May | 2010 | State of the Arts | Minnesota Public Radio News

A Voice from the Mountains

Marianne Combs May 31, 2010, 1:06 PM May 31, 2010

Artist and war veteran Anthony Caponi, creator of Caponi Art Park, remembers his pilgrimage from Italy to America, and his service in the second World War – which put him face to face with friends and relatives in his home town.

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Minnesota Poetry: Bao Phi’s “The Godzilla Sestina”

Marianne Combs May 31, 2010, 8:33 AM May 31, 2010

Bao Phi’s “Godzilla Sestina” crushes American dreams with its lizard tail and a chorus of fireballs.

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The image of a political movement?

Marianne Combs May 28, 2010, 1:50 PM May 28, 2010

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A New Jersey painter is offering up her painting as a symbol of solidarity for members of the Tea Party movement.

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When plagiarism inspires creativity

Marianne Combs May 28, 2010, 9:39 AM May 28, 2010

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Johanna Blakley believes the ability to “steal” a design leads to greater creativity and a faster evolution of ideas.

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Making a living on Etsy

Marianne Combs May 27, 2010, 1:30 PM May 27, 2010

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Richfield artist Molly Spilane is making a living selling her art on the rapidly growing website Etsy.com.

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Art Hounds

Art Hounds: Pa’s Hat, Jerome Fellows, Soundset

Chris Roberts May 27, 2010, 8:25 AM May 27, 2010

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The hounds preview a Liberian odyssey on stage, emerging printmakers at Highpoint, and Minnesota’s hip hop Lollapalooza.

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Your weekend outlook: More than Fair

Marianne Combs May 26, 2010, 3:13 PM May 26, 2010

The three day weekend features an underground music festival, performance works in progress, and the ever-popular tale of a man molding a woman to perfectly meet his needs.

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