Movies
June 22, 2017
Bryan Cranston in “Wakefield.”

Mini-reviews of 'Wakefield,' 'Score' and 'Restless Creature'

Stage & Arts
June 22, 2017
Artist Jimmie Durham at his studio and home, a former 12th-century convent, in Naples, Italy, Feb. 3, 2017. (Giulio Piscitelli/New York Times)

Walker exhibit raising new questions from American Indian artists

Some are disputing claims of Cherokee heritage by international artist Jimmie Durham, whose retrospective opens in Minneapolis this week.
Stage & Arts
June 22, 2017
Randy Harrison as George and Erin Mackey as Dot in the Guthrie Theater's production of "Sunday in the Park with George."

NY stars of Guthrie's 'Sunday in the Park' make a home in Twin Cities

Two N.Y. actors make a temporary home here to play "Sunday in the Park With George."
Movies
June 22, 2017
Harrison Ford stars as Han Solo in the "Star Wars" films, but the character is played by a younger actor, Alden Ehrenreich, in the new film.

'Han Solo' movie turmoil: Ron Howard steps in after directors fired late in filming

Ron Howard has stepped in to direct Lucasfilm and Disney's untitled Han Solo movie, Lucasfilm announced on Thursday.
Music
June 22, 2017
Five-time Grammy Award winning US jazz trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard performs with his band in Budapest Jazz Club in Budapest, Hungary, Thu

Must-see shows at Twin Cities Jazz Fest: Terence Blanchard, Eric Kamau Gravatt, McCoy Tyner

A critic's guide to the most intriguing acts at Twin Cities Jazz Fest.
Stage & Arts
June 22, 2017
FILE - In this May 16, 2016 file photo, Adam Sandler, a cast member in "The Do-Over," poses at the premiere of the film in Los Angeles. Netflix has ex

Rare Minn. show by Adam Sandler suggests he's ready to be a real grown up

REVIEW: The film star shows signs of maturity in a stand-up appearance at Treasure Island with an all-star supporting cast.
Variety
June 22, 2017
Minnesota Opera to perform in Minneapolis for first time since 1993

Minnesota Opera to perform in Minneapolis for first time since 1993

The company will stage a contemporary work called "Fellow Travelers" at the Cowles Center.
Variety
June 22, 2017
A company called Slide the City brings massive slides to different towns around the country, included this past one. The next will be in Chisholm, Min

Giant 1,000-foot slip and slide opening in northern Minnesota this summer

The Iron Range town of Chisholm, Minn., is planning to be the epicenter of summer fun for one big day in August, thanks to a 1,000-foot waterslide.
Variety
June 22, 2017
Marking the contours.

How a tiny Minnesota town became the wooden spoon capital of the country

One weekend a year, the spoon carvers from around the country — and the world — gather on the western Minnesota prairie.
East Metro
June 21, 2017
Anoka County Attorney Tony Palumbo's office alleges that two caregivers verbally and physically abused a 70-year-old resident of an assisted-living fa

Two caregivers at Lino Lakes senior home charged with abusing 70-year-old resident

Another worker, who is not identified, recorded portions of the abuse and shared the recordings with Lino Lakes police.
Celebrities
June 21, 2017

C.J.: 'The Q,' a humble talk show host who wants to earn an appearance on "Wendy"

Variety
June 21, 2017

Bethlehem Lutheran Pastor Chris Nelson dies at 64

Nelson died June 18 at home in Eden Prairie with family and friends after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis in November.
Music
June 21, 2017
Anat Cohen, clarinetist, will be appearing at the Twin Cities jazz fest

Meet the Israeli clarinetist playing Brazilian 'choro' at Twin Cities Jazz Fest

Israeli clarinetist Anat Cohen brings her new "choro" quartet to the Twin Cities Jazz Fest.
Eat & Drink
June 21, 2017
Pajarito co-owners and co-chefs Tyge Nelson, left, and Stephan Hesse.

With St. Paul's restaurant boom, there's no way you will go hungry

With an unprecedented number of dining venues openings over the past six months, here are 13 to try.
TV & Media
June 21, 2017
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Frances Conroy in Spike TV's "The Mist."

TV picks for June 22: 'Boy Band,' 'The Mist,' 'The Gong Show'

Eat & Drink
June 21, 2017
Rachel's, 222 E. Hennepin Av., Mpls., 612 379 3345. Owner, John Rimarcik and the exterior and interior of the restaurant. [ TOM WALLACE � twallace@s

Former Rachel's on E. Hennepin to open as Bardo this summer

Chef Remy Pettus, formerly of Eastside, is opening a restaurant in a space that housed Rachel's for 10 years.
Eat & Drink
June 21, 2017
Colleagues from Worrell made a toast on the patio at the Red Rabbit in Minneapolis, Minn., on Friday, June 16, 2017. ] RENEE JONES SCHNEIDER •

Dine outside! 11 new Twin Cities patios to enjoy a summertime meal

From rooftops to decks, there are plenty of new outdoor spaces to grab a bite to eat in the Twin Cities restaurant scene.
Variety
June 21, 2017
Tonight's 'Fargo' finale caps great year for one of the best Minnesota-set series ever

Tonight's 'Fargo' finale caps great year for one of the best Minnesota-set series ever

The FX series continues to show why its creator is one of the most original voices on TV.
Variety
June 21, 2017

Gail Rosenblum: Leading the effort to end sexual violence

TV & Media
June 21, 2017
This image released by Lionsgate shows Keanu Reeves in a scene from, "John Wick: Chapter 2." (Niko Tavernise/Lionsgate via AP)

Nielsen ratings for June 12-18

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