Music
VocalEssence marks 50th season with greatest hits and a big show with Theater Latté Da
ANALYSIS: VocalEssence's anniversary season is full of retrospectives, co-presentations and a strong commitment to diversity.
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Review: Haim rules the Palace with help from local queen Lizzo
The sister bandmates are playing a two-nighter in St. Paul with Lizzo.
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Ranky Tanky tops jazz charts with modern take on South Carolina's Gullah culture
The band lands in Minneapolis with big buzz for its modern take on a South Carolina culture descended from slaves.
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Drake returning to Xcel Center Aug. 1 with 'Three Amigos' in tow
The Toronto hip-hop icon is bringing Migos with him for an opening act.
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Minnesota Opera's strong cast, staging lighten Massenet's unsettling 'Thais'
Review: Minnesota Opera's spectacle, solid singing redeem Massenet's problematic work.
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Jeremy Messersmith, Minn. Orchestra form rebel alliance at the Symphony Ball
Saturday's cinema-themed fundraiser gala at Orchestra Hall felt more like a "Star Wars"-heavy Comic-Con at times.
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Review: Jennifer Hudson, Bishop Briggs unleash their voices in Mpls. concerts
Both the "American Idol"-launched veteran and the rising newcomer impressed in weekend performances.
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English conductor makes thrilling Minnesota Orchestra debut with Vaughan Williams symphony
Review: Under the baton of Michael Francis, the orchestra gave an expert account of his countryman's great Sixth Symphony.
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Jay-Z is overseeing a new Prince album for release on Tidal in 2019
After openly feuding last year, the rapper and the Prince estate have come to terms again to handle one of two new albums announced.
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Review: At 91, the ageless Tony Bennett impresses at State Theatre
Review: The ageless crooner was so full of vitality, charm, warmth, humility, grace, courtliness, smiles and, of course, joy.
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Northern Invasion music fest reclaims metal for Somerset, Wis.
Tool, Avenged Sevenfold and more hit Somerset Amphitheater this weekend for Northern Invasion, now one of our area's biggest annual music fests.
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Twin Cities concerts of the week: Haim & Lizzo, Hall & Oates, David Byrne, more
Big gigs for the week of May 11-17, also including Shania Twain, Bishop Briggs, Jennifer Hudson and Marian Hill.
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Young SPCO violinist tops iTunes with modern take on Vivaldi
With a prestigious new grant, Francisco Fullana talks about this "most exciting" period of his young career.
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Summer's 5 biggest metal shows for Twin Cities headbangers
It's shaping up to be another big year for fans of heavy bands on tour.
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Hip-hop legends Eric B. and Rakim deliver in full at Varsity Theater reunion gig
The pioneering New Yorkers are on their first tour together in a quarter century.
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Twin Cities concert news: Shawn Mendes, J. Cole arena dates, Smashing Pumpkins opener
Mendes will return to Xcel Energy Center next summer; as in 2019.
Home & Garden
Prince's island retreat in Turks and Caicos is now up for sale
The 5.74-acre property is surrounded by water on three sides and includes several buildings with more than 10,000 square feet and two private beaches.
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Kenny Chesney brings the sun to echoey U.S. Bank Stadium
Review: Despite sound problems, the country star's energy, spirit and songs thrilled 48,000.
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