On Thursday, Dec. 9, enjoy the sights and sounds of the season with ballads, opera, and choral music along with Hibbing’s watercolor master on WDSE-TV’s The Playlist.

The ballads of Arna Rennan and Brian Dack explore a rich musical landscape; the cast of  Amahl and the Night Visitors previews this holiday classic; award-wining watercolorist Terry Maciej shares his techniques; and members of the Arrowhead Chorale prep for a spectacular holiday concert.

On Thursday, Dec. 16, your holiday shopping list is made easy by writers and illustrators with northland connections!   Discover the top titles in nature, children’s, fiction, poetry and more.

Teague Alexy is a lyric poet based in Duluth and roaming the Midwest bearing songs heavy with news of the human condition.  His music is a fusion of influences from country blues and folk, reggae, hip hop, soul, roots rock, and Americana.

Mural artist Scott Murphy weaves his personality and perspective on Duluth’s arts and cultural heritage into his latest project.  It’s a 140 foot masterpiece designed to hang in the rotunda of the Saint Louis County Heritage and Arts Center in Duluth.

Submit your PlayList Christmas List at theplaylistonline.org where you can recommend events, artists and bands to be featured on upcoming shows.

Funding for The PlayList is provided by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the citizens of Minnesota.