To hear the current Disability and Progress show, or the previous week’s show, download Real Audio Player to your device or put the app on your smart phone. To receive a weekly email about the next show, or to offer feedback or suggest future interview subjects, call 612-341-3144, email disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com, or mail KFAI, Attention: Disability and Progress, 1808 Riverside Ave. S., Box 116, Minneapolis MN 55454.
On the weekly radio show “Disability and Progress,” Sam Jasmine interviews people on many disability topics, including arts, health, technology, special events. Listen Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at 90.3 KFAI-FM Minneapolis, stream online, download the app for your smart device, or access the podcasts. Shows are subject to change.
Thursday, April 3: Performers in the “Off-Kilter Cabaret: Human Alchemy” will discuss their upcoming production by artists with disabilities, presented by Off-Leash Area April 11-13 at the Jungle Theater, Minneapolis.
Thursday, April 10: Cynthia Schulz will speak about "Shine On" her book about Raising Our Kids with Disabilities to Lead Bright, Happy Lives.
Thursday, April 17: to be announced.
Thursday, April 24: Dr. Susan Kline speaks on tuberculosis. How does it work? Are you at risk?
Thursday, May 1: to be announced.
RECENT SHOW podcasts or online recordings may still be available:
Thursday, March 27: Dr. Jeremy Van't Hof will talk about heart conditions.
Thursday, March 20: Are you concerned about the political environment? What should we be watching out for? Tune in to hear guests Claire Stanley from ACB and Ann Chiappetta, artest, author, discuss this.
Thursday, March 13: Oran McAllister will talk about a new tech product, NaviLens. He will tell us what all of the excitement is about.
Thursday, March 6: Dr. Bradley Miller speaks about dwarfism.
Thursday, February 27: Kevin Kling and Gaelynn Lea talk about their "back by popular demand" show, "Invisible Fences," running March 6-15 at Open Eye Figure Theatre in Minneapolis. Details: https://www.openeyetheatre.org/invisible-fences.
Thursday, February 13: How many of us get stiff in the morning, just sitting to long, find your joints ache a lot? The topic is arthritis, and Dr. Marta Michalska-Smith offers insights.
Thursday, February 6: Dr. Christopher Warlick discusses Prostate Cancer. Head of the Department of Urology at the University of Minnesota Medical School, Dr. Warlick is also a urologist who treats adult patients with bladder, genitourinary, kidney, prostate and testicular cancers, with an emphasis on prostate cancer.
Meetings captioned through the Zoom app. ASL interpretation is available upon advance request. Visual art will be audio described by members.
Thu., April 3 at 7:00 pm
Audio Description
ASL Interpretation
Real-time Captioning
Meetings captioned through the Zoom app. ASL interpretation is available upon advance request. Visual art will be audio described by members.
Location
Zoom (online)
Schedule and Tickets
Schedule: 01/02, 04/03, 01/01
For Zoom log-in or call-in info, email or call Andy at 651-294-0907.
The meeting will be accessible to artists via the Zoom video-conferencing app (with or without a web camera) or by regular telephone. Click to join: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/83849662861?pwd=n7UPjHyo1lZePRlhCyhH5SLqLnIbe5.1
Jan. 2, Feb. 6, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, Aug. 7, Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4, 2025
The April 3 Open Flow has been CANCELED. Persons interested in updating and expanding Open Flow's meetings and membership are invited to meet at Springboard for the Arts on Thursday, April 10 at 1:00 PM.
Open Flow is a space where artists with and without disabilities can meet and share their work with one or another. Open Flow meets on First Thursdays at 7:00 pm remotely via the Zoom video-conferencing app (with or without a web camera) or by regular telephone. An in-person gathering is typically held each December for a holiday party at Springboard for the Arts, 262 University Ave. W., St. Paul. Other in-person gatherings may be scheduled.
Join fellow artists at this monthly gathering to share art in an informal, supportive setting. Bring a sample of your Writing, Visual Art, Music, Memoir, Poetry, Photography, Video, Storytelling or other art form.
If you have never used Zoom, contact Andy at Springboard for a step-by-step guide on getting set up. It's free, and you can join by video or any telephone (cell or landline). You don't need a video camera or computer to join.
Tickets: $32 to $92. Audio Description and ASL interpreting patrons may pay $22. Captioning patrons may pay $25.
Ticket policies at https://www.guthrietheater.org/shows-and-tickets/ticket-policies/.
If you have questions about tickets or accessibility accommodation, contact 612-225-6390 or accessibility@guthrietheater.org. To purchase tickets for the Guthrie's accessible performances, use the accessibility filter on its online performance calendar or call the Box Office at 612-377-2224.
The Guthrie's health policies are found at: https://www.guthrietheater.org/health-and-safety/.
During a heavy snowstorm, newlyweds Mollie and Giles Ralston prepare to open Monkswell Manor for their first guests: the nitpicky Mrs. Boyle; the cagey Miss Casewell visiting from abroad; the young architect Christopher Wren; the good-natured Major Metcalf; and the roguish, unexpected guest Mr. Paravicini. As the snow proves impassable, Detective Sergeant Trotter arrives on skis with news that connects the manor to a mysterious murder in London. When the phone lines are cut and a guest turns up dead, everyone becomes a suspect. Will the killer be discovered in time? Discover for yourself why this Agatha Christie classic is the longest-running play in the world.
Guthrie Senior Artistic Producer Tracy Brigden previously directed Frederick Knott's Dial M for Murder in the 2023–2024 Season.
Story Arts of Minnesota will present a full day devoted to the art of storytelling at the Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 W Old Shakopee Rd. Enjoy storytelling performances (10:00, 11:15, 1:15, 2:30, 7:00), workshops (10:30, 11:15, 1:15, 1:30, 2:40), community showcases (11:15, 2:30), resource and merchandise tables, open mics (2:30-3:30 and 4:00-5:00), and food trucks. Activities will be held throughout the Center. Most events are free and everyone’s welcome!
