St. Paul Chamber Orchestra's artistic director Kyu-Young Kim stepping down but staying on
The leader and violinist cited "shifts in priorities" in a statement explaining his decision.
Review: 'Flex' brings hoops and dreams to life at Penumbra Theatre
At a time when Minnesotans are hoping for a championship basketball run, the St. Paul theater has a real winner.
TV to watch: 'Unfrosted,' Jerry Seinfeld's cereal-war comedy, needs more snap, crackle and pop
What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.
St. Paul's Arborators play in the treetops: 'We're the world's only tree-climbing brass band'
They play traditional polkas, waltzes and marches in unusual locations — like the tops of trees.
Scene Makers Q+A: University of Minnesota professor explains his course about Prince
His goal is not to create Prince fans but to help students understand why the Purple One matters.
Review: Judas Priest delivers for Minnesota's 'defenders of the metal faith'
Singer Rob Halford showed steely resilience in the British band's packed Armory concert in Minneapolis.
Minnesota music teachers play alongside Minnesota Orchestra members in special concerts
Each of 54 educators sat beside an orchestra member playing the same instrument for a performance of Gustav Holst's "Jupiter" during season sampler concerts.
Music
6 cool things in music this week include Rolling Stones, Nicki Minaj and 'Civil War' soundtrack
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Stage & Arts
Walker Art Center debuts major exhibition by 1980s art star Keith Haring
Former Walker curator Adam Weinberg brought Haring to Minneapolis for a residency in 1984.
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