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Carl Eller among 34 artists commissioned for Vikings stadium art
When it opens in 2016, U.S. Bank Stadium will feature about 500 artworks including roughly 200 commissioned paintings, sculptures, digital and installation pieces.
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Director Greg Banks gives 'The Jungle Book' an impressive update at Children's Theatre
British director Greg Banks energetically updates "The Jungle Book" for the 21st century at Children's Theatre.
Stage & Arts
'The Events' is complex piece of theater in response to terrorism
"The Events" invites its audience to participate in the real-life drama of mass terror and tragedy.
Music
Go 96.3 pitches Snow Show 2015 with Silversun Pickups, Metric at Northrop
The Dec. 3 concert will also include the Wombats and Melanie Martinez.
Music
Nick Jonas, Demi Lovato among this year's 'Jingle Ball' acts at Xcel
Becky G and Shawn Mendes are also on the Top 40 roster.
Stage & Arts
Review: St. Paul Ballet brings charming 'Bella Luna' to life at O'Shaughnessy
The St. Paul Ballet hit all the right marks at the O'Shaughnessy.
Books
Review: 'M Train' by Patti Smith
NONFICTION: Patti Smith's new memoir is less linear and more interior than her "Just Kids" as it hopscotches across the decades.
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Isley Brothers, the R&B institution, deliver nostalgic fun at the Orpheum
Ron Isley charmed and Ernie Isley soared on guitar.
Books
Kyle Mills in Twin Cities to sign Vince Flynn's last Mitch Rapp novel
Kyle Mills knew he had a tough job ahead when he was asked to finish a novel begun by the late thriller writer.
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Gallery: The Doomtree Zoo at CHS Field
Local hip-hop crew Doomtree is hosting its own festival, the Doomtree Zoo, as the second concert at CHS Field in downtown St. Paul with a wild array of guests such as hardcore band Trash Talk and extracurricular activities such as a giant slide.
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Minnesotans with intellectual disabilities are new kids on campus
Students with intellectual disabilities are attending college – and living in the dorms – in the first program of its kind in Minnesota.
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