and John C.S. Keston

KQAL 89.5FM — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 21:42:55 +0000

Today on Art Beat we take you back to the 2024 International Digital Media and Arts Association Conference and Exhibition, on the campus of Winona State University. The International Digital Media and Arts Association, or IDMAa, is dedicated to showcasing new ideas and innovative developments within digital arts and digital media. This year’s conference and exhibition focuses on the theme of Wild Media.
This week on Art Beat we sit down with key note speaker Talan Memmott and John C.S. Keston about their talk and performance at this year’s iDMAa conference. Talan Memmott is a professor in the Mass Communications Department and is the founder of the Creative Digital Media program at Winona State University. John C.S. Keston is a composer, musician and professor of Digital Media Arts at the Universuty of St. Thomas in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
I'm Abby Hawkey inviting you to join me as we talk with Talan Memmott and John C.S.Keston on Art Beat.
Original air date: 07/23/24
Art Beat is produced on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

International Digital Media & Arts Association 2024: Laura Shackleford & Patrick Lichty

KQAL 89.5FM — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 21:41:09 +0000

Today on Art Beat we take you back to the 2024 International Digital Media and Arts Association Conference and Exhibition, on the campus of Winona State University. The International Digital Media and Arts Association, or IDMAa, is dedicated to showcasing new ideas and innovative developments within digital arts and digital media. This year’s conference and exhibition focuses on the theme of Wild Media.
This week on Art Beat we sit down with Laura Shackelford and Patrich Lichty about their workshops at this year’s iDMAa conference. Laura Shackelford is a professor for the department of English and the Director for the Center for Endangered Storycraft at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester New York. Patrick Lichty is a professor in the Mass Communications Department here at Winona State University.
I'm Abby Hawkey inviting you to join me as we talk with Laura Shackelford and Patrick Lichty on Art Beat.
Original air date: 07/23/24
Art Beat is produced on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

International Digital Media & Arts Association 2024: Jon Malis & Rob Wittig

KQAL 89.5FM — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 21:39:24 +0000

Today on Art Beat we take you back to the 2024 International Digital Media and Arts Association Conference and Exhibition which ran from June 27th to June 30th 2024, on the campus of Winona State University. International Digital Media and Arts Association, or IDMAa, is dedicated to showcasing new ideas and innovative developments within digital arts and digital media. This year’s conference and exhibition focuses on the theme of Wild Media.
This week on Art Beat we sit down with Jon Malis to discuss his workshop, “Photoshop’s Hallucinations and Other Digital Ghost Stories”. We also speak with Rob Wittig about his workshop titled, “Netprov Playshop: Going Wild with Visible Language in Netprov”. Jon Malis is an artist and Associate Professor of Visual Arts and the Production Director for Photography at Loyola (Lay-o-la) University in Baltimore Maryland. Rob Wittig is a professor in the Departments of Art and Design and Writing studies at the University of Minnesota, Duluth.
I'm Abby Hawkey inviting you to join me as we talk with Jon Malis and Rob Wittig on Art Beat.
Original air date: 07/14/24
Art Beat is produced on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

International Digital Media & Arts Association 2024: Davin Heckman

KQAL 89.5FM — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 21:37:19 +0000

Today on Art Beat we take you back to the 2024 iDMAa Conference and Exhibition which ran from June 27th to June 30th 2024, on the campus of Winona State University. IDMAa or the International Digital Media and Arts Association was founded in 2004 by a collection of 15 universities, under the goal of talking about and communicating new ideas and developments on various types of digital arts, digital media, and creative academias. The confrenece and exhibition is a chance for the members of this organization to showcase to each other and the public their work, what they've been researching, and new developments in digital media and digital arts. This years conference and exhibiton focuses on the therme of Wild Media.
This week on Art Beat we sit down with Davin Heckman a Professor in the Mass Communications department at Winona State university about his topic "Taming the Wilderness of Human Expression: From Media Ecology to Media Economy
I'm Abby Hawkey inviting you to join me as we talk with Davin Heckman on Art Beat.
Original air date: 07/09/24
Art Beat is produced on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Greg Brown Book Signing

KQAL 89.5FM — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 19:44:21 +0000

We take you to the Minnesota Marine Art Museum to hear Greg Brown talk about his new book, "Ring Around The Moon: A Songbook."
Original airdate: 05/14/24

Art Beat 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.

Frozen River Film Festival '24: Iron Opera

KQAL 89.5FM — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 19:38:29 +0000

We speak with the filmmakers behind the film, "Iron Opera" at the Frozen River Film Festival.
Original air date: 03/12/24

Art Beat 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.

Frozen River Film Festival '24: Emerging Filmmakers Panel

KQAL 89.5FM — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 19:34:26 +0000

Today on Art Beat, we go to the 18th annual Frozen River Film Festival and give you a peak into the world of short films from Winona's own emerging filmmakers.

This short film set and panel features key note speakers of Managing Director of the Frozen River Film Festival Eileen Moeller, Dr. Danielle Shwartz Assistant professor of Film studies and English at Winona State University, and some of the young emerging filmmakers themselves.

This local set also had the pleasure of including the world premiere of the short film Open Wide, a comedy horror film created by the members of the first FRFF Summer Filmmaking Intensive.

These emerging filmmakers may be young but their films and their passion speak well beyond their years.

I am Abby Hawkey join us as KQAL’s Ryan Flanders shares with you the highlights from the 2024 Frozen River Film Festival's Emerging Filmmakers, today on Art Beat.

Original air date: 04/16/24

Art Beat 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.

Frozen River Film Festival '24: Minnesota Filmmakers Panel

KQAL 89.5FM — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 19:32:11 +0000

Minnesota Filmmakers panel at the Frozen River Film Festival 2024 in Winona, MN.
Original airdate: 04/30/24

Art Beat 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.

Frozen River Film Festival '24: How Do I Be A Good Creator?

KQAL 89.5FM — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 19:29:38 +0000

We speak with Brynn Artley, the filmmaker behind the film, "How Do I Be A Good Creator?" which showed at the Frozen River Film Festival.
Original air date: 04/23/24

Art Beat 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.

Frozen River Film Festival '24: The Last DAMn

KQAL 89.5FM — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 19:23:42 +0000

Today on Art Beat, we take a look at the 18th annual Frozen River Film Festival and sit down with Minnesota filmmakers Trenton Raygor and Nicholas Kapanke to talk about their film, The Last DAMn, which was shown at this year’s festival. The film takes an in depth look at the 240 mile, 24 hour bicycle race known as the Day Across Minnesota. Although the race may be grueling the film is an eye opening look into the people and the impact this race has had since its first ride in 2021. I am Abby Hawkey join us as KQAL’s Jiovani Bermudez talks with Trenton Raygor and Nicholas Kapanke producer and director from the 2024 Frozen River Film Festival, today on Art Beat.

Original air date: 04/09/24

Art Beat 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.

