4 Twin Cities art shows to help you keep that fall feeling
REVIEW: Indigenous futures, an inspiring U of M professor, Latinx identities and Middle East designers are all worth a look.
Painting of Yale namesake and enslaved child back on display
An early 18th-century painting depicting Yale University's namesake with an enslaved Black child has been returned to public display at one of its museums even as art experts investigate its origins and campus discussions about the school's ties to slavery continue.
Wisconsin lawmakers send anti-abortion bills to governor
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Assembly gave final approval Wednesday to a package of anti-abortion bills, many of which Democratic Gov. Tony Evers vetoed two years ago and is all but certain to reject again.
Stage & Arts
Surprising Minnesota connection inspires exhibit on famed cartoonist Rube Goldberg
A grandson of the political satirist and wacky inventor lives in St. Paul.
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Our Friday best: Elvis Costello, Halloween shenanigans, Humbird and Emanuel Ax
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Stage & Arts
'Nazi Drawings' at Minneapolis Institute of Art reflect on Holocaust and nature of evil
A half-century after completion, Mauricio Lasansky's series feels as poignantly painful as ever.
Movies
John Waters thinks Lizzo should play Divine on screen
The filmmaker returns to Minneapolis with his two-day one-man show.
Stage & Arts
Twin Cities Taps Festival taps into essence of music and rhythm
Review: Dazzling performances included celebrating John Coltrane and Afro-Cuban traditions.
Sports
New play honors Toni Stone, Rondo's trailblazing baseball great
From Rondo to professional baseball, the late Toni Stone persevered to pursue her passion.
Our theater and dance critics give you their takes on what's playing — good and bad — on Twin Cities stages.
Stage & Arts
Twin Cities theaters want to scare the pants off you with ghosts and lopped-off arms
Christmas has long been an opportunity for theaters but now they're hopping on Halloween.
Stage & Arts
Some say theater, others say theatre — what's the deal?
The former Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company has a new name and shifts to the ER camp.
Stage & Arts
Multifaceted 'Every Brilliant Thing' exults in living
Jungle Theater's one-act play is interactive and performed with the house lights on.
Stage & Arts
Noir-influenced 'Red Shoes' showcases dazzling work by Kimberly Richardson
Review: The fairy tale/detective story features the actor in multiple roles.
Stage & Arts
As the Twin Cities theater world recalibrates, leadership shifts to groups
Diverse groups of artists are becoming leaders at Twin Cities theaters.
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Renowned artist Julie Mehretu circles back to Minneapolis, which helped launch her career
Retrospective opens at Walker Art Center after winning praise at stops in L.A., New York and Atlanta.
Stage & Arts
Coronavirus forces a nomadic Minneapolis theater company to stay put for a change
Ten Thousand Things will stage "The Comedy of Errors" at a single venue for its entire six-week run.
Stage & Arts
Old Log Theatre mines mayhem for laughs in 'The Play That Goes Wrong'
REVIEW: The British farce is Old Log's most accomplished show in years.
Stage & Arts
A slithering monster brings 'Frankenstein' to life at Minneapolis' Southern Theater
REVIEW: This dance-theater hybrid by Collide is a lot of fun
Variety
U.S. stamps by Minneapolis artist celebrate Día de los Muertos
The family-friendly design by Luis Fitch fulfilled a lifelong dream. His work is now being embraced by brands as big as Target.
Local
After 'Scaffold' backlash, Dakota artwork leads healing efforts at Walker
Like the sculpture, the dedication honored Native language and culture.
Stage & Arts
Funny and moving, 'What the Constitution Means to Me' at Guthrie takes new look at old ideas
Review: Teenage enthusiasm for the document gives way to adult fears in thoughtful play at the Guthrie.
Stage & Arts
'Healing' work celebrating Dakota culture takes place of 'Scaffold' in Sculpture Garden
Sculpture by Native American artist Angela Two Stars will be unveiled Saturday.
Stage & Arts
McKnight names Faye Price as its 2021 Distinguished Artist
She is credited with being a leading advocate for the arts and a force behind the Minnesota Legacy Amendment.
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