Category Archives: Live Performance

Unhindered – live and on-line

A new UMM school year is well on its way and we are once again broadcasting our version of a college radio show under the Unhindered By Talent banner on KUMM. Please note that we are on two hours later … Continue reading

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Al Franken rides into town

Last night the three of us went to see a possible 2008 US Senate candidate from the state of Minnesota. Al Franken spoke at the Stevens County DFL fundraiser. He was impressive enough that I’d consider putting up a sign … Continue reading

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Prairie Fire 2006

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Mythbusters in Morris

Grant Imahara and Kari Byron of Mythbusters fame spoke at UMM last night as part of Welcome Weekend. They began with ‘blooper’ footage from the show, sort of a this is the stuff Discover channel won’t let us air reel. … Continue reading

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The Strange Case of …

… Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was the last event in the current season of the performing arts series. This production was performed by the Aquila Theatre and was based on the book by Robert Louis Stevenson and the life … Continue reading

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Red Priest

The third performing arts event. A spectacular extravaganza! Wow. The skill of the musicians was incredible. That, combined with their great showmanship, made for a stunning experience. Who’d have thought that Baroque music could be so thrilling! Current temperature 37F/3C

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Arena Dances

The second performing arts event was the Arena Dances troupe. Dance is not as popular as other performance art here in Morris and as expected the auditorium was not completely filled. A shame really as the dance groups that come … Continue reading

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Loudon Wainwright III in Morris!

The first event in this season’s performing arts programme was the mighty Mr. Wainwright and it was a very enjoyable night’s entertainment. Great songs. Lots of humour and despair. A tiny peek into the heart of a man. Read Phi’s … Continue reading

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Kiwanis Talent Show Final

Friday night we went to the East Side Park and watched the 13 finalists compete in the talent show final. It was a quite a mixture of performances ranging from stand up comedy through various dance forms, a Minnesotan steel … Continue reading

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Kiwanis Talent Show

Sub Evil Boy took part in the fourth and final heat of the Kiwanis Talent Show this evening. There were only four acts participating, 3 singers and a dance troupe. Sub Evil Boy sang two songs a cappella, Fat Fly, … Continue reading

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