Inspired by KPAC Youth Talent Competition

Inspired by KPAC aims to connect youth ages 13-19 with classical music. This program allows them to learn to appreciate masterworks of past and present and interpret classical music in their own way.

Black Music City

Black Music City is a collaborative effort that awards grants for new work to Black creatives working in a range of artistic mediums for projects inspired by Philadelphia’s Black music history.

The Great Minnesota Recipe

Our program celebrates multiculturalism and explores the diverse culinary experiences of Minnesota. We meet 3 cooks and see them go head to head to create their own version of the Minnesota Hot Dish.

Civics Bowl

Civics Bowl addresses the need for educated citizens who know about the workings of our government, understand their rights and responsibilities, and engage in civic behaviors.

Good Neighbor Awards

We hosted the PBS39 Good Neighbor Awards in the spirit of Fred Rogers’ legacy of education, community and compassion. We staged an all-star live broadcast and launched the Good Neighbor Fund.

The Stand Photo Walk and Photo Contest

The Stand holds an annual Photo Walk to explore the neighborhood and capture a typical day in photos. With COVID, an innovative approach was taken to add a photo contest and still document our city.

“Salt of Detroit” Guitar Raffle

A multi-media success story of artists, musicians, and a beloved public radio station that combined messages online, in video, and in local media to attract new listeners, donors and raise $70,000.

Classical IPR’s Kids Commute

Every weekday morning, Interlochen Public Radio (IPR) presents Kids Commute, an interactive exploration of classical music centered around weekly themes (such as mermaids, opera and elephants) that are designed to educate and entertain the youngest listeners. Kids Commute also explores ballets, their stories, and the music that goes along with them. This interactive radio experience delivers strategies for early childhood artistic development that can be easily replicated in a variety of genres.