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

Mn Orch musicians reject management proposal as SPCO bosses reject contract extension

Euan Kerr September 29, 2012, 9:27 PM Sep 29, 2012

With midnight Sunday contract deadlines looming, pressure mounts on all sides.

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How an orchestra strike or lock-out could affect the economy

Marianne Combs September 28, 2012, 7:18 PM Sep 28, 2012

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As time runs out for the Minnesota Orchestra and St. Paul Chamber Orchestra to reach new labor agreements with their musicians unions, we look at how much economic pain work stoppages might cause in their respective hometowns.

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Bryan Nichols Quintet soars as a unit

David Cazares September 28, 2012, 4:22 PM Sep 28, 2012

When the Brian Nichols Quintet performs tonight and Saturday at St. Paul’s Artists’ Quarter, the musicians will explore jazz in collective and individual ways.

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Deadline looms for MN Orchestra, SPCO

Marianne Combs September 28, 2012, 11:46 AM Sep 28, 2012

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After months of negotiation, and little progress, both the Minnesota Orchestra and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra face contract deadlines with their musicians this weekend.

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Orchestras facing difficult labor negotiations nationwide

Marianne Combs September 27, 2012, 4:27 PM Sep 27, 2012

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While here in the Twin Cities both the Minnesota Orchestra and Saint Paul Chamber are still hammering out their contracts, the chips are falling for other orchestras across the nation.

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Minnesota Mix

St. Paul photographer a pioneer in Hmong contemporary art

Marianne Combs September 27, 2012, 11:41 AM Sep 27, 2012

A new photography exhibit in St. Paul showcases the Hmong-American experience through the eyes of someone who, as a child, often felt smothered by her Hmong culture.

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Art Hounds

Art Hounds: Art, Measure for Measure, and three men challenged to re-make their lives

Chris Roberts September 27, 2012, 7:45 AM Sep 27, 2012

An ‘all theater’ installment this week as the hounds dive into plays about men who are forced to examine their lives and friendships and a woman who is forced to choose between her virginity and her family.

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The reviews are in for ‘Red’ at Park Square Theatre

Marianne Combs September 26, 2012, 11:30 AM Sep 26, 2012

Critics find this production powerful, engaging and charming.

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As deadlines near, developments in contract struggles at MnOrch and SPCO

Euan Kerr September 25, 2012, 7:59 PM Sep 25, 2012

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Minnesota Orchestra management says it’s making its final offer while SPCO musicians offer there plan to cut $1.5 million a year from the organizations budget.

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