At 10:00 AM a Youth & Family Story Concert (with ASL interpreting) will feature Brotha Ase, Dan Gruhlke, Nicholas Pawlowski, J. Emily Peabody, Phuoc Tran and host Carol McCormick.
The 7:00 PM program (with ASL interpreting) will include storytellers Danielle Daniel, Mari Harris, Howard Lieberman, Jim May, Errol McLendon, Sue Searing, Tseganesh Selameab, Jim Stowell, with host Laura Packer.
Tickets: $32 to $92. Captioning patrons may pay $25.
Ticket policies at https://www.guthrietheater.org/shows-and-tickets/ticket-policies/.
If you have questions about tickets or accessibility accommodation, contact 612-225-6390 or accessibility@guthrietheater.org. To purchase tickets for the Guthrie's accessible performances, use the accessibility filter on its online performance calendar or call the Box Office at 612-377-2224.
The Guthrie's health policies are found at: https://www.guthrietheater.org/health-and-safety/.
During a heavy snowstorm, newlyweds Mollie and Giles Ralston prepare to open Monkswell Manor for their first guests: the nitpicky Mrs. Boyle; the cagey Miss Casewell visiting from abroad; the young architect Christopher Wren; the good-natured Major Metcalf; and the roguish, unexpected guest Mr. Paravicini. As the snow proves impassable, Detective Sergeant Trotter arrives on skis with news that connects the manor to a mysterious murder in London. When the phone lines are cut and a guest turns up dead, everyone becomes a suspect. Will the killer be discovered in time? Discover for yourself why this Agatha Christie classic is the longest-running play in the world.
Guthrie Senior Artistic Producer Tracy Brigden previously directed Frederick Knott's Dial M for Murder in the 2023–2024 Season.
written by Jen Silverman; directed by Cody R. Braudt & Amy Rummenie
A charming devil arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton to bargain for the souls of its residents in exchange for their darkest wishes. Elizabeth should be his easiest target, having been labeled a “witch” and cast out by the town, but her soul is not so readily bought. As the devil returns to convince her – and then returns again – unexpected passions flare, alliances are formed, and the village is forever changed. An inventive riff on a Jacobean drama, this sharp, subversive fable debates how much our souls are worth when hope is hard to come by.
Transatlantic Love Affair presents a new piece from old bones!
Red and the Mother Wild is a tale of what lies beyond the bounds of our cultivated lives. Inspired by the themes and hidden corners of Red Riding Hood, the piece weaves revisioning of TLA’s 2011 Fringe show, Red Resurrected, with new material developed as part of ILLUSION’s 2024 Fresh Ink series. Journey into the deep dark woods, where wolves are not what they seem, and the wild has something to teach us all.
written by Jen Silverman; directed by Cody R. Braudt & Amy Rummenie
A charming devil arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton to bargain for the souls of its residents in exchange for their darkest wishes. Elizabeth should be his easiest target, having been labeled a “witch” and cast out by the town, but her soul is not so readily bought. As the devil returns to convince her – and then returns again – unexpected passions flare, alliances are formed, and the village is forever changed. An inventive riff on a Jacobean drama, this sharp, subversive fable debates how much our souls are worth when hope is hard to come by.
$18 ($14 Walker member).
For information about accessibility or to request additional accommodations, call 612-375-7564, email access@walkerart.org, or visit the Access page: https://walkerart.org/visit/accessibility/.
Mack Lectures provide a platform for changemakers at the forefront of their fields to share new ideas and alternative ways of working. This spring, leading environmentalist and founder of ClientEarth James Thornton comes to the Walker. An innovator of legal strategies to address climate change and environmental degradation, Thornton will discuss new ways to think about and tackle global environmental challenges.
Thornton’s presentation is followed by a dialogue moderated by Jothsna Harris, founder of Change Narrative LLC, and a Q&A with the audience.
A cash bar reception, cohosted by the Walker and The Great Northern, takes place from 6–7 pm in the Main Lobby.
Tickets: $32 to $92. Captioning patrons may pay $25.
Ticket policies at https://www.guthrietheater.org/shows-and-tickets/ticket-policies/.
If you have questions about tickets or accessibility accommodation, contact 612-225-6390 or accessibility@guthrietheater.org. To purchase tickets for the Guthrie's accessible performances, use the accessibility filter on its online performance calendar or call the Box Office at 612-377-2224.
The Guthrie's health policies are found at: https://www.guthrietheater.org/health-and-safety/.
During a heavy snowstorm, newlyweds Mollie and Giles Ralston prepare to open Monkswell Manor for their first guests: the nitpicky Mrs. Boyle; the cagey Miss Casewell visiting from abroad; the young architect Christopher Wren; the good-natured Major Metcalf; and the roguish, unexpected guest Mr. Paravicini. As the snow proves impassable, Detective Sergeant Trotter arrives on skis with news that connects the manor to a mysterious murder in London. When the phone lines are cut and a guest turns up dead, everyone becomes a suspect. Will the killer be discovered in time? Discover for yourself why this Agatha Christie classic is the longest-running play in the world.
Guthrie Senior Artistic Producer Tracy Brigden previously directed Frederick Knott's Dial M for Murder in the 2023–2024 Season.
To hear the current Disability and Progress show, or the previous week’s show, download Real Audio Player to your device or put the app on your smart phone. To receive a weekly email about the next show, or to offer feedback or suggest future interview subjects, call 612-341-3144, email disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com, or mail KFAI, Attention: Disability and Progress, 1808 Riverside Ave. S., Box 116, Minneapolis MN 55454.
On the weekly radio show “Disability and Progress,” Sam Jasmine interviews people on many disability topics, including arts, health, technology, special events. Listen Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at 90.3 KFAI-FM Minneapolis, stream online, download the app for your smart device, or access the podcasts. Shows are subject to change.
Thursday, April 3: Performers in the “Off-Kilter Cabaret: Human Alchemy” will discuss their upcoming production by artists with disabilities, presented by Off-Leash Area April 11-13 at the Jungle Theater, Minneapolis.
