Music
Former 400 Bar co-owner, Tom Sullivan, dies at 62
"Open-minded and big-hearted guy" fostered future local music stars.
Music
Travel the world for free with Cedar Cultral Center's Global Roots Festival
Acts from China, Gambia and Ecuador converge at the Cedar for the 10th annual Global Roots Fest.
Movies
Parkway Theater reopens in south Minneapolis with a much-needed face-lift
The 1940s-era neighborhood theater at 48th and Chicago has opened with a new mix of programming following a makeover.
Music
Visa troubles resolved, a Somali music star settles in for year-long Minnesota residency
He's a Somali singer living in London with a European fan base, so what's Aar Maanta doing as a Minnesota artist-in-residence?
Music
Former Bad Plus pianist still 'loves playing in the Midwest' despite rocketing career
Since leaving the popular jazz trio, pianist Ethan Iverson has been super busy with projects, including his duo coming to Crooners.
Music
NPG doesn't live up to Princely standards at pay-per-view First Avenue show
REVIEW: At First Avenue, Prince's former musicians were entertaining but lacking.
Music
On Broadway: Shows that highlight music beloved by baby boomers
The music of baby boomers drives shows on Broadway.
Music
SPCO baroque specialist thinks big for Bach's 'Saint John Passion'
Conductor Jonathan Cohen revives an early music tradition at the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra.
Music
Twin Cities concerts of the week: Dispatch, Maroon 5, Café Tacvba
Big gigs for the week of Sept. 14-20, also including Wailin' Jennys, Liz Phair, J. Cole, Deep Purple and Judas Priest.
Music
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New Minneapolis music series mixes contemporary classical with comedy, poetry and more
A new music series pairs contemporary classical with comedy, poetry and more.
Music
The Suburbs will cover for friend, headline at Arboretum's AppleJam
Local rock vets agreed to fill in for Honeydogs at fest.
Music
First Avenue buys Fine Line, adding to growing list of music venues
The smaller venue fits a size gap between the main room at Minneapolis' best-known rock club and Turf Club.
Music
Bruno Mars returns to St. Paul and tops last year's triumph
Review: His first of two shows in St. Paul was very similar to 2017's except for a Prince tribute and a special opening act.
Music
Bruno's in town; 11 reasons why he's pop's most talented performer
With Bruno Mars playing in St. Paul tonight, we explain why he's pop's best all-around talent.
Music
The Hold Steady to (under)play 7th St. Entry with two shows Oct. 14
The pair of tiny gigs will follow the band's headlining set at SurlyFest a day earlier -- which follows a four-year lull in local dates.
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