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.
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.
$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.
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!
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!
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).
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.
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.
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.
