Schwartzhoff joins host Al Ross to discuss how the performers are keeping their spirits up by sharing videos of past performances on YouTube. Schwartzhoff also brings listeners up to speed about what is happening with The Master Singers behind the scenes. The Master Singers “Lessons and Carols” concerts from the past three years are being featured as part of Wisconsin Public Radio’s holiday programming, which can be found at wpr.org/holidays.
Eau Claire author B.J. Hollars joins Ross to talk about the initial promotions of and tentative plans for next summer’s inaugural program of The Midwest Artists Academy. The program, which will take place on the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s campus next summer, will teach the arts to students age 14 to 17. More information can be found online on midwestartistacademy.org.
Jill Chaffee, Lutheran Social Services’ Vice President of Community-Based Services, visits the show to share information about how the organization is continuing to offer shelter and food for local people dealing with homelessness at “Positive Avenues” in Eau Claire during the pandemic.