Stage & Arts
It'll be a Holly Dolly Christmas in St. Paul as Parton premieres a new holiday musical
Music legend Dolly Parton borrows from Charles Dickens and her childhood for a holiday musical premiering at the Ordway.
Movies
Coen brothers shatter expectations with their new western 'Buster Scruggs'
REVIEW: The Grim Reaper rides high in the Coens' new western.
Movies
6 great Twin Cities holiday entertainment options
Sure, you can't wait to see "The Nutcracker" and the Brian Setzer Orchestra. But what else is there to do this holiday season? Find movies and more don't-miss picks in our annual arts and entertainment preview.
Stage & Arts
A tale of two Scrooges – one male, one female – in Guthrie Theater's 'A Christmas Carol'
Nathaniel Fuller steps back into a signature role while Charity Jones takes an increased one — both as Ebenezer Scrooge.
Music
Composer Missy Mazzoli talks politics, music and gender equity ahead of SPCO concerts
One of the country's brightest young composers, Missy Mazzoli is vocal about gender inequality in the music world.
Variety
Minnesota Moment: A movie moment for the Grey Eagle
University of Minnesota football coach "Bernie" Bierman stood on the sidelines for the last time Nov. 18, 1950.
TV & Media
Ben Stiller makes great use of comic instincts directing Showtime's 'Escape at Dannemora' series
The "Tropic Thunder" director brings a light touch to a heavy story.
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Music
Movies
Viggo Mortensen-Mahershala Ali's 'Green Book' is well worth the trip
Odd-couple road movie is a heartwarmer.
Music
Singer David Huckfelt of the Pines found ocean of inspiration on Isle Royale
The Minneapolis-via-Iowa tunesmith took inspiration from a writing residency at Lake Superior's national park to craft his first solo album, "Stranger Angels."
Music
Twin Cities concerts of the week: Charlie Parr, Boygenius, Rufus Wainwright
Big gigs for the week of Nov. 16-22, also including Dee Dee Bridgewater, Maxwell, Moore by Four and Ike Reilly Assassination.
Movies
Viola Davis and a team of 'Widows' pull off an entertaining caper
Bereaved robbers team up in this pulpy caper penned by Gillian Flynn.
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