Movies
February 14, 2020
Noémie Merlant and Adèle Haenel in "Portrait of a Lady on Fire."

This week's movie openings

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February 14, 2020
Jack Lemmon, Ann-Margret and Walter Matthau in "Grumpy Old Men" ORG XMIT: MIN2015010816532696

Quick Trips: Birkebeiner races, Big Turn Music Fest, Grumpy Old Men Festival

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February 14, 2020
Tove Lo

Best of the Week (Feb. 16-23): Tove Lo, Joe Henry, 'Gotta Dance,' Raphael Saadiq, VocalEssence, winter fest, more

Stage & Arts
February 14, 2020
Uri Sands of TU Dance ORG XMIT: MIN1704251357591986

TU Dance, former dancer reach settlement in case alleging sexual assault

The co-founder of TU Dance, Uri Sands, resigned in December.
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February 14, 2020

Meet Sherakey, Minnesota's Waiting Child for February

TV & Media
February 14, 2020
THE BLACKLIST -- "The Scimitar" Episode 207 -- Pictured: James Spader as Red Reddington -- (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC) ORG XMIT: Season:2

Pop culture Q&A: Take it from Yul: Don't smoke

Books
February 14, 2020

Reviews: 'Bad Blood,' by John Carreyrou and 'Maid,' by Stephanie Land

Music
February 14, 2020
Janelle Monae performs onstage at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

6 cool things in music this week include Janelle Monae, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Andrew Broder

Music
February 14, 2020
Heart Bones: Sabrina Ellis and Har Mar Superstar.

Twin Cities concerts of the week: Iron & Wine with Calexico, Sudaka Fest, Heart Bones and the Suburbs

This big gigs for Feb. 14-20, also including Tove Lo, Ellis Delaney's release party, memorials for Ed Ackerson and Lexii Alijai, Rosanne Cash, a Louisiana twofer and a Paisley Park party with Meshell Ndegeocello.
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February 14, 2020
Minneapolis skyline with Capella Tower, IDS, Foshay, others. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com

Nearly a dozen smaller Minneapolis buildings were razed for the IDS Center. The city's better for it

For many decades, the central core was a great architectural hodgepodge, with many blocks containing buildings in a variety of sizes, shapes and styles.
Music
February 14, 2020
Karina Canellakis

American conductor Karina Canellakis makes her Minnesota Orchestra debut

REVIEW: Karina Canellakis steps up to lead Minnesota Orchestra in works by Di Castri, Ravel and Bartok.
Home & Garden
February 14, 2020
The crisp black-and-white palette in the family room of the Nordic-inspired modern farmhouse in Minneapolis, this year's HGTV Urban Oasis sweepstakes.

HGTV 'Urban Oasis' dream home in Minneapolis is up for sale

The fully furnished, renovated HGTV home with a uniquely cozy interior is listed at $649,999.
Books
February 14, 2020
Supporters of a ballot initiative to loosen restraints on local rent control laws rallied in San Francisco in 2018.

Review: "Golden Gates: Fighting for Housing in America," by Conor Dougherty

NONFICTION: A New York Times reporter takes a hard look at the problem of affordable housing.
Variety
February 14, 2020

News of the Weird: Odoriferous husband

Stage & Arts
February 14, 2020
Karl (Dawson D. Ehlke) comforts Ruselka (Elizabeth Efteland) after their baby is taken. (Matt Berdahl)

'The World Over' makes regional premiere in Twin Cities in revived Open Window Theatre

A play about faith makes its regional premiere in a revived Open Window Theatre.
Variety
February 14, 2020
Q Acoustics 3020i speakers

Sound Advice: Updating speakers doesn't have to be budget-buster

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February 14, 2020
There is nothing Angus likes more than a face full of snow. Well, a steak. He would like a steak.

The Puppy Chronicles: Angus is not a fan of hot summer, but comes into his own in the winter

Bring on the snow and the cold, says Angus, who would prefer to put summer off forever.
Eat & Drink
February 14, 2020
5 best things our food critic ate in the Twin Cities this week

5 best things our food critic ate in the Twin Cities this week

Restaurant critic Rick Nelson highlights the favorites of his recent dining-out schedule.
Books
February 14, 2020

REVIEW: 'You Can Only Yell at Me for One Thing at a Time,' by Patricia Marx and Roz Chast

Books
February 14, 2020

Bedside Table: Readers recommend books

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