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State of the Arts for April 23, 2004
State of the Arts for April 23, 2004
Today in State of the Arts, we celebrate National Poetry Month with Duluth poet, Barton Sutter. Also, award-winning children's book author, Phyllis Root, talks about how she created her new book about the creation. And, we check in a local artist getting his studio ready for art crawlers.
National Poetry Month
In recognition of National Poetry Month, Marianne and Dominic will read some verses of personally chosen poems. Plus, Barton Sutter, a writer and poet from Duluth will talk about the state of poetry and who he would nominate to be the state poet laureate if we had one.
Phyllis Root
Have you ever thought of how you would explain genesis to a child? Phyllis Root, a children's book author, has a unique take. She drops in to discuss her new book, "Big Mamma Makes the World".
St. Paul Arts Crawl
The St. Paul Arts Crawl is self-guided tour that brings you to more than 170 artists' studios in downtown St. Paul. We talk to local artist, Ta-coumba Aiken, about what he does to prepare for such an event.
 Phillip Blackburn
Composer Phillip Blackburn hears music in the ordinary street sounds of Cuba. He stops by to share some of the recordings he made and collected on a recent trip to the island.
Happy Birthday Shakespeare
William turns 440 today. He stops by to share his thoughts.
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