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Prince proteges Liv Warfield, Judith Hill & Shelby J sparkle at Dakota
They played two terrific, nearly two-hour shows on Saturday night.
Stage & Arts
Regimented dancers stage revolt in 'Still Life for the Cowles Center'
Review: Morgan Thorson dance show gets audience involved in staged rebellion.
Variety
Remembering Chuck Berry: He messed with promoters, sidemen
He set his own rules for getting paid and treating local musicians hired for each gig.
Music
Rock 'n' roll legend Chuck Berry dies in Missouri at age 90
Rock's founding guitar hero and storyteller in such classics as "Johnny B. Goode," "Sweet Little Sixteen" and "Roll Over Beethoven," died Saturday at his home in an unincorporated area west of St. Louis.
Movies
Home video review: 'Sing' offers the old song and dance
From the folks who gave us "Despicable Me" comes "Sing," out Tuesday on home video.
Music
Austin's SXSW turns purple on St. Paddy's Day with Prince tributes
The mega-fest featured an outdoor concert and two panels in his memory Friday, when Garth Brooks pulled a Prince and played a surprise set.
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What caught our eye at the Twin Cities' annual Parade of Homes?
Last weekend, we slipped on blue booties and made the rounds of about two dozen Parade homes across the Twin Cities. Here are some highlights.
Eat & Drink
Hey, wait: Why many Twin Cities restaurants don't take reservations
While most high-end restaurants in the Twin Cities take reservations, leaving the bar open for walk-ins, some of the most popular eateries remain steadfast that their tables should be a free-for-all.
Music
Are you cool with stars lip syncing? It might depend on how old you are
Opinions have changed on faking it for concerts and TV. Our critic found a generation gap among stars — and fans.
Books
Review: 'Flock Together: A Love Affair With Extinct Birds,' by B.J. Hollars
NONFICTION: A birder writes of his fascination with extinct species.
Music
Latest concert photography from the 2017 SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Tex.
Star Tribune music critic Chris Riemenschneider and freelance photographer Tony Nelson report from the 2017 South by Southwest Music Conference in Austin, Tex.
Variety
Lose a wall in your home, gain a dream kitchen
What's standing between you and your dream kitchen? Often, it's a wall — a relic from the days when a separate dining room was a must-have in every home. Open it up to make the most of your square footage.
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Music
Pick Six: Praise for Gladys Knight, Railroad Earth, John Fogerty, the Jayhawks, Taylor Swift, Palace Theatre
Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.
Music
Review: Miranda Lambert gets into St. Paddy's Day spirit in St. Paul
Divorce and drinking were her topics Friday night at the X.
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