Books
Review: 'The Flight of the Maidens,' by Jane Gardam
FICTION: Jane Gardam recounts the tragicomic adventures of three women headed to college in 1946 England.
Music
Earth, Wind & Fire and Chic get their groove on at the X in St. Paul
The veteran bands from the 1970s may not have their same personnel but they still have admirable soul and disco chops.
Variety
Lileks: How to cram a month of Minnesota summer into a day
Don't abandon all your summertime clichés yet.
Variety
Rosenblum: Less yelling, more arguing: U lecturer on power of critical thinking
Lecturer on how we might all learn to argue well, instead of just loudly.
Variety
Bride is blue: Mom's wedding dress is 'beautiful' but not her style
How can she tell Mom she doesn't want to wear her dress?
Stage & Arts
N.Y. exhibit picks up where Walker show leaves off, on Cunningham-Rauschenberg friendship
The Walker's Merce Cunningham exhibit is closing, but a New York show casts further light on his rich partnership with Robert Rauschenberg.
Music
Looking for classical music in Minnesota in August? Check out these 3 festivals
Enterprising musicians have started three festivals in the Twin Cities and Brainerd.
Variety
Scene + Heard: Page Education Foundation Doggie Walk
"Whistle while you walk" was the catchphrase as canines and their humans went for a stroll around Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis on a lovely summer morning.
Eat & Drink
What's new at Twin Cities farmers markets? Try these 5 food products
Looking for new and innovative food products? They're at the farmers market.
Variety
Call of the Colorado River leads to a family pilgrimage
A grandmother's love for the river led to a family pilgrimage, complete with RV and white-water rapids.
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At Dennis Severs' House in London, guests tour in complete silence
The home of an eccentric collector takes guests on an immersive tour of London history.
Variety
Remodeled Armory to host days-long entertainment during Super Bowl
The remodeled building will continue to be a venue for concerts and large events after the Super Bowl.
Travel
Eco concerns fuel travel to fragile spots
Travel industry responds to interest with more climate-focused trips.
Music
Twin Cities concerts of the week: André Cymone at Turf Club, Wiz Khalifa at downtown Minneapolis block party
Your guide to the Twin Cities' must-see shows.
Stage & Arts
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