5/19/13 - Steele Talkin': Mom and Michael Hour
May 20, 2013Should Michael have gone to law school? Is he glad he didn't? How much is too much when it comes to Awards shows? "Iron Man 3" continues to make oodles of cash. Plus, we get Michael's review of "Star Trek: Into Darkness".
5/19/13 - Steele Talkin': Mom and Michael Hour
May 20, 2013
Should Michael have gone to law school? Is he glad he didn't? How much is too much when it comes to Awards shows? "Iron Man 3" continues to make oodles of cash. Plus, we get Michael's review of "Star Trek: Into Darkness".5/19/13 - Steele Talkin': Casual Ceremony
May 20, 2013
Is the elegance involved with weddings slowly going away? It appears that more couples are preferring subdued ceremonies to extravagant events. Emily Howald Sefton, editor-in-chief of Mpls St Paul Weddings Magazine, tells us why that's the case.5/19/13 - Center Stage: Welcome, Bienvenue, Welcome
May 20, 2013
Patrick's Cabaret has been hosting eclectic, experimental shows that offer a twist to the theatre-going experience. That won't change as the venue goes into its 27th year of existence. Cabaret board chair Kristine Smith tells us about the shows that are chosen for this accessible, friendly venue.5/19/13 - Center Stage: Hennepin Row Attractions
May 20, 2013
The Hennepin Theatre Trust has set up a busy summer for its stages. Trust marketing manager Lisa Krohn runs down some of the acts heading to Downtown Minneapolis.5/19/13 - Center Stage: Lighter Side of the Falls
May 20, 2013
When you think of comedy, the frozen border area of Northern Minnesota might not come to mind. But writer/actor Thomas Ward connects the two in his play "International Falls". He describes the show that will be showing at the Bryant Lake Bowl Theater (May 31st - June 9th).5/19/13 - Center Stage: Choices, Choices
May 20, 2013
When you have some expendable cash to go see a performance, do you prefer watching a movie, concert, or play? Star Trib critic Rohan Preston joins Jearlyn to differentiate between them.5/12/13 - Steele Talkin': Mom and Michael Hour
May 13, 2013
The Blockbuster season is coming in week-by-week, and Jearlyn's film critic is on top of the latest flicks. Jearlyn and Michael discuss the new Tyler Perry project "Peeples" and explain the success of "Ironman 3". Plus, we hear Michael's review of "The Great Gatsby."5/12/13 - Steele Talkin': Mother's Day
May 13, 2013
It's a day to celebrate all things Mom. Jearlyn and Susie Jones welcome a special guest as Jearlyn's duaghter, Venise, celebrates her first Mother's Day. Later, we find out about an outreach group for mothers in St. Paul, thanks to guests Christina Owen and Carrie Wittenberg.5/12/13 - Center Stage: Harmony Through Hair
May 13, 2013
So, Sasquatch actally exists, but not like you would think. That's the story behind the new show "Sasquatched! The Musical". The piece, by Minnesota composer and author Phil Darg, will premier at New York's annual Next Link showcase in 2013. He explains why he wrote the production.5/12/13 - Center Stage: A Thrilling Replication
May 13, 2013
The King of Pop may be gone, but he will never be forgotten...at least, if Luis Castillo has anything to say about it. The impersonator known as "LC Jackson" previews his upcoming show "Legacy!", which will run from May 23rd - June 1st at the Stepping Stone Theatre.5/12/13 - Center Stage: This is the Life
May 13, 2013
How tough is it to see a play and review it...really? Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston describes a day in the life of a critic.5/5/13 - Steele Talkin': Mom and Michael Hour
May 6, 2013
Jearlyn and Michael join forces to break down the upcoming Summer Blockbuster season. Then, is Hollywood helping to hold up the state of California's economy? And what did Michael think of "Ironman 3"?5/5/13 - Steele Talkin': Room to Improve
May 6, 2013
With warmer weather settling in, home renovation projects will ramp up for the Spring and Summer. But if those projects are happening next door, how can you protect your home from possible damage? Moss & Barnett attorney Curtis Smith offers some ways to keep things civil between neighbors.5/5/13 - Center Stage: Getting Down for a Cause
May 6, 2013
The 15th Annual Gala for Big Brothers Big Sisters will be held Sat., May 18th at Minneapolis' City Center Marriott. The Steeles will take part in the festivities, and chapter Communications Director Janine Akinradewo explains what else is on tap for the evening.5/5/13 - Center Stage: A Musical Standard
May 6, 2013
The legendary play "Anything Goes" is coming to the Ordway for a week a shows (May 7th-12th). Veteran actor Chuck Wagner plays The Captain in the performance, and he tells us what it's like to bring a classic play into the 21st Century.5/5/13 - Center Stage: The Reach of Hip-Hop
May 6, 2013
The McNally Smith College of Music is the first institution to have an Accredited Hip-Hop Studies Program. Program coordinator Toki Wright will extend that program on a global scale when he visits Sierra Leone over the next two weeks. He explains why the exchange was planned.5/5/13 - Center Stage: Personal Journey