Frozen River Film Festival '24: Junkin'

KQAL 89.5FM — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 19:17:15 +0000

Lights! Camera! Action! Today on Art Beat we cover the Frozen River Film Festival. We reached out to a few of the directors to get the behind the scenes and production process. Today we are joined by the director of Junkin Andy Heck. We are also joined by his father and local artist Mike Heck. Stay tuned as we hear about a man’s walk towards redemption told through a short film today on Art Beat. Take 1!

Original air date: 03/26/24

Art Beat 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.

Frozen River Film Festival '24: The Butterfly Effect

KQAL 89.5FM — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 19:13:12 +0000

Lights! Camera! Action! Today on Art Beat we cover the Frozen River Film Festival. KQAL will take you behind the scenes to hear about the production, filming, messages, and passions from the creators themselves. Today we are joined by the director of The Butterfly Effect Deb Wallwork. Sit back and relax as we hear from the wind beneath the butterflies’ wings on today’s episode of Art Beat. Action!

Original air date: 03/05/24

Art Beat 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.

Frozen River Film Festival '24: Healthy Lake Winona

KQAL 89.5FM — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 19:10:33 +0000

Today on Art Beat, we take a look at the 18th annual Frozen River Film Festival and sit down with local filmmaker Mary Farrell to talk about her film, Healthy Lake Winona, which was shown at this year’s festival. The film follows the efforts of local organizers dedicated to cleaning up Lake Winona. The Healthy Lake Winona committee was formed in 2014 by a group of local citizens in an effort to improve the quality of the lake. In the film, Farrell documents the groups efforts to address problems with the lake including runoff, invasive species and the goose population. The Frozen River Film Festival is a yearly event showcasing many films including local filmmakers focusing on community-based documentaries. I’m Abby Hawkey, join us as KQAL’s Dylan Alzate sits down with local filmmaker Mary Farrell from the 2024 Frozen River Film Festival, today on Art Beat.

Original air date: 04/02/24

Art Beat 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.

Frozen River Film Festival '24: See You At No Name

KQAL 89.5FM — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 19:07:31 +0000

Today on Art Beat, we take a look at the 18th annual Frozen River Film Festival and sit down with local filmmaker and KQAL's own Duncan Wellcome with his Film, See You at No Name; a film that shows Winona's culture, starting at the No Name Bar. The Frozen River Film Festival is a yearly recurring event showcasing many local filmmakers focusing on community-based documentaries. Before I say more, I'm Dylan Alzate sitting with Duncan Wellcome from the Frozen River Film Festival, today on Art Beat.

Original air date: 02/27/24

Art Beat 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.

Frozen River Film Festival '24: Minnesota Mean

KQAL 89.5FM — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 19:05:45 +0000

Today on Art Beat, we take a peek back into the 18th annual Frozen River Film Festival and discuss a local film Minnesota Mean with local filmmaker, Dawn Mikkelson. Minnesota Mean is a documentary showcasing the thrilling world of roller derby following a group of strong women. The Frozen River Film Festival is a yearly recurring event showcasing many local filmmakers focusing on community-based documentaries. Before I say more, I'm Dylan Alzate sitting with Dawn Mikkelson from the Frozen River Film Festival, today on Art Beat.

Original airdate: 03/19/24

Art Beat 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.

Colleen Shore: You Are Here

KQAL 89.5FM — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 21:24:00 +0000

KQAL's Jiovani Bermudez sits down with local plein air artist Colleen Shore whose exhibit titled You Are Here is currently on display at Blue Heron Coffee House in Winona, MN.

Original air date: 01/09/24

Art Beat is produced on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Seho Park Paintings at Watkins Gallery

KQAL 89.5FM — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 21:16:51 +0000

Today on Art Beat we talk to artist Seho Park.

Professor Seho Park has taught art education, drawing, and two-dimensional design courses at Winona State University since 1988. His current show, Paintings, draws from work he made during his 2022-23 sabbatical. Professor Park attended an artist residency in Seoul, Korea for much of his sabbatical year and exhibited in Seoul several times while on leave from teaching.

Today, we take you to the Watkins Art Gallery on the Winona State University campus to speak with Seho Park about his new exhibit, including his inspiration for his paintings as well as his thoughts on art overall. I’m Ryan Flanders, pull up alongside your radio and well, park it, as we bring you Seho Park and his Paintings, today on Art Beat.

Original air date: 01/23/24

Art Beat is produced on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Winona Art Walk 2023 Part 3

KQAL 89.5FM — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 21:13:20 +0000

Winona has a pretty great art scene for a city its size. Today on Art Beat we take you back to the Winona Art Walk 2023. Back in November several local studios opened their doors to the public so that we could all share in some local hometown art. There was so much art to see on the 2023 Art Walk that we decided to break it down into several episodes of Art Beat. On today’s episode, KQAL’s Ventress Heron takes us to Island City Clayspace and Grace Presbyterian Church to visit with some local artists. That’s the Winona Art Walk 2023, today on Art Beat.

Original air date: 01/09/24

Art Beat is produced on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Winona Art Walk 2023 Part 2

KQAL 89.5FM — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 21:09:27 +0000

Winona has a pretty great art scene for a city its size. Today on Art Beat we take you back to the Winona Art Walk 2023. Back in November several local studios opened their doors to the public so that we could all share in some local hometown art. There was so much art to see on the 2023 Art Walk that we decided to break it down into several episodes of Art Beat. On today’s episode, KQAL’s Jiovani Bermudez takes us to Touchstone Glass and KQAL’s Dylan Alzate takes us to Schumaker Pottery and Blue Heron Studios. I’m Bill Stoneberg and this is the Winona Art Walk 2023 Part 2, today on Art Beat.

Original air date: 01/02/24

Art Beat is produced on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Winona Art Walk 2023 Part 1

KQAL 89.5FM — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 21:06:55 +0000

Winona has a pretty great art scene for a city its size. Today on Art Beat we take you back to the Winona Art Walk 2023 for somewhat of a tour. Back in November several local studios opened their doors to the public so that we could all share in some local hometown art. There was so much art to see on the 2023 Art Walk that we decided to break it down into several episodes of Art Beat. On today’s episode, KQAL’s Jiovani Bermudez takes us to Handmade Neighborhood at the Winona County History Center to visit with several different artists. That’s the Winona Art Walk 2023, today on Art Beat.

Original air date: 12/26/23

Art Beat is produced on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Tally Mark Press: Print Dubs

KQAL 89.5FM — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 21:04:42 +0000

Today on Art Beat we talk to artist Peet Fetsch of Tally Mark Press here in Winona. As Tally Mark Press, Peet is a printer, a designer, and an artist using screen printing techniques to make everything from greeting cards to art prints. Today, we take you to the Blue Heron Coffee House to see Peet’s latest exhibit, titled Print Dubs. The concept for the Print Dubs exhibit came from Peet’s love of vinyl records, collage and abstract art, and dub music. I’m Bill Stoneberg, grab a cup of joe, sit back and relax as we take you to Blue Heron Coffee House for Print Dubs, the latest exhibit by Tally Mark Press, today on Art Beat.

Original air date: 12/05/23

Art Beat is produced on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Minnesota Marine Art Museum: Water Music Part 2

KQAL 89.5FM — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:53:29 +0000

Minnesota Marine Art Museum: Water Music Part 2

Original air date: 12/19/23
Art Beat 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.

