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September 16, 2017
The LinkedIn profile of University of Minnesota Prof. Davis Logsdon. "There's a very dogged Logsdon superfan out there," says Andy Borowitz.

U's Dr. Davis Logsdon is an expert on everything — too bad he's not real

A fictional University of Minnesota professor's quotes fill satirist Andy Borowitz's column in the New Yorker.
Music
September 16, 2017
Bob Mould had a surprise guest in former Husker Du� bandmate Grant Hart, who sat in with him for two songs Thursday night. JEFF WHEELER Publication

Our critic's tribute to Hüsker Dü's Grant Hart: 'One of my greatest music heroes'

The late Hüsker Dü co-leader Grant Hart was one of Minnesota's most approachable, intelligent and challenging rock legends.
Home & Garden
September 16, 2017
3 Graphic teal and pink bedroom for a horse lover, Parade home #231 in Medina by Toll Brothers.

Model spaces: Here's what caught our eye at the Parade of Homes

Last weekend, we explored nearly two dozen homes on this year's Fall Parade of Homes to check out design features and decor trends. Here's what caught our eye.
TV & Media
September 16, 2017
Kristen Bell, William Jackson Harper and Ted Danson in "The Good Place."

TV picks for Sept. 17-21: 'The State,' 'The Good Place,' 'Nathan for You'

Books
September 16, 2017

Readers recommend books: 'Churchill's Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare'

Music
September 16, 2017

Pick Six: Praise for John Prine, Bob Seger, X, King, Larry Campbell, 'Patti Cake$'

Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.
Movies
September 16, 2017
Jake Gyllenhaal in STRONGER Photo credit: Courtesy of Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions

Movies opening Sept. 22

Variety
September 16, 2017
Gorillaz performed their new album "Humanz" in London, March 24, 2017.

Minnesota Orchestra performs free concert tonight at park near stadium

Variety
September 15, 2017

Twin Cities' 5 must-see art shows this weekend

Art. Art. And MORE ART!
TV & Media
September 15, 2017
Aya Cash, a cast member in the FXX series "You're the Worst,"

Star of TV's 'You're the Worst' recalls Minnesota's good life

Guthrie and U grad Aya Cash did Shakespeare, shivered a lot, and kissed her first Republican.
Variety
September 15, 2017

Rome's five best gelato shops

Stage & Arts
September 15, 2017
Finnish artist Mari Mathlin sat in a tent-like piece she was exhibiting during the opening for a show of her work at Hair and Nails in Minneapolis.

For a growing number of Twin Cities galleries, home is where the art is

Artists in the Twin Cities are turning their private homes into public galleries.
Music
September 15, 2017
FILE -- Kamasi Washington plays at the Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, N.Y., Aug. 19, 2015. Washington, a tenor saxophonist whose emergence out of a

Coming soon to First Avenue: This Kendrick Lamar collaborator is jazz's new rock star

The Kendrick Lamar collaborator is blowing up big-time ahead of his First Ave debut.
Music
September 15, 2017
Clara Osowski got early inspiration from her mom, a church choir director: "Sitting in the pew, I would always try to make noises just like her."

Minnesota mezzo keeps nabbing prizes from international singing competitions

It has been a remarkable year for Clara Osowski.
TV & Media
September 15, 2017
WILL & GRACE -- "Polk Defeats Truman" -- Pictured: (l-r) Sean Hayes as Jack McFarland, Debra Messing as Grace Adler -- NBC Photo: Paul Drinkwater

TV picks for Sept. 16-17: 'Sign O' the Times,' 'Will & Grace,' Emmy Awards

Variety
September 15, 2017
Penny Knudson, 5, of St. Paul, made it a point to touch each of the Dia de los Muertos themed pumpkins as she walked along the half-mile long path at

10 ideas for fall fun in Minnesota for the whole family

Eat & Drink
September 15, 2017
Maria D'Angelo, of Cottage Grove, showed off her baby doll that was a part of her costume while waiting to head into the Zombie Pub Crawl. ] (KYNDELL

10 great fall events for adult playtime in the Twin Cities

Stage & Arts
September 15, 2017
Kaleena Miller, center, worked with students Audrey Bartley, and Bruce DeMorrow in preparation for the Twin Cities Tap Festival.

Take a spin with the rebellious choreographer behind Twin Cities Tap Festival

Kaleena Miller takes a giant career leap with choreography and the Twin Cities Tap Festival.
Books
September 15, 2017
Danez Smith, who has performed with rapper Mackle­more and all over the world, says "I don't want people to say when they saw me read poems, I was bo

Impassioned Twin Cities poet Danez Smith is a troubadour for our turbulent times

Best known as a prizewinning spoken-word artist, Danez Smith is pivoting toward words on the page with a new poetry book.
Variety
September 15, 2017
This photo of Pillsbury Hall was taken on Sept. 19, 1926.

Pillsbury Hall, U's second-oldest building, is in line for $36M in TLC

After years of failing to make the cut, the beloved building at the University of Minnesota finally is on the shortlist for renovation funding.
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