Music
February 13, 2020
Rage Against the Machine adds second Minneapolis show after first blows up internet

Rage Against the Machine adds second Minneapolis show after first blows up internet

The rap-rock legends will now play Target Center on May 12 in addition to May 11.
Variety
February 13, 2020
'Parasite' director celebrates Oscar wins and film career at Walker Art Center

'Parasite' director celebrates Oscar wins and film career at Walker Art Center

The 'Parasite' director was part of Walker's Dialogues series.
Eat & Drink
February 13, 2020
Chitarra at Estelle in St. Paul, Minn., on Friday, February 7, 2020.

New Southern European restaurant Estelle is a gem in St. Paul

Spain, Portugal and Italy are the focus of Estelle in the Mac-Groveland neighborhood.
Music
February 13, 2020
Brandi Carlile performed at the Fillmore Minneapolis in Minneapolis, Minn., on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.

Minneapolis' Fillmore era begins as Brandi Carlile plays first show at new venue

Brandi Carlile performs unplugged to crank up the fancy North Loop music venue.
Variety
February 12, 2020
Chocolate Cream Pie from "Everything Chocolate."

3 decadent chocolate-filled recipes for your Valentine's Day

With Valentine's Day around the corner, consider baking your way into someone's heart.
Eat & Drink
February 12, 2020
Wine is pouted at Il Posto Accanto, a wine bar and trattoria in New York whose wine list is almost entirely Italian.

3 wines that capture the romance of Valentine's Day and won't break the bank

Here are three grapes — one each from northern, central and southern Italy — that fit perfectly without putting a painful hit on the wallet.
TV & Media
February 12, 2020
Zoe Kravitz as Rob in Hulu's "High Fidelity." (Phillip Caruso/Hulu/TNS) ORG XMIT: 1561094

Why TV is obsessed with rebooting your favorite shows

Everything old is new again on the TV landscape.
Music
February 12, 2020
Marlin Levison - Strib 07/08/05 - Assign#97309- Ed Ackerson, local rock musician and producer, in his Minneapolis sound studio.
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Mpls. rock royalty will celebrate the late Ed Ackerson with First Ave show

A memorial for the local hero features albums both new and old, and a whole lot more.
Stage & Arts
February 12, 2020
Harriet Bart, Abracadabra Universe, 2007, gold leaf, vintage chemistry materials,
altered book, vinyl text, and wood, 14 ¼ x 10 x 7 ¼ in. Co

Mysticism abounds in Minnesota artist Harriet Bart's grand retrospective

The veteran artist gets a grand retrospective at Weisman, Mia.
Stage & Arts
February 12, 2020
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Vinecia Coleman, above, and Allison Witham in “After The Fires” from Transatlantic Love Affair.

People 're-wild' 'After the Fires' at Illusion Theater

A new, devised piece at the Illusion looks at a post-apocalyptic world.
Variety
February 12, 2020

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Books
February 11, 2020
The line to get into the 2019 Wordplay festival stretched around the corner and down the block.

Wordplay fest to bring Lily King, Emma Straub, Gene Luen Yang, 100 more to Minneapolis

The Minneapolis event is scaling back to a single day for its second year, but a no-less ambitious lineup.
Home & Garden
February 11, 2020
Finishing touches on the installation of a professional grade ceiling-mounted projector. (Handout/TNS)

10 ways to make use of the latest trends in home technology

Looking for smart updates for your home? Here are some cutting-edge innovations to help make your life a little easier.
Home & Garden
February 11, 2020
Bryan Kramer, left, and Trent Eisenberg bought Eisenberg's father's house in Plymouth, where Eisenberg lived as a teen, and remodeled it to give it th

See how this '90s Plymouth house was transformed into loft-inspired modern home

A couple traded their urban condo for a modern makeover of the suburban house where one of them grew up.
Music
February 11, 2020
Project Opera (Minnesota Opera’s admirable children’s program) presents the first performance outside the U.K. of Lewis Murphy’s

Minnesota Opera tackles refugee issue in a bright, bold work for children

REVIEW: "Belongings" gets its U.S. premiere at the Lab in Mpls.
Home & Garden
February 11, 2020
Jugendstil is the Germanic interpretation of art nouveau. (Handout/TNS)

Pallme-Konig glass vase impressive despite its color

Vase's large size helps its value.
TV & Media
February 11, 2020
Fran Drescher and Adam Pally star as mother and son in "Indebted." (Trae Patton/NBC) ORG XMIT: 1564064

No more lunatics for Adam Pally, who plays a regular guy in 'Indebted'

The actor is glad to have a "sane" part in the new Fran Drescher sitcom.
Stage & Arts
February 11, 2020
Australian actress Nicole Kidman (L) and Scottish actor Ewan McGregor (R) in a scene from the movie "Moulin Rouge" which was nominated for 8 Oscars in

8 movies and plays to get you in the mood for love this Valentine's Day

Whether you're paired up, poly-ed up or single, these plays and movies are a great way to prime an evening of romance.
Home & Garden
February 11, 2020
They look fierce, but red-tailed hawks weigh only about 3 pounds.
photo by Jim Williams

Fact check: Could a hawk actually fly away with your tiny dog?

There are many urban rumors about hawks carrying off small dogs and cats, but the reality is much different.
Music
February 10, 2020
Lights out! Rage Against the Machine books reunion gig at Target Center

Lights out! Rage Against the Machine books reunion gig at Target Center

The Minneapolis arena was also the site of the band's legendary concert during the Republican National Convention in 2008.

Variety

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