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Arts and Culture

MPR News has you covered with news and stories about local art and culture happenings across Minnesota.

Art Hounds: Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art. You can explore arts events here, or become an Art Hound today.

Art Reviews: Our arts team offers insight on the latest in theater, music, visual arts and more. We explore the breadth of creativity and innovation found throughout Minnesota, offering audiences a deeper understanding of the works and artists shaping our cultural landscape. Read more here.

Art Friend: Everyone needs an art friend. Art Friend is a new segment with our arts team. Art spaces can feel exclusive and art can be confusing, obtuse, and even boring. But, especially with the right context, everyone can be a critic. So let us be your guide- your Art Friend. Listen or read Art Friend stories here.

Our arts coverage is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment's Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

Art Friend heads to the Museum of Russian Art for a journey into the world of mushrooms

Art Friend heads to the Museum of Russian Art for a journey into the world of mushrooms

Mushrooms and art intertwine when MPR News senior arts reporter and critic Alex V. Cipolle explores botanical mushroom paintings, mycophilia and the cultural magic of fungi with chef Alan Bergo, offering a guide to demystifying art and sparking connection through curiosity.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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We can’t wait to read these 10 books hitting shelves soon

We can’t wait to read these 10 books hitting shelves soon

From the fictional story of a pregnant woman stuck in an IKEA during an earthquake, to in-depth reporting on Alzheimer’s research, here are the books NPR is looking forward to in the next few months.
by Andrew Limbong

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Perfect ice conditions draw skaters to Twin Cities lakes

Perfect ice conditions draw skaters to Twin Cities lakes

During the dry cold snap, lakes in the Twin Cities and around the state turned mirror-like with smooth surfaces of clear ice. Consistent cold temperatures, calm conditions and a lack of snow created perfectly natural ice skating venues.
by Erica Zurek

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Art Hounds recommend still lives, stained glass and live jazz

Art Hounds recommend still lives, stained glass and live jazz

This week, Art Hounds invites you to discover the vibrant local art scene featuring live music, inspiring exhibits and unique artistry in St. Cloud and beyond.
by Emily Bright

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‘More than just a haircut’: Twin Cities teacher celebrates Black barbershops in new book

‘More than just a haircut’: Twin Cities teacher celebrates Black barbershops in new book

Twin Cities English teacher Keenan Jones says he got the idea for “Saturday Morning at the ‘Shop” while talking with his own barber during the COVID-19 pandemic.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Peter Yarrow of folk-music trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86

Peter Yarrow of folk-music trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86

The singer-songwriter and social activist best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary, died Tuesday at age 86 at his home in New York. He had longtime family ties to Minnesota.
by The Associated Press

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Ask a Bookseller: ‘Blue Sisters’ by Coco Mellors

Ask a Bookseller: ‘Blue Sisters’ by Coco Mellors

Stefanie Chow of Stillwater Books in West Warwick, R.I., recommends “Blue Sisters” by Coco Mellors.
by Emily Bright

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Why some college students aren’t reading books

Why some college students aren’t reading books

Last fall, The Atlantic triggered a national conversation about students and reading when they published an article about elite college students who don’t read books. On this week’s Big Books and Bold Ideas, host Kerri Miller talk with writers who’ve also taught college literature classes about what they are seeing.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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