Thoughtful new leader brings 'a nice shift in tone' to Walker Art Center
Sculpture is central to the story of Walker Art Center's new boss. But people skills may matter more.
R.J. Kern photographs 'best' animals for Minnesota State Fair
Twin Cities photographer R.J. Kern showcases pairs of prizewinners from last year's Minnesota State Fair.
$10 million later, the renovated Peavey Plaza is an accessible success
A renovation has restored the downtown gem's singular looks while making it accessible to all.
Stage & Arts
All will fall in 'Domino,' a Minneapolis performance by Crash Dance
Company randomly selects which dancer will play the villain in each show.
Stage & Arts
Once-taboo images by a Minnesota-born photographer reveal lesbian lives in the 1970s
Once-taboo images by a Minnesota-born photographer reveal lesbian lives in the 1970s.
Our theater and dance critics give you their takes on what's playing — good and bad — on Twin Cities stages.
Stage & Arts
Theater Mu's 'Hot Asian Doctor Husband' premieres with deadpan wit
"Hot Asian Doctor Husband," full of profanity and sharp wit, has its buzzy premiere at Mixed Blood.
Stage & Arts
Elegant Gothic church dominated Minneapolis skyline — until it burned a second time
An iconic sanctuary survived an 1888 fire and a 1904 tornado only to burn down years later.
Music
Best of the Week: Picnic Operetta, Gully Boys, Rod Stewart, Mill City Museum, Ringo Starr, more
Picnicking with Mozart Each summer the Mixed Precipitation company likes tilting operatic convention on its head in its Picnic Operetta, wherein a novel take on…
Stage & Arts
Minneapolis dance company Rhythmically Speaking kicks it up a notch
REVIEW: Guest choreographers add dimension in a strong showcase for the company's ensemble.
Stage & Arts
Minneapolis world premiere plays off 'Crazy Rich Asians,' views rom-coms through a biracial lens
Theater Mu's dark comedy says being biracial makes the dating puzzle even more puzzling.
Stage & Arts
Art, culture and music at Twin Cities' first-ever Iranian Culture Week
Iranian Culture Week Minnesota’s Iranian-American community presents the Twin Cities’ first Iranian Culture Week, a weeklong celebration Aug. 18-25 featuring art exhibitions, live music, lectures…
Stage & Arts
Picnic operetta: Mozart mash-up by Mixed Precipitation
The Clemency of Tito’s Tennis Club A case could be made that boy wonder Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was the “New Wave” of the 1770s, so…
Stage & Arts
'Lightning Rod' attracts risk-taking performers for a showcase at Pillsbury House in Minneapolis
‘Lightning Rod 2019’ After a weeklong intensive workshop, interdisciplinary artists working at the crossroads of dance, theater and music will showcase the fruits of their…
Stage & Arts
Broadway smash 'Hadestown' is coming to the Twin Cities
The Tony-winning musical has announced a national tour that includes a Twin Cities stop in 2020 or 2021.
Stage & Arts
Minnesota Museum of American Art's new curator: 'There are widespread calls to decolonize museums'
Macalester alum Laura Wertheim Joseph brings broad arts experience to Minnesota Museum of American Art.
Stage & Arts
'Bone man' artist Gendron Jensen dies at age 79
He died last month in New Mexico after a battle with a rare bone cancer. "The irony of that diagnosis was not lost on him," a friend said.
Music
Best of the Week (Aug. 11-18): Surly double bills, Dobet Gnahore, Rhythmically Speaking, Greek Festival, more
2 + 2 = 1 big week at Surly This week’s pair of big Surly Brewing outdoor concerts are each twofer offerings with bands that…
Music
Four artists from India who made their mark on Minnesota
In honor of India's Independence Day, a look at four Minnesotans who changed the culture here.
Stage & Arts
Weather comes alive in bold color prints at Minneapolis' Highpoint Center
‘Weather’ Artist Karen Kunc’s exhibition at Highpoint Center for Printmaking in Minneapolis explores the threat and the benevolence of nature through highly colorful, practically hypnotic…
Stage & Arts
Minneapolis dance performance connects with live music
Live music has become a lot more common in dance performances in the past few years. We are here for this trend, as it brings…
Stage & Arts
Former 'Prairie Home' performer starts a new chapter with podcast about battling back
Sue Scott chuckles about it now, but her self-esteem took a serious hit when she was told she was let go from the radio show.
Music
At 27, fast-rising opera star comes home to perform in Stillwater
Rising international star tenor Jack Swanson will lead a free Opera on the River concert.
Stage & Arts
The mystery of the missing Bob Ross paintings
TV's beloved art teacher painted thousands of landscapes. Why can't we find them?
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