Movies
March 24, 2018
Bella Thorne and Patrick Schwarzenegger in "Midnight Sun."

'Midnight Sun' mines the sick teen romance format to death

Stars Bella Thorme and Patrick Schwarzenegger never click.
Music
March 23, 2018
New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde performs her Melodrama tour on Friday.

Lorde salutes Prince at St. Paul show and gushes about His Royal Badness

REVIEW: The New Zealand star paid tribute in her Twin Cities debut, calling Prince the "very best there is."
Celebrities
March 23, 2018

C.J.: Jeff Gerbino, now snowbird, reviews Franken, Louis CK, Leno

The former Twin Cities radio show host, with a gift for impersonations, now lives in the Tampa-St. Pete area.
Variety
March 23, 2018
Angus likes to keep Rosie under close surveillance.

The Puppy Chronicles: If you have two dogs, pay attention to pack hierarchy

Rosie, our resident black Lab, loves Angus. But at times she gets fed up with him. What then?
TV & Media
March 23, 2018
Kumail Nanjiani, Martin Starr in Season 5 episode 1 of "Silicon Valley."
photo: Ali Paige Goldstein/HBO

TV picks for March 24-25: 'March of the Penguins 2,' 'Silicon Valley,' 'Billions'

Variety
March 23, 2018
Angus was angelic in puppy class.

The puppy chronicles: Angus goes to school

A well-trained dog is a good dog. But, oh, the training takes time. And there have been lots of changes over the years.
Stage & Arts
March 23, 2018
"Receiving Blanket," a plush blanket imprinted with a bombed-out building, is part of Essma Imady's exhibit "Thicker Than Water."

Minneapolis show by Syrian-born artist explores the effect of war on children

Essma Imady's solo show at Minneapolis Institute of Art is a solemn meditation on the Syrian conflict's sad fallout.
Variety
March 23, 2018
Dating tips from your waiter

Dating tips from your waiter

Variety
March 23, 2018
Ringo Starr will bring his All-Starr Band to the Ordway on Sept. 23

Ringo Starr will bring his All-Starr Band to the Ordway on Sept. 23

The 13th incarnation of the Beatle drummer's group will include Colin Hay of Men at Work, Graham Gouldman of 10cc, Steve Lukather of Toto and Gregg Rolie of Santana.
Variety
March 23, 2018
Anchor turned reporter Bill Lunn is parting ways with KSTP-TV

Anchor turned reporter Bill Lunn is parting ways with KSTP-TV

After being reassigned to a reporting role last year, he says he couldn't come to terms with the ABC affiliate.
Home & Garden
March 23, 2018

Noisy neighbors annoy other tenants

Music
March 23, 2018
Beck had to encourage fans in the balcony to get on their feet when he performed at the Palace Theatre.

Hey, Minnesota music fans: Take a stand against sitting for rock concerts

Why are Minnesotans averse to standing for even the most booty-shaking concerts?
Home & Garden
March 23, 2018
The sprawling former Pillsbury estate is 32,461 square feet with seven bedrooms and 13 bathrooms, and listed for $7.9 million.

Lake Minnetonka's 32,000-square-foot landmark Pillsbury mansion gets deep discount to $7.9M

The century-old restored Pillsbury mansion sits on a smaller lot, but still boasts seven bedrooms, 13 bathrooms and an 8,000 bottle wine cellar.
Variety
March 23, 2018
Claire Tesch, Aubrie Bomchill, Haley Boe and Svea Krisetya.

Scene + Heard: Performing Institute of Minnesota Arts High School gala

Variety
March 23, 2018

Minnesota Moment: Rhetoric over slavery boils over in St. Cloud in 1858

Stage & Arts
March 23, 2018
Joy Dolo with the Blackout Improv troupe.

Funny, gifted and black: Twin Cities actor becomes a double threat as improv comic

Actor turned improv comic Joy Dolo helps blaze a new trail for performers of color.
Variety
March 23, 2018

News of the Weird: College dropout refuses to leave dorm room

Variety
March 23, 2018
'The League' star Steve Rannazzisi calls time out on Vikings jokes at Mall of America show

'The League' star Steve Rannazzisi calls time out on Vikings jokes at Mall of America show

The comedian's stand-up show is tailor made for parents.
Music
March 23, 2018
The Black Angels, above, join the Black Lips Friday at First Avenue.

15 Twin Cities big gigs this week: Black Angels, Black Lips, Ness Nite

Concert picks for the week of March 23-29, also featuring Leslie Odom Jr., Kristin Hersh & Grant Lee Phillips, Wolf Alice and Yo La Tengo.
Books
March 23, 2018

Review: 'A Tokyo Romance,' by Ian Buruma

NONFICTION: A fascinating account of one man's journey into Tokyo's underground culture in the 1970s.

Variety

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