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I was thrilled to accompany more than 40 KSMQ members to the Xcel Center in St. Paul to see “Celtic Woman – Isle of Hope” on Friday night, February 13. This was the kick-off of “Celtic Woman’s” brand new “Isle of Hope” tour and we were fortunate enough to be the very first audience for their new tour. Chloe, Lisa, Lynn, Mairead, and Alex did not disappoint with the addition of some new songs to the show like “Fields of Gold” and “True Colours”. And the girls had some spectacular new gowns.

A group of us went up to St. Paul together on the bus and I really enjoyed getting to meet everyone personally and finding out more about their favorite shows on KSMQ. It’s always fun to be with a group of people with similar interests as that’s a good starting point for conversation.

After the show, those of us who rode the bus were thankful we didn’t have to drive back ourselves since we didn’t get back to KSMQ studios untill well after midnight…exhausted but with great memories of a fabulous show. It confirmed what I already suspected…KSMQ members are  NICEST people you’re ever going to meet.

Plans are now underway for a bus tour to Minneapolis on May 23 to see Andre Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra. More information on that will be available soon.

Marianne Potter
President/CEO

The new season of Cities on the Move will begin on Tuesday, April 7.  One of our new features will be providing a chance for you, our audience, to share your thoughts and comments with viewers.

KSMQ will be accepting 60-second videos for inclusion on the program. Categories for submission include: favorite destination, public forum and my hometown. We want to know what you love most, or what issue is a priority to you in your community throughout the coming year.

Technical details are as follows:

• Categories for submission include:  favorite destination, public forum and my hometown
• Maximum 60 seconds in length
• DVD or mini-DV format
• Material must be submitted along with a KSMQ Talent/Materials Release form (available in Adobe PDF format).
• f you wish to have your tape returned, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact me at 507/433-0678 or toll-free at 1-800/658-2539.

So, get out there, be creative, and tell everyone in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa what makes your community a City on the Move!
Cities on the Move airs Tuesdays at 6:30pm.
Stephanie Passingham, Producer

Please note: Videos will be reviewed and are subject to KSMQ’s discretion regarding public airing. All viewpoints are encouraged – please be thoughtful and respectful when submitting commentary on sensitive community issues.