2026 Connecting Conversations Lecture Series

April 25, 2026 - PAST

Finding My Frequency: A Journey in Museums

Pavek Museum President Nina Larson Weber will share her journey to the Museum, offer advice for aspiring museum professionals, and discuss the state of small museums and the Pavek Museum today.

July 25, 2026 - UPCOMING

Acetates to Algorithms: The Minnesota Music Archive Explained

Mitch Thompson from DEMO: Diverse Emerging Music Organization will be speaking about the Minnesota Music Archive.

Monday, August 31 2026 - UPCOMING

Celebrate 25 Years of the Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame at the Minnesota State Fair

This special edition of the Pavek Museum's electronic communication lecture series, Connecting Conversations, will take place at the Minnesota State Fair. Join us at the KARE11 Stage as Minnesota broadcasting legends Diana Pierce, Tim Russell, and Dave Ryan reflect and discuss their experiences over the years.

September 12, 2026 - UPCOMING

The Next Broadcast: What the History of Communication Teaches Us About Protecting Kids Today

A panel conversation on online harms to children, featuring Minnesota families who have lost children to those harms and Minnesota legislators leading the policy response.

February 21, 2026 - PAST

KMOJ: The Future Generation is Now

Discover the vision behind the KMOJ forever home and explore the theme “The Future Generation is Now.” Freddie will share powerful insights on building spaces where young people can thrive, take risks, and grow confidence.



March 21, 2026 - PAST

50 Years of Consoles, Computers, and Handhelds: The Convergence of the Steam Deck

This presentation will explore consoles, computers, peripherals, and handheld gaming hardware, tracing 50 years of shared ideas, experimentation, and cross-pollination that ultimately converged in the commercially successful Steam Deck.