Eat & Drink
December 6, 2018
Holidazzle kicked off at Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at Loring Park in Minneapolis, MN. Here, Santa sported an umbrella while briefly strolling the Holidaz

Headed to Holidazzle in Minneapolis? Here's what's new to eat and drink

Keep warm (and full) with these fun new offerings at the Minneapolis holiday celebration in Loring Park.
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December 6, 2018
The Mula restaurant/tequileria and Scriptown Brewery are at the heart of the burgeoning Blackstone District in Omaha.

Midwest Traveler: Omaha's Blackstone is reserved for dining out

Revived neighborhood is the place for eating and drinking in the Big O.
Stage & Arts
December 6, 2018
"Animus" at the Southern Theatre in Minneapolis will blend live-on-stage film with theater, featuring Emily Michaels King (above) and Debra Berger.

Comfort and joy? Some Twin Cities theaters go running the opposite way

Amid the onslaught of holiday shows, some Twin Cities theaters march to a different beat.
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December 6, 2018
Asian markets line Main Street in Flushing, Queens, New York. Photo by Stacy Brooks, special to the Star Tribune

In New York City, experience the world without a passport

For a fascinating trip filled with tastes and cultures from around the world, follow the immigrant influence in New York City.
TV & Media
December 6, 2018
MPR's Bob Collins announces his retirement via Twitter

MPR's Bob Collins announces his retirement via Twitter

The long-time radio personality says poor health is an issue.
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December 6, 2018
A street in Kinosaki, which is famous for snow crabs, in Japan, Nov. 2018. Our 52 Places columnist tries on traditional robes and footwear; learns to

Japan offers lessons in walking, eating and bridging the distance

A visitor bathes in hot springs, learns to enjoy seafood and discovers how small the world is.
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December 6, 2018
This turn-of-the-century electric streetcar was an open-air model used in the Twin Cities. Buses replaced streetcars in 1954.

Minnesota Moment: St. Paul and Minneapolis joined by electric streetcar

The first electric streetcar was so popular that the city vowed to forgo horses and cables and go electric. A little more than a year later, the first interurban electric line, down University Avenue, opened.
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December 6, 2018
Stages Theatre Company artistic director Sandy Boren-Barrett and Snowball director Elizabeth Lori.

Scene + Heard: Stages Theatre Company's Snowball

TV & Media
December 6, 2018
Actress Megan Fox hosts "Legends of the Lost" and also serves as executive producer.

Megan Fox enjoys finding 'Legends of the Lost'

In a new Travel Channel series, the actress gets an education while making TV.
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December 6, 2018
Prior Lake's Decembrrr Dazzle. Provided

Family fun: Decembrrr Dazzle at Prior Lake

Movies
December 6, 2018
Emma Stone in "The Favourite."

Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz fight to be 'The Favourite' in a juicy royal comedy

Two Oscar winners wage an insult-filled fight to be a queen's "Favourite."
Stage & Arts
December 6, 2018

Holiday art sale at Minneapolis' SooVAC jingles all the way

Music
December 6, 2018

New album reviews: Alessia Cara shares her endearingly awkward sincerity; Tyler, the Creator tries to go mainstream with 'Grinch'

TV & Media
December 6, 2018
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Danielle Macdonald, left, and Jennifer Aniston in "Dumplin'."

TV picks for Dec. 7: 'Icebox,' 'Dumplin',' 'Homicide for the Holidays,' 'The Shivering Truth'

Movies
December 6, 2018
Jennifer Morrison and Alex Pettyfer in "Back Roads."

Mini reviews of 'Back Roads' and 'The Last Suit'

Music
December 6, 2018

Ticket Alert: Hootie & the Blowfish, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Neko Case and more

Stage & Arts
December 6, 2018
Sachiko ìLa ChayÌî Nishiuchi. Provided

Catch some flamenco at the Uptown VFW courtesy of dancer Sachiko 'La Chayí' Nishiuchi

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December 6, 2018
Artist Tristan Al-Haddad walks by his creation "Nimbus," an18,000-pound sculpture, as it was being assembled across from the Minneapolis Central Libra

Massive 10-ton sculpture 'Nimbus' lands on Nicollet Mall Saturday

Atlanta-based artist Tristan Al-Haddad's work of art is complete.
Eat & Drink
December 6, 2018
The exterior of Gyst Fermentation Bar, loacted at 25 E. 26th St. ORG XMIT: MIN1607162331481899

Eat Street's Gyst Fermentation Bar closed for regular service

One of Esquire's 'Best Bars is America' is now a classes and event space, plus has a new cheese and pickle cart.
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December 6, 2018
Guthrie Theater hires Royal Shakespeare veteran as new production director

Guthrie Theater hires Royal Shakespeare veteran as new production director

Rebecca Cribbin spent nearly 21 years at the famed London troupe and the past two at the Dallas Theater Center.

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