Your December Guide and John Munson on Music, Recovery, and Gratitude
It’s the busiest time of the year, but we’ve got your guide to enjoying December to the fullest. John Munson of The New Standards joins us to talk about returning to the State Theatre for their annual holiday show. After recovering from a stroke, John says he has even more to be grateful for this season.
Read more about what we talked about:
- Jesus Christ Superstar at the Ordway Music Theater
- Sarah Morris and the Sometimes Elves 19th Annual Holiday Show
- Holidays On Hennepin
- Watershed Spa
- Red Undie Run
- Shooters Billiard Club
- HandsOn Twin Cities Holiday Volunteering
- Brave New Workshop: The Chaos of the Bells
- The New Standards Holiday Show
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