Variety
June 23, 2019
The sun rises over Buen Peru, a small MatsŽs village near the Brazilian border in the Peruvian Amazon. Sunrise in the MatsŽs village of Bu

Deep in the Peruvian Amazon, the Matsés people share their traditions – and frog poison

The Matsés share their traditions — and frog poison — in the Peruvian Amazon.
Music
June 23, 2019
Mick Jagger, from left, Charlie Watts, and Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones performs during the "No Filter" tour at Soldier Field on Friday, June

Mick Jagger delivers satisfaction after health scare, heart procedure

The Rolling Stones opened their delayed tour on Friday in Chicago. And fans found out there's no reason for a nervous breakdown about the frontman.
Stage & Arts
June 23, 2019
John Leguizamo's "Latin History for Morons" on Netflix.

5 can't-miss shows in the Minneapolis Comedy Festival

Variety
June 23, 2019

Lileks: It's time for us to face the future, literally

Music
June 23, 2019
FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2014, file photo, violinist Joshua Bell performs with young musicians at Union Station in Washington. Bell will be featured w

Joshua Bell and the Stonewall anniversary: The week's best classical music concerts

TV & Media
June 23, 2019
Avocato (voiced by Coty Galloway), Mooncake (Olan Rogers) and Gary (Olan Rogers) in "Final Space" on TBS.
credit: TBS

Neal Justin's TV picks for June 24 – 'Beyond Stonewall,' 'So You Think You Can Dance,' 'Final Space'

Books
June 23, 2019
Megan Marsnik.

Bookmark: Four new (or newish) Minnesota books to read and love

Variety
June 22, 2019
Pastor Tim Hart-Andersen and worship leader Sarah Brower led the bike-inspired service which included the blessing of the bikes.] One is a Lutheran pa

Why so many Twin Cities clergy members bicycle religiously

For a growing number of Twin Cities clergy members, biking is part of the ministry.
Stage & Arts
June 22, 2019
Bob Newhart will make a rare stage appearance at the Minneapolis Comedy Festival.

With big-name talent, new Minneapolis Comedy Festival aims to make a summer splash

Big-name stars include Seth Meyers, George Lopez, John Leguizamo, D.L. Hughley, Fortune Feimster and Cedric the Entertainer.
Home & Garden
June 22, 2019
The downtown view from the balcony.

Suburban empty nesters 'start fresh' in new downtown Mpls. condo building

An empty-nest couple transitioned from a house in the suburbs to a condo in downtown Minneapolis, with a designer assist.
Movies
June 21, 2019
Walt Disney's animated classic "Cinderella" is re-released by Buena Vista. Star Tribune file photo1981

Video review: Dreams come true with 'Cinderella' rerelease

TV & Media
June 21, 2019
"X Box Glimpse Spotlight" -- When Heather and Tim get an emergency text from Samantha to pick her up in the middle of the night, they try not to freak

TV picks for June 23-27: 'Life in Pieces,' 'Mr. Iglesias,' 'The Bravest Knight'

Variety
June 21, 2019
Great River Shakespeare Festival

Quick Trips: Great River Shakespeare fest, Black Hills Roundup, Riverfest in La Crosse

Music
June 21, 2019
Taylor Swift performs at Wango Tango on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif.

Pick Six: Praise for Taylor Swift, Lizzo, Tab Benoit, Erik Koskinen, more

Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.
Music
June 21, 2019
Michael Barone, host of "Pipedreams," at Wooddale Church in Eden Prairie.

MPR's Michael Barone picks the best of new music for pipe organ

Movies
June 21, 2019
Singer-songwriter Jack Malik (Himesh Patel) performs at a live event in "Yesterday," directed by Danny Boyle.

Movies opening in the Twin Cities June 26 and 28

Variety
June 21, 2019
Delta tested facial scans for boarding in Atlanta and will offering them as ticketing option at 16 gates at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

Delta offering facial recognition; Uber Copter to link Manhattan and JFK

Books
June 21, 2019
Shelftalker.

Booksellers recommend books: Zenith on 'Master Butchers Singing Club'

Music
June 21, 2019
"Give Away Horses" by Growing Thunder, left, and "Blanket Stories" by Marie Watt, right.

Best of the Week (June 23-30): Native women artists, Bazzi, 'To Let Go and Fall,' Alabama, Bach and Brews

Music
June 21, 2019
Shawn Mendes performs Friday, June 21, 2019, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN.

Still only 20, Shawn Mendes turns sexy in third Xcel Center appearance

Fellow Toronto-area vocalist Alessia Cara opened the sold-out show.

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