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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.

Shelley Duvall, star of ’The Shining,’ ’Nashville,’ dies at 75

Shelley Duvall, star of ’The Shining,’ ’Nashville,’ dies at 75

Shelley Duvall, the intrepid, Texas-born movie star whose wide-eyed, winsome presence was a mainstay in the films of Robert Altman and who co-starred in Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining,” has died.
by The Associated Press

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‘Hyper violence to heritage’: a new exhibition of Latine artists explores the cultural significance of blood

‘Hyper violence to heritage’: a new exhibition of Latine artists explores the cultural significance of blood

The Minnesota Museum of American Art is hosting “Hilo de la Sangre,” an exhibition featuring diverse works from Latine artists exploring themes of heritage, violence and identity through the lens of blood’s cultural significance.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Art Hounds: North country expressionist landscapes

Art Hounds: North country expressionist landscapes

In this week’s Art Hounds: Art Project 605 showcases Jennie Ward’s abstract landscapes, Maithree performs a blend of Indian and Western classical music and the Minnesota Original Music Festival features the 48-Hour Band Challenge.
by Emily Bright

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Summer festival spotlight: Worthington International Festival

Summer festival spotlight: Worthington International Festival

This summer, Minnesota Now is featuring small town festivals across the state. We hear what’s new for the 30th year of the Worthington International Festival.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Bob Dylan is giving fans a chance to relive his 1974 tour on a 27-disc set

Bob Dylan is giving fans a chance to relive his 1974 tour on a 27-disc set

Bob Dylan fans who want to relive his memorable 1974 concert tour with The Band will soon have the opportunity to own most of it. The box will contain previously unreleased recordings of 417 songs, including some 21 versions of “Lay Lady Lay.”
by The Associated Press

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Shaboozey's slow-burning hybrid of hip-hop and country is finally the biggest song in the land

Shaboozey's slow-burning hybrid of hip-hop and country is finally the biggest song in the land

This week, Shaboozey becomes only the second Black artist ever to top “Billboard's” pop and country singles charts at the same time. The first, earlier this year, was his collaborator, Beyoncé.
by Anastasia Tsioulcas

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A new novel about a ‘sandwich’ generation explores middle age and senior synchronized swimming

A new novel about a ‘sandwich’ generation explores middle age and senior synchronized swimming

St. Paul author Sarah C. Johns’ debut novel features three generations of women with a unique family history, and the stars of the show are in their late 50s and and 70s. And they’re working together to ready a team for a senior synchronized swimming competition.
by Emily Bright

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