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State of the Arts

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Archives for July 2012

10 solid bets for the Minnesota Fringe Festival

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs July 31, 2012, 4:47 PM Jul 31, 2012
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10 shows worth your precious time and money:

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Bush Foundation hires new president

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs July 30, 2012, 4:37 PM Jul 30, 2012

Jennifer Ford Reedy replaces Peter Hutchinson

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Talk of the Stacks new season announced

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs July 30, 2012, 2:00 PM Jul 30, 2012

The Hennepin County Library’s series will feature Michael Chabon, Naomi Wolf, Geoff Dyer and Calvin Trillin.

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Why didn’t Akram Khan’s Olympic dance piece air on NBC?

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs July 30, 2012, 10:57 AM Jul 30, 2012
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NBC chose to cut away from the opening ceremonies for a pre-taped interview with Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps just as choreographer Akram Khan was performing his tribute to the 52 victims of the July 2005 London bomb attacks.

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Artists once had a sporting chance in Olympics

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs July 30, 2012, 9:11 AM Jul 30, 2012

Medals were awarded for sport-themed painting, sculpture, literature, architecture and music in Olympic games held between 1912 and 1952.

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The Cube Critics

The Cube Critics: ‘Step Up Revolution,’ ‘Farewell, My Queen’ and ‘The Watch’

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs July 28, 2012, 8:32 AM Jul 28, 2012

On the discussion docket today, movies about the flash mob phenomenon, a neighborhood watch group fighting off aliens, and what the early days of the French Revolution were like.

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Grace Keillor, mother of Garrison, passes away at age 97

Euan KerrEuan Kerr July 27, 2012, 3:30 PM Jul 27, 2012

Garrison Keillor’s mother Grace passed away this morning at age 97. Her passing was announced in this message from the A Prairie Home Companion office. Grace Keillor died Friday morning at her home in Brooklyn Park. She was 97. She was the mother of writer Garrison Keillor. “Mother had a good long life and was Read more →

Guthrie Theater hires new director of Dowling Studio

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs July 27, 2012, 1:27 PM Jul 27, 2012

Minneapolis native Lauren Ignaut is the new Director of Studio Programming, which involves serving as a liaison with visiting theater companies.

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The reviews are in for ‘Into the Woods’ by Mu Performing Arts

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs July 27, 2012, 11:00 AM Jul 27, 2012

Mu Performing Arts is breaking new ground by giving classic musical theater pieces an Asian American re-imagining.

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Get with the FLOW this weekend

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs July 26, 2012, 3:24 PM Jul 26, 2012

Inject your weekend with some laughter, be a part of a Soul Train, celebrate the Mississippi River, and rock your heart out.

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