TV & Media
Neal Justin's TV picks for Nov. 13 – 'The 53rd Annual CMA Awards,' 'Lady and the Tramp,' 'The Preppy Murder: Death in Central Park'
Lots of duets on tap at CMA Awards.
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Yes, you really can major in bicycles at this Minnesota college
A new degree program in design and fabrication is luring students from around the globe.
Stage & Arts
Would you let a family of grifters win your confidence? Theater Mu asks.
Review: Theater Mu's "Fast Company" at the Guthrie.
Home & Garden
Music
Rising star Maren Morris might bring bunch of CMA awards to Armory concert
Country-pop star Maren Morris may have a fresh bunch of awards in hand when she arrives in Minneapolis on Saturday.
Eat & Drink
Get decadent pancakes and dessert toast at new Grand Av. cafe
Thirty-Six Cafe is now open in St. Paul.
Variety
Minneapolis church votes to retire controversial embroidery
Members of Plymouth Congregational Church in Minneapolis voted Sunday to remove a large embroidery depicting the first Thanksgiving and a slave ship that church leaders deemed to be "disturbing and hurtful."
Eat & Drink
Retro diner opening soon in former Bruegger's on West Lake Street
It's called Andy's Diner, and it's bringing the same retro look and diner menu now featured at Andy's Garage in the Midtown Global Market.
Music
5 must-see music films to catch at this week's Sound Unseen fest
The 20th annual festival of music-related films runs Tuesday through Sunday.
Variety
Brian Setzer cancels holiday tour, including Friday's Minneapolis show, due to tinnitus
His 16th annual Christmas tour included 20 concerts around the country.
Music
Beck surprises fans with 'Paisley Park Sessions' EP recorded in Chanhassen
The "Where It's At" hitmaker included a medley of Prince hits in the new Amazon-only release.
Variety
In the 'Land of 10,000 waterfalls,' far-flung Faroe Islands draw more visitors for their picturesque Nordic scenery
Waterfalls, puffins and the remote locale draw visitors to the Faroe Islands.
Eat & Drink
Original Hockey Mom Brownies opening bakery on Grand Avenue
The owners of a hockey-themed dessert truck are going brick and mortar, and they promise a rotating menu of more than 30 "designer brownies."
Music
Long-feuding Black Crowes shaking their 'Money Maker' again Aug. 13 at Xcel Center
Brothers Rich and Chris Robinson will perform their band's debut album in full to mark its 30th anniversary. If they can get along.
Stage & Arts
Children's Theatre Company's modern take on 'Cinderella' has pop hits, holiday carols, a nod to Lizzo
She goes to a ball, and you should be prepared to have one at Children's Theatre Company.
Music
Vaudeville 'Barber of Seville' goes for laughs at Minnesota Opera
REVIEW: Strong voices, but new staging of Rossini's "The Barber of Seville" sells classic comedy short.
Music
Trisha Yearwood salutes Prince, St. Cloud in overdue Minneapolis concert
With Garth Brooks backstage but not onstage, she delivered her hits and material from her two 2019 albums.
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