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Art Hounds: The Pines, Kruse & Niemi, and a budding gallery district in Duluth

Chris Roberts February 23, 2012, 7:30 AM Feb 23, 2012

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The week’s hounds embrace a brooding Americana masterpiece, two storytellers absorbed in the human wreckage they’ve wrought, and the origins of a visual art scene in Duluth.

Six word memoirs: more than just a twitter feed

Marianne Combs February 8, 2012, 3:30 PM Feb 8, 2012

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Emily Lloyd of Eden Prairie Hennepin County Library has been asking people for their six word memoirs for some time, and hopes to get all of Minneapolis to participate.

Three not-so-traditional ways to bring on the holiday cheer

Marianne Combs December 15, 2011, 11:22 AM Dec 15, 2011

Not in the mood for The Nutcracker or A Christmas Carol? Try these alternatives…

City of Minneapolis and MPR launch new public art audio project

Marianne Combs November 10, 2011, 3:21 PM Nov 10, 2011

A new interactive audio tour allows visitors to use their mobile devices to access stories about works of public art in Minneapolis.

Remembering Luke the Drifter

Marianne Combs October 17, 2011, 12:05 PM Oct 17, 2011

A new play – set in a real funeral home – looks at how we remember people who lived less than stellar lives.

Lev Grossman: Fantasy literature came first

Marianne Combs August 17, 2011, 1:45 PM Aug 17, 2011

The author of the popular ‘Magicians’ series talks about repairing the rift between the fantasy genre and adult literature.

Kevin Kling begins three year residency with MPR

Marianne Combs August 17, 2011, 10:03 AM Aug 17, 2011

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Kling will create original productions for the Fitzgerald stage, share commentaries on MPR and conduct storytelling workshops in St. Paul and Duluth.

Contemporary printers: breaking all the rules

Marianne Combs July 26, 2011, 4:59 PM Jul 26, 2011

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The MCBA presents a show of work by letterpress artists who know all the rules, but have chosen to ignore them.

Red Balloon Bookstore changes leadership

Euan Kerr July 22, 2011, 2:16 PM Jul 22, 2011

The founders and owners of a St Paul institution are retiring, but are confident the childrens bookstore will continue to thrive

Christopher Hampton on translating books to the stage and screen

Marianne Combs July 6, 2011, 1:15 PM Jul 6, 2011

The playwright and screenwriter has a surprising take on what makes for great film. Hint: it’s not beautiful writing.