Minnesota Marine Art Museum: Water Music Part 1

KQAL 89.5FM — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:45:59 +0000

Minnesota Marine Art Museum: Water Music Part 1

Original air date: 12/12/23
Art Beat 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.

Minnesota Marine Art Museum Sea to Papers Exhibit Part 2

KQAL 89.5FM — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:42:23 +0000

Minnesota Marine Art Museum Sea to Papers Exhibit Part 2

Original air date: 11/28/23
Art Beat 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.

Minnesota Marine Art Museum Sea to Papers Exhibit Part 1

KQAL 89.5FM — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:39:55 +0000

Minnesota Marine Art Museum Sea to Papers Exhibit Part 1

Original air date: 11/21/23
Art Beat 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.

Sandbar Storytelling Festival 2023 Part 4

KQAL 89.5FM — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:37:22 +0000

This episode of Art Beat, we're going back to Sain't Mary's University for part 4 of Sandbar Storytelling. Sandbar Storytelling is a festival of which utilizes one of the most beautiful works of art, Storytelling. Today, we're showcasing award-winning storyteller, recording artist, and author, Bil Lepp. Bil is a humorous, kid-friendly storyteller who wrote and recorded 28 books and audio collections and recipient of West Virginia's Vandalia Award as well as Parents' Choice Gold Award as well as a few others. So get ready, as we give you the backstage look into Bil Lepp, today, on Art Beat.

Original air date: 11/14/23
Art Beat 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.

Sandbar Storytelling Festival 2023 Part 3

KQAL 89.5FM — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:35:43 +0000

This episode of Art Beat, we're going back to Sain't Mary's University for part 3 of Sandbar Storytelling. Sandbar Storytelling is a festival of which utilizes one of the most beautiful works of art, Storytelling. Today, we're showcasing award-winning storyteller, recording artist, and author, Bil Lepp. Bil is a humorous, kid-friendly storyteller who wrote and recorded 28 books and audio collections and recipient of West Virginia's Vandalia Award as well as Parents' Choice Gold Award and a few others. So get ready, as we give you the backstage look into Bil Lepp, today, on Art Beat.

Original air date: 11/07/23
Art Beat 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.

Sandbar Storytelling Festival 2023 Part 2

KQAL 89.5FM — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:32:13 +0000

Sandbar Storytelling Festival 2023 Part 2

Original air date: 10/24/23
Art Beat 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.

Sandbar Storytelling Festival 2023 Part 1

KQAL 89.5FM — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:28:25 +0000

Sandbar Storytelling Festival 2023 Part 1

Original air date: 10/24/23
Art Beat 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.

Theatre du Mississippi: Return Engagement

KQAL 89.5FM — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:25:06 +0000

The cast of Theatre du Mississippi's production of Return Engagement stops by the studio.

Original air date: 10/03/23
Art Beat 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.

Sounds of the Mississippi: Pool 6

KQAL 89.5FM — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:23:13 +0000

We all know the mighty Mississippi. Roaring through Winona with the various boats, swimmers, fishers, and floods. We are so used to it we may think there is nothing new about it. That the river holds no true mystery. Well, what if you were underwater. What would you hear from under the waves? Today on Art Beat we are joined by Erik Schoster and Jason Nanna as they dive into the Sounds of the Mississippi River.

Original air date: 09/26/23
Art Beat 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.

Theatre du Mississippi Sneak Peak

KQAL 89.5FM — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:20:23 +0000

Set the spotlight and grab some snacks Winona, because Theatre Du Mississipi is coming to the stage to showcase three sneakpeak shows at the No Name Bar. Founded in 97 and incorporated in 98, Theatre Du Mississipi has been commited to high quality shows and entertaining the community of Winona and beyond. Today on Art Beat, we talk to some of the community members, the board, and showcase their sneakpeak from the No Name bar. So sit back, and get your acting on as we pull back the curtain with Theatre Du Mississipi, today on Art Beat.

Original air date: 09/19/23
Art Beat 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.

Googled Earth: Through a Looking Glass Part 2

KQAL 89.5FM — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 13:30:00 +0000

Whip out your glasses, because this week on Art Beat, we get a part 2 backseat look at Googled Earth through a looking glass with Negin Ehtesabian. Negin is a professional illustrator with a focus on interdiciplinary research-base art, and digital/new media art. Together with her Husband, Professor Lichty, they've created pieces of art that can be seen over at Watkins Gallery. i'm Dylan Alzate, and sit back, grab some snacks... and stop chewing so loud... As we Chat with Negin for her side of Googled Earth, today, on Art Beat.
Original Airdate: 09/12/23

Googled Earth: Through a Looking Glass Part 1

KQAL 89.5FM — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 22:06:55 +0000

Whip out your glasses, because this week on Art Beat, we get a backseat look at Googled Earth through a looking glass with the wacky professor from Phelps, Professor Patrick Lichty. Professor Lichty spent some time in the United Arab Kingdoms when he met his wife, Negin Ehtesabian. Together, they've created pieces of art that can be seen over at Watkins Gallery. So sit back, grab some snacks... and please don't chew so loud... As we chat with Pat about his side side, of Googled Earth, today, on Art Beat.
Original Airdate: 09/05/23

Great River Shakespeare Festival: 20 year Anniversary

KQAL 89.5FM — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 22:04:14 +0000

For over 20 years the Great River Shakespeare Festival has been a monument in Winona. This festival has connected the community in an infinite amount of ways. Today on Art Beat, we sit down with the festival's own Tarah Flanagan, a program director and actress. Tarah and I discussed how the festival's changed over the years and how it has become loved by many. Join us now as we pull back the curtain, and talk Shakespeare today, on Art Beat.
Original Airdate: 08/15/23

Winona Revisioned

KQAL 89.5FM — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 21:53:41 +0000

Get ready Winona, because this episode of Art Beat is going to showcase an exhibition by Winona State University's Professor Patrick Lichty. Born in Ohio, spending a chunk of his professional life in the Arab Kingdom as well as working on projects such as The Yes Men, Terminal Time, Critical Art, he's come to the Winona Country Historical Society to share some insight on the power of AI technology, and much more. I'm Dylan Alzate, and we're proud to sit down with Patrick as we discuss his showing of "Winona Re-Visioned" today, on Art Beat.
Original Airdate: 08/15/23

Sandbar Storytelling with Clare Murphy Part 2

KQAL 89.5FM — Mon, 22 May 2023 21:48:42 +0000

What if you were told that storytelling is a practiced form of art many would associate with big stage comedy shows, or a small campfire surrounded by close friends. That it's considered an method of performance that is uses culture, history, and various mythologies to gather a community of people together.Today on Art Beat, we invite you to sit with us once more from last weeks guest, Sandbar Storytelling with their guest host, Clare Murphy. So sit back and relax as we introduce to you the beauty of preserving cultural traditions and wild Irish Tales from Sandbar Storytelling, today, on Art beat.

