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Education
Support materials for Stage Season 4 were created with curriculum writer Natalia Romero Arbelaez, and are intended for use with students in grades 6-12 as well as in informal learning settings such as community centers for seniors and adult basic education programs. The six episodes and accompanying resources will be added to the existing collection of Stage materials available on PBS LearningMedia and TPTLearn.org in the next biennium. The support materials will include viewing guides with discussion questions, activity guides, and vocabulary terms (32 resources total). Activation will include educator training provided by Natalia.
Episodes
Kiss the Tiger with Diane | Episode 401 | April 7, 2025 Opening for acts such as Joan Jett and The Hold Steady, Kiss the Tiger’s magnetic rock and roll and dynamically powerful performances electrify crowds across the country. Kiss the Tiger performs and introduces us to Diane. Stage features intimate collaborations by your favorite local musicians, and the musicians they want you to know about. Your Smith with Raffaella | Episode 402 | April 14, 2025 After a long hiatus from a career that included collaborations with the likes of Lizzo and touring with the Violent Femmes, Your Smith is back with music that mixes 1970s pop with earnest songwriting. Your Smith performs and introduces us to Raffaella. Cory Wong with Misty Boyce | Episode 403 | April 21, 2025 Grammy nominated guitarist, producer, and host Cory Wong and his 9-piece band push the boundaries of contemporary funk and R&B music in a high voltage performance led by rhythm guitar. Cory Wong performs and introduces us to Misty Boyce.
“The Stage concert with Yam Haus is the best thing I’ve seen this year; I rewatch the last 20 minutes of this show nearly every day since I first saw it (a rerun of it) when I randomly turned on the TV. I fell in love with the band, and the production (camera work, lighting, etc.) is also excellent.” – Legacy survey respondent Three out of four musicians who completed a survey reported increased social media followers, greater interest in their music, and a boost in sales, demonstrating the tangible value of visibility and local support. “By highlighting a great young band, you are doing them an immense service. Kudos to all of you for doing this project. I heard nothing but positive feedback about all of it.” – Musician featured on Stage “I think Minneapolis has an AMAZING local music scene that is hard to find in other cities in the world. Sadly, like in a lot of small cities, the venues and media like to prioritize international acts or NYC acts and sometimes forget their own talent. Stage is a great way to showcase what makes Minneapolis MINNEAPOLIS” – Musician featured on Stage
Cory Wong and Misty Boyce perform live
Laamar with Lucia Sarmiento | Episode 404 | April 28, 2025 With a vibrant mix of folk, Americana, R&B, soul and country, Laamar’s music is rooted in social justice and authentic human connection. Laamar performs and introduces us to saxophonist Lucia Sarmiento. Gully Boys with SoulFlower | Episode 405 | May 5, 2025 Growing out of the Minneapolis house show community, Gully Boys’ infectious grunge power pop sound and playful genre bending has launched them into nationwide success. Gully Boys performs and introduces us to SoulFlower. The Suburbs with Matt Wilson | Episode 406 | May 12, 2025 Among the trailblazers of the “Minneapolis Sound,” the iconic punk-pop-art-dance band the Suburbs have been shaping music for more than four decades. The Suburbs perform and introduce us to Matt Wilson of Trip Shakespeare fame.
Distribution & Reach
Platform
Reach (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025)
Broadcast
19 episodes broadcast | 19 hours broadcast | 55,815 views
Streaming
6 episodes available | 6 hours available | 133,983 streams
Social Media
103 posts | 700,025 video views | 22,396 engagements
Filming Stage at 7th St Entry
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