Thursday, April 10: Cynthia Schulz will speak about "Shine On" her book about Raising Our Kids with Disabilities to Lead Bright, Happy Lives.
Thursday, April 17: to be announced.
Thursday, April 24: Dr. Susan Kline speaks on tuberculosis. How does it work? Are you at risk?
Thursday, May 1: to be announced.
RECENT SHOW podcasts or online recordings may still be available:
Thursday, March 27: Dr. Jeremy Van't Hof will talk about heart conditions.
Thursday, March 20: Are you concerned about the political environment? What should we be watching out for? Tune in to hear guests Claire Stanley from ACB and Ann Chiappetta, artest, author, discuss this.
Thursday, March 13: Oran McAllister will talk about a new tech product, NaviLens. He will tell us what all of the excitement is about.
Thursday, March 6: Dr. Bradley Miller speaks about dwarfism.
Thursday, February 27: Kevin Kling and Gaelynn Lea talk about their "back by popular demand" show, "Invisible Fences," running March 6-15 at Open Eye Figure Theatre in Minneapolis. Details: https://www.openeyetheatre.org/invisible-fences.
Thursday, February 13: How many of us get stiff in the morning, just sitting to long, find your joints ache a lot? The topic is arthritis, and Dr. Marta Michalska-Smith offers insights.
Thursday, February 6: Dr. Christopher Warlick discusses Prostate Cancer. Head of the Department of Urology at the University of Minnesota Medical School, Dr. Warlick is also a urologist who treats adult patients with bladder, genitourinary, kidney, prostate and testicular cancers, with an emphasis on prostate cancer.
Off-Leash Area presents the 3rd Off-Kilter Cabaret! The 2025 Off-Kilter Cabaret explores the theme "Human Alchemy" through spoken word, dance, original violin composition, theater, and more. This year’s featured performing artists are
AJ Isaacson-Zvidzwa
Atlas Oggún Phoenix
Laura Cannata
Laurine Chang
Scott Sorensen
Young Dance
zAmya Theater Project
The Human Body is a magical vessel – where has it taken you? Where do you want to go? The Human Body is endlessly diverse – there are no two alike. How do you connect with others? What does it mean to be able to transform, to evolve, to become?
The Off-Kilter Cabaret is Off-Leash Area’s ongoing community program designed to highlight and support artists with disabilities in the creation of original performance work. Conceived in 2022, Off-Kilter is a performance vessel that specifically gives voice to persons with disabilities in our local Twin Cities performing arts community.
Friday, April 11 at 7:00pm with post-show reception (audio description and ASL interpretation)
Saturday, April 12 at 7:00pm with post-show discussion (ASL interpretation)
Sunday, April 13 at 2:00pm (audio description and captioning)
Run time: 90 minutes. The first half is appropriate for all ages, the second half is spicier!
Interpreters: TBA. Describer: TBA. A complimentary sensory tour takes place before audio-described Saturday matinees at 10:30 a.m., allowing patrons to explore the stage, costumes and props. Reservations are not required. Report to the 4th floor access desk.
Tickets: $32 to $92. Audio Description and ASL interpreting patrons may pay $22. Captioning patrons may pay $25.
Ticket policies at https://www.guthrietheater.org/shows-and-tickets/ticket-policies/.
If you have questions about tickets or accessibility accommodation, contact 612-225-6390 or accessibility@guthrietheater.org. To purchase tickets for the Guthrie's accessible performances, use the accessibility filter on its online performance calendar or call the Box Office at 612-377-2224.
The Guthrie's health policies are found at: https://www.guthrietheater.org/health-and-safety/.
During a heavy snowstorm, newlyweds Mollie and Giles Ralston prepare to open Monkswell Manor for their first guests: the nitpicky Mrs. Boyle; the cagey Miss Casewell visiting from abroad; the young architect Christopher Wren; the good-natured Major Metcalf; and the roguish, unexpected guest Mr. Paravicini. As the snow proves impassable, Detective Sergeant Trotter arrives on skis with news that connects the manor to a mysterious murder in London. When the phone lines are cut and a guest turns up dead, everyone becomes a suspect. Will the killer be discovered in time? Discover for yourself why this Agatha Christie classic is the longest-running play in the world.
Guthrie Senior Artistic Producer Tracy Brigden previously directed Frederick Knott's Dial M for Murder in the 2023–2024 Season.
Tickets $45 - $147.
Box office: 651-224-4222 or weborders@ordway.org.
If you need assistance or want more information about accessibility at the Ordway, contact 651-224-4222 or access@ordway.org.
Direct from Broadway, Mean Girls is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer Tina Fey (“30 Rock”), composer Jeff Richmond (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and original director and choreographer Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon).
Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. Soon, this naïve newbie falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady devises a plan to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a Queen Bee without getting stung.
Tickets $25-$64. Students $15. Patrons using American Sign Language (ASL) or Audio Description (AD) services can purchase half-priced tickets for themselves and up to three companions. Call the Box Office to make arrangements: 651-292-4323.
They are the warriors you don’t know. Inspired by the stories of the Japanese Americans who served as translators and interrogators for the U.S. Armed Forces, Secret Warriors features two men, Koji Kimura and Tamio Takahashi, who took extraordinary risks to save their fellow soldiers in the Pacific Theater during World War II. As the eyes and ears of General MacArthur, they saved countless Allied lives and shortened the war by two years. Discover their compelling personal journeys and heartfelt love stories set against the backdrop of the war and the incarceration of their families.
Off-Leash Area presents the 3rd Off-Kilter Cabaret! The 2025 Off-Kilter Cabaret explores the theme "Human Alchemy" through spoken word, dance, original violin composition, theater, and more. This year’s featured performing artists are
AJ Isaacson-Zvidzwa
Atlas Oggún Phoenix
Laura Cannata
Laurine Chang
Scott Sorensen
Young Dance
zAmya Theater Project
The Human Body is a magical vessel – where has it taken you? Where do you want to go? The Human Body is endlessly diverse – there are no two alike. How do you connect with others? What does it mean to be able to transform, to evolve, to become?