Original Airdate: 05/16/23

Sandbar Storytelling with Clare Murphy Part 1

KQAL 89.5FM — Mon, 22 May 2023 21:45:07 +0000

What if I told you that storytelling is considered an method of performance that uses culture, history, and various mythologies to gather a community of people together. That it's a practiced form of art many would associate with big stage comedy shows, or a small campfire surrounded by close friends. Today on Art Beat, we invite you to sit with us, as we share with you, Sandbar Storytelling, with their guest host, Clare Murphy. So sit back and relax as we introduce to you the beauty of preserving cultural traditions and wild Irish Tales from Sandbar Storytelling, today, on Art beat.

Original Airdate: 05/09/23

La Vonte Thompson: Give Me My Flowers

KQAL 89.5FM — Mon, 22 May 2023 21:42:10 +0000

Pictures can be known to capture bits and pieces of history, other times it's meant to sybolize messages that're used to spread throughout the media. Some symbolic messages may be negative, but these messages give light to a more positive message. On today's Art Beat, we talk to astonished photographer, La Vonte Thompson, with his latest exhibit, Give Me My Flowers: Exhaulting Black Women and Girls. His exhibit featured shots of his models included with subjects which were discussed in an interview. Each photo representing art, beauty, and power. Join us now as we pull back the curtain and discuss the astounding art of La Vonte Thompson today on Art Beat.

Original airdate: 04/04/23

The Glass Menagerie

KQAL 89.5FM — Mon, 22 May 2023 21:39:14 +0000

KQAL conducted live interview with Winona State University's department of Theatre and Dance.
Original airdate: 02/28/2023

Dancescape 2023 Post-Show

KQAL 89.5FM — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 14:59:42 +0000

On today's Art Beat, we open the curtain for an annual event running for 33 years, Dancescape 2023! Dancescape is a long running event with a variety of performances made by the theatre and art department at Winona State that was held Febuary 16th to the 18th. So sit back and relax as we take you behind the scenes on today's Art Beat.
Original Air Date: 03/07/2023

Winona Art Walk Part 2

KQAL 89.5FM — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 16:03:50 +0000

From paintings to prints, from wood work to writing, there is no limit to what you can find at the Winona Art Walk. Hosted across the city of Winona, several local artists have come to share their unique mediums and styles. On today's Art Beat, we get to speak with a few of these local artists, and hear about their works, styles, struggles, and more! Join us as we get a peak of Winona's local art scene, on today's Art Beat.
Original Airdate: 02/07/23

Winona Art Walk Part 1

KQAL 89.5FM — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 16:01:55 +0000

Blooming Underground with Mai'a Williams

KQAL 89.5FM — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 17:22:40 +0000

KQAL's Jiovani Bermudez meets with Mai'a Williams to discuss her project, Blooming Underground. Blooming Underground is a centers on their relationship to the Driftless natural landscape, the sacredness of Black and First Nations’ lives and histories in this region and globally, the healing traditions that they learned from their grandmother and elders in rural South Carolina.

Original airdate: 11/08/22

Charlie Parr: Last Of The Better Days Ahead

KQAL 89.5FM — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 14:56:11 +0000

Many songs have a story to tell. Sometimes this message is clear other times it’s not. Sometimes it would be nice to know what the artist was thinking as they wrote the melodious poetry. On today’s Art Beat we get the opportunity to get a glimpse at the stories behind the works of local artist Charlie Parr with his new book Last of the Better Days Ahead. Charlies’ songs are unique for their gripping and emotional lyrics often accompanied by simple yet elegant strums of a guitar. Join us as we experience the works of Charlie Parr through a written medium on todays Art Beat.

Original airdate: 10/11/22

Theatre du Mississippi presents: Shipwrecked!

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 23:27:08 +0000

Today on Art Beat we talk to some of the production team from Theatre du Mississippi’s production of Shipwrecked! which will play on the Cal Fremling tour boat.

Original air date: 09/06/22

Art Beat 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.

iDMAa Weird Media Conference '22: “Winona’s Way” by Margaret Dolinsky

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 23:21:56 +0000

Today on Art Beat, we talk with Margaret Dolinsky and Dave Casey about the art pieces featured at the Marine Art Museum during this year’s Weird Media Conference. Margaret’s project “Winona’s Way” focuses on Winona’s love for nature by portraying her art on canoe’s and then submerging the canoes, and herself into the Mississippi River. Margaret’s previous work is in VR systems that allow you to experience her art in a 3D landscape. I’m Max Ackman, and up next we talk with Margaret about CaveVR and Winona’s Way, today on Art Beat.

Original Air Date: 07/12/22.

Art Beat is produced on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

iDMAa Weird Media Conference '22: Infodemic

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 23:17:55 +0000

Recently the iDMAa held a conference and exhibition here in Winona and we were there check out all the weird digital art being presented. Two of the artists that we spoke with, Jennifer Gradecki and Derek Curry, had a video piece in the exhibition titled: Infodemic. Both artists are also assistant professors at Northeastern University in Boston and their piece Infodemic deals with the way that misinformation spreads through todays social and digital media while gaining traction as truth. How do we discern what is truth and what is fiction in todays world? Well, Jennifer and Derek are here to help us figure that out. And to prompt us to think a little deeper when consuming today’s digital media. I’m Bill Stoneberg with Jennifer Gradecki and Derek Curry at the iDMAa Weird Media conference, today on Art Beat.

Original Air Date: 07/05/22.

Art Beat is produced on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

iDMAa Weird Media Conference '22 with Davin Heckman and Patrick Lichty

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 23:13:40 +0000

Professor's Davin Heckman and Patrick Lichty talk about the iDMAa Weird Media Conference and Exhibition being held on the Winona State University campus.
Original air date: 06/21/22
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.

Great River Shakespeare Fest '22: Apprenticeship and Youth Education Programs

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 23:00:05 +0000

There are many great opportunities within Winona to expand your skills towards your career. Whether that be creating music, shooting video, or simply dancing till your legs fall off. But where do you start? How do you know what is right for you?

This week we talked with Jen Oswald, Director of the Summer Education Programs, and Emma Bucknam, House Manager for GRSF 2022. Jen & Emma talk with us about the Youth Apprenticeship Program, how to get involved with GRSF, and why EVERYBODY loves Shakespeare. Emma also talks with us about how important joining GRSF was and the skills she has learned from the job that college doesn’t teach her. So turn on the lights, get in character, and set the stage as we learn more about the Youth Apprenticeship Program together. I’m Max Ackman, and up next is KQAL’s Bill Stoneberg with Jen Oswald and Emma Bucknam, TODAY on Art Beat.

Original air date: 08/09/22

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.

Great River Shakespeare Fest '22: Set Design

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 22:53:38 +0000

Imagine yourself as a pirate, scavenging the Atlantic Ocean with your crew looking for the treasures hidden within the sea. You and your scallywags have ventured far and wide aboard your ship, The Dazzling Pearl. Aboard this ship is an elephant…. Wait a second that’s not in the script…

This week we talked with Rodrigo Escalante, Scenic Designer for The African Company Presents: Richard the 3rd, which is a part of the GRSF 2022. Rodrigo talks with us about the importance of reusing set pieces, how a set feels when it is arranged, and how to translate reality into a given space. Rodrigo also talks with us about how he incorporated the ocean into his set in a very unique way. So find your scallywags and grab your eye patches as we learn more about set design together. I’m Max Ackman, and up next is KQAL’s Bill Stoneberg with Rodrigo Escalante, Scenic Designer for the GRSF, TODAY on Art Beat.

