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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.

Help me get out of a reading rut

Help me get out of a reading rut

The library has a lot of tools to get you back into a book whether it’s physical, digital or audio. And your local librarian is here to help if you want to get back into the habit or maybe you need an escape from reality.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Art Hounds: Songbirds and snails onstage

Art Hounds: Songbirds and snails onstage

This week, Art Hounds look at a singing story, book arts and Water Music.
by Emily Bright

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‘Orbital’ by Samantha Harvey wins 2024 Booker Prize

‘Orbital’ by Samantha Harvey wins 2024 Booker Prize

Samantha Harvey has won the 2024 Booker Prize for her science fiction novel “Orbital.” The novel follows six international astronauts as they orbit the Earth for one day of their nine-month space mission.
by Dhanika Pineda

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Ella Jenkins, the first lady of children's music, has died at 100

Ella Jenkins, the first lady of children's music, has died at 100

Jenkins, whose signature tune was "You'll Sing A Song," received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and was known worldwide for her call-and-response songs.
by Andrew Limbong

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Ask a Bookseller: ‘Smothermoss’ by debut author Alisa Alering

Ask a Bookseller: ‘Smothermoss’ by debut author Alisa Alering

Christina Rosso-Schneider of A Novel Idea on Passyunk in Philadelphia, Penn., recommends “Smothermoss” by debut author Alisa Alering. 

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