Music
How did Gaelynn Lea, other Minnesota newcomers fare at SXSW music fest?
First-timers share their experiences, and other postcards from Austin's mega-conference.
Music
Don Henley adds Twin Cities to concert tour; top ticket $525
The Eagles co-founder will perform June 18 at the Xcel Energy Center.
Music
Minnesota musicians hit SXSW music fest
A look at the Minnesota artists who traveled to Austin, Texas, to perform at the world's biggest music-biz convention.
Stage & Arts
New play traces a Chinese immigrant's twisty path to Minnesota
REVIEW: Jessica Huang's rewarding new play "The Paper Dreams of Harry Chin" offers a complex telling of a complex life.
Music
No new album yet, but Tool returning to Xcel Center anyway June 9
The arty metal gods will make one of their only 15 tour stops in St. Paul, where they last played to 25,000 fans outside.
Variety
Muppet with autism to be welcomed soon on 'Sesame Street'
'Sesame Street's' newest Muppet is Julia, a 4-year-old with blazing red hair, bright green eyes, and autism. She's been in Sesame Workshop print and digital illustrations for more than a year, and makes her TV debut April 10 on both PBS and HBO.
Books
4 books for young adults take on serious topics with humor, insight
YOUNG ADULT: Four books for teens take on race, police brutality, sex and war.
Music
New discoveries from 2017 South by Southwest music fest
A selection of the SXSW's best new acts and new albums, plus breakout artists coming to Minnesota this spring.
Variety
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.
Variety
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.
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