Original air date: 08/02/22

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.

Great River Shakespeare Fest '22: Costume Design

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 22:46:48 +0000

To be or not to be, that is the question… well it’s A question anyway… actually it’s the only quote I know from Shakespeare… so really I have many questions… That’s why I talked to Harri Horsley, Costume Designer for The African Company Presents Richard III which was part of the Great River Shakespeare Festival 2022. Harri talks to us about what the job of costume designer entails, why accessories are key, and how they got into costume design in the first place. We even get into how the clothes that people wear signify different things about them. So, to be or not to be… well, I say just come and be with us for the next 20 or so minutes and we can learn about costume design together, I’m Bill Stoneberg with Harri Horsley costume designer with the GRSF, today on Art Beat.

Original air date: 07/26/22

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.

Joy Labs Part Two with Tricia Wehrenberg

KQAL 89.5FM — Fri, 27 May 2022 20:17:14 +0000

Today on Art Beat we talked with Tricia Wehrenberg, a youth services librarian from the Winona Public Library to hear more about their collaboration with the Joy Labs. The project is focusing on creating a positive space for youth in Winona while emphasizing an increase in mental health programming. She talked all about the project, why mental health awareness is important, as well as how and where to learn more about the collaboration. I'm Brylee Harris, stick around as we hear more about mental health, art-based programming from Tricia Wehrenberg today on Art Beat.
Original Air Date: 04/12/22.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Joy Labs Part One with Sarah Johnson

KQAL 89.5FM — Fri, 27 May 2022 20:12:46 +0000

Today on Art Beat we talked with Sarah Johnson, the Joy Labs Founder to hear more about their collaboration with the Winona Public Library. The project is focusing on creating a positive space for youth in Winona while emphasizing an increase in mental health programming. She talked all about the project, what mental health means to her, and the benefits that this project will bring. I'm Brylee Harris, stick around as we hear more about mental health, art-based programming from Sarah Johnson today on Art Beat.
Original Air Date: 04/05/22.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Frozen River Film Fest 2022: Environmental Shorts From Insite Dance Creative Practice

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 22:34:41 +0000

Today on Art Beat we're talking to Sydney Swanson about her film, Environmental Dance Shorts From Insite Dance Creative Practice from the Frozen River Film Festival 2022. We were able to gain more insight into what exactly her film was about, what her creative process looked like, and her inspiration behind the film. I'm Brylee Harris, stick around as we hear more about the film Environmental Shorts From Insite Dance Creative Practice today on Art Beat

Original air date: 03/22/22.
Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Frozen River Film Fest 2022: 1001 Arab Futures

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 22:31:38 +0000

Today on Art Beat we're catching up with Sharon Mansur again to talk about her film, 1001 Arab Futures from the Frozen River Film Festival 2022. She was this year's guest curator but talked specifically about the film that she produced. We received more insight into what exactly her film was about, what her creative process looked like, and her inspiration behind the film. I'm Brylee Harris, stick around as we hear more about the film 1001 Arab Futures on today's Art Beat.

Original air date: 03/08/22.
Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Frozen River Film Fest 2022: Guest Curator Sharon Mansur

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 22:24:10 +0000

Today on Art Beat we're talking with Sharon Mansur, the first ever guest curator for the Frozen River Film Festival 2022. She shared more about this year’s festival, her own workshop and film that will be presented, and what inspires her passion for dance. I'm Brylee Harris, stick around as we hear more about the Frozen River Film Festival 2022 from Sharon Mansur, on today's Art Beat.

Original Air Date: 01/18/22
Produced by Brylee Harris

The Sound is 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.

WSU THAD Presents: All Together Now

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 22:13:21 +0000

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.

Winona Fine Arts Commission 2021 Poetry Walk

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 22:08:36 +0000

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 campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

WSU Theatre and Dance: The Moors

KQAL 89.5FM — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 20:54:20 +0000

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 without giving too much away. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around as we get a sneak peak at the Winona State University Theatre and Art Departments production of The Moors, today on Art Beat.

Original air date: 10/12/21

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.

Wildlife Art With Paul LeDuc

KQAL 89.5FM — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 20:40:33 +0000

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 Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Great River Shakespeare Fest 2021: Youth Education

KQAL 89.5FM — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 20:36:54 +0000

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 Oswald from the Great River Shakespeare Festival on Art Beat.

Original air date: 08/03/21

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.

Great River Shakespeare Fest 2021: Preview with Eileen Moeller

KQAL 89.5FM — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 17:43:26 +0000

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.

Drone Photography with Seth Thompson

KQAL 89.5FM — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 17:15:44 +0000

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 is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Frozen River Film Fest 2021: Winona Unmasked

KQAL 89.5FM — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 17:13:43 +0000

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.

Frozen River Film Fest 2021: What Floats Your Boat

KQAL 89.5FM — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 17:11:03 +0000

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 work. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around, as we ask What Floats Your Boat?, with film maker Connor Forhan, on Art Beat.

Original air date: 03/30/21

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.

Frozen River Film Fest 2021: Solar Eclipse

KQAL 89.5FM — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 17:09:10 +0000

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 Dancescape in person, so Joe and Dakota stepped in to create this dance film. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around, as we take a look at Solar Eclipse, with directors Joe Eichele and Dakota Maertz, on Art Beat.

Original air date: 04/06/21

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.

Frozen River Film Fest 2021: Samaritan

KQAL 89.5FM — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 17:07:08 +0000

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.

Frozen River Film Fest 2021: Put the Brights On

KQAL 89.5FM — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 17:02:05 +0000

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 you with a feeling of understanding and acceptance. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around as we Put The Brights On with film maker Raymond Rea, today on Art Beat.

Original air date: 04/06/21

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.

Frozen River Film Fest 2021: Fish Camp

KQAL 89.5FM — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:59:48 +0000

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 Fish Camp with film maker Hywell Taff Roberts on today’s Art Beat.
Original air date: 04/20/21

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.

Frozen River Film Fest 2021: Eddy's World

KQAL 89.5FM — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:56:13 +0000

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.

Frozen River Film Fest 2021: Connectivity: Networking for Everyone

KQAL 89.5FM — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:51:54 +0000

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 Brynn Artley and Connectivity, today on Art Beat.
Original air date: 04/13/21
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.

The State of Performing Arts in a Pandemic: Ed's No Name Bar

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 22:10:57 +0000

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 Fund.

