Big Tomato Conspiracy, Theater Bag Essentials, and Must-Dos for May
We kick off May in the Twin Cities with a curated guide to the month's best activities, including theater recommendations, Cinco de Mayo, and Art-A-Whirl. Sean, Anna and Tane dive into Minnesota Statehood Day traditions and social media controversy over gardening. Then, they open up an overflowing mailbag with listener feedback on everything from Boundary Waters mining to transit dreams, plus ice cream recommendations and Mother's Day planning tips.
Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode:
- May in the Twin Cities (City Cast)
- The Wizard of Oz (Children’s Theater)
- Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women (Guthrie Theatre)
- Minnesota State Capitol's Unique Electrolier (Minnesota Senate Media Services)
- Mayday Parade
- Cinco De Mayo on the West Side (West Side Fiestas)
- Art-A-Whirl Event Website (Art-A-Whirl)
- Save the BWCA
Learn more about the sponsors of this April 30th episode:
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
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