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Liquid Music will settle into Minneapolis' Parkway Theater for 2021-22 salon series
Among the six scheduled shows are trumpeter Terence Blanchard, Pakistani singer Arooj Aftab and Minnesota violinist Ariana Kim.
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Bob Dylan, Prince land several tunes on Rolling Stone's list of 500 greatest songs of all time
The Replacements, Lizzo and Eddie Cochran also placed on this updated list topped by Aretha's "Respect."
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As the arts come back, Minnesota notables weigh in on what's changed
As Minnesota's arts and entertainment scene faces a hopeful if uncertain season ahead, we asked local artists, actors, singers and dancers to reflect on lessons learned during the prolonged months of shutdown and upheaval.
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First Ave-bound Bob Mould sternly urges fans 'do the right things' ahead of fall tour
The ex-Minnesota punk legend's video asks for masks and adherence to vaccine rules, or else '[we could] lose our livelihood again.'
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Hot hitmakers Dua Lipa, Kid Laroi announce Minneapolis concerts for 2022
Tickets for the separate shows will go on sale Friday.
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Warsaw-bound Minnesota pianist shows his swagger in sendoff concert
REVIEW: Evren Ozel is bound for International Chopin Competition.
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A year late, Waxahatchee shines a clear light on golden album at First Ave
REVIEW: Katie Crutchfield's band played its "Saint Cloud" LP in full.
Suni Lee again goes for the gold at star-studded Met Gala in New York
Billie Eilish went full glam in a huge peach ball gown at the pandemic-delayed Met Gala on Monday night, while fellow host of the evening Amanda Gorman was breathtaking in cobalt blue custom Vera Wang with a diamond laurel wreath in her hair.
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A pop star for pandemic times, Phoebe Bridgers draws passionate crowd in Minneapolis
REVIEW: Phoebe Bridgers held an adoring crowd rapt with the brooding music from her Grammy-nominated album "Punisher."
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Lizzo's 'Truth' sets fans free again in sold-out, feel-good comeback concert
The ex-Minnesotan pop/hip-hop star returned to the stage at Treasure Island with a new band and renewed joy.
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Lizzo's 'Truth' sets fans free again in sold-out, feel-good comeback concert
The ex-Minnesotan pop/hip-hop star returned to the stage at Treasure Island with a new band and renewed joy.
St. Paul
In a thrilling season opener, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra welcomes audiences back to Ordway
REVIEW: Musicians played with passion in an inspired program.
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St. Paul Chamber Orchestra welcomes audiences back to Ordway in thrilling opener
REVIEW: Musicians played with passion in a inspired program of varied moods.
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With new bassist, ZZ Top delivers its bearded boogie in Wayzata
Band's bassist died in July, but the bluesy trio was more refreshed than sad.
Minneapolis
Basilica Block Party returns with strong vaccine rules but a much-needed party
Review: The block party returned with vaccine rules and minus a headliner.
Basilica Block Party returns with strong vaccine rules but a much-needed party
Review: The block party returned with vaccine rules and minus a headliner.
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Basilica Block Party headliners Avett Brothers cancel due to COVID exposure
The band also put off a Moorhead gig "out of an abundance of caution," leaving Spoon to top Saturday's party lineup in Minneapolis.
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