The State of Performing Arts in a Pandemic: WSU Saxophone Honors Band

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 22:06:32 +0000

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: 12/01/20.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Minnesota Music Video Menagerie

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 21:58:04 +0000

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.
Original Air Date: 08/25/20.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Performing Arts and COVID-19 with Rich MacDonald Part 2

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 21:56:33 +0000

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 artists currently face and how we might move forward in new ways for the future. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around for the conclusion of our talk with Rich MacDonald about the performing arts during and after COVID-19, on Art Beat.
Original Air Date: 08/18/20.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Performing Arts and COVID-19 with Rich MacDonald Part 1

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 21:52:54 +0000

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 and how we might move forward in new ways for the future. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around as we talk to Rich MacDonald about the performing arts during and after COVID-19, on Art Beat.
Original Air Date: 08/11/20.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

On The Film "John Latsch: The Man and His River"

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 21:49:35 +0000

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 background on John Latsch. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around as we talk about John Latsch: The Man and His River with Mary Farrell and Frances Edstrom, on Art Beat.
Original Air Date: 07/21/20.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Poet Peter Engen

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 21:47:23 +0000

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.

“On the Fly” with Lanesboro Arts

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 21:43:24 +0000

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 from Root River Rod Co. I’m Bill Stoneberg asking you to stick around for On the Fly, on today’s Art Beat.
Original Air Date: 06/23/20.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Artist Rebecca Van Acker

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 21:39:54 +0000

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 Cultural Heritage Fund.

Frozen River Film Fest 2020: This Wild Land

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:45:15 +0000

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.

Frozen River Film Fest 2020: The Living Driftless

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:31:08 +0000

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 Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Frozen River Film Fest 2020: Raising Hell

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:22:56 +0000

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 Air Date: 03/03/20.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Frozen River Film Fest 2020: Ode To Minnesota

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:15:55 +0000

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 KQAL.
Original Air Date: 02/25/20.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Frozen River Film Fest 2020: Mystery In The Wetlands

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:13:07 +0000

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 possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Frozen River Film Fest 2020: Maternity For The Weekend

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:09:28 +0000

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 Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

"Visible/Invisible: Life With Mental Illness" With Photographer Joy Davis Ripley Part 2

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:04:18 +0000

When you break a leg, you go to the doctor and they put a cast on it. Everyone can see that you have a cast on and they know that you have a broken leg. It is obvious that you have been hurt and are now healing. Sometimes people can have mental or emotional injuries or issues that they are dealing with as well but that isn’t so obvious. In addition, there can often be a negative stigma surrounding mental illness. Local photographer Joy Davis Ripley’s new photo exhibit titled “Visible/invisible: Life With Mental Illness” seeks to dispel the stigma surrounding mental illness by making what is often invisible visible. Joy’s project involves her subjects describing their experience with mental illness in their own words and then she worked with them to create portraits to illustrate those feelings and experiences. The exhibit is at Public Launch in Winona, MN through the month of February 2020. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with photographer Joy Davis Ripley on Art Beat.
Original Air Date: 06/04/19.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

"Listening for Evidence" with Artist Lois Peterson

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:53:34 +0000

This week on Art Beat, we hear from Lois Peterson on her new exhibit, Listening for Evidence. Listening for Evidence explores Lois' fascination with spacious, quiet scenes and their artistic qualities. I'm Willard Huyck, and this is Art Beat. here on 89.5 KQAL.
Original Air Date: 01/28/20.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Film Maker Tyler Aug With "Crows"

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:47:32 +0000

Rochester has a crow problem. And a new documentary film titled The Crows by Tyler Aug highlights the issue with humor mixed in with facts about crows to ask a serious question, how can Rochester live together with the crows? The film The Crows will be shown at the Gray Duck Theater and Coffeehouse in Rochester this Thursday, Dec 5th 2019. The film takes a humorous look at the crow situation, examining attempts to relocate the crows, along with an attempt to bring them into the art community? Anyway, I spoke with Tyler to get a little background on the subject and the film maker himself. And before I got a chance to even ask him Tyler told me, yes I have been pooped on. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with film maker Tyler Aug, talking about The Crows.
Original Air Date: 12/13/19.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Write Weird Stuff With Author Frank Bures

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:40:26 +0000

Do you like to write? Do you have an interest in weird things? How about getting paid? That’s good right? Today on Art Beat Minnesota author Frank Bures discusses How to Write About Weird Stuff and Make a Living At It. Frank recently held a writers workshop at the Winona Public Library. I sat down with Frank to discuss his writing career and how he got into writing about weird things. Frank also talks a little about his book The Geography of Madness: Penis Thieves, Voodoo Death, and the Search for the Meaning of the Worlds Strangest Syndromes. So if the title of his book is any indication, we might be in for a wild ride. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around as we step into a world of weird with Frank Bures, on Art Beat.
Original Air Date: 11/26/19.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Artist Jamie Harper's Salvaged Medium

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:38:48 +0000

Today on Art Beat we talk to Winona based artist Jamie Harper who also goes by the name Salvaged Medium. Jamie not only uses reclaimed materials to paint on, but he also uses salvaged paint. His work often incorporates the wildlife and the landscape of the Mississippi river valley combined with splashes of color that gives his work an unmistakable look. I sat down with Jamie at Ed’s No Name Bar where his work is being shown through the end of December 2019. We discussed his work, how he came to use reclaimed materials, and making America bike again. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with local artist Jamie Harper on Art Beat.
Original Air Date: 11/19/19.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

"Good Grief: Healing Through Art", With Artist Faye Schoen

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:37:00 +0000

Art can be very powerful. It can transmit emotions or ideas…

It can be cathartic for the artist to create and can also help the person experiencing the art work through things they are dealing with in their own life.
Much like feeling better after listening to a sad song, art can help you to realize that you are not alone and that others before you have dealt with the same pain and made it through.
Today on Art Beat we speak with local artist Faye Schoen, whose work is currently being shown at the Bell Art Room at the Winona Public Library. The exhibit titled, Good Grief: Healing Through Art, will be on display through the month of October. I sat down with Faye to talk about the healing power of art and how it has helped her in dealing with the loss of her husband of 40 years. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with Faye Schoen, on Art Beat.
Original Air Date: 10/08/19.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

"The Wandering House", With Artist Cecillia Cornejo

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:33:59 +0000

What does “home” mean to you? Does the word home conjure up a certain place or time or feeling? Today on Art Beat we talk to Cecillia Cornejo, artist in residence at Lanesboro Arts in Lanesboro, MN. Cecillia is a Chilean-born documentary filmmaker, artist and teacher who lives in Northfield, MN. Her new project that she has brought to Lanesboro is called the Wandering House. The Wandering House is an old ice fishing shack that Cecillia has converted into a mobile audio recording booth. She is exploring the themes of people and place and the concepts of belonging and home in rural communities in Minnesota. Participants are encouraged to tell their stories in The Wandering House, their own version of what home means to them, in their own words. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with artist Cecillia Cornejo on Art Beat.
Original Air Date: 10/01/19.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