May 6, 2013
Star Tribune lead critic Rohan Preston joins the program this week to discuss the effort of veteran actor Stephen Yoakam and his performance in the new one-man show "An Iliad".4/28/13 - Steele Talkin': Lending a Hand
April 29, 2013
This past week was National Volunteer Week, but this is something that could (and should) be practiced throughout the year. Not quite sure how to get involved? Kristin Schurrer, executive director of HandsOn Twin Cities, joins the show to help us out.4/28/13 - Center Stage: Curbing Summer Hunger
April 29, 2013
Three Plymouth-based businesses (European Wax Center, Cowboy Jack's, & Lake West Chiropractic) are teaming up to fight kids' hunger. They will connect with the Emergency Foodshelf Network to help provide food for children that won't be receiving the school lunches they depend on during the school year. Rae Blaylark and Jessica Rochester of4/28/13 - Center Stage: Knocking Around Shakespeare
April 29, 2013
It's a cross between Shakespeare and physical comedy. The Mission Theatre Company is presenting "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (May 2-11 at the Gremlin Theatre)...with a twist. Director Penelope Parsons-Lord explains what we'll see on stage.4/28/13 - Center Stage: Matching Stories with Notes
April 29, 2013
The St. Joan of Arc's last concert of the season is a docu-musical. What is that? "Steerage Song" co-author/musical director Dan Chouinard explains. The show will be performed on Sunday, May 5th at 7 PM (St. Joan of Arc church in Minneapolis).4/28/13 - Center Stage: The Newness of Things
April 29, 2013
Star Trib critic Rohan Preston joins the program to discuss the Ordway's McKnight Theatre, which will close for a major renovation starting Sunday night.4/28/13 - Steele Talkin': Mom and Michael (Half) Hour
April 29, 2013
Michael takes 30 minutes out of his busy schedule to join his mom this go-'round. That's still enough time for the two to talk about the latest movies ("Pain & Gain", "Oblivion") and the connection between museums, parties, and classic TV.4/28/13 - Steele Talkin': Hail to the Past Presidents
April 29, 2013
The George W. Bush Presidential Center is set to open to the public this week. What goes into a Presidential Library? Who pays for it? Do they tell the whole story? Jearlyn finds out when she speaks with University of Louisville professor Benjamin Hufbauer.4/21/13 - Center Stage: Milestone Year
April 22, 2013
The Zenon Dance Company is celebrating their 30th year of providing Modern and Jazz dance productions to the Twin Cities. The company's Spring show will be performed May 3rd-12th at the Cowles Center. Artistic director Linda Andrews describes what this milestone means to Zenon.
May 20, 2013
Should Michael have gone to law school? Is he glad he didn't? How much is too much when it comes to Awards shows? "Iron Man 3" continues to make oodles of cash. Plus, we get Michael's review of "Star Trek: Into Darkness".5/19/13 - Steele Talkin': Casual Ceremony
May 20, 2013
Is the elegance involved with weddings slowly going away? It appears that more couples are preferring subdued ceremonies to extravagant events. Emily Howald Sefton, editor-in-chief of Mpls St Paul Weddings Magazine, tells us why that's the case.5/19/13 - Center Stage: Welcome, Bienvenue, Welcome
May 20, 2013
Patrick's Cabaret has been hosting eclectic, experimental shows that offer a twist to the theatre-going experience. That won't change as the venue goes into its 27th year of existence. Cabaret board chair Kristine Smith tells us about the shows that are chosen for this accessible, friendly venue.5/19/13 - Center Stage: Hennepin Row Attractions
May 20, 2013
The Hennepin Theatre Trust has set up a busy summer for its stages. Trust marketing manager Lisa Krohn runs down some of the acts heading to Downtown Minneapolis.5/19/13 - Center Stage: Lighter Side of the Falls
May 20, 2013
When you think of comedy, the frozen border area of Northern Minnesota might not come to mind. But writer/actor Thomas Ward connects the two in his play "International Falls". He describes the show that will be showing at the Bryant Lake Bowl Theater (May 31st - June 9th).5/19/13 - Center Stage: Choices, Choices
May 20, 2013
When you have some expendable cash to go see a performance, do you prefer watching a movie, concert, or play? Star Trib critic Rohan Preston joins Jearlyn to differentiate between them.5/12/13 - Steele Talkin': Mom and Michael Hour
May 13, 2013
The Blockbuster season is coming in week-by-week, and Jearlyn's film critic is on top of the latest flicks. Jearlyn and Michael discuss the new Tyler Perry project "Peeples" and explain the success of "Ironman 3". Plus, we hear Michael's review of "The Great Gatsby."5/12/13 - Steele Talkin': Mother's Day
May 13, 2013
It's a day to celebrate all things Mom. Jearlyn and Susie Jones welcome a special guest as Jearlyn's duaghter, Venise, celebrates her first Mother's Day. Later, we find out about an outreach group for mothers in St. Paul, thanks to guests Christina Owen and Carrie Wittenberg.5/12/13 - Center Stage: Harmony Through Hair