The Off-Kilter Cabaret is Off-Leash Area’s ongoing community program designed to highlight and support artists with disabilities in the creation of original performance work. Conceived in 2022, Off-Kilter is a performance vessel that specifically gives voice to persons with disabilities in our local Twin Cities performing arts community.
Friday, April 11 at 7:00pm with post-show reception (audio description and ASL interpretation)
Saturday, April 12 at 7:00pm with post-show discussion (ASL interpretation)
Sunday, April 13 at 2:00pm (audio description and captioning)
Run time: 90 minutes. The first half is appropriate for all ages, the second half is spicier!
Tickets: $32 to $92. Captioning patrons may pay $25.
Ticket policies at https://www.guthrietheater.org/shows-and-tickets/ticket-policies/.
If you have questions about tickets or accessibility accommodation, contact 612-225-6390 or accessibility@guthrietheater.org. To purchase tickets for the Guthrie's accessible performances, use the accessibility filter on its online performance calendar or call the Box Office at 612-377-2224.
The Guthrie's health policies are found at: https://www.guthrietheater.org/health-and-safety/.
During a heavy snowstorm, newlyweds Mollie and Giles Ralston prepare to open Monkswell Manor for their first guests: the nitpicky Mrs. Boyle; the cagey Miss Casewell visiting from abroad; the young architect Christopher Wren; the good-natured Major Metcalf; and the roguish, unexpected guest Mr. Paravicini. As the snow proves impassable, Detective Sergeant Trotter arrives on skis with news that connects the manor to a mysterious murder in London. When the phone lines are cut and a guest turns up dead, everyone becomes a suspect. Will the killer be discovered in time? Discover for yourself why this Agatha Christie classic is the longest-running play in the world.
Guthrie Senior Artistic Producer Tracy Brigden previously directed Frederick Knott's Dial M for Murder in the 2023–2024 Season.
Off-Leash Area presents the 3rd Off-Kilter Cabaret! The 2025 Off-Kilter Cabaret explores the theme "Human Alchemy" through spoken word, dance, original violin composition, theater, and more. This year’s featured performing artists are
AJ Isaacson-Zvidzwa
Atlas Oggún Phoenix
Laura Cannata
Laurine Chang
Scott Sorensen
Young Dance
zAmya Theater Project
The Human Body is a magical vessel – where has it taken you? Where do you want to go? The Human Body is endlessly diverse – there are no two alike. How do you connect with others? What does it mean to be able to transform, to evolve, to become?
The Off-Kilter Cabaret is Off-Leash Area’s ongoing community program designed to highlight and support artists with disabilities in the creation of original performance work. Conceived in 2022, Off-Kilter is a performance vessel that specifically gives voice to persons with disabilities in our local Twin Cities performing arts community.
Friday, April 11 at 7:00pm with post-show reception (audio description and ASL interpretation)
Saturday, April 12 at 7:00pm with post-show discussion (ASL interpretation)
Sunday, April 13 at 2:00pm (audio description and captioning)
Run time: 90 minutes. The first half is appropriate for all ages, the second half is spicier!
Free. MGS monthly webinars for those in the field of aging feature expert credentialed presenters. Members and non-members must register to receive Zoom link and survey when webinar is complete (to access CEU certificate), and receive access to video recordings of all past webinars.
"When Age-Friendly Meets Dementia-Friendly: The Role of Memory Cafés in Reducing Loneliness and Social isolation" is the title of this one-hour webinar via Zoom.
Presenters Maren Levad, M.A.T., & Susan H. McFadden, Ph.D., will discuss how age-friendly community initiatives canconnect with efforts to make communities dementia friendly. The overlap of dementia- friendly and age-friendly principles will be examined and how both address loneliness and social isolation which can have negative effects on physical and mental health. People living with dementia, along with their care partners, are especially susceptible because of being excluded from former friendship circles and community activities. Memory Cafés demonstrate how communities can be both age friendly and dementia friendly by offering social opportunities that help all participants experience joy, purpose, and belongingness. These stigma-free gatherings occur in many public venues
(e.g., libraries, museums, nature centers, faith communities).
Tickets: $32 to $92. Captioning patrons may pay $25.
Ticket policies at https://www.guthrietheater.org/shows-and-tickets/ticket-policies/.
If you have questions about tickets or accessibility accommodation, contact 612-225-6390 or accessibility@guthrietheater.org. To purchase tickets for the Guthrie's accessible performances, use the accessibility filter on its online performance calendar or call the Box Office at 612-377-2224.
The Guthrie's health policies are found at: https://www.guthrietheater.org/health-and-safety/.
During a heavy snowstorm, newlyweds Mollie and Giles Ralston prepare to open Monkswell Manor for their first guests: the nitpicky Mrs. Boyle; the cagey Miss Casewell visiting from abroad; the young architect Christopher Wren; the good-natured Major Metcalf; and the roguish, unexpected guest Mr. Paravicini. As the snow proves impassable, Detective Sergeant Trotter arrives on skis with news that connects the manor to a mysterious murder in London. When the phone lines are cut and a guest turns up dead, everyone becomes a suspect. Will the killer be discovered in time? Discover for yourself why this Agatha Christie classic is the longest-running play in the world.
Guthrie Senior Artistic Producer Tracy Brigden previously directed Frederick Knott's Dial M for Murder in the 2023–2024 Season.
To hear the current Disability and Progress show, or the previous week’s show, download Real Audio Player to your device or put the app on your smart phone. To receive a weekly email about the next show, or to offer feedback or suggest future interview subjects, call 612-341-3144, email disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com, or mail KFAI, Attention: Disability and Progress, 1808 Riverside Ave. S., Box 116, Minneapolis MN 55454.
On the weekly radio show “Disability and Progress,” Sam Jasmine interviews people on many disability topics, including arts, health, technology, special events. Listen Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at 90.3 KFAI-FM Minneapolis, stream online, download the app for your smart device, or access the podcasts. Shows are subject to change.
