Arts and Culture

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.

April 25, 2019 12:00 AM

'The Heartland' aims to debunk myths about the Midwest

Though leaving no answer to the region's political future, author Kristin L. Hoganson writes a deeply researched book that will remain useful and readable long after this election cycle.

by Bradley Babendir

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April 24, 2019 1:52 PM

North Star Grand Prix bike race seeks community help

Organizers of a bicycle festival that has brought top professional racers to the Minneapolis-St. Paul area for years say the event may not happen this year unless they can crowdfund enough support.

by Associated Press

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April 24, 2019 12:39 PM

Academy leaves door open to Netflix, others after tussle over eligibility rules

A controversial proposal would have limited the ability of streaming services to compete for Oscars. But after a dust-up that even included the Justice Department, the academy decided against it.

by Colin Dwyer

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April 24, 2019 11:46 AM

Jazz saxophonist Benny Golson comes to Crooners Lounge

Golson played tenor sax with many of the greats from the golden era of jazz — and composed tunes that themselves became jazz standards.

by MPR News Staff

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April 24, 2019 12:00 AM

'The Beneficiary' weighs the emotional heft of inheritance

Janny Scott, a biographer and award-winning reporter for The New York Times, has written a vivid and penetrating memoir about her own illustrious family.

by Maureen Corrigan

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April 23, 2019 6:34 PM

Canceled! Calling it a Grand Old Day in St. Paul

Grand Old Day is the second summer tradition in St. Paul to falter in recent years. The organizer of the festival said projected revenue wasn't keeping pace with the costs of the event, traditionally held the first weekend in June.

by Tim Nelson

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April 23, 2019 3:38 PM

Drowning in parenting advice? Here's some advice for that

In her new book, "Cribsheet," economist Emily Oster offers a lifeline to parents overwhelmed by contradictory parenting guidance. She offers a data-driven, and common-sense, approach to raising a baby.

by Selena Simmons-Duffin