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State of the Arts

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Archives for April 2013

Swedish spring celebration in Minneapolis

Jon CollinsJon Collins April 30, 2013, 12:27 PM Apr 30, 2013
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There will be at least three bonfires burning tonight at the American Swedish Institute as revelers ‘blow up spring.’

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SPCO lockout comes to an end

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs April 29, 2013, 9:44 PM Apr 29, 2013
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The seven month musician lockout will end at 12:01am Tuesday.

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Minnesota Mix

Obsidian Arts offers “Five by Five”

Nikki Tundel April 29, 2013, 3:15 PM Apr 29, 2013
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The phrase “five by five” comes from an old radio communications term that means “loud and clear.” So it’s a fitting title for the latest exhibition at Obsidian Arts in Minneapolis. The show “Five by Five” features bold work by five photographers of African descent. They were asked to capture the essence of their individual Read more →

Craig Taborn: music must be new

David CazaresDavid Cazares April 26, 2013, 12:26 PM Apr 26, 2013
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When Craig Taborn sits down at the piano, he is intent on offering something new. For him, improvisation is a process of discovery.

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Art Hounds

Art Hounds: Jace Clayton, MSPIFF, and the hills are alive in Nordeast

Chris RobertsChris Roberts April 25, 2013, 7:45 AM Apr 25, 2013
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This week, globalization as interpreted by the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival, The Morris Park Players are dressing like nuns, and a producer drops his DJ moniker and embraces minimalist piano at the SPCO.

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Five Minnesota authors awarded McKnight fellowships

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs April 24, 2013, 6:42 PM Apr 24, 2013
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The fellowships, administered by the Loft Literary Center, each come with $25,000.

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The reviews are in for ‘Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde’

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs April 23, 2013, 10:58 AM Apr 23, 2013
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Critics found this production ‘gripping,’ ‘rich’ and ‘thrilling.’

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SPCO contract deadline pushed back

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs April 22, 2013, 2:20 PM Apr 22, 2013
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Today’s 5pm deadline for a vote on a new St. Paul Chamber Orchestra contract has been pushed back to April 29th.

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Northern Clay Center examines the elements of ceramic art

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs April 19, 2013, 3:31 PM Apr 19, 2013
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NCC’s latest show presents four artists who explore themes of fire, water, earth and air.

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Dreamland Faces bring ‘fear and excitement’ to kids’ songs

Jon CollinsJon Collins April 19, 2013, 1:53 PM Apr 19, 2013
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A Minneapolis band called Dreamland Faces will test their serious musical chops against young attention spans in a concert for children this weekend in Minneapolis

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