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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.

Art Hounds: Katie McMahon hosts a Celtic Christmas

Art Hounds: Katie McMahon hosts a Celtic Christmas

Plus Art Hounds recommend a holiday singalong in Lanesboro and a "Hip Hop Holiday" in Minneapolis.
by Marianne Combs

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Call to Mind: Creativity and mental health

Call to Mind: Creativity and mental health

From MPR's "Call to Mind" initiative: Creativity and mental health.

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The Cube Critics: Best movie performances of 2018

This year the movies brought us a colorful array of characters, from superheroes to resourceful widows to struggling mothers. Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis, hosts of the MPR's Cube Critics, joined host Angela Davis to talk about the best actor performances of 2018.
by Euan Kerr, Stephanie Curtis and Angela Davis

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A new wave of Native American poetry

Minnesota literary houses have enjoyed a great year. Graywolf Press in particular stands out for the number of accolades its poets and authors have earned. One of this year's hits: an anthology of contemporary Native American poetry, edited by Heid Erdrich.
by Marianne Combs and Jeyca Maldonado-Medina

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The best kids' books of 2018

Let's talk kids' books! Guest host Marianne Combs talked with two passionate experts in children's literature about the best books of 2018.
by Marianne Combs and Kelly Gordon

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Kurt Vile and the Violators play First Avenue in Minneapolis tonight

Kurt Vile recently released his seventh solo album, "Bottle It In." The New York Times called the new effort Vile's "most consistent to date."
by Cathy Wurzer

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This American Moment: A Series of Conversations with Kerri Miller

In the weeks leading up to and following the tumultuous 2018 midterm elections, MPR News host Kerri Miller released a series called This American Moment. It's a collection of wide-ranging and long-view conversations with writers, scientists, artists, activists and religious leaders about this moment in American life. Who are we right now? And how does our understanding of that inform how we relate to each other and create a better future?
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards turns 75

Richards, who was infamous in his younger days for abusing drugs and alcohol, revealed recently that he mostly gave up drinking a year ago.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Kent Nerburn on creativity

Kent Nerburn on creativity

Kent Nerburn's new book is "Dancing with the Gods: Reflections on Life and Art."
by Euan Kerr

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