Stage & Arts
November 21, 2017
Dan Norman
The cast of the Guthrie Theaterís production of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, performed at the Guthrie Theater, includes Natha

Guthrie Theater offers a refreshed, ringing 'Christmas Carol'

Variety
November 21, 2017
Another trendy burger place is coming to Mall of America

Another trendy burger place is coming to Mall of America

There's a new kid on the block in MOA's food scene. Hy-Vee is partnering with the Wahlberg brothers for a restaurant called Wahlburgers that will open in Mall of America in the spring.
Home & Garden
November 21, 2017
The boreal chickadee has a piece of fat pulled from a deer carcass hung along a Sax Zim road to attract birds. This northern chickadee has a brown cap

In winter, this northern Minnesota bog attracts birders from around the country

Not all the birds flew south, and Sax-Zim bog is a great place to watch — even from your car.
Variety
November 21, 2017

Word of the week: Intersneeze

Hold that thought.
Music
November 21, 2017
Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher flies solo in short but tight First Ave set

Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher flies solo in short but tight First Ave set

Monday's sold-out concert lasted just over an hour and included a half-dozen tunes by his old band.
Stage & Arts
November 21, 2017
Lori Gleason
St. Paul Ballet's Clara's Dream

What 'Nutcracker' are you? Breaking down 5 classics and 3 funky ones

From beautiful to bawdy, here are eight great takes on the Christmas classic.
Music
November 21, 2017
The Eagles and Jimmy Buffett to team up for June 30 concert at Target Field

The Eagles and Jimmy Buffett to team up for June 30 concert at Target Field

Glenn Frey's son Deacon and Nashville stalwart Vince Gill will round out the new Eagles lineup.
Books
November 21, 2017

REVIEW: "Ghosts of the Tsunami: Death and Life in Japan's Disaster Zone," by Richard Lloyd Parry

NONFICTION: The fate of one Japanese school focuses this account of the 2011 tsunami.
Variety
November 20, 2017
Al Franken

36 women who worked with Sen. Franken on SNL offer support

Franken was a founding member of the SNL's writing staff and featured cast member.
Books
November 20, 2017

REVIEWS: 'Ballad of the Anarchist Bandits," by John Merriman, and "Little Soldiers," by Lenora Chu

TV & Media
November 20, 2017
Jim Carey in "Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond - Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton" on Netflix.

TV picks for Nov. 21: 'Checked Inn,' 'Chicago Med,' Jim Carrey

Eat & Drink
November 20, 2017
First Avenue to open new restaurant and bar adjoining Palace Theatre in St. Paul

First Avenue to open new restaurant and bar adjoining Palace Theatre in St. Paul

The famed music club is taking over the Wild Tymes space next to the Palace.
Eat & Drink
November 20, 2017
New vegan ice cream and crepe shop opens today in northeast Minneapolis

New vegan ice cream and crepe shop opens today in northeast Minneapolis

At Crepe & Spoon, all but two of the ice cream flavors are dairy-free.
Stage & Arts
November 20, 2017
Walker Art Center director Olga Viso was photographed next to Liz Larner's "X" sculpture Monday morning.

What will Olga Viso's legacy be? Her final year at the Walker was telling

Her decade as director culminated in a momentous way, with shows on Cunningham and Cuba, the Sculpture Garden reopening — and "Scaffold," of course.
Books
November 20, 2017

REVIEW: 'Island of the Blue Foxes,' by Stephen R. Bown

NONFICTION: After a group of 18th-century Russian explorers run aground, the ship's naturalist saves the day.
Music
November 20, 2017
St. Vincent (Annie Clark) is touring behind her fifth album, "Masseduction."

St. Vincent delivers a one-woman 'Masseduction' in St. Paul

REVIEW: Annie Clark brought innovative visuals and solid pop songs to the Palace.
Home & Garden
November 20, 2017

$1.4M townhouse offers 'suburban living' in Minneapolis' North Loop

The home has panoramic views of the Mississippi River and Minneapolis skyline.
Variety
November 20, 2017
Saints co-owner Bill Murray channels love for minor-league baseball into series

Saints co-owner Bill Murray channels love for minor-league baseball into series

The new Facebook comedy debuted Monday.
Variety
November 20, 2017
Stars praise Diana Ross, talk family at AMAs

Stars praise Diana Ross, talk family at AMAs

Stars talk about Lifetime Achievement honoree Diana Ross and family plans while arriving at the American Music Awards.

Variety

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