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The Big Gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for May 18-24 include Tanya Tucker, Seal, Billy Porter Jr., Y La Bamba and Rickie Lee Jones.
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Soul Asylum, Kevin Bacon and Nikki Lane among the 900 free performances at 2023 Minnesota State Fair
The stages will present many Minnesota acts including the Steeles, Jamecia Bennett and Kiss the Tiger.
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For a younger generation of musicians and fans, Shania Twain is still the one
The Canadian country-pop star returns to Xcel Energy Center with newfound Gen-Z and LGBTQ audiences.
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Critics' picks: The 14 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
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Andrea Bocelli, the latest in a long line of classical music crossover acts, to play Target Center
Other classical performers that have had pop appeal include Liberace, the Three Tenors, Il Divo and Il Volo.
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Billy Porter insists 'fashion is my job' but he'll sing new songs and Broadway faves in Minneapolis
On his inaugural concert tour, he will preview his first album of original material since 1997.
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Review: Country superstar Luke Combs delivers big time with ballads and barroom romps at the Vikings stadium
Red-hot Lainey Wilson starts the evening right.
Luke Combs performs at U.S. Bank Stadium
Luke Combs performed with openers Riley Green, Lainey Wilson, Flatland Cavalry and Brent Cobb at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, May 13, 2023.
Shania Twain drag brunch
The Shania Twain + Country drag brunch held on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Union Rooftop in Minneapolis, Minn.
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Review: Leonidas Kavakos shows why he's among the world's most celebrated violinists
The Greek virtuoso also spent time conducting the Minnesota orchestra in a Friday night performance.
Travel
Why fans of Bob Dylan, Leon Russell and Woody Guthrie are flocking to Tulsa
The Bob Dylan Center is marking its first anniversary in Tulsa, alongside several other rich music sites.
Music
Review: No frog or phlegm can stop the ever-entertaining 95-year-old Marilyn Maye in Minnesota
In the first of four nights at Crooners, the cabaret queen relied on her humor, heart and husky voice.
Music
6 cool things in music this week include the National, Bruce Springsteen and Bobbie Nelson
Shout outs, too, to Joe Henry, José James and MTV News.
Music
Review: Ed Sheeran sings about one trauma after another
For his new "-" album, he teamed with the National's Aaron Dessner, upon Taylor Swift's recommendation.
Music
Minneapolis' Ondara wins $50,000 grand prize in international songwriting competition
The Kenya native's "An Alien in Minneapolis" triumphed over 15,000 entries.
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T-Pain, Carly Pearce set for post-Twins game concerts at Target Field
The shows are free with tickets to the game, but a limited number of on-field tickets will be available.
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The Big Gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for May 11-17 include Luke Combs, Shania Twain, Bright Eyes, Crowded House, Off! and Caitlyn Smith
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Critics' picks: The 11 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Music
Review: Minnesota Opera's 'Don Giovanni' takes a female-friendly approach for our times
An all-woman creative team makes bold choices, but the genius of Mozart still shines through.
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