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David Lee Roth embraces Kiss tour: 'At my age, everything's a farewell'
David Lee Roth isn't changing his tune after dismissing Van Halen's return and joining Kiss' farewell tour, which comes to St. Paul on Monday.
Stage & Arts
Garrison Keillor cancels event at Woman's Club over 'social media' complaints
Fallout continues for former "A Prairie Home Companion" host, who was dropped by MPR in 2017.
Music
Twin Cities concerts of the week: Big Turn Fest, Buddy Guy, Jill Scott, Raphael Saadiq
The big gigs for Feb. 21-27, also including Dashboard Confessional, the Cedar Commissions, Big Head Todd, Ben Noble and Echosmith.
Movies
Human performances save the CGI dog tale 'The Call of the Wild'
Harrison Ford stars in new movie based on the classic novella by Jack London.
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Hike it, ride it, kayak it: Three ways to see the Arizona desert
In Scottsdale, Ariz., options for exploring range from the simple to the unexpected.
Stage & Arts
Thousands of life jackets worn by refugees attached to pillars at Minneapolis Institute of Art
Minneapolis Institute of Art opens a provocative exhibition.
Eat & Drink
Minneapolis Mexican bakery Dulceria will close Saturday
Closing party promises pan dulce and cafecito for sale and Dulceria Bakery swag.
Music
First Ave, Dakota and Crooners make national 'best venues' lists (again)
The Dakota earned another honor from Downbeat magazine alongside Crooners, while Minneapolis' nearly 50-year-old rock club landed in a roundup by the Manual.
Movies
Family crisis creates real horror in 'The Lodge'
Wintry horror film is steeped in real, brutal trauma.
Movies
French drama 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' is a gloomy, period 'masterpiece'
The slow-burn romance is finally here, and it's fantastic.
Music
The Weeknd's 2020 tour will arrive at Xcel Center on a weeknight in June
St. Paul landed the fourth stop on the Toronto singer's newly announced After Hours Tour.
TV & Media
Eat & Drink
Home run for Isaac Becker with his fourth restaurant, Snack Bar
With his new Snack Bar, one of the Twin Cities' top chefs is once again proving his influence.
Music
Joe Henry on fighting cancer and performing: 'I know that music saved my life'
Headed to Minneapolis, singer Joe Henry beat cancer to deliver a remarkable album.
Stage & Arts
Comedy 'Significant Other' is lots of fun, but conclusion pivots too quickly
Review: If only the main character's story were better developed.
Stage & Arts
TV & Media
Saying 'bon voyage' to groundbreaking comedy 'Fresh Off the Boat'
"Fresh Off the Boat" is leaving the air after six seasons with a positive impact on pop culture.
Variety
Mystic Lake Casino taps Sugarland for its outdoor concert series on July 3
After a five-year hiatus, the hit country duo reunited in 2018 and sparkled at the Minnesota State Fair.
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