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September 14, 2019
Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic
Elmo and Rosita learn about the magic of making music.
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10 great events for families in the Twin Cities this fall

The mother of all corn mazes just got bigger; plus visits from Elmo and Baby Shark, and a host of harvest-themed activities.
Stage & Arts
September 14, 2019
"Black Grace"
Northrop
2019 Fall Arts Preview
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10 great Twin Cities dance events for fall 2019

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September 14, 2019
Jamie White, center, and Nikki Rosenfeldt, right, placed their drink orders during the 2017 Zombie Pub Crawl in downtown Minneapolis.

Grilled cheese and Savage Love: 10 best fall events for adult fun in the Twin Cities

Picnic on gourmet grilled cheese, get smart with Neil deGrasse Tyson or get stupid with Zombie Pub Crawl — it's all up to you.
Music
September 14, 2019
Jeremy Denk, new artistic partner of the SPCO.

Conductorless SPCO makes the most of its freedom and talent

Pianist Jeremy Denk offered music by both Schumanns.
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September 14, 2019
Damien Hirst's sculpture of an 13-foot tiger shark preserved in three tanks floats atop the The Palms' Unkown Bar and also inspired the name of Bobby

From art to cuisine, Las Vegas is getting a millennial makeover

Out with Celine, in with Lady Gaga: Welcome to a new generation of Vegas.
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September 14, 2019
Who couldn't love this face? Angus in late August. Photo by Laurie Hertzel.

The Puppy Chronicles: Angus loves Ellen

All it took was repeated visits, lots of treats and a T-shirt.
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September 14, 2019

Your fall guide to Twin Cities plays, concerts, movies and more

Change is in the air as Minnesota arts troupes open the curtain on their 2019-20 season. Fill up your own fall calendar with the 100-plus shows highlighted in our Fall Arts Guide.
Music
September 14, 2019
Vince Gill captivates with song about sexual abuse during excellent Mpls. concert

Vince Gill captivates with song about sexual abuse during excellent Mpls. concert

The country stalwart was emotional, humorous and musically rewarding in a generous 140-minute show at the Orpheum.
Movies
September 13, 2019

This week's movie openings

Variety
September 13, 2019
Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup: Each fall, the ground rumbles and the dust flies as cowboys, cowgirls and park crews saddle up to bring in the thun

Quick Trips: Oktoberfests, North Shore art crawls, Black Hills Buffalo Roundup

TV & Media
September 13, 2019
Merritt Wever and Toni Collette in "Unbelievable."

Neal Justin's TV picks for Sept. 15-19 – Unbelievable,' 'Undone,' 'The American Game'

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September 13, 2019
People view the Hudson River School collection at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum in Winona, Minnesota on Sept. 27, 2014. In addition to collections t

Get a free museum ticket on Museum Day, Sept. 21; Spirit Airlines to upgrade its seats

Books
September 13, 2019

Don't Miss: St. Paul Almanac release party

Music
September 13, 2019
Alabama Shakes singer Brittany Howard performs at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. (Rober

Best of the Week (Sept. 15-22): Brittany Howard, 'Queer Forms,' Jonas Brothers, Ananya Dance

Stage & Arts
September 13, 2019
Artist Marlys Mandaville, of Minneapolis, used non-toxic, water-soluble oil paints to illustrate a portrait of her friend and former Macalester Colleg

Deal will preserve 'crown jewel' of northeast Minneapolis arts scene

Nonprofit will purchase Northrup King complex, home to 350-plus artists.
Books
September 13, 2019
Washington Post reporter Chris Ingraham now lives in a modest home in Red Lake Falls with his wife Briana and twins Charles and Jack. ] Washington Pos

Washington Post reporter dissed Minnesota county, then moved there. Now he won't leave

Christopher Ingraham now has written a book about his adopted home, where he is still living out his fantasy.
Eat & Drink
September 13, 2019
Jun's fried rice with eggs, onion, bean sprouts and shrimp.

North Loop's only Chinese restaurant reopens

A sprinkler system malfunction flooded the restaurant last October. Now it's reopening to the public.
Variety
September 13, 2019
From hammocks at the beach to unplugging technology, what's relaxing is different for everyone.

4 no-cost self-care tips

Getting in touch with your feelings lays the foundation for a healthier, happier you.
TV & Media
September 13, 2019
Peter Fonda, left, and Dennis Hopper in "Easy Rider" in 1969. Fonda died on Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, at 79. (Sony Pictures/TNS) ORG XMIT: 1395524

Neal Justin's TV picks for Sept. 14-15 – 'An Opry Salute to Ray Charles,' Peter Fonda, 'Paul Shaffer Plus One'

Home & Garden
September 13, 2019
The Lampe family in their freshly finished basement: Dad Ryan with Olivia, 3, and Mom Kelly with Charlie, 5.

This Shorewood home now has the ultimate lower level

A Shorewood family needed basement living space for both grown-ups and kids.

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