May 13, 2013
So, Sasquatch actally exists, but not like you would think. That's the story behind the new show "Sasquatched! The Musical". The piece, by Minnesota composer and author Phil Darg, will premier at New York's annual Next Link showcase in 2013. He explains why he wrote the production.5/12/13 - Center Stage: A Thrilling Replication
May 13, 2013
The King of Pop may be gone, but he will never be forgotten...at least, if Luis Castillo has anything to say about it. The impersonator known as "LC Jackson" previews his upcoming show "Legacy!", which will run from May 23rd - June 1st at the Stepping Stone Theatre.5/12/13 - Center Stage: This is the Life
May 13, 2013
How tough is it to see a play and review it...really? Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston describes a day in the life of a critic.5/5/13 - Steele Talkin': Mom and Michael Hour
May 6, 2013
Jearlyn and Michael join forces to break down the upcoming Summer Blockbuster season. Then, is Hollywood helping to hold up the state of California's economy? And what did Michael think of "Ironman 3"?5/5/13 - Steele Talkin': Room to Improve
May 6, 2013
With warmer weather settling in, home renovation projects will ramp up for the Spring and Summer. But if those projects are happening next door, how can you protect your home from possible damage? Moss & Barnett attorney Curtis Smith offers some ways to keep things civil between neighbors.5/5/13 - Center Stage: Getting Down for a Cause
May 6, 2013
The 15th Annual Gala for Big Brothers Big Sisters will be held Sat., May 18th at Minneapolis' City Center Marriott. The Steeles will take part in the festivities, and chapter Communications Director Janine Akinradewo explains what else is on tap for the evening.5/5/13 - Center Stage: A Musical Standard
May 6, 2013
The legendary play "Anything Goes" is coming to the Ordway for a week a shows (May 7th-12th). Veteran actor Chuck Wagner plays The Captain in the performance, and he tells us what it's like to bring a classic play into the 21st Century.5/5/13 - Center Stage: The Reach of Hip-Hop
May 6, 2013
The McNally Smith College of Music is the first institution to have an Accredited Hip-Hop Studies Program. Program coordinator Toki Wright will extend that program on a global scale when he visits Sierra Leone over the next two weeks. He explains why the exchange was planned.5/5/13 - Center Stage: Personal Journey
May 6, 2013
Star Tribune lead critic Rohan Preston joins the program this week to discuss the effort of veteran actor Stephen Yoakam and his performance in the new one-man show "An Iliad".4/28/13 - Steele Talkin': Lending a Hand
April 29, 2013
This past week was National Volunteer Week, but this is something that could (and should) be practiced throughout the year. Not quite sure how to get involved? Kristin Schurrer, executive director of HandsOn Twin Cities, joins the show to help us out.4/28/13 - Center Stage: Curbing Summer Hunger
April 29, 2013
Three Plymouth-based businesses (European Wax Center, Cowboy Jack's, & Lake West Chiropractic) are teaming up to fight kids' hunger. They will connect with the Emergency Foodshelf Network to help provide food for children that won't be receiving the school lunches they depend on during the school year. Rae Blaylark and Jessica Rochester of4/28/13 - Center Stage: Knocking Around Shakespeare
April 29, 2013
It's a cross between Shakespeare and physical comedy. The Mission Theatre Company is presenting "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (May 2-11 at the Gremlin Theatre)...with a twist. Director Penelope Parsons-Lord explains what we'll see on stage.4/28/13 - Center Stage: Matching Stories with Notes
April 29, 2013
The St. Joan of Arc's last concert of the season is a docu-musical. What is that? "Steerage Song" co-author/musical director Dan Chouinard explains. The show will be performed on Sunday, May 5th at 7 PM (St. Joan of Arc church in Minneapolis).4/28/13 - Center Stage: The Newness of Things
April 29, 2013
Star Trib critic Rohan Preston joins the program to discuss the Ordway's McKnight Theatre, which will close for a major renovation starting Sunday night.4/28/13 - Steele Talkin': Mom and Michael (Half) Hour
April 29, 2013
Michael takes 30 minutes out of his busy schedule to join his mom this go-'round. That's still enough time for the two to talk about the latest movies ("Pain & Gain", "Oblivion") and the connection between museums, parties, and classic TV.4/28/13 - Steele Talkin': Hail to the Past Presidents
April 29, 2013
The George W. Bush Presidential Center is set to open to the public this week. What goes into a Presidential Library? Who pays for it? Do they tell the whole story? Jearlyn finds out when she speaks with University of Louisville professor Benjamin Hufbauer.4/21/13 - Center Stage: Milestone Year
April 22, 2013
The Zenon Dance Company is celebrating their 30th year of providing Modern and Jazz dance productions to the Twin Cities. The company's Spring show will be performed May 3rd-12th at the Cowles Center. Artistic director Linda Andrews describes what this milestone means to Zenon.
