Hip-hop artist joins forces with Minneapolis Institute of Art for a boundary-blurring show
Chaka Mkali, aka I Self Devine, co-curates a museum exhibit with its own soundtrack album.
10 great Black moments in the history of American art
A chronological list of culturally significant work, from 19th-century landscape paintings to Black riffs on Western art.
Rare Van Gogh masterpiece sells for $15.4 million in Paris
A rare painting by Vincent Van Gogh was sold at auction Thursday by Sotheby's Paris for 13.1 million euros ($15.4 million).
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'Hamilton' postponed yet again, this time for two years
Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit was supposed to jump-start the post-pandemic Broadway slate in Minneapolis.
Books
A new exhibit argues for the timeliness of famed Minnesota author Sinclair Lewis
New exhibit focuses on life and timeliness of Sinclair Lewis.
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Emerging artists get a springtime showcase at Hair & Nails Gallery in Mpls.
Hair & Nails Gallery presents three must-see exhibits.
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Arts leader Faye Price steps down after 21 years at Pillsbury House Theatre
The Pillsbury House Theatre leader, instrumental in the passage of the Legacy Amendment, is stepping down after 21 years.
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MCAD showcases student art from the year of coronavirus
Exhibitions at Minneapolis College of Art and Design reflect on troubled times.
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Virtual and live entertainment picks: First Avenue's 51st, The Night Before Easter, Playwrights' Center, Freddie Mercury ballet
First Avenue's 51st AnniversarySaturday: After the pandemic abruptly spoiled its big 50th anniversary shows last year, Minneapolis' main live music depot at least has the…
Our theater and dance critics give you their takes on what's playing — good and bad — on Twin Cities stages.
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Minnesota African American museum awards $66K in new arts and history program
Fellowships give Black emerging artists in the Twin Cities a space to thrive.
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Minnesota's prestigious Anderson Award goes to dancer/choreographer Ananya Chatterjea
The founder of Ananya Dance Theatre will be honored in a virtual event Friday evening.
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Interact in St. Paul is a visual and performing arts center for artists with disabilities
St. Paul's visual and performing arts center has been supporting artists with disabilities for 25 years.
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Choreographer Twyla Tharp on the differences between working with Billy Joel and Bob Dylan
A new PBS "American Masters" documentary pays tribute to the legendary choreographer.
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Huge new sculpture lights up Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport
With thousands of twinkling lights, the airport's new "Aurora" sculpture offers travelers a reason to smile.
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Minnesota History Center throws a big party for Women's History Month
Organizers hope that "Extraordinary Women" will inspire change.
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Five things to do this weekend: Mick Sterling, Shakespeare & Siah Armajani
'A Bridge Divides, A Bridge Transforms'Philosophical artist Siah Armajani was fascinated by how a bridge separates what is above and below, yet brings together what…
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When Oscar envelopes are opened, three Minnesotans hope to hear their names
They'll listen for their names to be called at the April 25 ceremony.
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Walker Art Center rebuilds its relationship with Minnesota artists
The center is taking steps to repair relationships.
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Tiny drone swooping through Minneapolis bowling alley blows up the Internet
A viral video at Bryant-Lake Bowl by Twin Cities filmmakers has been viewed more than 2.8 million times.
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Nostalgic for the music scene? Minneapolis gallery offers a visual tour
REVIEW: Weinstein Hammons Gallery offers a visual tour of an auditory world.
Obituaries
Gifted, beloved Minnesota singer Yolande Bruce won fans all over the globe
After a performance at the Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy, Yolande Bruce was sitting in on an after-show jam session when Roy Hargrove, the American…
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Books, podcasts and Twitter feeds throw out a lifeline for theater fans
What's a theatergoer to do when live venues are dark? These books, streams and podcasts can help.
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One year and one pandemic later, March finally arrives for these Minnesota dancers
Cowles Center gets back into gear with the now-virtual showcase "Merges in March."
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