Music
March 26, 2017
Jeremy Denk

Denk keeps Bach on track, even on a grand piano

REVIEW: The musical artist played with clarity and emotional power.
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March 26, 2017
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Lileks: Will tech-support robots be able to feel our stress?

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March 26, 2017
Is it OK to drop dog poop in a neighbor's garbage can?

Is it OK to drop dog poop in a neighbor's garbage can?

Everyone agrees that dog owners should pick up their pet's droppings, but where you put them is a matter of debate.
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March 26, 2017
Provided Jerry Kohl is crazy about his 2001 Subaru, which had 256,704 miles as of Monday.

Rosenblum: You're smart to hang on to your old car

Vindication has come, at long last, and from a surprising source.
Stage & Arts
March 25, 2017
Penumbra founder Lou Bellamy and his daughter Sarah Bellamy toured the "Penumbra Theatre at 40" exhibit at the Minnesota History Center.

Minnesota theater icon Lou Bellamy reflects on 40 years of Penumbra

Lou Bellamy stepped down from his leadership role with Penumbra in January. But he took a couple of hours recently to tour a historical exhibit about the theater with his successor, daughter Sarah Bellamy.
TV & Media
March 25, 2017
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Home video: Potter prequel 'Fantastic Beasts' works its magic

"Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" takes the familiar trappings of Harry Potter and runs with them — from the U.K. to the U.S.
Music
March 25, 2017
Agnes Obel will perform at the Cedar Cultural Center on Wednesday.

Danish music innovator Agnes Obel heads to the Cedar fresh off SXSW

Classically trained Agnes Obel hits Minnesota fresh off an unlikely run at the SXSW fest.
Variety
March 25, 2017
Luxury unit in Harvester Lofts in the North Loop neighborhood boasts a massive L-shaped terrace on the rooftop. It's listed for $1.699 million.

For $1.7M, you can have posh penthouse loft with terrace overlooking North Loop

This luxury unit in Minneapolis' Harvester Lofts boasts a massive L-shaped terrace on the rooftop and is an easy walk to upscale restaurants, stylish boutiques and trails along the Mississippi River. You can have it for $1.7 million.
Variety
March 25, 2017
The dining room of Eric Fan and Rachael Lu's remodeled home in Plymouth is now open and infused with purple.

A Plymouth couple transformed their entire home in vibrant color

A Plymouth couple transformed their home for vibrant family living. Take a tour during the Remodelers Showcase.
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March 25, 2017

A Plymouth couple transformed their entire home in vibrant color

A Plymouth couple transformed their home for vibrant family living. Take a tour during the Remodelers Showcase.
Eat & Drink
March 25, 2017
Burger Friday: Have it your way at the Hilltop in Edina

Burger Friday: Have it your way at the Hilltop in Edina

A design-your-own burger is the menu's most popular feature at the Johnson family's sharp remake of their Eden Avenue Grill.
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March 25, 2017

For $1.7 million, you can have posh penthouse loft with terrace overlooking the North Loop

This luxury unit in Minneapolis' Harvester Lofts boasts a massive L-shaped terrace on the rooftop and is an easy walk to upscale restaurants, stylish boutiques and trails along the Mississippi River. You can have it for $1.7 million.
TV & Media
March 24, 2017
Ann Bronte (CHARLIE MURPHY), Emily Bronte (CHLOE PIRRIE), and Charlotte Bronte (FINN ATKINS) in "To Walk Invisible: The Bronte Sisters." ORG XMIT: BBC

TV picks for March 26-30: 'Bronte Sisters,' 'Imaginary Mary,' 'Nobodies'

Books
March 24, 2017

SHELFTALKER: Bookstores recommend books

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March 24, 2017
Heuvos Haminados Long Cooked Hard Boiled Eggs

Recipes: Long-Cooked Hard-Boiled Eggs With Spinach, and Persian Haroset

Music
March 24, 2017

Pick Six: Praise for Todd Snider, Kristen Chenoweth, Zara Larsson, Judith Hill, Southside Johnny, more

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March 24, 2017
FILE - This Dec. 3, 2016 file photo shows Jon Bon Jovi performing with his band during Art Basel in Miami Beach, Fla. The band is holding a contest to

Best of the week: Bon Jovi, 'She Went to War,' Big Sean, Hasan Minhaj, 'Paper Dreams of Harry Chin,' more

Celebrities
March 24, 2017

C.J.: Former newsie Roxane Battle's 'Pockets of Joy' may get deeper

South Metro
March 24, 2017
Catherine O'Connor says the gold box with her mom's ashes and other mementos keep her memory alive despite the bitter fight that ensued over her care.

Theft charges against Burnsville woman dismissed after bitter family feud

A judge found insufficient evidence in Kandiyohi County, which led a Carver County prosecutor to drop charges there as well.
Variety
March 24, 2017
The Phoenix building at 4th Street and Marquette Avenue in Minneapolis, circa 1960s.

Lost Twin Cities: The rise and fall of Minneapolis' Phoenix Building

Minneapolis' Phoenix Building, which roosted for almost 70 years at the northwest corner of 4th Street and Marquette Avenue, was much like the mythical bird.

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