"La Gomera: The Island Lost in Time", With Photographer Ed Hoffman

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:31:46 +0000

Today on Art Beat we go to Public Launch in downtown Winona for the opening of a photo exhibit by local photographer Ed Hoffman. The exhibit, titled La Gomera: The Island Lost in Time is an attempt to tell the story of La Gomera which is an island in the Spanish Canary Islands. The island has faced the impact of mass emigration, modernization, fascism, and climate change all of which come through in Hoffman’s photographs. The exhibit will be on display through October 12th 2019. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with local photographer Ed Hoffman, on Art Beat.
Original Air Date: 09/24/19.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Stereo Photography With Bob Taunt

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:29:19 +0000

Today on Art Beat we talk to local historian and stereo photography buff, Bob Taunt. Bob recently gave a presentation about the history of stereo photography at the Winona County History Center. The presentation was a compliment to an exhibit titled Victorian Winona: Through the Lens of Charles Tenney. Charles Tenney was a photographer in the Winona area in the late 1800s and produced many stereo images of the area as was common at that time. I’m Bill Stoneberg, encouraging you to stick around to learn more about stereo photography from local historian Bob Taunt, on Art Beat.
Original Air Date: 09/17/19.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

"Driftless Sanctuary", With Artist Lyon Smith

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:26:25 +0000

Today on Art Beat, we talk to local artist Lyon Smith about his latest work, Driftless Sanctuary. The piece has been on display at Public Launch in downtown Winona. We talk to Lyon about how beavers and the way they build were part of the inspiration for the piece. We also talk about where the piece might end up next. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with Lyon Smith, on Art Beat.
Original Air Date: 09/03/19.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

"Winona: The Legend, The Women, The Place" at Watkins Gallery

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:23:27 +0000

Today on Art Beat we explore an art exhibit called Winona: The Legend, The Women, The Place. The exhibit is at the Watkins Gallery on the Winona State University campus through September 12th. We spoke to one of the artists on hand, Winona Nelson as well as renowned environmentalist Winona LaDuke who was the curator of the exhibition. I’m Bill Stoneberg with artist Winona Nelson and environmentalist and curator Winona LaDuke, on Art Beat.
Original Air Date: 09/03/19.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Artist Cary Wyninger

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:21:46 +0000

Art, some would say it touches their soul. Some might say the same about nature. If you combine the two, you get something like Art ‘n Soul, which is the moniker local artist Cary Wyninger goes by. Whether it’s hiking through one of our local parks or trails or painting barefoot so that she can feel the earth beneath her feet, Cary has a love of combining nature and art. Her work often incorporates natural scenes and wildlife bursting with vibrant colors. Cary recently had an exhibit at the Acoustic Café here in Winona. I caught up with Cary at the historic Trempealeau Hotel where we discussed her art, nature, and the connections she feels they create within her soul. I would encourage you to check out her artwork as you listen today at Art N’ Soul on Facebook. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with local artist Cary Wyninger on Art Beat.
Original Air Date: 08/27/19.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Author James Petrillo with "Ashyer"

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:20:16 +0000

Today on Art Beat we enter a fantasy realm of magic, swords and dragons with Minnesota author James Petrillo. Petrillo’s most recent novel takes us to the world of Ashyer where a young prince named Frost battles dragons in order to free his world from their tyrannical reign. Frost is joined in his journey by a colorful cast of characters that any fantasy enthusiast is sure to fall in love with. But let’s hear about it from the author himself. I’m Bill Stoneberg with Minnesota author James Petrillo on Art Beat.
Original Air Date: 07/30/19.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Great River Shakespeare Fest 2019: Wrap Up

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:11:41 +0000

Great stage shows, interesting events that give you a look behind the scenes and educational opportunities for all ages are all part of the Great River Shakespeare Festival here in Winona. As the 2019 season comes to a close we wondered, “what do the actors and directors and all the people who make this great fest possible think about our fair city? Are they eager to get home? Will they miss the festival and the city? How do the talented people that put on this festival feel as the 16th season comes to a close? Today on Art Beat we talk to Beth Gardiner, director and adapter of The Servant of Two Masters and Melissa Maxwell, actor in No Child and Cymbeline. Both have been part of the festival for several years and had a lot to say about the festival and the city of Winona itself. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with Beth Gardiner and Melissa Maxwell, on Art Beat.
Original Air Date: 08/06/19.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Great River Shakespeare Fest 2019: Youth Programs

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:08:32 +0000

Today on Art Beat we talk about youth education programs at the Great River Shakespeare Festival with Director of Education Jenn Oswald and Associate Artistic Director Tarah Flanegan. Jenn and Tarah explain how the youth education programs work, what kinds of experiences the students get through the programs and they even talk about the joy of working with these young creative minds. If you are interested in seeing what the students produced over the last few weeks, there will be a showcase for Shakespeare for young film makers this Saturday July 27th and there will be a showcase for Shakespeare for young actors and designers Sunday July 28th. I’m Bill Stoneberg with Jenn Oswald and Tarah Flanegan from the Great River Shakespeare Festival on Art Beat.
Original Air Date: 07/23/19.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Great River Shakespeare Fest 2019: Child Actors

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:05:21 +0000

Today we continue our coverage of the 2019 Great River Shakespeare Festival with a special edition of Art Beat focused on kids. In particular, child actors working with the festival. These young actors give us a unique perspective on the festival. They talk about why they love acting, what’s scary about it or as we found out: what’s not scary about it, and why they have so much fun being part of the festival. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with the youngest members of the cast of Macbeth at the Great River Shakespeare Festival, on Art Beat.
Original Air Date: 07/16/19.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Great River Shakespeare Fest 2019: Lighting and Sound Tech

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:59:51 +0000

Summer in Winona is a great time for all kinds of events and festivals, and one of our favorites is the Great River Shakespeare Festival. Today on Art Beat we learn about sound tech with Scott O’Brien. Scott is the composer and sound designer for MacBeth and also the sound designer for No Child this year. Scott fills us in on what a sound designer does and what it takes to compose music for the stage. This is also Scott’s first year with the Great River Shakespeare Festival so he’s got a fresh perspective on Winona and the festival to share with us. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with composer and sound designer Scott O’Brien, on Art Beat.
Original Air Date: 07/09/19.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

"Visible/Invisible: Life With Mental Illness" with Photographer Joy Davis Ripley Part 1

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:55:40 +0000

Visible/Invisible: Life with mental illness, that is the title of a new photography project by local Winona photographer Joy Davis Ripley. On todays Art Beat we talk to Joy about the project and her hopes to break down some stigmas in order to allow for a more open and honest conversation about mental illness. Joy is currently looking for people to participate in the project so if you or someone you know might be interested, you can contact Joy about it at WinonaMentalHealthProject@hotmail.com. I’m Bill Stoneberg with photographer Joy Davis Ripley, on Art Beat.
Original Air Date: 06/04/19.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Mid West Music Fest Photo Exhibit With Photographer Nathaniel Nelson

KQAL 89.5FM — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 23:37:11 +0000

Today on Art Beat we continue our conversation about Images of MWMF, a photo exhibit being shown at Ed’s No Name Bar through June 2nd. The exhibit features two local Winona photographers, Jon Swanson and Nathaniel Nelson. Last week we spoke with Jon and today we get to hear from Nathaniel. We talk about finding/creating your own style, the challenges of shooting a live band, and Nathaniel even gives us some tips for those just starting out. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with photographer Nathaniel Nelson, on Art Beat.

