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October 1, 2019
Charity Jones portrays Gloria Steinem in "Gloria."

'Gloria' celebrates feminist icon Steinem at History Theatre

"Gloria" celebrates feminist icon Steinem at the re-christened Herstory Theatre.
Music
September 27, 2019
Circus Abyssinia performs "Ethiopian Dreams" at Children's Theatre Company.

Best of the Week (Sept. 29-Oct. 6): 'Ethiopian Dreams' circus, Nick Cave, Branford Marsalis, Scarecrow Festival, Bach sons, Clairo, more

Stage & Arts
September 27, 2019
Portraits of Hmong veterans by Twin Cities artist Pao Houa Her.

Minneapolis museum show reflects on the Vietnam War, then and now

A massive exhibit at Minneapolis Institute of Art reflects on the war from various perspectives.
Stage & Arts
September 26, 2019
Actor Erika LaVonn plays the character Nya during a dress rehearsal for "Pipeline." ] LEILA NAVIDI • leila.navidi@startribune.com BACKGROUND IN

'We criminalize black kids': Playwright explores black children's humanity

Playwright Dominique Morisseau seeks to expand ideas around black kids in "Pipeline," opening this week at Penumbra Theatre.
Stage & Arts
September 26, 2019
"I Took the Night to Believe" by Emilie Pitoiset

Farewell to innovative Minneapolis program Goethe in the Skyways

Stage & Arts
September 26, 2019
ST. PAUL, MN SEPTEMBER 3: Frank Theatre's production of Caryl Churchill's play "Escaped Alone" at Gremlin Theatre on September 3, 2019 in St. Paul, Mi

Onstage spotlight: "Excaped Alone/Here We Go" ends at Gremlin Theatre

Stage & Arts
September 26, 2019
Charity Jones portrays Gloria Steinem in "Gloria."

'Gloria' celebrates feminist icon Steinem at History Theatre

"Gloria" looks at the dreams, aspirations and struggles of the feminist legend that didn't make the headlines.
Stage & Arts
September 25, 2019
We Dreamt Deaf 2015
10’ x 7’ x 3.5" Pedestal 14 x 9 x X
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St. Paul gallery show flips the script on American Indian art

An Alaskan artist's new exhibit critiques the American dream.
Stage & Arts
September 25, 2019
Jimmy and Lorraine: A Musing. Photo by Rich Ryan

'Jimmy and Lorraine' offers a heady party at Pillsbury House Theatre

Activist authors Baldwin and Hansberry come to life through arguments — and dance.
Stage & Arts
September 24, 2019
Dozens of supporters came out for the 8th Annual $99 Art Sale at the Soap Factory gallery in Northeast Minneapolis on September 27.

Once a hub of Minneapolis art scene, Soap Factory calls it quits

The decision came after worsening finances resulted in the sale of the company's flagship space near the downtown Minneapolis riverfront.
Variety
September 24, 2019
Karen Jenson poses for a portrait on the bed in the Norwegian room.

Extreme example of the Norwegian art form 'rosemaling' found in a tiny Minnesota town

A Scandinavian-inspired home in quaint Milan is covered in a renowned painter's life's work.
Stage & Arts
September 23, 2019
Circus Abyssinia performs "Ethiopian Dreams" at Children's Theatre Company.

'Ethiopian Dreams' offers thrills at Children's Theatre

The first circus on the CTC stage is like a mini Cirque du Soleil that also doubles as a cultural showcase.
Stage & Arts
September 23, 2019
Alessandra Williams plays the seer Ahiwa in "Sutrajaal: Revelations of Gossmer" by Ananya Dance.

Ananya Dance Theatre dances at the end of the world

REVIEW: With a grim look at the future, choreographer Ananya Chatterjea urges climate-saving action..
Stage & Arts
September 21, 2019
Grayson DeJesus as Jim O'Connor and Carey Cox as Laura Wingfield in "The Glass Menagerie" at the Guthrie Theater.

Guthrie offers up a witty version of 'The Glass Menagerie'

REVIEW: Theater last staged the play in 2007.
Stage & Arts
September 20, 2019
Chasya Hill in "Bone Mother."

Minneapolis museum becomes setting for aerialists and storytellers in 'Bone Mother'

Review: The Minneapolis company takes to the air in a piece inspired by folk tales.
Stage & Arts
September 20, 2019

Bringing back Ojibwe modernism

Stage & Arts
September 19, 2019
"Crowns" at New Dawn Theatre.

'Crowns' unleashes great singers on some of our greatest songs

Triple threats sing, dance and wear floppy hats in "Crowns."
Music
September 19, 2019
Post Malone

Best of the Week (Sept. 22-29): Post Malone, Maggie Rogers, 'The Great Gatsby,' Luke Combs, Zeitgeist, more

Stage & Arts
September 19, 2019
The "Friends With Guns" are played by (clockwise from left) Jess Grams, Tony Larkin, Dante Pirtle and Jen Scott.

In the Spotlight: 'Friends With Guns'

Stage & Arts
September 19, 2019
Carey Cox as Laura Wingfield in "The Glass Menagerie."

Must disabled characters be played by disabled actors? Guthrie Theater actor says yes

"Glass Menagerie" actor Carey Cox says it should be actors with disabilities.

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