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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.

Art Hounds: 'Beowulf' finds new meaning with coronavirus

Art Hounds: 'Beowulf' finds new meaning with coronavirus

Plus, Art Hounds recommend story time with a letter-press printer and thousands flock to "Livestream Cover Challenge."
by Marianne Combs

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UK family's lockdown-themed rendition of 'Les Mis' is a delight

UK family's lockdown-themed rendition of 'Les Mis' is a delight

The family wrote new lyrics based on their own frustrations: friends unseen, soccer games canceled, grandparents who can't figure out Skype. The video has been viewed more than 7 million times.
by Laurel Wamsley

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'A matter of common decency': What literature can teach us about epidemics

'A matter of common decency': What literature can teach us about epidemics

Authors explore questions of morality, evil, solidarity and survival in Albert Camus' “The Plague,” Geraldine Brooks' “Year of Wonders” and Karen Thompson Walker's “The Dreamers.”
by Melissa Block

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With the 'I Am' books, you are a hero too

With the 'I Am' books, you are a hero too

Our kids' books columnist Juanita Giles reports that, stuck at home with her family, she's turned to the I am series, by Brad Meltzer and Christopher Eliopoulos, for stories about relatable heroes.
by Juanita Giles

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Daily dose of sweetness: Minnesota Orchestra reminds you of the light

Even though the coronavirus pandemic has put a pause on their season, musicians from the Minnesota Orchestra are finding ways to share their tunes with you.
by Nancy Yang

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Tomie DePaola, author of 'Strega Nona,' has died

Tomie DePaola, author of 'Strega Nona,' has died

The author and illustrator — who, by his own reckoning, worked on more than 270 titles — died Monday at age 85. Among his classics is the Caldecott winner “Strega Nona,” a seemingly ancient folk tale.
by Anastasia Tsioulcas

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