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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.

Appetites: Who owns Asian food?

Appetites: Who owns Asian food?

Andrea Nguyen, author of James Beard Award Winning cookbook "The Pho Cookbook," will take part in the upcoming star-studded discussion, "Insiders or Outsiders: Who Owns Asian Food?" in Minneapolis next month. Here she shares her recipe from her new book, "Vietnamese Food Any Day."
by Tom Crann, Kyle Shiely and Megan Burks

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The art of dying -- and living -- well

The art of dying -- and living -- well

Modern medicine can help us live longer. But can it help us die well? That's the subject of Sunita Puri's poetic and practical new book, "That Good Night: Life and Medicine in the Eleventh Hour."
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Ranking Roger, frontman for The English Beat, dies at 56

Ranking Roger, frontman for The English Beat, dies at 56

In the late '70s, Ranking Roger left punk rock to join The Beat -- later known as The English Beat. His presence helped it become one of the most unforgettable bands of the '80s.
by Andrew Flanagan

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Three Twin Cities chefs nominated for James Beard award

Three Twin Cities chefs nominated for James Beard award

The finalists, all women, for the Best Chef: Midwest category were announced during a ceremony in Houston, Texas.
by Tim Nelson

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The love story behind the classic song 'Layla'

Eric Clapton penned the song "Layla" about his feelings for model Pattie Boyd.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Documentary: 'Haiti Untold'

Documentary: 'Haiti Untold'

Round Earth Media presents "Haiti Untold."

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Audio postcard: Searching for spring's first wildflowers

Audio postcard: Searching for spring's first wildflowers

What do you look for as your sign that spring has arrived? For Phyllis Root and Kelly Povo, the answer is wildflowers — usually skunk cabbage, to be exact.
by Cathy Wurzer

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