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January 6, 2016

Minneapolis-bred actor Karen Landry dies at 65 at her Los Angeles home

A Minneapolis native who built a career in Los Angeles, she never trumpeted her success.
Stage & Arts
January 6, 2016
Jason McLean is shown in 1991.

Another suit filed against CTC, Jason McLean, alleging sex abuse

Former student alleges she was the victim of sexual abuse from 1981-85 and was "coerced" to lie about it to a grand jury.
Stage & Arts
January 6, 2016
National Touring Company. (L-R) Kevin Massey as Monty Navarro and Mary VanArsdel as Miss Shingle in a scene from "A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder

Review: 'Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder' is more fun than foul play

"A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" has its charms as an inconsequential night out.
Stage & Arts
January 5, 2016
Jennifer Bielstein will join the Guthrie Theater as its new managing director.

Searching for a managing director, Guthrie finds a star

Jennifer Bielstein, who managed the nationally prominent Actors Theater, will be Joseph Haj's partner in running Minneapolis' leading theater.
Stage & Arts
January 4, 2016
As part of their June trip, violinist Erika Olsen Blanco and bassist Graydon Peterson (background) of the Minneapolis-based band Charanga Tropical int

Minnesota arts groups lead a new charge into Cuba to connect

Minnesotans are at the forefront of the rush to Cuba after Obama's diplomatic thaw.
Stage & Arts
January 4, 2016
No VIP entrance for Garrison Keillor, waiting to have his ticket scanned Friday before watching his Minnesota Gophers defeat Connecticut at Mariucci A

From center-ice seat, Gophers hockey fan Garrison Keillor pines for old days

"A Prairie Home Companion" host uses time off to watch his Maroon & Gold at Mariucci Arena.
Stage & Arts
December 31, 2015
The Team's "RoosevElvis," part of the Walker's Out There series. credit: Sue Kessler

Still provocative, Walker Art Center's Out There also aims for profound

The Walker's annual series features a historic odd couple, a man wounded by a sniper and more.
Stage & Arts
December 31, 2015
"Envisioning Oblivion" by Chase Boston.

Nine Minnesota artists use art to rouse empathy in Instinct Gallery show

Much of the artwork grew from the artists' personal experiences, though it is seldom autobiographical. Instead it brings viewers face to face with issues easily overlooked.
Stage & Arts
December 31, 2015
Lesley McKinnell, Kevin Massey and John Rapson in “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.”

Tony winner for best musical, 'Gentleman's Guide' finally hits Minneapolis

It took perseverance, but "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" ultimately won a Tony for best musical.
Stage & Arts
December 30, 2015
Amber Bjork and Sally Wingert in "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" by Theatre Pro Rata.

Spotlight: Sally Wingert takes on 'The Beauty Queen of Leenane' for Theatre Pro Rata

Eat & Drink
December 30, 2015
Prof plays at the Rhymesayers 20th anniversary celebration at Target Center on Friday, Dec. 4, 2015. Photo by Leslie Plesser, Special to the Star Trib

Want to start 2016 in the club? Here are 30 NYE options

Choose from our six-pack of New Year's Eve critic's picks in the Twin Cities and beyond — plus 24 more.
Stage & Arts
December 28, 2015

Minnesota museums celebrate a bonanza year of important gifts in 2015

Minnesota museums celebrate a bonanza year of important donations.
Stage & Arts
December 26, 2015
Peter Rothstein, Theater Latté Da, is the Star Tribune's 2015 Artists of the Year for his work including the six shows he directed in 2015: They are,

Mr. Consistency: Director Peter Rothstein is the Star Tribune's Artist of the Year

From "Oliver" to "Sweeney Todd," theater director Peter Rothstein had an exceptional year. Pretty much like every other year.
Stage & Arts
December 24, 2015
Fagin, played by Bradley Greenwald, speaks to Oliver, played by Nate Turcotte, during a rehearsal of "Oliver!". ] PHOTO SPECIAL TO THE STAR TRIBUNE BR

Peter Rothstein's busy year

Stage & Arts
December 24, 2015
Sha Cage in “U/G/L/Y.”

Artist of the Year honorable mention: Sha Cage

Some actors routinely do such extraordinary work onstage that we can be misled by the seeming ease of their virtuosity. Sha Cage is such a performer.
Stage & Arts
December 24, 2015
Lizz Winstead

Comic Lizz Winstead winds up 2015 in Minneapolis, with plenty to poke fun at

Minneapolis-bred wiseacre Lizz Winstead has no shortage of material for her year-in-review show.
Stage & Arts
December 23, 2015
STEVE RICE ï srice@startribune.com Minneapolis, MN 11/21/2008] 1 PM -- HCA building on Hennepin.

Thanks to gift from Amplatz, Cowles Center will get a $3 million fix-up

Caroline Amplatz's gift will go toward rehab of the 1888 building in the Cowles Center complex.
Stage & Arts
December 23, 2015
Photo by Amy Anderson Andy Frye and Shinah Brashears in a 7th House Theater production of "The Great Work."

'The Great Work,' now playing at the Guthrie studio, is not so great

REVIEW: A lovely score and fine voices cannot save this disjointed, unfocused musical.
Stage & Arts
December 21, 2015
 “Dinner Date” by Marisol Escober at the Walker’s “International Pop” exhibit.

Top art in 2015: A big birthday year for Twin Cities museums

Special exhibits, surprises and expansion plans marked the art scene.

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