Music
July 31, 2020

New music reviews: Juice WRLD drops his best album; Willie Nelson is still sublime and moving

TV & Media
July 31, 2020
IMMIGRATION NATION - From Episode 1 of IMMIGRATION NATION. CR. Courtesy of NETFLIX/NETFLIX © 2020

'Muppets Now,' 'The Swamp,' 'Immigration Nation' and other shows our TV critic is watching

TV & Media
July 31, 2020
FOR USE WITH FYI_TV CONTENT ONLY. THE GOOD DOCTOR - ABC's "The Good Doctor" stars Christina Chang as Dr. Audrey Lim. (ABC/Art Streiber)

Home video releases for Aug. 4, 2020

Variety
July 31, 2020
Underwater funny photo of golden labrador retriever puppy in swimming pool play with fun - jumping, diving deep down. Actions, training games with fam

Even dogs sometimes need swimming lessons

Variety
July 31, 2020
Randy Evans Edina, MN 952-486-0794 This photo was taken from the Hotel Rio Serrano, overlooking the southern tiers of the Andes mountains, and Torres

A totally stunning sunset in Chile's Patagonia region

Movies
July 30, 2020
Katie Holmes and Josh Lucas in "The Secret: Dare to Dream." Lionsgate

Movie adaptation of bestselling 'The Secret' not worth whispering about

A veteran character actor enlivens a wan romance based on the self-help books.
Stage & Arts
July 30, 2020
Gautham Raja & Sonal Raval - from "Crushed" Photo by Vishwanath Somashekar

Minnesota Fringe Festival tries to prove that theater can thrive online

The festival was always about experimentation. Now, it's trying to prove that theater can survive online.
Stage & Arts
July 30, 2020
"Edith vs. Quarantine: 89 & One Tough Cookie": Amanda Erin Miller plays a spry octogenarian who hasn't left her apartment since COVID-19 descended.

A sampling of shows from the 2020 virtual Minnesota Fringe Festival

TV & Media
July 30, 2020
This image released by Disney Plus shows Beyonce Knowles, center, in a scene from her visual album "Black is King." (Travis Matthews/Disney Plus via A

Beyoncé's fresh spin on 'Lion King': 10 best things to watch, read or listen to this week

Our weekly picks to lift your spirits and expand your playlist.
Local
July 30, 2020
Lissie performed Saturday night at the Grandstand. ] AARON LAVINSKY ¥ aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com Lissie, Lord Huron and Trampled by Turtles perfo

Virtual entertainment picks: Lissie, Gear Daddies, Guthrie benefit

Stage & Arts
July 30, 2020
Andrea Carlson, Anti-Retro, 2018. Walker Art Center

Walker Art Center critiques itself in a new exhibit of works by women

Exhibit of art by women looks at inequality in the art world — and in the museum's own collection.
Books
July 30, 2020
Having trouble concentrating? Put down the phone!

Time to read but trouble concentrating? Try these 10 tips

Here are some ways to shut the world out and help you focus.
TV & Media
July 30, 2020
Shaggy voiced by WILL FORTE, Blue Falcon voiced by MARK WAHLBERG, Dynomutt voiced by KEN JEONG, and Scooby-Doo voiced by FRANK WELKER in "Scoob!" Warn

Nielsen ratings: '60 Minutes' clocks in on top; 'Scoob!' is top movie rental

Variety
July 30, 2020
Minnesota mobile art gallery offers viewing experiences for pandemic times

Minnesota mobile art gallery offers viewing experiences for pandemic times

The mostly outdoors opening reception is Thursday from 6-9 p.m. in Stillwater.
Music
July 30, 2020
Das Rheingold, 2016 MinnesotaOpera Photo: Cory Weaver

Minnesota Opera plans event at St. Paul's CHS Field as it scales back its season

It canceled the five operas previously announced for 2020-21, replaced by a string of events that "prioritize the safety of audiences and artists."
TV & Media
July 30, 2020
Andrew Zimmern

Andrew Zimmern wins Emmy for his Travel Channel series

"The Zimmern List" was named TV's best travel and adventure program.
Movies
July 29, 2020
"Tell No One"

In the mood for a thriller? 7 French films show that suspense has no language barrier

Are they thrilling? Oui!
Eat & Drink
July 29, 2020
Ralph Stinger bit into his first French fry while dining in his '64 Ford Galaxie 500 with his wife, Bobbi, at Clays Galaxy Drive In.

7 Twin Cities drive-in restaurants to visit right now

It's an ideal time to take a drive into the local carhop culture.
Music
July 29, 2020
Guns N' Roses rescheduled for July 16, 2021, at Target Field

Guns N' Roses rescheduled for July 16, 2021, at Target Field

The band was slated to play in Minneapolis on July 24 but COVID-19 put the kibosh on this year's tour.
Variety
July 29, 2020
The Crosley RSd3

Big sounds from Crosley's tiny turntables

Turntables play 3-inch records.

Variety

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