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From the Minnesota State Legislature homepage: "In 2008, Minnesota voters passed a constitutional amendment, often referred to as the 'Legacy Amendment,' that increased the state’s sales tax by 3/8ths of 1 percent for 25 years . The funds raised by this tax are dedicated to four separate funds that each receive a specific percentage of the revenues: Outdoor Heritage Fund (33 percent), Clean Water Fund (33 percent), the Parks and Trails Fund (14.25 percent), and the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (19.75 percent). The Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACHF) is a state fund that 'may be spent only for arts, arts education, and arts access and to preserve Minnesota’s history and cultural heritage.'"

As a member of the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations (AMPERS), KMSU Radio is one of several organizations in Minnesota that distributes Legacy funding in our community. This has allowed us to fund a wide variety of arts and support the rich creative culture of our listening area. Many of these events and projects would not be possible without Arts & Cultural Heritage Funding, so we'd like to say thank you to the voters of Minnesota for supporting the Legacy Amendment. Your decision has made Minnesota an even more vibrant place to live.

Pageant & Singalong Nation Returns on November 18th!

'Pageant & Singalong Nation: Under Pressure' will feature the music of David Bowie & Queen

July 24, 2023 |

Photo of a live performance of Rocky Horror Show by Pageant & Singalong Nation

Pageant & Singalong Nation returns on Saturday, November 18th with 'Under Pressure', featuring the music of David Bowie & Queen! The performance begins at 8:00 p.m. at Patrick's on 3rd (125 S 3rd St) in St. Peter, MN. This FREE show is made possible with funding from the Minnesota State Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

Pageant & Singlong Nation is the brainchild of Ann Rosenquist Fee, who had a childhood dream of putting on an amateur performance of Jesus Christ Superstar with her family and friends. That dream came true with performances of the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic in 2017 and 2018. That was followed in 2019 with Rocky Horror Bat Out of Hell, a mashup of The Rocky Horror Show and Bat Out of Hell. After a two year global health disaster mandated hiatus, Pageant & Singalong Nation returned with Midlife Recital, featuring performances of the songs that got us all through the pandemic.

The theme for the 2023 production is 'Under Pressure' and features the music of David Bowie & Queen. Preparation begins on Wednesday, July 23rd at 7:00 p.m. at the Arts Center of Saint Peter, with rehearsals and planning every Wednesday through November. Everyone is welcome to participate, regardless of experience. Soloists and choir members are needed, as well as wardrobe and set design members. See the following image for details and schedule timeline.

Handwritten instructions and timeline for Pageant & Singalong 2023

Made possible with funding from the Minnesota State Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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