Thursday, April 3: Performers in the “Off-Kilter Cabaret: Human Alchemy” will discuss their upcoming production by artists with disabilities, presented by Off-Leash Area April 11-13 at the Jungle Theater, Minneapolis.
Thursday, April 10: Cynthia Schulz will speak about "Shine On" her book about Raising Our Kids with Disabilities to Lead Bright, Happy Lives.
Thursday, April 17: to be announced.
Thursday, April 24: Dr. Susan Kline speaks on tuberculosis. How does it work? Are you at risk?
Thursday, May 1: to be announced.
RECENT SHOW podcasts or online recordings may still be available:
Thursday, March 27: Dr. Jeremy Van't Hof will talk about heart conditions.
Thursday, March 20: Are you concerned about the political environment? What should we be watching out for? Tune in to hear guests Claire Stanley from ACB and Ann Chiappetta, artest, author, discuss this.
Thursday, March 13: Oran McAllister will talk about a new tech product, NaviLens. He will tell us what all of the excitement is about.
Thursday, March 6: Dr. Bradley Miller speaks about dwarfism.
Thursday, February 27: Kevin Kling and Gaelynn Lea talk about their "back by popular demand" show, "Invisible Fences," running March 6-15 at Open Eye Figure Theatre in Minneapolis. Details: https://www.openeyetheatre.org/invisible-fences.
Thursday, February 13: How many of us get stiff in the morning, just sitting to long, find your joints ache a lot? The topic is arthritis, and Dr. Marta Michalska-Smith offers insights.
Thursday, February 6: Dr. Christopher Warlick discusses Prostate Cancer. Head of the Department of Urology at the University of Minnesota Medical School, Dr. Warlick is also a urologist who treats adult patients with bladder, genitourinary, kidney, prostate and testicular cancers, with an emphasis on prostate cancer.
Three southerners, each on their own journey, discover transformative connections in this vibrant and deeply human comedic drama about identity, belonging and second chances.
Zara, a sharp-witted and determined trans teen; Colt, a rugged yet compassionate construction worker; and Kaysar, a devoted and steadfast Muslim immigrant, navigate the intersections of hope, survival and joy.
When their lives intertwine, they find new possibilities for community and mutual care, reshaping their understanding of themselves and each other.
Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century London, this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical follows the transformation of the Banks family. When their children, Jane and Michael, drive away yet another nanny, the magical Mary Poppins arrives. With her unique blend of discipline and enchantment, she takes the children on many adventures, teaching the family how to love and value each other again.
Based on the books by P.L. Travers and one of Disney’s most well-loved movies, everyone’s favorite practically perfect nanny takes the stage in this musical adaptation. Reminding us that even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two and that “Anything can happen if you let it,” Mary Poppins is a delightful mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers and astonishing special effects.
Tickets: $32 to $92. Captioning patrons may pay $25.
Sensory Friendly tickets: $32 adult, $16 child. For more information: https://www.guthrietheater.org/plan-your-visit/accessibility-offerings/relaxed-performances/.
Ticket policies at https://www.guthrietheater.org/shows-and-tickets/ticket-policies/.
If you have questions about tickets or accessibility accommodation, contact 612-225-6390 or accessibility@guthrietheater.org. To purchase tickets for the Guthrie's accessible performances, use the accessibility filter on its online performance calendar or call the Box Office at 612-377-2224.
The Guthrie's health policies are found at: https://www.guthrietheater.org/health-and-safety/.
During a heavy snowstorm, newlyweds Mollie and Giles Ralston prepare to open Monkswell Manor for their first guests: the nitpicky Mrs. Boyle; the cagey Miss Casewell visiting from abroad; the young architect Christopher Wren; the good-natured Major Metcalf; and the roguish, unexpected guest Mr. Paravicini. As the snow proves impassable, Detective Sergeant Trotter arrives on skis with news that connects the manor to a mysterious murder in London. When the phone lines are cut and a guest turns up dead, everyone becomes a suspect. Will the killer be discovered in time? Discover for yourself why this Agatha Christie classic is the longest-running play in the world.
Guthrie Senior Artistic Producer Tracy Brigden previously directed Frederick Knott's Dial M for Murder in the 2023–2024 Season.
This "Relaxed performance" is open to all patrons, but is intentionally modified to accommodate patrons with sensory and vestibular sensitivities, anxiety, dementia, autism spectrum disorders, learning differences or challenges attending the theater.
They are the warriors you don’t know. Inspired by the stories of the Japanese Americans who served as translators and interrogators for the U.S. Armed Forces, Secret Warriors features two men, Koji Kimura and Tamio Takahashi, who took extraordinary risks to save their fellow soldiers in the Pacific Theater during World War II. As the eyes and ears of General MacArthur, they saved countless Allied lives and shortened the war by two years. Discover their compelling personal journeys and heartfelt love stories set against the backdrop of the war and the incarceration of their families.
They are the warriors you don’t know. Inspired by the stories of the Japanese Americans who served as translators and interrogators for the U.S. Armed Forces, Secret Warriors features two men, Koji Kimura and Tamio Takahashi, who took extraordinary risks to save their fellow soldiers in the Pacific Theater during World War II. As the eyes and ears of General MacArthur, they saved countless Allied lives and shortened the war by two years. Discover their compelling personal journeys and heartfelt love stories set against the backdrop of the war and the incarceration of their families.
Three southerners, each on their own journey, discover transformative connections in this vibrant and deeply human comedic drama about identity, belonging and second chances.
Zara, a sharp-witted and determined trans teen; Colt, a rugged yet compassionate construction worker; and Kaysar, a devoted and steadfast Muslim immigrant, navigate the intersections of hope, survival and joy.
When their lives intertwine, they find new possibilities for community and mutual care, reshaping their understanding of themselves and each other.
