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Archives for October 2012

Guthrie’s “Thirty Below” program takes the line out of rush tickets

Euan KerrEuan Kerr October 31, 2012, 5:57 PM Oct 31, 2012
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Program allows younger patrons to call in for rush tickets on the day of a show

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Brad Pitt gives $25,000 to help defeat MN marriage amendment

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs October 31, 2012, 4:01 PM Oct 31, 2012

The movie star is giving a total of $100,000 to the Human Rights Campaign to motivate others to give in the final days before election.

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SPCO musicians reject offer from management

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs October 31, 2012, 3:01 PM Oct 31, 2012
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In a vote by secret ballot, the Musicians of the SPCO unanimously rejected management’s latest contract proposal.

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Popular Somali poet murdered by gunmen

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs October 31, 2012, 2:22 PM Oct 31, 2012

Warsame Shire Awale, a popular poet, playwright and songwriter who was a fixture of Somali culture for three decades, was murdered by gunmen near his Mogadishu home.

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The reviews are in for Theater Latte Da’s ‘Company’

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs October 31, 2012, 12:27 PM Oct 31, 2012

As Minnesotans prepare to vote on the Marriage Amendment, Theater Latte Da presents a show that questions whether marriage is really that great in the first place.

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50 years after ‘Silent Spring,’ message still resonates

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs October 30, 2012, 3:33 PM Oct 30, 2012

William Souder’s new book ‘On a Farther Shore’ looks at the life and legacy of environmentalist Rachel Carson.

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The reviews are in for ‘King Lear’ at Park Square

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs October 30, 2012, 1:06 PM Oct 30, 2012

Critics found moments thrilling, but say the show as a whole was uneven.

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Chris Bates Red 5 say yes to jazz

David CazaresDavid Cazares October 29, 2012, 3:46 PM Oct 29, 2012

When jazz bassist Chris Bates brings his group to the Icehouse restaurant in Minneapolis tonight, the ensemble will make a strong statement for improvised music.

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Poncho Sanchez played with greats

David CazaresDavid Cazares October 26, 2012, 3:30 PM Oct 26, 2012

Latin bandleader Poncho Sanchez, who performs tonight at the Ordway in St. Paul, learned to play the congas by emulating great musicians. He also played with them.

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Trio Bossa Nova takes Brazil to heart

David CazaresDavid Cazares October 26, 2012, 12:01 PM Oct 26, 2012

When Trio Bossa Nova performs tonight at Cafe 318 in Excelsior, the ensemble will explore intimate Brazilian songs and original compositions.

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