Try out something new this weekend at home
We may have a few isolated showers, but we've got plenty of great options to enjoy the weekend. Whether you want a new hobby or new recipe ideas, here are some things to try.
Share a tune: Join us in a sing-along of ‘Lean on Me’
We had such a strong response for our "Bring the Sing Home" last week, that we're doing it again! At 5:54 p.m. Friday, join us and Minnesotans everywhere for a statewide rendition of Bill Withers' "Lean on Me." You can hear the song broadcast simultaneously on Classical, The Current and MPR News.
Easy ideas for veggie side dishes from The Splendid Table
The Splendid Table host Francis Lam and The New York Times food columnist Melissa Clark answer a listener question about changing up their vegetable side dish game. They have great suggestions for sheet pan roasting, vegetable slaws and cauliflower "mashed potatoes."
Here's what hobbies some Minnesotans have picked up
The COVID-19 pandemic has meant many of us have a lot more free time on our hands, and some Minnesotans are making the most of it. We asked audience members to leave us voicemails, telling us what hobbies they’ve picked up under the stay-at-home order. Click here to listen to some of their responses.
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Land of 10,000 Streams Online Music Festival
Three days of free livestreaming, crowd-sourced music, featuring more than a dozen bands and musicians each day. Sponsored by The Current, acts include Mark Mallman, Heiruspecs, Charlie Parr, Chastity Brown, Chris Koza, John Mark Nelson, Martin Devaney, Jillian Rae and many more. Learn more here.
6 great indie games to play
Stuck inside? Go on a virtual adventure! Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just looking to dip your toes, here are some great indie games that you can try.
History Theatre stage moves to livestream
While History Theatre stage is dark, the theatre will start their "History Theatre at Home" programming on Friday. Catch streams of curated performances of History Theatre's archives like "Rez Road 2000," by Jim Northrup from Friday to May 7, "Coco's Diary" adapted for the stage by Ron Peluso and Bob Beverage from May 8 to May 21, and "Sweet Land, The Musical" from June 12 to June 25. Find out more at their website.
Backyard nature: A child's first encounter with a baby bunny
Kristin Schwarze and her daughter Clare have spent most of their time indoors or in their Shoreview yard since the coronavirus pandemic hit Minnesota. But their family isolation was interrupted over the weekend when they found a baby cottontail rabbit. Have you been noticing signs of spring where you live? Share them with us here!
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