February | 2012 | State of the Arts | Minnesota Public Radio News

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

Marianne 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.

Weather knocks down turnout for Arts Advocacy Day

Marianne 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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