Stages Theatre expands popular "Out of the Box" program

Stages Theatre is expanding their popular "Out of the Box" program for the new year. The theatrical adventures are designed to take families beyond a recorded performance with activities they can do in their home and out on the town. Artistic director Sandy Boren-Barrett joined the Buzz to chat about the new options.

Theater relief fund to support those who work behind the scenes

COVID-19 has hit artists hard financially. Actors and performers come to mind, but those working behind the scenes are struggling as well. The Minnesota Fringe is debuting a new Emergency relief fund for designers and technicians. Executive Director Dawn Bentley joined the Buzz with more on how you can help.

Fighting off the gloom of winter during a pandemic

Even in a normal year winter can be rough on your mental well being. But combined with a pandemic, and this winter may be even more challenging. Dr. C. Sophia Albott from M Health Fairview and the U of M Medical School joined the Buzz with ideas to fight the gloom of a pandemic winter.

Green ways to give your Christmas tree new life

With the start of the New Year comes an old problem... what should you do with your fresh Christmas tree after the season? For years folks have hauled their trees to the curb, but in a more environmentally friendly age Garden Guy Dale K shows us how to give your cherished Christmas decor new life after the holiday.

Holiday eats inspired by your Christmas tree

Take some of that glam and glitz from your Christmas tree and bring it to your holiday menu. Chef Marshall O'Brien joined the Buzz with three recipes sure to get everyone in a festive mood.

Storyteller Kevin Kling on taking his holiday show with the Minnesota Orchestra online

Gathering together with family and friends will certainly look and feel different this holiday season. Storyteller Kevin Kling plans to explore that theme with other local poets and writers, along with the Minnesota Orchestra, in his virtual holiday show "A Midwinter Gathering with Kevin Kling." Kevin joined the Buzz to chat about the show.

Guthrie Theater presents a virtual telling of 'A Christmas Carol'

The Guthrie is reimagining their holiday tradition of presenting Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'. Four actors will take on all the roles in a filmed variation called the 'Dickens' Holiday Classic'. Actor Nathaniel Fuller joined the Buzz with a special preview of the transformed work.

Minnesota leaders working to ensure equitable vaccine distribution

Leaders across Minnesota want to make sure communities hit hardest by the virus, including those of color, get their fair share of the vaccine. Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the U of M Medical School, Dr. Ana Núñez joined the Buzz with more on how the state can work to achieve equitable vaccine distribution.