To hear the current Disability and Progress show, or the previous week’s show, download Real Audio Player to your device or put the app on your smart phone. To receive a weekly email about the next show, or to offer feedback or suggest future interview subjects, call 612-341-3144, email disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com, or mail KFAI, Attention: Disability and Progress, 1808 Riverside Ave. S., Box 116, Minneapolis MN 55454.
On the weekly radio show “Disability and Progress,” Sam Jasmine interviews people on many disability topics, including arts, health, technology, special events. Listen Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at 90.3 KFAI-FM Minneapolis, stream online, download the app for your smart device, or access the podcasts. Shows are subject to change.
Thursday, April 3: Performers in the “Off-Kilter Cabaret: Human Alchemy” will discuss their upcoming production by artists with disabilities, presented by Off-Leash Area April 11-13 at the Jungle Theater, Minneapolis.
Thursday, April 10: Cynthia Schulz will speak about "Shine On" her book about Raising Our Kids with Disabilities to Lead Bright, Happy Lives.
Thursday, April 17: to be announced.
Thursday, April 24: Dr. Susan Kline speaks on tuberculosis. How does it work? Are you at risk?
Thursday, May 1: to be announced.
RECENT SHOW podcasts or online recordings may still be available:
Thursday, March 27: Dr. Jeremy Van't Hof will talk about heart conditions.
Thursday, March 20: Are you concerned about the political environment? What should we be watching out for? Tune in to hear guests Claire Stanley from ACB and Ann Chiappetta, artest, author, discuss this.
Thursday, March 13: Oran McAllister will talk about a new tech product, NaviLens. He will tell us what all of the excitement is about.
Thursday, March 6: Dr. Bradley Miller speaks about dwarfism.
Thursday, February 27: Kevin Kling and Gaelynn Lea talk about their "back by popular demand" show, "Invisible Fences," running March 6-15 at Open Eye Figure Theatre in Minneapolis. Details: https://www.openeyetheatre.org/invisible-fences.
Thursday, February 13: How many of us get stiff in the morning, just sitting to long, find your joints ache a lot? The topic is arthritis, and Dr. Marta Michalska-Smith offers insights.
Thursday, February 6: Dr. Christopher Warlick discusses Prostate Cancer. Head of the Department of Urology at the University of Minnesota Medical School, Dr. Warlick is also a urologist who treats adult patients with bladder, genitourinary, kidney, prostate and testicular cancers, with an emphasis on prostate cancer.
Join artist Kandis Williams for a dialogue inspired by her new survey exhibition, Kandis Williams: A Surface. The conversation will explore the importance of collage as a technique and method across her practice, as well as her emphasis on archival research as a tool of subversion.
This event requires a free ticket. Registration is available online. Seating is
available on a first-come, first-served basis. Gallery admission is free on Thursday nights, 5–9 pm.
Get ready to dive into the world of literature as author Kevin Wilson shares insights into his writing process, inspirations, and more.
Kevin Wilson is the author of five novels including this year’s National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read in the St. Croix Valley selection, Nothing to See Here , a New York Times bestseller. He lives in Tennessee, with his wife, the poet Leigh Anne Couch, and his two sons. Wilson is an Associate Professor in the English & Creative Writing Department at the University of the South. During his trip to the St. Croix Valley, Wilson will share stories behind Nothing to See Here and may even tease his forthcoming novel Run for the Hills (May 2025).
An Evening with Kevin Wilson is presented by ArtReach St. Croix with support from Valley Bookseller and library branches across the lower St. Croix Valley. After the talk there will be a Q & A session to connect with the author in person.
Reduced price tickets are available for $17.50 for ASL/AD patrons and one guest.
Regular tickets $35-$64, discounts for students. Other discounts at https://www.latteda.org/discounts.
Box office: 612-339-3003 or online.
Music by Jeanine Tesori, Book & Lyrics by Lisa Kron, Based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel; Directed by Addie Gorlin-Han, Music Direction by Jason Hansen, Choreography by Katie Rose McLaughlin.
This groundbreaking and beloved Tony-winning Best Musical is inspired by Alison Bechdel’s best-selling graphic memoir.
Introspective and refreshingly honest, this hit musical is hailed as one of Broadway’s most original. Through the lens of three pivotal stages in Alison’s life, Bechdel’s witty and wistful illustrated autobiography comes to life in this moving journey to acceptance, directed by Addie Gorlin-Han. Looking back on her 1970s childhood in the family-owned funeral home and her complex relationship with her father, Alison discovers they had more in common than she ever knew.
Featuring Shad Hanley, Monty Hays, Sara Masterson, and Essence Renae.
Adult $29, Senior (62+) $25*, Student (Elementary-College) $22 (includes $2 ticket handling charge.
Email tix@theatreintheround.org to RSVP for audio description.
Assisted Listening Devices and Closed Captioning devices can be checked out in the front lobby.
Written by Peter Shaffer, directed by Duck Washington
Meet Lettice Duffet: expert on Elizabethan cuisine, enthusiast of medieval weaponry, lover of history, and the ever flamboyant (and popular) tour guide at Fustian House. Meet Lotte Schoen: lover of rules, keeper of order, and straightlaced inspector from the Preservation Trust. When Lettice theatrically “embellishes” the historical past of Fustian House, Schoen calls her into her office….which triggers an unlikely beginning to an unlikely friendship. Filled with larger-than-life characters, Peter Shaffer (Amadeus) explores the value of truth and beauty in this witty and charming British comedy.
Post-Show Discussion: Sunday, April 13, immediately following the performance
Audio-Described performance: Friday, April 25, 7:30pm
When teenager Percy Jackson discovers he's a demigod, he and his friends embark on an epic journey to find Zeus' missing lightning bolt and prevent a war among the gods. To succeed, Percy must do more than catch a thief, he must navigate friendship, family and a perilous journey into the underworld. Adapted from the best-selling book series Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan, and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief is an action-packed mythical adventure.
