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Flak Radio no.79 | Tim Gihring

James Norton and Taylor Carik are joined by Minneapolis arts maven Tim Gihring and contributing writer Eric Nigg.

Check out the Gihring-organized Public Conversation on the Future of the Arts in Minneapolis being held tonight (Thursday, June 12, 5:30pm) at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.

ATTENTION Flak fans in the Twin Cities:

Flak Radio is doing a live performance on Monday, June 14, at the Ritz Theater in Northeast Minneapolis.

Kickoff time is 6:30; Lit 6 author Geoff Herbach will be reading in support of his new novel, The Miracle Letters of T. Rimberg.

The show will feature the comedy stylings of Eric Nigg, beer expert and author Doug Hoverson, a crazy prize-having quiz which you, the audience member, could win, and a whole lot more yet to be determined. Will there be a surprise musical guest? We sure hope so! Admission: Totally free.

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Introduction

Reflections on that crazy hoodrat kid and his techno remix, and the mind-blowing viral marketing ploy for the new Ashanti album.

Tim Gihring

Taylor and Jim talk with journalist Tim Gihring about the future of the arts in Minneapolis.

Flak's Summer Beer Roundup

Taylor, Jim and Eric sample some offerings from The Four Firkins, including Czechvar, Mothership Wit and St. Bernardus Wit.

Birds Look Down On Us, An Essay by Eric Nigg

Eric lays out the problems relating to, and possible solutions for, birds.

Farewell!

Thanks for listening!

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