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Lea Devon Sorrentino, Allen Downs, and MPR's Wits

Season 5 Episode 4

visual artist, conceptual installation artist, comedy and music radio show

"Allen Downs Life and Work: Winter Quarter in Mexico" commemorated the 40th anniversary of Downs art-based study abroad program. Lea Devon Sorrentino's conceptual installations push viewers to question consumerism and materialism in American culture. And preparations are underway for Wits, American Public Media's live comedy and music show recorded for public radio stations across the nation.

AIR DATE 1/26/14

Videos

  • Shana Kaplow and Haley Bonar
    S5 E20
    Shana Kaplow and Haley Bonar
  • Phil Daniel and Adam Levy
    S5 E19
    Phil Daniel and Adam Levy
  • Tish Jones and Chris Mars
    S5 E18
    Tish Jones and Chris Mars
  • Greg Gossel and Cornbread Harris
    S5 E17
    Greg Gossel and Cornbread Harris
  • Hend Al-Mansour and Chan Poling
    S5 E16
    Hend Al-Mansour and Chan Poling
  • Minnesota Dance Theatre, Nicholas David
    S5 E15
    Minnesota Dance Theatre, Nicholas David
  • Carolyn Halliday and Atmosphere
    S5 E14
    Carolyn Halliday and Atmosphere
  • Minnesota Dance Theatre and Kevin Bowe
    S5 E13
    Minnesota Dance Theatre and Kevin Bowe
  • Children's Theatre Company and Julia Strand
    S5 E12
    Children's Theatre Company and Julia Strand
  • Rock the Garden 2013 Music Special
    S5 E11
    Rock the Garden 2013 Music Special
  • Wayne Potratz and Run Westy Run
    S5 E10
    Wayne Potratz and Run Westy Run
  • Sun Mee Chomet and Paul Metzger
    S5 E9
    Sun Mee Chomet and Paul Metzger
  • Kevin Kling and Red House Records
    S5 E8
    Kevin Kling and Red House Records
  • Maria Jette and Brave New Workshop
    S5 E7
    Maria Jette and Brave New Workshop
  • The Okee Dokee Brothers and B-Boy J-Sun
    S5 E6
    The Okee Dokee Brothers and B-Boy J-Sun
  • Joe Dowling and Andrew Moxom
    S5 E5
    Joe Dowling and Andrew Moxom
  • Lea Devon Sorrentino, Allen Downs, and MPR's Wits
    S5 E4
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    Lea Devon Sorrentino, Allen Downs, and MPR's Wits
  • MN Original Music Compilation
    S5 E3
    MN Original Music Compilation
  • HOTTEA and Nicholas David
    S5 E2
    HOTTEA and Nicholas David
  • Artaria and Judy Onofrio
    S5 E1
    Artaria and Judy Onofrio
    • About MNO

    Minnesota Original is TPT’s award-winning arts series starring Minnesota artists from diverse cultural backgrounds, working in all arts disciplines.

    Broadcast Dates
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      Tuesday, Mar 18 at 7pm TPT MN
    • #904 - Jovan Speller and Saymoukda Vongsay |
      Tuesday, Mar 18 at 7pm TPT MN
    • #906 - Carlos Gonzalez, Sieng Lee and Brownbody |
      Wednesday, Mar 19 at 1am TPT MN
    • #906 - Carlos Gonzalez, Sieng Lee and Brownbody |
      Wednesday, Mar 19 at 1am TPT MN
    • #906 - Carlos Gonzalez, Sieng Lee and Brownbody |
      Wednesday, Mar 19 at 7am TPT MN
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