Original air date: 05/28/19.

Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.

Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Mid West Music Fest Photo Exhibit With Photographer Jon Swanson

KQAL 89.5FM — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 23:35:24 +0000

Today on Art Beat, we’re going to talk about art that is centered on Mid West Music Fest, specifically a photography exhibit being shown at Ed’s No Name Bar. The exhibit features two local Winona photographers, Jon Swanson and Nathaniel Nelson. Today we talk to Jon but don’t worry, we’ll hear from Nathaniel next week. Jon talks about how the festival is a great way to combine his love for music and photography. We also get to hear a little about his process and even a few tips for beginners. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with Jon Swanson, on Art Beat.

Original air date: 05/21/19.

Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.

Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Artist Jeff Morgan

KQAL 89.5FM — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 23:33:06 +0000

Every spring, the Midwest Music Fest Rolls into town bringing all sorts of talented musicians to the area from Minnesota, the surrounding states and beyond. One man helps us to look back on the musicians that have graced these stages in the past through his art. That man is Jeff Morgan and through his sketches, paintings and photographs you can relive the excitement of past performances. I sat down with Jeff at the Winona Public Library where his work is being shown through the month of May. Jeff talks about the joy of music and art and how they tie together. He also plays us a couple of his own tunes. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with Jeff Morgan, on Art Beat.

Original air date: 05/14/19.

Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.

Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Spoken Word and More With Joe Davis

KQAL 89.5FM — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 23:28:03 +0000

Today on Art Beat we catch up with Joe Davis. I say caught up with him specifically because Joe is a very busy guy. He’s a poet, spoken word artist and an educator. He also fronts his own band, does speaking and performance engagements all over the country and has new and evolving shows coming out all the time, in fact, there’s too much to list here. So let’s hear it from the man himself. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with Joe Davis on Art Beat.

Original air date: 05/07/19.

Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.

Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Anna Metcalfe: Upstream

KQAL 89.5FM — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 23:24:58 +0000

Interview with artist Anna Metcalfe on her exhibit at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum titled, Upstream.

Original air date: 02/05/19.

Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.

Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Frozen River Film Festival 2019: Voices of the Winona Armory

KQAL 89.5FM — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 23:17:04 +0000

Today on Art Beat we talk to Blake & Jennifer about the film Voices of the Winona Armory, which was shown at this years Frozen River Film Festival. We talked to them about how long the film took, who helped make it, and a little about the Historical Society. This is Kj with Blake and Jennifer on Art Beat.

Original air date: 04/16/19.

Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.

Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Frozen River Film Festival 2019: Waterway Jay and Gaelynn Lea - The Songs We Sing

KQAL 89.5FM — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 23:13:50 +0000

On this episode of Art Beat, we continue our coverage of Frozen River Film Festival. First, we’ll hear from Mark Brown, director of Gaelynn Lea - The Songs We Sing. The Songs We Sing follows Duluth musician Gaelynn Lea as she embarks on her first tour. Next, we'll hear from Brenda Piekarski, director of Waterway Jay. Waterway Jay profile's one man's pledge to paddle all of Minnesota's state water trails in an effort to raise awareness of water pollution. I'm Willard Huyck and you're listening to Art Beat, on KQAL.

Original air date: 03/26/19.

Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.

Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Frozen River Film Festival 2019: Decoding The Driftless

KQAL 89.5FM — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 23:10:36 +0000

Ancient bluffs, primordial rivers and secret underground worlds... Today on Art Beat we continue our coverage of the 2019 Frozen River Film Festival. On this episode I talk to one of the Emmy winning producers of the film, Decoding the Driftless. Producer George Howe talks with us about the challenges of making the film along with the beauty and wonder of the driftless area that the film captures. Get ready for a journey through the driftless area as I talk to producer George Howe. I’m Bill Stoneberg and this is Art Beat.

Original air date: 03/19/19.

Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.

Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Frozen River Film Festival 2019: Building Soil and Cassandra

KQAL 89.5FM — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 23:06:50 +0000

Today on Art Beat we talk to director Crystal Hegge on her film Building Soil and to a few students who were apart of the Great River Shakespeare Festival and helped produce the film Cassandra. We talk to them individually about each film and find out what they are about, while also hearing how they feel with the films being shown at the Frozen River Film Festival. This is KJ with Crystal Hegge and the Shakespeare students on Art Beat.

Original air date: 04/02/19.

Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.

Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Frozen River Film Festival 2019: Beneath The Ink and Wolf House

KQAL 89.5FM — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 23:03:29 +0000

On this episode of Art Beat, we continue our coverage of Frozen River Film Festival. First, we’ll hear from Cy Dodson, director of Beneath the Ink. Beneath the Ink documents an Appalachian tattoo artist and his offer to remove obscene tattoos from former hate group members for no charge. Next, we’ll hear from Nick Clausen, director of Wolf House. Wolf House tells the story of an artistically vibrant and unique home in Minneapolis and its recent sale. I’m Willard Huyck and you’re listening to Art Beat, here on KQAL.

Original air date: 03/05/19.

Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.

Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Frozen River Film Festival 2019: Kidtasia and Big Women

KQAL 89.5FM — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 22:59:58 +0000

On today’s Art Beat we go once again to the Frozen River Film Festival to talk to Director/Animator Robert Jersak. Two of Robert’s films were included in the festival this year. The first film, Kidtasia, is an animated short using only music that Robert’s daughter had made on his tablet. The second film, Big Women is a fun play on the themes of the book Little Women. We talked to Robert about his inspiration for these films as well as the themes and his artistic process. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with filmmaker Robert Jersak on today’s Art Beat.

Original air date: 03/12/19.

Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.

Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Frozen River Film Festival 2019: Glasgow and Hummingbird

KQAL 89.5FM — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 22:39:07 +0000

Today on Art Beat we talk to director Greg Ivan Smith about his two short films Glasgow & Hummingbird, which were shown at this year's Frozen River Film Festival. We talk to Greg about his inspiration, his process and the message he would like to convey. Here's KQAL's KJ, with filmmaker Greg Smith on Art Beat.

Original air date: 02/26/19.

Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.

Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Frozen River Film Festival 2019: Astroknot!

KQAL 89.5FM — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 22:32:15 +0000

What does a lunar landing and a sparkly green alien have to do with boundless love? Today on Art Beat we go to the Frozen River Film Festival to talk to Joel Erkkinen, director of the animated short film, Astroknot! Astroknot! Is a film about an encounter with a sparkly green alien and a love that knows no bounds. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with Joel Erkkinen on today’s Art Beat.

Original air date: 02/19/19.

Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.

Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Masonic Drop Restoration with artist Kim Lawler

KQAL 89.5FM — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 23:12:53 +0000

Today on Culture Clique we talk to Kim Lawler, a scenic artist who has been hired to lead the restoration of 13 historic backdrops at the Masonic Temple here in Winona, MN. Kim talks to us about the importance of restoring these drops, and also the techniques and challenges associated with the restoration. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with Kim Lawler, on Art Beat.

Original air date: 01/22/19.

Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.

Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.