Feeling the vibe: The sax comes calling
MPR News editor David Cazares and bassist Chris Bates discuss shows by a variety of local and touring jazz groups, including Steve Cole, Matt Otto and Chris Potter.
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Show collection items Wrestler 'The Crusher' inspires hit song
"The Crusher" was a well-known heel for many years in the Minneapolis-based American Wrestling Association. He passed away in 2005.
Art Hounds: Chinese dance, and the intersection of jazz and classical
This week, the Art Hounds take us to the Rochester Art Center, CAAM's annual dance concert, and the intersection of jazz and classical music.
From Duluth, harpmaker masters an Irish art
David Kortier has been making early Irish harps in Duluth for more than 20 years, one of only a handful of people in the world to preserve the craft.
Loft Literary Center director to depart
Jocelyn Hale, who led the Loft Literary Center through a period of growth and success, will leave in August as the center celebrates its 40th anniversary.
Carnegie Hall calls again for Minnesota Orchestra
The cancellation of Carnegie appearances during the 16 month musicians lockout led to the 2013 resignation of Music Director Osmo Vanska. The orchestra is back on Carnegie's card for 2016.
Screen Time: Best Minnesota-made movies
As part of Minnesota Writers Week on The Daily Circuit, we discuss Minnesota-made movies on this week's Screen Time.
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden to get 21st-century redesign
If the proposal is approved, construction could start as early as August and will last until the fall of 2016.
When Madonna was like a virgin
Billy Steinberg, who wrote the song, said it was not written for Madonna or another woman. Steinberg told the Los Angeles Times that it was based on his own experience.
Warm weather alters City of Lakes Loppet's plans
The festival's cross-country ski route typically begins at Theodore Wirth Park and ends at Minneapolis' Chain of Lakes, but this year will be contained within Wirth Park.
Rebecca Scherm's 'Unbecoming' is Kerri's book pick
Debut novelist Rebecca Scherm crafts a tale of forgeries and frauds in the art world.
Sam Smith adds Tom Petty as co-writer of 'Stay With Me'
Petty's team initiated legal action claiming that Smith stole the melody in the chorus "I Won't Back Down."
How Minnesota environmentalists use art to raise awareness
Some of Minnesota's most active environmentalists are artists. Whether poets or performers, visual artists or musicians, their work consistently focuses on environmental ills.
Pop Till We Drop: What's your brand?
Pedal Hub co-host and "30 Days of Biking" founder Patrick Stevenson joins Alex and Tess to talk biking and millennial branding.
Marianne Cooper on 'Cut Adrift: Families in Insecure Times'
Cooper looks at the connection between financial stress and emotional duress that more families are enduring as the divide between rich and poor widens.
Manilow hit 'Mandy' came from song called 'Brandy'
Barry Manilow's version of "Mandy" was No. 1 on the U.S. pop charts 40 years ago this week.
Hip-hop collective Doomtree disconnects to make new album
Doomtree's newest album comes out Tuesday. To make it, the group went as far as renting a cabin without cell reception in order to get away from interruptions.
Big plans for Smallest Museum in St. Paul
Minnesota is home to grand museums, but its newest -- and smallest -- will find its home in a vintage fire hose cabinet.
Cathedral of St. Paul celebrates centennial
Sunday marks the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, and the Cathedral is marking the occasion by opening of a year of celebration for one of Minnesota's most iconic buildings.
From backing band to big stars: How The Current helped Mumford and Sons
Mary Lucia, Steve Seel and Jill Riley looked back at 10 years of The Current. For them, the band Mumford and Sons is a prime example of what the station is capable of.