Stages Theatre Company’s Sensory Friendly Performances are designed for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, as well as those with other sensory, social, cognitive disabilities and mental health diagnoses. Details at https://www.stagestheatre.org/tickets/#sensory.
Based on “The Ugliest Pilgrim” by Doris Betts; Music by Jeanine Tesori; Lyrics and Book by Brian Crawley; Directed by Kelli Foster Warder; Music Directed by Sanford Moore
A young woman embarks on a cross-country bus trip in search of a televangelist she believes can cure a scar on her face. Along the way, she meets two soldiers who are facing their own troubles with money and racism. The trio’s journey becomes a rollicking ride through love, resilience, and questions about what beauty really is in this tale full of country, gospel, blues, and honky-tonk rock music.
Featuring Kate Beahen, Charlie Clark, Lynnea Doublette, Mitchell Douglas, Annika Isbell, Ryan London Levin, Tom Reed, Sophina Saggau, Madison Neal and Gabe Woodard.
Free with RSVP.
For information about accessibility or to request additional accommodations, call 612-375-7564, email access@walkerart.org, or visit the Access page: https://walkerart.org/visit/accessibility/.
Symbolizing the empowerment of Black queer individuals as authors of their own narratives, Bard Africans Night explores the concept of “bard” in two ways: the way many Nigerian-Americans adapt their West African accents by incorporating rhotic Rs to make bad into bard, and the modern Shakespearean notion of the Bard.
The evening includes a live excerpt from Bad Africans, a play written and performed by Ibimina Dominique Thompson, followed by a screening of the short film Love is Like. The evening concludes with an artist talkback with Sementari and co-collaborators Ashe Jaafaru and Mariah Hanson.
To hear the current Disability and Progress show, or the previous week’s show, download Real Audio Player to your device or put the app on your smart phone. To receive a weekly email about the next show, or to offer feedback or suggest future interview subjects, call 612-341-3144, email disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com, or mail KFAI, Attention: Disability and Progress, 1808 Riverside Ave. S., Box 116, Minneapolis MN 55454.
On the weekly radio show “Disability and Progress,” Sam Jasmine interviews people on many disability topics, including arts, health, technology, special events. Listen Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at 90.3 KFAI-FM Minneapolis, stream online, download the app for your smart device, or access the podcasts. Shows are subject to change.
Thursday, April 3: Performers in the “Off-Kilter Cabaret: Human Alchemy” will discuss their upcoming production by artists with disabilities, presented by Off-Leash Area April 11-13 at the Jungle Theater, Minneapolis.
Thursday, April 10: Cynthia Schulz will speak about "Shine On" her book about Raising Our Kids with Disabilities to Lead Bright, Happy Lives.
Thursday, April 17: to be announced.
Thursday, April 24: Dr. Susan Kline speaks on tuberculosis. How does it work? Are you at risk?
Thursday, May 1: to be announced.
RECENT SHOW podcasts or online recordings may still be available:
Thursday, March 27: Dr. Jeremy Van't Hof will talk about heart conditions.
Thursday, March 20: Are you concerned about the political environment? What should we be watching out for? Tune in to hear guests Claire Stanley from ACB and Ann Chiappetta, artest, author, discuss this.
Thursday, March 13: Oran McAllister will talk about a new tech product, NaviLens. He will tell us what all of the excitement is about.
Thursday, March 6: Dr. Bradley Miller speaks about dwarfism.
Thursday, February 27: Kevin Kling and Gaelynn Lea talk about their "back by popular demand" show, "Invisible Fences," running March 6-15 at Open Eye Figure Theatre in Minneapolis. Details: https://www.openeyetheatre.org/invisible-fences.
Thursday, February 13: How many of us get stiff in the morning, just sitting to long, find your joints ache a lot? The topic is arthritis, and Dr. Marta Michalska-Smith offers insights.
Thursday, February 6: Dr. Christopher Warlick discusses Prostate Cancer. Head of the Department of Urology at the University of Minnesota Medical School, Dr. Warlick is also a urologist who treats adult patients with bladder, genitourinary, kidney, prostate and testicular cancers, with an emphasis on prostate cancer.
Meetings captioned through the Zoom app. ASL interpretation is available upon advance request. Visual art will be audio described by members.
Location
Zoom (online)
Schedule and Tickets
Schedule: 05/01
For Zoom log-in or call-in info, email or call Andy at 651-294-0907.
The meeting will be accessible to artists via the Zoom video-conferencing app (with or without a web camera) or by regular telephone. Click to join: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/83849662861?pwd=n7UPjHyo1lZePRlhCyhH5SLqLnIbe5.1
Jan. 2, Feb. 6, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, Aug. 7, Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4, 2025
Open Flow is a space where artists with and without disabilities can meet and share their work with one or another. Open Flow meets on First Thursdays at 7:00 pm remotely via the Zoom video-conferencing app (with or without a web camera) or by regular telephone. An in-person gathering is typically held each December for a holiday party at Springboard for the Arts, 262 University Ave. W., St. Paul. Other in-person gatherings may be scheduled.
Join fellow artists at this monthly gathering to share art in an informal, supportive setting. Bring a sample of your Writing, Visual Art, Music, Memoir, Poetry, Photography, Video, Storytelling or other art form.
If you have never used Zoom, contact Andy at Springboard for a step-by-step guide on getting set up. It's free, and you can join by video or any telephone (cell or landline). You don't need a video camera or computer to join.
Tickets: $15-$58. 612-874-0400 or tickets@childrenstheatre.org.
Online, AD or ASL tickets are $15 to $25. To purchase seats near the ASL interpreter, enter the promo code ASL-25.
To purchase seats for Audio Description, enter the promo code AD-25.
For other accessibility questions, go to: https://childrenstheatre.org/plan-your-visit/accessibility/.
Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez; Book by Jennifer Lee; Originally directed on Broadway by Michael Grandage; Based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck & Jennifer Lee; Directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene.
