Stage & Arts
August 18, 2019
Theater Mu's dark comedy, "Hot Asian Doctor Husband," features (from left) Mikell Sapp, Damian Leverett, Meghan Kreidler, Eric Sharp and Danielle Troi

Theater Mu's 'Hot Asian Doctor Husband' premieres with deadpan wit

"Hot Asian Doctor Husband," full of profanity and sharp wit, has its buzzy premiere at Mixed Blood.
TV & Media
August 18, 2019

TV Q&A: Duplicate titles not uncommon

TV & Media
August 18, 2019
Buster Keaton in THE GENERAL Courtesy Kino International.

TV picks for Aug. 19: Buster Keaton, 'Happy Jail,' 'I Ship It'

Books
August 18, 2019

Reviews: 'Code Name: Lise,' by Larry Loftis and 'The Turn of the Key,' by Ruth Ware

Home & Garden
August 17, 2019
The 1950s home's new 21st-century look includes a front entry porch, cedar-clad bay bumpout and tuckunder garage-turned "kids zone." Designed by Eric

'50s rambler in St. Louis Park gets sleek modern makeover

Here's how a couple transformed their tired midcentury home in St. Louis Park.
Stage & Arts
August 17, 2019

Thoughtful new leader brings 'a nice shift in tone' to Walker Art Center

Sculpture is central to the story of Walker Art Center's new boss. But people skills may matter more.
TV & Media
August 17, 2019
Louie Anderson

Louie Anderson will say goodbye to 'Baskets' in Minnesota: 'I'm far from being done'

The Emmy-winning Minnesota native is "full of gratitude" as his show ends.
Eat & Drink
August 17, 2019
Sweet corn is a perennial fave.

6 Twin Cities chefs reveal their Minnesota State Fair food favorites

Sweet corn, mini-doughnuts, Pronto Pups and more: Here's what people who cook for a living enjoy eating at the fair.
Stage & Arts
August 17, 2019
Fire, St. Olaf's Catholic Church, 215 South Eighth Street, Minneapolis. Minnesota Historical Society;

Elegant Gothic church dominated Minneapolis skyline — until it burned a second time

An iconic sanctuary survived an 1888 fire and a 1904 tornado only to burn down years later.
Eat & Drink
August 17, 2019

Wine of the Week: Olivier Coste Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Movies
August 17, 2019
NW_03085_R Anne Hathaway stars as Josephine Chesterfield and Rebel Wilson as Penny Rust in THE HUSTLE, a Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures film.Credit: Chr

Video review: 'The Hustle' is like 'To Catch a Thief' meets 'Ab Fab'

TV & Media
August 17, 2019
Dr. Lisa Sanders on "Diagnosis."

TV picks for Aug. 18-22: 'Diagnosis,' 'This Is Patrick Swayze,' 'This Way Up'

Movies
August 17, 2019
Samara Weaving in the film READY OR NOT. Photo by Eric Zachanowich. © 2019 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation All Rights Reserved

Movies opening in the Twin Cities Aug. 21 and 23

Books
August 17, 2019

Booksellers recommend books: Birchbark on 'Virgil Wander'

Music
August 17, 2019
"The Clemency of Tito's Tennis Club" picnic operetta by Mixed Precipitation.

Best of the Week: Picnic Operetta, Gully Boys, Rod Stewart, Mill City Museum, Ringo Starr, more

TV & Media
August 16, 2019
Recent addition to the Current's on-air talent, Brian Oake, takes the stage between musical acts Saturday night for the second half of the Current's e

After Facebook rant, Twin Cities morning-show DJ Brian Oake is out at the Current

No reason was given for his departure, but he had posted an angry message after getting kicked out of a concert.
Variety
August 16, 2019
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Lileks: Want less stress? Head for St. Paul

A new and slightly silly survey says it's the most chill place in the whole country.
Variety
August 16, 2019
They're all so cute: How can you choose?

Looking to adopt a puppy? Here are 11 tips to help you choose

Take your time — and don't get bowled over by cuteness — when choosing a new dog.
TV & Media
August 16, 2019
ZOMBIE TIDAL WAVE -- Pictured: Ian Ziering as Hunter Shaw -- (Photo by: BROBOND ENTERTAINMENT/SYFY) ORG XMIT: Season:2019

TV picks for Aug. 17-18: 'Welcome Back, Kotter,' 'This Old House 40th Anniversary,' 'Zombie Tidal Wave'

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