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Minnesota Public Radio's The Fitzgerald Theater Announces Its Spring 2008 Line-Up
King's College Choir, Chuck D, Judy Blume, Greil Marcus, Cokie Roberts, The Mekons, and More Scheduled
January 7, 2008
(St. Paul, Minn.) — January 7, 2008 — Minnesota Public Radio announces a spring line-up filled with literary stars and world-class musicians. The upcoming season also marks the return of renowned author series such as the Talking Volumes with host Kerri Miller, and The Current Fakebook with host Mary Lucia.
Building on The Fitzgerald Theater's artistic tradition
The Fitzgerald Theater's Spring 2008 season builds on the venue's unique literary and theatrical tradition, giving musicians, authors and texts the full theatrical support of a stage setting — including professional lighting and sound system. With ample space for inventive collaborations, the theater has long served as the creative home for numerous artists, as well as for the popular radio show "A Prairie Home Companion."
About the Talking Volumes series
Minnesota Public Radio's Kerri Miller hosts Talking Volumes, the joint book club of Minnesota Public Radio, The Star Tribune and The Loft Literary Center. The series spotlights a different book each month with feature articles, live broadcasts with the author, in-person readings and discussions and more.
About The Current Fakebook series
The Current's Mary Lucia hosts The Current Fakebook series that mixes readers and rockers in unexpected ways. Series guests include John Hodgman, Neal Pollack, Amy Sedaris, Chuck Klosterman, Laurie Lindeen, and musicians such as Tapes 'N Tapes and Paul Westerberg.
Spring 2008 schedule
All events at The Fitzgerald Theater, 10 E. Exchange St. St. Paul
Exception: The King's College Choir, held at the Cathedral of Saint Paul, 239 Selby Ave. St. Paul
Ticket information: Call the Fitzgerald Theater box office, 651-290-1221.
Sunday, February 3
Gregory Maguire young adult book event
2 p.m.
The Fitzgerald Theater
Tickets: $15; Minnesota Public Radio members receive a discount. $7.50 for children ages 16 and under.
The author of "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West," which became the hit Broadway musical "Wicked," comes to the Fitzgerald with his latest wickedly revisionist tale, "What-the-Dickens: The Story of a Rogue Tooth Fairy." Maguire is the author of numerous books for adult and children, including "Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister," "Mirror Mirror" and "Son of a Witch." He'll be hosted by Minnesota Public Radio's Marianne Combs. Musical guest is the Owls, whose new record "Daughters and Suns" is one of the top records on the 89.3 The Current right now.
Friday, March 28
The Current Fakebook with Greil Marcus and musical guests The Mekons
8 p.m.
The Fitzgerald Theater
Tickets: $20; Minnesota Public Radio members receive a discount.
The dean of American rock writers and a wide-ranging cultural critic joins The Current's Mary Lucia for this installment of The Current Fakebook. He will be joined by musical guests The Mekons, Marcus's personal choice for the show. The Mekons come out of England's industrial north during the first wave of punk and went on to be one of the founders of the alt-country movement in the '80s, mixing humor, beauty and politics into their music. The group marked their 30th anniversary in 2007 with the release of "Natural," their 26th record.
Saturday, March 29
Pat Donohue Roots and Blues Review
8 p.m.
The Fitzgerald Theater
Tickets: $29; Minnesota Public Radio members receive a discount.
"A Prairie Home Companion" radio show guitarist and champion finger-picker Pat Donohue returns with his annual guest-packed show, mixing classics with original compositions. It's a blues review that can't be missed.
Thursday, April 3
Lynne Rossetto-Kasper book launch
The Fitzgerald Theater
7 p.m.
Tickets: $15; Minnesota Public Radio members receive a discount.
Lynne Rossetto-Kasper, host of American Public Media's "The Splendid Table" radio show, celebrates the publication of "How to Eat Supper," co-written by Rossetto-Kasper and Sally Swift of the Splendid Table team. A favorite of foodies everywhere, Kasper will nourish the mind as well as the stomach — there will be food and drink, as is only appropriate.
Tuesday, April 8
King's College Choir
NOTE VENUE: Cathedral of Saint Paul, St. Paul
7:15 p.m.
Tickets: $60-$30. Minnesota Public Radio members receive a discount.
One of the choral world's preeminent choirs returns for a concert at the Saint Paul Cathedral. Minnesota Public Radio has made the broadcast of their "A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols" a holiday tradition for nearly 30 years. When the choir last came to North America in 2004, MPR brought the group to the Cathedral and its 2,000 seats sold out in days.
Saturday, April 19
The Current Fakebook with Chuck D
The Fitzgerald Theater
8 p.m.
Tickets: $22; Minnesota Public Radio members receive a discount.
Rap pioneer (Public Enemy), music industry maverick and political commentator (Air America Radio) Chuck D comes to the Current Fakebook to talk politics, music and whatever else host Mary Lucia might pursue. Very special musical guests to be confirmed.
Saturday, May 3
Ann Reed: Song for Minnesota
The Fitzgerald Theater
8 p.m.
Tickets: $32; Minnesota Public Radio members receive a discount.
Singer songwriter Ann Reed will tour greater Minnesota in early 2008 as part of MPR's Troubadour Series, collecting inspiration for a song that will celebrate the state's sesquicentennial. This will all culminate with the debut of the song in a concert at the Fitzgerald Theater, where Ann will be joined by her many musical friends.
Thursday, May 22
Cokie Roberts
The Fitzgerald Theater
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20; Minnesota Public Radio members receive a discount.
National Public Radio and ABC News commentator Cokie Roberts comes to the Fitzgerald Theater to talk about her new book, "Ladies of Liberty: The Women Who Shaped Our Nation." It's a look at the remarkable women who helped build our nation by facing challenges and becoming reformers and advocates for education, orphans and abolition. She'll be hosted by Midmorning's Kerri Miller.
Tuesday, May 27
Talking Volumes with Michael Ondaatje
7 p.m.
Tickets: $15; Minnesota Public Radio members receive a discount.
The Sri Lankan Canadian novelist, most famous for "The English Patient," made into the film of the same name, joins host Kerri Miller on Talking Volumes to talk about his most recent novel, "Divisadero."
Friday, May 31
Dan Chouinard: Café Europa II
8 p.m.
Tickets: $29; Minnesota Public Radio members receive a discount.
Beloved Minnesota musician and frequent guest on A Prairie Home Companion Dan Chouinard returns to the Fitzgerald Theater for a follow-up to his smash, Café Europa. The show will mix narrative, humor and music for a tour through Europe, where Chouinard will be joined by his many musical friends.
Thursday, June 12
Talking Volumes with Judy Blume
7 p.m.
Tickets: $15; Minnesota Public Radio members receive a discount.
The young adult author Judy Blume, famous for tackling controversial subject matter in her books — "Are you There God? It's Me, Margaret," "Blubber," "Forever" — comes to chat with host Kerri Miller for this installment of Talking Volumes. One of the most-banned authors in America, because of the difficult themes she pursues, Blume has also been enormously successful with her adult novels: "Wifey," "Smart Women" and "Summer Sisters."
Press Contacts:
Christina Schmitt
Minnesota Public Radio
651-290-1449
cschmitt@mpr.org
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