Sprig of That is a violin-guitar-tabla trio with a new CD of all commissioned compositions. It’s a challenging direction, but one that fits the musical space Sprig of That occupies, as violinist Isabel Dammann told Phil Nusbaum.

Mick Sterling has been singing his own songs and interpreting those of others for decades. Along the way, Nick has become an author, and he’ll be signing copies of his second book, “And Else” at a Dakota Club in Minneapolis Livestream, Wednesday March 24 at 7PM. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Mick talked about how his writing career got started.

Author Vicki Toups Sheaffer talks about her new children's book, "Oh Mother How Funny" illustrated by Kristie Kaiser Frudden.

Sommelier Jill Mott from Henry & Son talks about new beers from around the world to enjoy in the Twin Cities.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about mid-March snow and the upcoming vernal equinox.

Happy Apple, a Minnesota Jazz success story streams 8-10PM from Jazz Central Saturday March 20. The show is a benefit to help Greg Meyers fight cancer. Happy Apple drummer Dave King says that he has worked with Greg a lot over the years, and that Greg is almost like a member of the band.

Step Up youth participants practice job interview skills in mock interviews in preparation for summer internships. Interns will have just completed their Step Up work readiness training. Jeremiah Brown from AchieveMpls talks about the process.

Through the pandemic, more Minnesotans are having difficulty making ends meet and securing food for their families. Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota has been busy this year with its LSS Meals service providing pop-up meal distribution sites, online meals and expansion of its services. Kristin Schurrer from LSS Meals talks about the importance of nutrition and how they are providing it during these difficult times.

Despite the pandemic, the North Central University Jazz ensemble has been getting ready for a virtual show at Jazz Central Studios in Minneapolis. It is 8 to 10 PM on March 18. Peter Shu is the director of the ensemble. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Peter addressed what it is like to lead an ensemble of players whose background is not Jazz, but Rock.

Despite the pandemic, the North Central University Jazz ensemble has been getting ready for a virtual show at Jazz Central Studios in Minneapolis. It is 8 to 10 PM on March 18. Peter Shu is the director of the ensemble. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Peter addressed what it is like to lead an ensemble of players whose background is not Jazz, but rock.