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State of the Arts

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‘Hatcher’s Hamlet,’ or how a theater artist came to be

Eric Ringham October 6, 2014, 5:09 PM Oct 6, 2014
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Playwright’s one-man show is funny, poignant and brief. Read more →

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A ballet reinvents itself, in photos

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs October 2, 2014, 8:00 AM Oct 2, 2014
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Caroline Yang spent close to a year as an “embedded” photographer, documenting the ballet’s transition to an artist-led organization. A gallery of the work opens Saturday. Read more →

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Indie bookseller The Bookcase to close

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs September 30, 2014, 2:44 PM Sep 30, 2014
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The Bookcase, an independent Wayzata bookstore that has been in business for more than 50 years, will close soon. Owner Charlie Leonard broke the news in an e-mail and on Facebook, telling customers that changing shopping habits, as well as local redevelopment and road construction, caused a dramatic drop in sales. “It was a drop Read more →

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Critics find ‘Radio Man’ long, less than insightful

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs September 30, 2014, 2:00 PM Sep 30, 2014
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While Garrison Keillor is an icon in the world of radio, local theater critics have found his skills as a playwright lacking. His show “Radio Man,” now on stage at the History Theatre, left critics wanting to know more about the man, and less about the show. From John Olive at HowWasTheShow.com: I kept wanting Read more →

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St. Paul Knight Arts Challenge winners named

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs September 29, 2014, 8:00 PM Sep 29, 2014
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Winning proposals include a Latino radio show and the restoration of historic company signs on Lowertown buildings, among others. Read more →

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Critics: CTC’s ‘Busytown’ really works

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs September 26, 2014, 1:54 PM Sep 26, 2014
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Twin Cities critics call the show “charming,” “delightful” and “boffo.”
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‘Heidi Chronicles’ seems trapped in time

Eric Ringham September 23, 2014, 2:18 PM Sep 23, 2014
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The Guthrie stages a fine production of a play that doesn’t age well. Read more →

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Ivey Awards: and the winners are…

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs September 22, 2014, 9:00 PM Sep 22, 2014
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Monday night marked the first time an Ivey Lifetime Achievement Award has been shared by two theater professionals.
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Critics: Mu’s ‘Middle Brother’ ambitious, heartfelt

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs September 22, 2014, 10:01 AM Sep 22, 2014
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Critics found the play funny but not really cohesive.
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Critics: Pillsbury’s ‘Marcus’ intoxicating, magical

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs September 19, 2014, 11:17 AM Sep 19, 2014
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Critics weigh in on a play about a young man trying to reconcile his sexuality and his ancestry. Read more →

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