Music
'Bluer Than Blue' singer Michael Johnson dies at 72
The pop and country hitmaker spent much of his career in the Twin Cities.
Stage & Arts
Controversial pedophilia-themed show back in Minnesota Fringe Festival
Festival officials say the show was billed to them simply as "Sean Neely."
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LALA Festival brings New York performing artists to Minneapolis
Chantal Pavageaux and Billy Noble curate critical performance works into the Twin Cities
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From Guns N' Roses to U2: Ranking the Twin Cities' 5 upcoming stadium concerts
What to expect from the big gigs, including this weekend's head-banger and head-scratcher lineups.
Music
Stage & Arts
Review: Guthrie's 'Native Gardens' is the best stage comedy of the summer
Guthrie staging of "Native Gardens" is the summer's comedy winner.
Music
Why Sunday's Guns N' Roses stadium concert is one of the year's biggest rock shows
Five reasons Minnesota rock fans are psyched for this reunion tour.
Music
How Minneapolis became a 'must-play market' for stadium rock tours
This weekend's Guns N' Roses and Billy Joel gigs kick off the busiest stretch yet as the Twin Cities now attracts the biggest tours.
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Stage & Arts
Comedian Dave Chappelle dines at acclaimed Robbinsdale restaurant
The comedy star is in town for five intimate shows this week at Icehouse, but he took the time to check out Travail in Robbinsdale, too.
Music
'Humble and sweet' Frampton calls Twin Cities fan, apologizes for meltdown
Classic rocker also arranges to give longtime fan that autograph she was pursuing.
Music
Roger Waters and his pig return to the X with a seething show
Pink Floyd's guiding light got political, visual and deep in to his song catalog.
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Where to find hottest Korean skin care products? Try this tiny St. Paul store
Korean skin care products are taking the internet by storm. Known as K-beauty, some of these products can seem pretty weird.
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State Fair talent show attracts hopefuls, dreamers, maybe a future star
At open auditions for the Minnesota State Fair's amateur talent contest, anyone can take a shot at stardom.
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Guthrie's Joseph Haj, Ten Thousand Things Theater win top diversity award
The two have been recognized by the Actors' Equity union of professional performers for their work in "diverse and inclusive casting."
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