There's nothing quite like sitting around a bonfire — particularly if that fire is surrounded by a work of art. Main Street's Ashley Thornberg visits with Hunter Nickel, who made a nearly seven foot tall sculpture for a recent midsummer camping festival. This interview is a project of FM Arts, a special radio series of profiles, performances, and discussions with artists in the Fargo-Moorhead area. This series is funded by The Arts Partnership, with support from the Cities of Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo.

Longtime entertainer and educator Penny Andrist — known on stage as Penny & Pals — is retiring. Her final show will be at 5pm, June 9, at Fargo’s Island Park.

Departing Director/CEO talks about accessibility, diversity, great shows, and the purpose of art in our lives.

The two major works for this weekend are very different — but both have connections with the large, graceful birds.

A continuation of discussion led by FM Opera Director David Hamilton with Stage Director Eric Gibson and singer Josh Kohl on their March, 2023 production of La Bohème.

FM Opera Director David Hamilton talks with Stage Director Eric Gibson and Josh Kohl who plays Rodolfo.

Theatre NDSU Marc Devine, PCAND Lindsey Burkhardt & Veronica Wiesz, Johnathan Repoyo and Tom Isern, "The Baggage Coach Ahead”

Maestro Christopher Zimmerman of the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony talks about approaching the Mahler 5th Symphony, with its tremendous emotional range and technical complexity.

The concert preview for January 28 and 29, 2023.

More conversation with FM Opera Director David Hamilton and participants in the production.