Disney’s Frozen sweeps into Minnesota as Children’s Theatre Company premieres its original production of the hit Broadway musical. Sing along with Elsa, Anna and the whole cast as they encounter magic that’s out of control, weather that’s fearsome, and Olaf, a snowman who melts your heart. Will Elsa be able to restore the balance between summer and winter? Will she and Anna ever be close again? Settle in for some hygge, a little bit of "joiking" and a whole lot of letting go!
Best for all ages! 135 minutes with one 15 minute intermission.
Reservations are encouraged but not required.
Tickets $10. Student, Senior Citizen (65+), & Employees $5 available online or at the door, subject to availability.
Phone: 952-358-8884 or email.
Music by Daniel Messé, Lyrics by Nathan Tysen & Daniel Messé; Book by Craig Lucas; Based on the motion picture “Amélie” written by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Guillaume Laurant; Directed by Anne Byrd
Amélie is an extraordinary young woman who lives quietly in the world but loudly in her mind. She covertly improvises small but surprising acts of kindness that bring joy and mayhem. But when a chance at love comes her way, Amélie realizes that to find happiness she will have to risk everything and say what is in her heart.
Music by Jeanine Tesori, Book & Lyrics by Lisa Kron, Based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel; Directed by Addie Gorlin-Han, Music Direction by Jason Hansen, Choreography by Katie Rose McLaughlin.
This groundbreaking and beloved Tony-winning Best Musical is inspired by Alison Bechdel’s best-selling graphic memoir.
Introspective and refreshingly honest, this hit musical is hailed as one of Broadway’s most original. Through the lens of three pivotal stages in Alison’s life, Bechdel’s witty and wistful illustrated autobiography comes to life in this moving journey to acceptance, directed by Addie Gorlin-Han. Looking back on her 1970s childhood in the family-owned funeral home and her complex relationship with her father, Alison discovers they had more in common than she ever knew.
Featuring Shad Hanley, Monty Hays, Sara Masterson, and Essence Renae.
Single Ticket Prices: Adults: $18; Ages 2-17 & Ages 60+: $16; Lap Pass Age 4 and Under: $5.
Online or 952-979-1111.
American Sign Language interpretation by certified interpreters is offered for all mainstage shows. To reserve seating in the ASL section, visit the website and enter the ASL promo code in the upper right corner of the ticket purchase page; or call 952-979-1111 and request to be seated near the ASL interpreter.
Audio Description (AD) is the art of turning what is seen into what is heard; the visual is communicated using the human voice and descriptive language. Intended primarily for but not limited to patrons who are blind or have low vision, AD can be accessed from any seat. On the day of the show: check in at the Box Office when you arrive to meet your Audio Describer and check out your audio receiver.
When teenager Percy Jackson discovers he's a demigod, he and his friends embark on an epic journey to find Zeus' missing lightning bolt and prevent a war among the gods. To succeed, Percy must do more than catch a thief, he must navigate friendship, family and a perilous journey into the underworld. Adapted from the best-selling book series Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan, and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief is an action-packed mythical adventure.
Music by Jeanine Tesori, Book & Lyrics by Lisa Kron, Based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel; Directed by Addie Gorlin-Han, Music Direction by Jason Hansen, Choreography by Katie Rose McLaughlin.
This groundbreaking and beloved Tony-winning Best Musical is inspired by Alison Bechdel’s best-selling graphic memoir.
Introspective and refreshingly honest, this hit musical is hailed as one of Broadway’s most original. Through the lens of three pivotal stages in Alison’s life, Bechdel’s witty and wistful illustrated autobiography comes to life in this moving journey to acceptance, directed by Addie Gorlin-Han. Looking back on her 1970s childhood in the family-owned funeral home and her complex relationship with her father, Alison discovers they had more in common than she ever knew.
Featuring Shad Hanley, Monty Hays, Sara Masterson, and Essence Renae.
Music by Jeanine Tesori, Book & Lyrics by Lisa Kron, Based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel; Directed by Addie Gorlin-Han, Music Direction by Jason Hansen, Choreography by Katie Rose McLaughlin.
This groundbreaking and beloved Tony-winning Best Musical is inspired by Alison Bechdel’s best-selling graphic memoir.
Introspective and refreshingly honest, this hit musical is hailed as one of Broadway’s most original. Through the lens of three pivotal stages in Alison’s life, Bechdel’s witty and wistful illustrated autobiography comes to life in this moving journey to acceptance, directed by Addie Gorlin-Han. Looking back on her 1970s childhood in the family-owned funeral home and her complex relationship with her father, Alison discovers they had more in common than she ever knew.
Featuring Shad Hanley, Monty Hays, Sara Masterson, and Essence Renae.
Music by Jeanine Tesori, Book & Lyrics by Lisa Kron, Based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel; Directed by Addie Gorlin-Han, Music Direction by Jason Hansen, Choreography by Katie Rose McLaughlin.
This groundbreaking and beloved Tony-winning Best Musical is inspired by Alison Bechdel’s best-selling graphic memoir.
Introspective and refreshingly honest, this hit musical is hailed as one of Broadway’s most original. Through the lens of three pivotal stages in Alison’s life, Bechdel’s witty and wistful illustrated autobiography comes to life in this moving journey to acceptance, directed by Addie Gorlin-Han. Looking back on her 1970s childhood in the family-owned funeral home and her complex relationship with her father, Alison discovers they had more in common than she ever knew.
Featuring Shad Hanley, Monty Hays, Sara Masterson, and Essence Renae.
by Kate Hamill (based on the novel by Jane Austen)
This isn’t your grandmother’s Austen! Bold, surprising, boisterous, and timely, this P&P for a new era explores the absurdities and thrills of finding your perfect (or imperfect) match in life. The outspoken Lizzy Bennet is determined to never marry, despite mounting pressure from society. But can she resist love, especially when that vaguely handsome, mildly amusing, and impossibly aggravating Mr. Darcy keeps popping up at every turn?! Literature’s greatest tale of latent love has never felt so theatrical, or so full of life than it does in this effervescent adaptation. Because what turns us into greater fools…than the high-stakes game of love?
