October 2023 TPT Member Magazine

Double Delight for Arts and Culture Enthusiasts: STAGE and Art + Medicine Premiering in October

Twin Cities PBS (TPT) is bringing exciting new shows to your screens this month! Get ready for a new season of STAGE and the next installment of Art + Medicine . As part of TPT’s commitment to arts and culture programming, these shows explore creativity, and delve into the very heart of community, representation, and identity.

Experience extraordinary performances from: • Dessa featuring 29:11 • Night Moves featuring Shady Cove • The Cactus Blossoms featuring Jack Klatt • Chastity Brown featuring Humbird • Tall Paul featuring Joe Rainey • Soul Asylum featuring Loki’s Folly STAGE premieres new episodes on Fridays from October 13 through November 17 at 8 p.m. on TPT 2. In addition to the broadcast series, a companion YouTube series, BackSTAGE , will be released on TPT’s YouTube channel Tuesdays from October 17 through November 21.

STAGE: Front Row Seats and Backstage Passes

Prepare to witness your favorite local musicians in a new light as the latest season of STAGE unfolds. This captivating six-episode season brings audiences closer to iconic artists, offering intimate collaborations with the musicians they want you to discover. Set against the backdrop of the legendary 7th St Entry at First Avenue, each episode celebrates Minnesota’s vibrant music scene, delivering unforgettable performances and exclusive glimpses into the artists' lives and musical journeys.

Art + Medicine: Disability, Culture and Creativity

TPT is also proud to present the fourth installment of Art + Medicine , the award-winning collaboration with the Center for the Art of Medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School. A one-hour documentary, Art + Medicine: Disability, Culture and Creativity exists at the crossroads of art, medicine, and the experiences of individuals with disabilities. The film aims to destigmatize disabilities through the power of storytelling, art, and performances. Mark your calendars for the premiere on October 29 at 6 p.m. on TPT 2. Hosted by Jessica Horvath Williams, Ph.D., storyteller and artist Kevin Kling, and Internal Medicine Doctor Tseganesh Selameab, the documentary showcases artists and healthcare clinicians collaborating to forge alternative viewpoints on disability through personal narratives and impactful performances. Valerie Shirley provides on-screen ASL interpretation for the film.

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