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MN Shortlist May 15-21: Art-A-Whirl, myths in Winona and immersive theater in a mansion

MN Shortlist May 15-21: Art-A-Whirl, myths in Winona and immersive theater in a mansion

Here are our recommendations for what to see at one of the biggest Minneapolis art events of the year, as well as a look at theater, music, art exhibits and other events throughout the state.
by Alex V. Cipolle and Jacob Aloi

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Native American artists on how residency program helps them preserve traditional art forms

Native American artists on how residency program helps them preserve traditional art forms

During the Native American Artist-in-Residence Program at the Minnesota Historical Society, artists are financially supported and granted access to museums across the state to conduct research. Artists then create works based on their research.
by Chandra Colvin

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New project maps 50 years of Hmong Minnesotan history

New project maps 50 years of Hmong Minnesotan history

The Hmong StoryMap Project by the Hmong Museum shares the stories behind more than 20 important historical and cultural sites. After a yearlong effort, the digital map will be unveiled Saturday.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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Your live music guide to this year's Art-A-Whirl with The Current's Diane Miller

Your live music guide to this year's Art-A-Whirl with The Current's Diane Miller

Host of the Local Show on The Current, Diane Miller, gives her picks for this year’s Art-A-Whirl to help you navigate the stacked live music lineup taking place across Northeast Minneapolis this weekend.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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These 70 violins tell the stories of Holocaust survivors, now they’re touring Minnesota

These 70 violins tell the stories of Holocaust survivors, now they’re touring Minnesota

For decades, an Israel-based father-son team have been recovering and repairing violins played by Jewish musicians that survived the Holocaust. Through June, those violins are touring the state. Local musicians will play the instruments and many are on view for exhibitions.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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It’s blockbuster book season: Here are 12 new titles coming in May

It’s blockbuster book season: Here are 12 new titles coming in May

Summer blockbuster season has begun — on the big screen and in bookstores. This month brings new titles from Douglas Stuart, Kathryn Stockett, Ali Smith, David Sedaris and many more.
by Colin Dwyer

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Family matters when it comes to books

Family matters when it comes to books

Our theme this week is all about family: novelists who mine their own histories for inspiration, authors who use storytelling as a kind of open therapy, writers who uncover and then share their family secrets.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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