Books
Review: 'Why I Don't Write and Other Stories,' by Susan Minot
FICTION: A masterful collection of short stories by Susan Minot comes 30 years after her first.
Books
Review: 'Cher Ami and Major Whittlesey,' by Kathleen Rooney
FICTION: This graceful novel is based on the true story of World War I's "Lost Battalion."
Books
Review: 'The Boy in the Field,' by Margot Livesey
FICTION: Three British siblings save the life of a wounded young boy.
Books
Bookmark: This fraught summer has changed the way you read
Readers share what they're reading to get through the pandemic.
Books
Review: 'Veritas: A Harvard Professor, a Con Man, and the Gospel of Jesus' Wife,' by Ariel Sabar
NONFICTION: "Veritas" tells the true story of a Harvard academic who fell for a biblical fraud. (Or did she?)
Books
Review: "The Wolf's Trail," by Thomas D. Peacock
Fiction: An aged wolf's ancient narrative creates a startlingly contemporary map.
Variety
How to make a great camp cocktail: Tips and recipes from an expert
Emily Vikre of Vikre Distillery in Duluth and the author of 'Camp Cocktails' shares tips for a better drink to enjoy outside.
Variety
Music
Bandcamp Friday returns at 'crucial time' for musicians and fans seeking a pandemic kick
The monthly web sale has been a pandemic bright spot for musicians and fans.
Variety
TV & Media
TV & Media
Variety
Eat & Drink
Hell's Kitchen in downtown Mpls. returns with takeout brunch, bloody Mary bar to go
How do you package up a massive make-your-own Bloody Mary bar?
Variety
Music
St. Paul Chamber Orchestra cancels all concerts for the rest of the year
Orchestra had planned to start a scaled-back season in September.
Movies
'Star Trek' animation brings new adventures: 10 best things to watch, read or listen to this week
Our weekly picks to lift your spirits and expand your playlist.
Movies
Mick Jagger art-world thriller asks if moviegoers are ready to return to theaters
The rocker plays a devious art collector in the slow-burn thriller "The Burnt Orange Heresy."
Variety
Lizzo signs TV deal with Amazon Studios in 'dream come true'
The Minneapolis-launched superstar will get to dream up projects in this "first-look" pact.
Browse Variety Sections
Latest Columns
Most Read
- The 5 best things we ate in the Twin Cities area this week • Eat & Drink
- TV to watch: Dan Rather documentary is second-rate journalism • TV & Media
- Icehouse owner hopes to avoid eviction as music scene rallies around Eat Street venue • Music
- Minneapolis native Poppy Harlow parts ways with CNN • TV & Media
- Home listings: What $565,000 buys you in the Twin Cities area • Home & Garden
Variety
Entertainment, arts and lifestyle news, commentary and features, including things to do and reviews from Minneapolis, St. Paul and Twin Cities venues.
