St. Paul artist confronts environmental change by translating science into light and color
Dysart's data-driven but people-focused work is featured in a new exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
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In words and songs, 'Rondo '56' tells the story of St. Paul's Black neighborhood displaced by I-94
The stage show delivers a tough message through song: "Music opens and heals the wounds at the same time."
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Old-fashioned wood type is new again, as Minnesota book center adds Hebrew, Arabic and Spanish letters
The center hopes to attract new audiences. "Wood type feels so human," says one designer.
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Minnesota theater group hopes guidelines can stop abusive behavior
Minnesota Theater Accountability Coalition's document addresses safe environments, work/life balance and equity.
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'Anamnesis' is a comedy/drama with a lot on its mind
Moving Company's new play takes a fresh and self-reflexive look at the very work the theater does.
Stage & Arts
'Fiddler on the Roof' at the Ordway is all about tradition with a twist
Director Bartlett Sher and choreographer Hofesh Shechter add their perspectives to the Broadway revival.
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With these 6 Twin Cities holiday shows, there's something for everyone
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Our theater and dance critics give you their takes on what's playing — good and bad — on Twin Cities stages.
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Guthrie issues an apology after disruptive tirade
The playhouse sent a letter to audience members acknowledging it failed to be a safe space.
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Minnesota artist George Morrison to be honored with stamp issue
He was a member of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.
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Laura Osnes loses another theater gig, apparently over vaccine status
It's at least the third theatrical production that has replaced the Minnesota native.
Stage & Arts
Co-founder of Minneapolis' Highpoint Center for Printmaking retires after 20 years
Carla McGrath steps down weeks after the opening of a Highpoint retrospective at Minneapolis Institute of Art.
Variety
Great Northern Festival taps local artists to build ice-enclosed greenhouse
The $250,000 project will celebrate Black life
Variety
Cherry from the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is temporarily headed to the Big Apple
The "Spoonbridge" will stand alone for a couple of months as its topper travels to New York for a fresh coat of paint.
Variety
If you think 'Get on Your Knees' is only about sex, Jacqueline Novak is here to prove you wrong
The brainy comedian brings her acclaimed one-woman show to the Parkway in Minneapolis.
Stage & Arts
After disruption at Guthrie's 'Christmas Carol,' Twin Cities theaters look at safety practices
Incident has propelled companies to examine procedures to de-escalate disruptive patron behavior.
Stage & Arts
Guthrie's all-new 'Christmas Carol' is a lyrical gift for the season
Review: Staged on a modern and spacious set, this adaptation depicts Scrooge's transformation with cinematic efficiency.
Stage & Arts
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'Annie' brings its sunshine to CTC stage at last
Review: Children's Theatre's revival of the classic musical is a hopeful tonic for weary souls.
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Audience member disrupts Guthrie's 'A Christmas Carol'
A woman delivered a hostile rant before the theater's first in-house production since March 2020.
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Pink and gold become colors of liberation in an art show at St. Olaf College
Three artists of color explore the ways that women adorn themselves.
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