TV & Media
April 24, 2017
GREAT NEWS -- Pilot -- Pictured: (l-r) Briga Heelan as Katie, Nicole Richie as Portia -- (Photo by: Greg Gayne/NBC) ORG XMIT: Season:Pilot

TV picks for April 25: 'Hot Girls Wanted,' 'Great News,' 'This Is Life Live'

Books
April 24, 2017

Artist's painstaking line work puts new 'Hellboy' comic book at sea

Co-writer and artist Gary Gianni is known for "MonsterMen" collection.
Music
April 24, 2017
Kings of Leon rolling into Xcel Center on Oct. 18 with Dawes

Kings of Leon rolling into Xcel Center on Oct. 18 with Dawes

The familial Tennessee rockers skipped Minnesota on the first legs of their tour behind "Walls."
Music
April 24, 2017
Prince's Revolution added to the Bon Iver-led Rock the Garden 2017

Prince's Revolution added to the Bon Iver-led Rock the Garden 2017

Other acts announced for the July 22 lineup outside Walker Art Center include Benjamin Booker, Car Seat Headrest and Margaret Glaspy.
Variety
April 24, 2017
Judy Seguin and Sue Dergandz are part of a grass-roots activist movement. “I’m a grandma who is taking action,” Seguin said.

Minnesotans joining the women's movement in their 60s: 'We're done being quiet'

After a lifetime on the sidelines of activism, many older women are jumping into the game.
Music
April 24, 2017
Marques Kelly Jr. 2, was dressed as Prince at the I Would Dance 4 You party at First Avenue.

Highlights from Prince memorial weekend, and advice for future years

This past week's tributes — from the big-buck Celebration at Paisley Park to the street party outside First Avenue and everything in between — made for a great and fitting start to keeping Prince's legacy alive.
Music
April 23, 2017
Edo de Waart, an SPCO artistic partner, opens the chamber orchestra's 2013-14 season in September, with music of Beethoven.

De Waart returns to lead rarely performed Elgar oratorio

Review: Edo de Waart led a dramatic performance of Elgar's mystical "Gerontius."
Music
April 23, 2017
DAVID JOLES * djoles@startribune.com Minneapolis, MN - Sept. 22, 2009-] Stylish classical pianist star Stephen Hough is in town to play with the Minne

The 'genius' pianist who also composes

REVIEW: Stephen Hough played Debussy, and VocalEssence sang choral works he composed.
TV & Media
April 23, 2017

TV Q&A: What's up with 'Doc Martin'?

Music
April 23, 2017

Week's best classical concerts: SPCO plays Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony

TV & Media
April 23, 2017

TV picks for April 24: 'Booze Traveler,' Barbra Streisand, 'Girlboss'

Variety
April 23, 2017

Monday outlook: "Cleopatra" broke the mold — and the bank

Variety
April 23, 2017

LILEKS: Time for the annual desire for an emdorkifying vehicle

Music
April 23, 2017
"Purple Rain" album cover

From reissues to reunions: What Prince fans can look forward to this year

A "Purple Rain" expanded reissue is among the highlights for fans who want to continue celebrating him.
Music
April 23, 2017
First Ave's street party provides a 'benediction' to Prince memorials

First Ave's street party provides a 'benediction' to Prince memorials

Dave Pirner, Dem Atlas, Maria Isa and members of Mazarati and Mint Condition played a free tribute for 2,500 fans.
Variety
April 23, 2017
Purple City Take 4: A parade of Prince associates performs late-night show

Purple City Take 4: A parade of Prince associates performs late-night show

Andre Cymone, Dez Dickerson, Apollonia and Donna Grantis made guest appearances at an official after-party Saturday night at the Metropolitan.
Variety
April 22, 2017
Woman with Down syndrome to compete in Miss Minnesota USA pageant

Woman with Down syndrome to compete in Miss Minnesota USA pageant

When Mikayla Holmgren takes the stage later this year, it will be a first for the Minnesota contest and, as far as pageant officials know, the country.
Music
April 22, 2017
Prince's battles with record companies over music ownership inspired other musicians to do the same.

'Born decades too early': How Prince revolutionized the music biz

Our critic who covered him for 40 years reflects on the Purple One's impact on rock, pop culture and the music industry.
TV & Media
April 22, 2017
FILE - In this March 30, 2016 file photo, Tina Fey attends the premiere of Netflix's "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" Season 2 in New York. Feyís stag

Tina Fey's new sitcom 'Great News' will make you think: Liz Lemon

Tina Fey's hot streak continues with her latest sitcom, "Great News."
Eat & Drink
April 22, 2017
1. A bartender interacts with patrons at Dock 18 Cocktail Lab.

These great Milwaukee cocktail bars will make you forget about beer

In Milwaukee, bartenders are pouring delicious, inventive drinks — and they don't come out of a tap.

Variety

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