Variety
December 6, 2017
Save the dates for 'Hamilton': Our best guess on when the musical will hit Minneapolis

Save the dates for 'Hamilton': Our best guess on when the musical will hit Minneapolis

Twin Cities dates for the Broadway smash might be announced in late January, but there are clues already.
Books
December 6, 2017
Jeffrey Eugenides at his home in Princeton, N.J.

'Virgin Suicides' author has 'Fresh Complaint'

FICTION: Tragicomic stories follow flawed characters in difficult circumstances.
Variety
December 6, 2017
For $7, the Ely Steam Sauna offers a true Finnish experience -- and a dry towel. Open since 1915, the old-fashioned Finnish traditional spot might be

For 100 years, public sauna has drawn Minnesotans to Ely — birthday suits optional

One of the oldest public saunas in the state boasts hot steam, cold showers and good conversation.
Celebrities
December 5, 2017

C.J.: Vanessa Williams embraces a new interpretation of 'Save the Best for Last'

TV & Media
December 5, 2017
FOR USE WITH FYI_TV CONTENT ONLY. Dian Fossey in the wild with Mountain Gorillas. (photo credit: ROBERT I.M. CAMPBELL)

TV picks for Dec. 6: 'Happy!,' Dian Fossey, 'Knightfall'

Music
December 5, 2017
Courtesy Dakota Valley Symphony Next Sunday, Nachito Herrera will accompany the Dakota Valley Symphony in a performance of Gershwinís ìRhaps

The week's best Twin Cities jazz: Nachito Herrera, Benny Green, Joey DeFrancesco, Laura Caviani

Stage & Arts
December 5, 2017
Intermedia Arts hires real estate broker to sell its Minneapolis property

Intermedia Arts hires real estate broker to sell its Minneapolis property

The troubled Twin Cities venue also transferred a media program to the St. Paul Neighborhood Network.
Eat & Drink
December 5, 2017
As Minnesota's unofficially crowned King of Cold, entrepreneur Eric Dayton has built a reputation for loving and unapologetically promoting all things

How Eric Dayton convinced Minnesotans — and rest of country — to embrace the 'North'

Eric Dayton wants all Minnesotans to take pride in our state's true North spirit
Home & Garden
December 5, 2017
A male goldfinch enjoys a meal of monarda seeds.
credit: Jim Williams

Goldfinches hiding in plain sight

Small birds undergo a dramatic seasonal transformation from vivid to drab.
Home & Garden
December 5, 2017
This bowl is by the famous Tiffany Furnaces in the early days of the 20th century. (Handout/TNS) ORG XMIT: 1216808

Treasures: Tiffany Favrile glass highly prized by current collectors

Music
December 5, 2017
Credit: Bruce Silcox
VocalEssence performs "Welcome Christmas."

VocalEssence serves up fresh Christmas music by Minnesota composers

VocalEssence serves up fresh, imaginative Christmas music by Minnesota composers.
Stage & Arts
December 5, 2017
Sha Cage in "Khephra: A Hip Hop Holiday Story"

Twin Cities holiday shows get funky new addition with Shá Cage's 'Khephra'

Shá Cage adds excitement to the holiday mix with "Khephra."
Variety
December 5, 2017

Word of the week: You've got to hand it to this mitt

Variety
December 5, 2017
Digital scales with woman feet on them and sign"OMG!" surrounded by christmas decorations, sweets and alcohol. Demonstrates consequences of surfeit an

What's the best way to prevent holiday weight gain?

A Mayo dietitian offers advice.
Variety
December 5, 2017
"News" reports such as this one and others with outrageous contentions have been steadily appearing on the Facebook page for Explore Minnesota Tourism

What the hack? Minnesota tourism agency removes fake posts from Facebook page

Music
December 5, 2017
Kesha performs at Jingle Ball.

KDWB Jingle Ball whizzes by with Kesha, Liam Payne among standouts

REVIEW: Hunky boys filled the KDWB holiday lineup, but the women deserved loudest screams.
Music
December 5, 2017
Minnesota Orchestra principal trumpet Manny Laureano says he hasn't heard from management about any repercussions.

Minn. Orchestra trumpeter storms off stage in protest of performer's GOP comments

Manny Laureano said he found Rufus Wainwright's anti-GOP comments "self-indulgent."
Stage & Arts
December 4, 2017
A scene from the Guthrie Theater's 2017 staging of Stephen Sondheim's "Sunday in the Park With George," directed by Joseph Haj,

Guthrie balances budget despite drop in ticket sales

Contributions also down, but theater increased its donors and subscribers.
Variety
December 4, 2017

Word of the week: Furmily

All in the family
Music
December 4, 2017
Maria Jette

Chamber Music Society of Minnesota recital a treat for Stravinsky fans

Review: Chamber Music Society honors Stravinsky with lesser-known works.

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