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Stage & Arts
April 7, 2020
Amirah Ellison is among this year's grant fellows.

Twin Cities artist launches a program to boost young, diverse curators

Jehra Patrick carves out a path to bring more diversity to the Twin Cities art scene.
Local
April 7, 2020
Discover a variety of resources to engage in history at home.

Kids bored? Minnesota museums have lots of ideas for at-home art activities

Minnesota museums offer lots of resources to keep your children engaged.
Stage & Arts
April 4, 2020
Rajane Katurah played the title role in "Cinderella" at Children's Theatre Company.

Many actors you see on Twin Cities stages got their start as Children's Theatre apprentices

Dozens of apprentices have filled key roles in the local theater world.
Local
April 3, 2020
Many Minnesota arts organizations are adapting to COVID-19 shutdowns by shifting online, as Walker Art Center did Tuesday with a lecture by Amsterdam-

As Minnesota artists struggle, state leader says: 'We'll come back'

Sue Gens talks about what the State Arts Board is doing to alleviate the current crisis.
Stage & Arts
April 3, 2020
Ellie Kevorkian stood for a portrait outside her Minneapolis home. ] Shari L. Gross • shari.gross@startribune.com Ellie Kevorkian moved to Minn

Artist Ellie Kevorkian came to Minnesota for a job. When that fell apart, she found community.

Since deciding to stay put, the former Soap Factory artistic director has quickly established herself as an arts leader.
Local
April 2, 2020
A sign at an entrance to the Guthrie Theater stated that the building was closed on Sunday. ] JEFF WHEELER • Jeff.Wheeler@startribune.com The G

Guthrie Theater cancels rest of its 2019-20 season

The Guthrie's building, which used to be open seven days a week, will remain closed until further notice.
Local
April 2, 2020
Martin Dosh worked in his home studio composing the score for the film "Universe," which will play at the Square Lake Film Festival, Friday, July 31,

Virtual live entertainment events to check out this week, from music to improv

Stage & Arts
March 30, 2020
"Beowulf" presented by John Heimbuch at University of Minnesota's Rarig Center Arena theater as part of the 2019 Minnesota Fringe Festival.

Minneapolis theater uses modern tech to bring ancient tale to audiences

Theatrical presentation via Facebook — a first for Minnesota — makes this "Beowulf" hit home.
Local
March 26, 2020
Ali Sultan has started the "Virtual Distancing Live Comedy Hour."

Minneapolis comics find a way to laugh while it hurts

Despite their own anxiety, comedians make jokes to put others at ease.
Movies
March 26, 2020
Joel McCrea and Claudette Colbert are sparring spouses in "The Palm Beach Story."

It's the perfect time to binge on screwball comedies. Here are our critic's top 7

The fizzy genre had its heyday from the mid-1930s to the early '40s.
Stage & Arts
March 23, 2020
From lower left: Justina Machado, Isabella Gomez, Rita Moreno and Marcel Ruiz in "One Day at a Time."

At 88, EGOT winner Rita Moreno is busier than ever

Energetic veteran is busier than ever with two TV sitcoms and the upcoming "West Side Story."
Local
March 21, 2020
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'It's going to be devastating': Minnesota arts, artists brace for coronavirus fallout

Amid a flurry of cancellations, Twin Cities arts groups and artists brace for a major financial hit.
Stage & Arts
March 20, 2020
The Broadway cast of "Girl From the North Country."

Bob Dylan joins the club of rockers making themselves at home on Broadway

Classic rockers are turning Broadway into a cozy home after the hits stop coming.
Stage & Arts
March 19, 2020
Michele K. Short/HBO Audra McDonald stars in "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill."

A Twin Cities coronavirus quarantine arts survival kit

To weather the pandemic, our writers provide virtual portals to arts and culture.
Stage & Arts
March 19, 2020
Helen Anker with Keith Rice in the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre's "Camelot."
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Guthrie, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres star fears she has been stricken with coronavirus

Helen Anker, who starred in "My Fair Lady" and "Camelot," is in self-quarantine.
Stage & Arts
March 18, 2020
Maria Hassabi, "Staging" (2017). From Merce Cunningham: Common Time, Walker Art Center, February 8 �12, 2017. Photo by Gene Pittman for Walker Art C

Walker Art Center postpones major spring exhibition due to coronavirus

The Walker has not set a new opening date.
Movies
March 17, 2020
"Chicken Run"

6 great movies to distract the kids while you take that conference call

When you're trying to work from home, and need a distraction for the kids, these movies can't miss.
Local
March 16, 2020
A sole spectator watches a film in a movie theatre in Budapest, Hungary, Thursday, March 12, 2020. Effective from today, cinemas in Hungary are restri

As cinemas shutter in other states, Minnesota movie theaters are still open – for now

Surveys indicate Americans are divided about whether theaters should close.
Music
March 14, 2020
FILE - In this June 7, 2017 file photo Jason Aldean performs during a surprise pop up concert at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn. “Sat

Will the show go on? Check our list of Minnesota concerts and events

Stage & Arts
March 13, 2020
Laila Ayad portays Farida Azizi, an activist fighting the marginalization of women in her native country of Afghanistan.

'Seven' tells inspirational stories of women from around the world

"Seven" tells the inspirational stories of seven women from around the world.

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