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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.

Ask a Bookseller: 'Unfamiliar Fishes' is delightful and informative

Ask a Bookseller: 'Unfamiliar Fishes' is delightful and informative

If you’re a history lover with a desire to escape the Minnesota winter weather, Pat Banning of Bookends in Kailua, Hawaii, has a recommendation for you.
by Emily Bright

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Photos: The return of the 'Cherry'

After leaving the state for three months for renovation, the most iconic fruit in Minneapolis returns home.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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'Segregated Skies' tells the story of the first Black pilot for a commercial airline

'Segregated Skies' tells the story of the first Black pilot for a commercial airline

When American Airlines hired David Harris in 1964, he became the first African American pilot to fly for a commercial airline. Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Cottman's “Segregated Skies” tells his story.
by Elizabeth Blair

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A high school spoken-word club changed students' lives. Now, you can read their poems

A high school spoken-word club changed students' lives. Now, you can read their poems

Poets Hanif Abdurraqib, Franny Choi, Dan "Sully" Sullivan, and club founder Peter Kahn have curated a new anthology celebrating the legacy of a Chicago-area high school's spoken word club.
by Jeevika Verma

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Art Hounds celebrate Black history in image, story and song

Art Hounds celebrate Black history in image, story and song

St. Joan of Arc church marks 75 years of south Minneapolis life with a Black History Month concert called “Oh Let Us Build This Place.” A. Drew Hammond’s careful collages respond to historical and current events. The Cedar Commissions debuts new works of wide-ranging variety.
by Emily Bright

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New music, upcoming concerts and the popularity of old songs

New music, upcoming concerts and the popularity of old songs

MPR News host Angela Davis discusses the popularity of old music and what that means for the music industry with music journalist David Menconi. And she talks with The Current’s program director Jim McGuinn about what local artists he’s listening to and what concerts and events are coming up in the Twin Cities.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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'The Violin Conspiracy' is a musical who-done-it with deep notes

'The Violin Conspiracy' is a musical who-done-it with deep notes

When a Stradivarius is stolen just as the Black violinist who owns it steps into the classical spotlight, Ray McMillian must search both inward and outward to find the source of his talent.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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