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New book explores fragments of humanity’s past

New book explores fragments of humanity’s past

Fossils are the subject of a Minnesota author’s book that delves into humanity’s origins and the quest to find the oldest skeleton ever.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Art Hounds: A holiday performance with soul

Art Hounds: A holiday performance with soul

Plus, a virtual Rock and Roll Christmas Spectacular from central Minnesota and a Duluth-based puzzle room to play with friends over the holidays.
by Emily Bright

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In 'Funny Boy,' a young Sri Lankan gay man comes of age as ethnic tensions explode

In 'Funny Boy,' a young Sri Lankan gay man comes of age as ethnic tensions explode

Deepa Mehta's new film, “Funny Boy,” is Canada's Oscar submission. It's being distributed by Ava DuVernay's company and premieres on Netflix. It's based on the novel by Shyam Selvadurai.
by Bilal Qureshi

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VocalEssence pushes forward with annual Christmas concert

VocalEssence pushes forward with annual Christmas concert

Like so many holiday traditions, VocalEssence’s annual “Welcome Christmas” concert looks very different this year. Associate conductor Phillip Shoultz spoke with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer about the production.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Light shows, virtual ballets and yes, Dickens: A pandemic guide to holiday festivities

Light shows, virtual ballets and yes, Dickens: A pandemic guide to holiday festivities

There will be no in-person “Christmas Carol” at the Guthrie Theater this year, and Clara and the nutcracker will only be visiting the Land of Sweets in our dreams (or on our screens). While 2020’s celebrations may be at a distance, there are still plenty of opportunities for festive holiday activities. Here are a few ideas.
by Madison Moroder and MPR News Staff

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'He makes us love George Smiley:' Robert Harris on the legacy of John Le Carré

'He makes us love George Smiley:' Robert Harris on the legacy of John Le Carré

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with British writer Robert Harris about the legacy of John le Carré, whom he's called "one of the great post-war British novelists" and who died Saturday at age 89.
by Mary Louise Kelly

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Women and burnout: 2020 was in a league of its own. How can we make 2021 better? 

Women and burnout: 2020 was in a league of its own. How can we make 2021 better? 

In their groundbreaking 2019 book, “Burnout,” Emily and Amelia Nagoski outlined how women can fight the burnout that’s pervasive in American culture. But 2020 takes burnout to a whole new level. How can women prevent the burnout from worsening in 2021?
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Three recommendations to add a bit more poetry to your collection

Three recommendations to add a bit more poetry to your collection

Kerri Miller brings us books we might have overlooked in this topsy-turvy year. This week she has poetry for even the most poetry-skeptic people you know.
by Kerri Miller

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