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State of the Arts

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Archives for February 2012

Stage adaptation of ‘The Birds’ takes a deep look at human nature

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs February 29, 2012, 2:45 PM Feb 29, 2012

The Guthrie production looks at the core of human nature when submitted to extreme circumstances.

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Weather knocks down turnout for Arts Advocacy Day

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs February 29, 2012, 10:57 AM Feb 29, 2012

Whiteout conditions and heavy snowfall in many parts of Minnesota has taken a toll on what is normally a jam-packed event at the State Capitol.

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The reviews are in for Theater Latte Da’s ‘Beautiful Thing’

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs February 29, 2012, 8:15 AM Feb 29, 2012

While critics had their quibbles, in the end they all agreed that this production, at its heart, was a ‘beautiful thing.’

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Teaching the horrors of war through music

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs February 28, 2012, 3:08 PM Feb 28, 2012

This Thursday night the University of Minnesota School of Music commemorates the 50th anniversary of Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem.

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The reviews are in for Pillsbury House’s ‘Buzzer’

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs February 28, 2012, 10:10 AM Feb 28, 2012

Critics unanimously endorse this play, calling it timely, important, and simultaneously hilarious and tragic.

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Ordway announces 2012-2012 season

Euan KerrEuan Kerr February 27, 2012, 7:00 PM Feb 27, 2012

Season includes range of Broadway musicals, world music and dance,

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Irrigating the central corridor with art

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs February 27, 2012, 1:20 PM Feb 27, 2012

An update on a $1 million dollar creative place-making project that’s accompanying light rail construction.

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The winners of the 2012 Oscars

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs February 26, 2012, 11:23 PM Feb 26, 2012

‘The Artist’ won the Oscar for Best Film, becoming the first silent film to triumph at Hollywood’s highest honors since the original Oscar ceremony 83 years ago.

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Coffee House Press’ Allan Kornblum receives Kay Sexton Award

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs February 24, 2012, 4:12 PM Feb 24, 2012

The founder and long-time editor-in-chief of Coffee House Press will be honored for his dedication to fostering books and reading at this year’s Minnesota Book Awards.

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Lifelike: Nothing is as it seems at the Walker

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs February 24, 2012, 3:18 PM Feb 24, 2012

The Walker’s latest exhibition presents the viewer with a series of glorious fakes.

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