News and reviews

A look at what arts reporters are writing this morning...click on the headlines to read the articles...

In Minnesota...

At the Dakota, Jimmy Webb confirmed his reputation as a tunesmith and a singer of limited voice. - Jon Bream, Star Tribune

Chained to a 'dream': Ten Thousand Things richly fills out the redemptive outlines of a classic story about fate and self-determination. - Graydon Royce, Star Tribune

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Bill Burr: human Molotov cocktail - Nate Patrin, City Pages

First mural unveiled for Native American Cultural Corridor - Toni Randolph, Minnesota Public Radio News

Halloween, Alaska get lost in the Haunted Basement maze - by Lindsey Thomas, A.V. Club

Elsewhere...

Battle Over 'The Hobbit' Spurs Rally in New Zealand - Dave Itzkoff, New York Times

Gabriel Byrne analyzes HBO's 'In Treatment' as Season 3 begins - by Melissa Maerz, Los Angeles Times

Die Antwoord prompts a big question: The rave-rap trio including Ninja and Yo-Landi Vi$$er has fast-growing popularity. But some wonder if it's punking the world à la Ali G?

- By Chris Lee, Los Angeles Times