Campervan parked in Watchman Campground at Zion National Park.

We took in Utah's 'Mighty 5' national parks in one epic campervan trip

The seven-day itinerary stopped at Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches and Canyonlands.
The rib-eye sandwich at the Butchers Deli, a combo butcher shop-liquor store-deli in Victoria.
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The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week

May 17
Among our best bites: Stumbling across a steak sandwich, a wine bar with top-notch boards, cocktails with a kick and a taste of nostalgia in the form of cardamom buns and fish and chips (but not together).
Local blues legand Spider John Koerner performs on the indoor stage during the third annual Deep Blues Festival Saturday afternoon at the The Cabooze
Music

Minnesota music legend Spider John Koerner dies at 85

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The vet of Minneapolis' West Bank folk/blues scene inspired several generations of players but stayed humble in his six-decade career.
Pat Leseman and Rosemary Fagrelius sit side-by-side hugging their sons, Mike and John.
Inspired

St. Paul club offers 'a lot of fun stuff' for people with developmental disabilities

May 17
The Highland Friendship Club was organized by the moms of two members.
Luke Newton plays Colin Bridgerton and Nicola Coughlan is Penelope Featherington in "Bridgerton."
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TV shows to watch: 'Bridgerton' features sex, lies and covers of Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift

May 17
Also catch 'The 1% Club,' a high-stakes adventure in New Zealand and the story of 'Lolla.'
The mobile "Bands on Vans" stage, which Nur-D performed on in 2020, will return to northeast Minneapolis this weekend for the 331 Club's Art-A-Whirl l
Music

Deathsquads vs. Nur-D, etc.: Our critic's top Art-A-Whirl 2024 live music picks, hour by hour

May 14
Northeast Minneapolis' neighborhood mega-party returns Friday through Sunday at venues including Indeed, Bauhaus and Elias Metal Studio.
Kandace Springs
Music

Prince-endorsed Kandace Springs to replace Regina Carter at Twin Cities Jazz Festival on June 22

May 17
The celebrated violinist is suffering from repetitive strain injury.
Variety

Lileks: Is Minnesota accent really the 9th sexiest in U.S.?

May 17
You betcha!
Stage & Arts

Review: Michael Jackson fandom, rejoice – 'MJ' musical at the Orpheum thrills

May 16
The Broadway tour deftly captures the superstar's music, moves and appeal.

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