Variety
July 20, 2016
Chris Isaak had wicked game with humor and music at the Pantages

Chris Isaak had wicked game with humor and music at the Pantages

His new songs had a noticeable twang, something new for this vintage rocker.
Taste
July 20, 2016

What's cooking: Good Food Awards seeks nominees

TV & Media
July 20, 2016
Comedian Stephen Colbert clowns around on the stage at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Sunday, July 17, 2016.

Did Stephen Colbert just save his job with RNC coverage?

The Republican National Convention may be just what "The Late Show" needed.
Variety
July 20, 2016
Rachel Mairose and friend.

Secondhand Hounds founder says shelter animals just 'want love'

TV & Media
July 20, 2016
November 4, 1962 Shock Film- Bette Davis, left, and Joan Crawford share top roles in the horror film, "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" which opens T

Top TV picks for July 21: Comic-Con, 'Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?' and the RNC

Variety
July 20, 2016
This image released by Lionsgate shows Shailene Woodley, right, and Theo James in a scene from "The Divergent Series: Allegiant." (Murray Close/Lionsg

Nielsen ratings for July 11-17: 'Talent' rules; 'Divergent' top movie rental

Stage & Arts
July 20, 2016

Twin Cities dance this week: A midsummer dream, and a terror nightmare

Music
July 20, 2016
'Lowertown Line' free Season 4 tapings to feature P.O.S., Babes in Toyland

'Lowertown Line' free Season 4 tapings to feature P.O.S., Babes in Toyland

The Twin Cities answer to "Austin City Limits" will start filming again Aug. 11 with Communist Daughter.
Variety
July 20, 2016
In this Monday, May 23, 2016 photo, Aedes aegypti mosquitos sit inside a glass tube at the Fiocruz institute where they have been screening for mosqui

Rio and Zika: the surprising power of a mosquito

Variety
July 19, 2016
Tattoo artist and shop owner Nikki Time worked on client Abbey Harris, cq, as she got a tattoo at MPLS Tatoo Shop, Monday, July 11, 2016 in Minneapoli

Minnesota's female tattoo artists are making their mark

At female-owned tattoo shops, women ink the tattoo industry's newest chapter.
Music
July 19, 2016
A two-page letter Paul McCartney wrote longhand to Prince many years ago with the salutation ìDear Princely personî sold at auction for near

Handwritten letter from Paul McCartney to Prince sells for nearly $15K

The 2-page letter was requesting a donation to a performing arts school he was establishing.
Books
July 19, 2016
Salman Rushdie, 2012 file photo.

Writer Salman Rushdie to speak at Macalester College

Celebrities
July 19, 2016
In this March 13, 2007 file photo, Steven Avery listens to testimony in the courtroom at the Calumet County Courthouse in Chilton, Wis.

'Making a Murderer' returning to Netflix with new episodes

"The viewers' interest and attention has ensured that the story is not over," the directors say about their tale of convicted murderer Steven Avery and his co-defendant, Brendan Dassey.
Variety
July 19, 2016
'The Bachelorette' fails to tackle Aaron Rodgers

'The Bachelorette' fails to tackle Aaron Rodgers

We're throwing a flag on the hit ABC show for not living up to expectations of exposing the rift between the pro quarterback and his lovesick brother.
Home & Garden
July 19, 2016
catbird bathing Jim Williams, special to the Star Tribune

How birds beat the heat

Heat and drought take a toll on birds, but there are ways you can help.
Books
July 19, 2016

New York Times bestsellers

TV & Media
July 19, 2016

Talk show highlights for Wed., July20

TV & Media
July 19, 2016
credit: photo: Janet Van Ham Real Time With Bill Maher HBO

Top TV picks for July 20: 'Watch What Happens: Live,' 'Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru,' Bill Maher

Variety
July 19, 2016

The word of the week: grocerying

Celebrities
July 19, 2016
RAPPER
OG Grip’s new video recalls “Them Days.”

C.J.: New Vikings stadium worth rapping about for one Grip

Variety

Entertainment, arts and lifestyle news, commentary and features, including things to do and reviews from Minneapolis, St. Paul and Twin Cities venues.