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Variety
October 1, 2021
Springboard for the Arts’ new home on University Avenue features art around every corner.

Springboard for the Arts opens doors to artists, community at new digs in St. Paul

What was once a car dealership now features a flexible performance space, an equipment library and workspaces.
Stage & Arts
October 1, 2021
Teo Nguyen, "Untitled no. 8." Courtesy of the artist.

Teo Nguyen's paintings at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum reflect serenity

Stage & Arts
October 1, 2021
Photographs of Prince performing his first show as a solo artist at the Capri Theater hang in the lobby of the renovated Capri Theater.

Historic Minneapolis theater reopens Sunday after $12.5 million state-of-the-art renovation

The cultural venue reopens with a 250-seat auditorium, dance studio and tech center.
Variety
October 1, 2021

Historic Capri Theater in Minneapolis reopens after $12.5 million state-of-the-art renovation

The cultural venue reopens with a 250-seat auditorium, dance studio and tech center.
Variety
September 30, 2021
Caroline Innerbichler says she’s an open book just like her character Princess Anna in Disney Theatrical Productions’ “Frozen.” The musical op

Twin Cities-raised 'Frozen' star finally plays for hometown

Caroline Innerbichler auditioned 14 times before she snagged the lead role as Anna.
Variety
September 29, 2021

Dance companies in the Twin Cities are finding space to breathe

Stage & Arts
September 29, 2021
Dance companies in the Twin Cities are finding space to breathe

Dance companies in the Twin Cities are finding space to breathe

They are carving out new homes to practice, perform and teach.
Variety
September 29, 2021

Old Log Theater owner makes professional debut in 'The Play That Goes Wrong'

Stage & Arts
September 29, 2021
Old Log Theater owner makes professional debut in 'The Play That Goes Wrong'

Old Log Theater owner makes professional debut in 'The Play That Goes Wrong'

Greg Frankenfield bought the theater in 2013 but it is the first time he's stepping on its stage as an actor.
Stage & Arts
September 28, 2021
Dancer, actor, choreographer and director Lewis Whitlock III at Penumbra Theatre in 1985.

Twin Cities theater pioneer Lewis Whitlock III dies at 72

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres standout starred in the first national tour of "The Wiz" and brought "Black Nativity" to Penumbra.
Stage & Arts
September 27, 2021
Cassie Beck (right) steps into the shoes of actor/writer Heidi Schreck (left) in “What the Constitution Means to Me” on its national tour, startin

Updated Broadway hit 'Constitution' opens at Guthrie Theater

Cassie Beck stars in the national tour relaunch of Heidi Schreck's play.
Variety
September 24, 2021
Karen Olivo played Satine in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” at the Al Hirschfeld Theater in New York in June 2019. “Moulin Rouge” is one of the t

Tony Awards are back, and so is a Twin Cities theater fanatic's mission

Kitty Fahey is hoping to snag tickets to the Broadway ceremony like she has in past years.
Stage & Arts
September 23, 2021
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Minnesota Opera takes to the soccer pitch for a surprising night at the opera

REVIEW: Minnesota Opera took over the Loons' stadium for its season-opening concert.
Variety
September 22, 2021
Seena Hodges. Photo: Desireé Benton of the Dash Collective

Walker Art Center elects Woke Coach founder as first woman of color to lead board

Longtime Twin Cities arts leader Seena Hodges will lead an all-female team as president.
Stage & Arts
September 21, 2021
Sally Wingert, left, and Regina Marie Williams in the premiere of playwright Ken LaZebnik’s “Animate” at the Como Zoo.

'Animate' offers buzzy spectacle and primal charisma at St. Paul's Como Zoo

Mixed Blood Theatre's new play tackles hot-button issues against the backdrop of animal exhibits.
Variety
September 20, 2021
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Weisman Art Museum hires Mexican cultural leader as its new leader

Alejandra Peña-Gutiérrez endured a hurricane as director of Puerto Rico's Museo de Arte de Ponce.
Variety
September 16, 2021
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Ananya Dance Theatre continues to be a relentless crusader for social justice

Ananya Dance Theatre uses creative movements to address social justice issues in "Dastak."
Variety
September 16, 2021
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Top 10 Twin Cities dance performances to experience this fall

Variety
September 16, 2021
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A lifetime of work is acquired by Mpls. Institute of Art: 'It will be like a family reunion'

The complete archive of the nationally renowned Twin Cities printmaking center is now enshrined at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
Variety
September 16, 2021
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10 must-see Twin Cities art exhibitions coming fall 2021

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