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Photos: The Intergalactic Krewe Of Chewbacchus parades in New Orleans

Photos: The Intergalactic Krewe Of Chewbacchus parades in New Orleans

In New Orleans, arguably the most far-out pre-Mardi Gras parade is staged by the Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus. "Anything that you want to nerd about is welcome in the Chewbacchus parade," says one of the krewe's captains, Brooke Ethridge.
by Melissa Block

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Coincidence distracts from the creeps in 'The Other People'

Coincidence distracts from the creeps in 'The Other People'

C.J. Tudor's latest follows a man obsessed with proving his young daughter — supposedly killed in an accident — is still alive. It's atmospheric, but slightly shakier than Tudor's past books.
by Bethanne Patrick

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Winona playfully responds to Winona Ryder's Super Bowl ad

Winona playfully responds to Winona Ryder's Super Bowl ad

Tourism officials in Winona have created their own tongue-in-cheek website in response to the “Stranger Things” star’s web page. It's called WelcomeToTheRestOfWinona.com. Visitors to that site might notice that it looks a little familiar.
by Nancy Yang

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After a life in pictures, Mia painting curator Patrick Noon retires

After a life in pictures, Mia painting curator Patrick Noon retires

After leading the Minneapolis Institute of Art's paintings department for 22 years, Patrick Noon retires Friday. He has guided the department through two building expansions and acquired some 200 paintings for the museum’s collection.
by Euan Kerr

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Days after director’s resignation, Rochester Civic Theatre finances under scrutiny

Days after director’s resignation, Rochester Civic Theatre finances under scrutiny

News of the theater’s financial woes comes on the tails of a rebirth for the organization. In 2017, accusations of sexual harassment by the theater’s former executive director unraveled during a dispute between volunteer actors and board leadership.
by Catharine Richert

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When institutions are used as stages, people lose trust, book argues

When institutions are used as stages, people lose trust, book argues

We now think of institutions less as formative and more as performative, less as molds of our character and more as platforms for us to stand on and be seen, says National Affairs Editor Yuval Levin.
by Steve Inskeep

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'A Castle In The Clouds' is a grand hotel romp

'A Castle In The Clouds' is a grand hotel romp

Kerstin Gier's new young adult novel takes place at a grandly faded resort high up in the Swiss Alps, where young intern Sophie is surrounded by a complex, international cast of characters.
by Alethea Kontis

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The not-so-life-changing magic of self-help books

The not-so-life-changing magic of self-help books

Are self-help books actually helpful? That's the question Kristen Meinzer sought to answer in her upcoming book, How to Be Fine: What We Learned From Living by the Rules Of 50 Self-Help Books.
by Shereen Marisol Meraji

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Art Hounds: Wednesdays with My Grandma's Cardigan

Art Hounds: Wednesdays with My Grandma's Cardigan

This week Art Hounds recommend checking out the band "My Grandma's Cardigan," plus James Rone's album release party and an exhibition on women's voting rights.
by Marianne Combs

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