Movies
April 16
The Coen Brothers on the set of "A Serious Man"

Meet the Oscar-winning cinematographer who has changed the way the movies look

Roger Deakins, the man most responsible for the visuals of many Coen brothers movies, will be at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival.
Stage & Arts
April 16
Rodolfo Nieto plays the stern Captain Von Trapp, who parents his seven children like a drill instructor, in Artistry's "The Sound of Music."

A former deli maestro steps into Capt. von Trapp's shoes in Artistry's 'Sound of Music'

Rodolfo Nieto makes his leap from operatic singing and sandwich making to his biggest role on the theatrical stage.
Music
April 16
Drummer Michael Bland and bassist Sonny Thompson have formed the duo (Br)others, released a new single and enlisted other Prince alums to play a tribu

NPG vets Michael Bland and Sonny Thompson extend their brotherhood into a post-Prince duo

They will celebrate their new single and music of the Purple One in an all-star concert on Saturday.
Variety
April 16
Country star Kane Brown is slated to perform at Target Center on Friday.

Critics' picks: The 15 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Variety
April 16
Children meet with baby goats at the Eden Prairie Eco Expo in 2023.

9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week

Celebrate Earth Day and the coming of spring with a variety of events.
TV & Media
April 15
Billy Joel's 100th consecutive performance at New York City's Madison Square Garden aired Sunday night on CBS.

CBS will turn the lights back on for Billy Joel concert

The network triggered an online firestorm when it cut his concert short.
Minneapolis
April 15
Smoke from the building fire on East Hennepin Ave. emerges on Sunday in Minneapolis.

Small fire atop Masu Sushi and Robata in Minneapolis leaves dining spot uninhabitable

The fire on Sunday afternoon was quickly extinguished, according to the Minneapolis Fire Department, but left the popular Japanese restaurant uninhabitable for the time being.
Stage & Arts
April 15
Javan Mngrezzo's performance was stunning at James Sewell Ballet's "Pointed Humor" Saturday at St. Paul's O'Shaughnessy.

Review: James Sewell Ballet's 'Pointed Humor' showcases physicality and precision

The performance included unimaginable jumps and elegance.
Variety
April 15

Ask Amy: Manipulative girlfriend a clear red flag

Behavior shows a lack of respect.
Variety
April 15

Embrace bonus family's differences

Don't compare one child to another.
Books
April 15
photo of author Tommy Tomlinson, with a bowl of fruit

Of course you love your pooch but 'Dogland' wonders if she loves you back

NONFICTION: Partly about the Westminster Dog Show and partly about dog happiness, Tommy Tomlinson's book is a gem.
Books
April 15
photo of author Emily Henry

How did this novel's heroine end up with her ex's new love's ex? It's kind of a 'Funny Story'

FICTION: Emily Henry's fizzy book is perfect for beaches this summer.
Stage & Arts
April 15
Tyler Michaels King as Richard II faces himself in a mirror in the Guthrie Theater's 2024 production of Shakespeare's history play.

Review: Guthrie's epic Shakespeare History Plays open in mountainous marathon

In the theater's once-in-a-generation production, Shakespeare's king stories strike chords that resonate from ancient England to contemporary America.
Variety
April 15
The Harmonic Egg awaits its next visitor at OM Center of Healing in St. Paul. Users experience 50 minutes of light and sound therapy to reach a medita

Can sitting in a giant wooden orb improve your sleep, immune system and memory?

Our hard-boiled reporter test drives the first "harmonic egg" in Minnesota.
TV & Media
April 14
The Busby family is featured on the reality show "OutDaughtered."

Reality show quints are returning

New episodes of 'OutDaughtered' start on May 7.
Variety
April 14
Two osprey tended their nest atop a platform placed on a utility pole near the Edina water tower at Gleason Rd. and Hy 62. The bird on the left appear

Lileks: My gazebo may have squatters

Red-breasted North American Squatters, at that.
Variety
April 14
Minnesota's Waiting Child for April is Austin, who likes wordworking and making handmade gifts.

Meet Austin, Minnesota's Waiting Child for April

The teen enjoys woodworking and making handmade gifts.
Variety
April 14
CNET calls Bambu Lab P1S the best overall fast 3D printer. (Handout/TNS)

Fast 3-D printer cuts print time to seven hours or less

Local
April 13
After "47 years on a job I love," Melanie Benson, Metro Transit's longest-serving bus driver, is retiring.

Brooks: The end of the line for Minneapolis' longest-serving bus driver and the start of a new adventure

Veteran Metro Transit bus driver Melanie Benson bids a fond farewell to the job she loved.
Music
April 13
Concertmaster Erin Keefe solos with the Minnesota Orchestra Friday and Saturday under the direction of Thomas Søndergård.

Review: Concertmaster Erin Keefe delivers beautiful violin solo with the Minnesota Orchestra

The concert also featured works by Eleanor Alberga, Johannes Brahms and Robert Schumann.

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