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.

June 29, 2018 12:00 AM

Make the most of your 4th of July holiday in Minnesota

Fireworks, grilling and festivals! Here are a few ways to have a fantastic July 4 in Minnesota.

by MPR News Staff

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June 28, 2018 2:06 PM

5 in 5: Soccer drama, driving your own sweatshop, and beautiful Bach

Every week on MPR News with Kerri Miller, we recommend 5 things to see, read, or experience. This week, we have a podcast, a mini-golf course and a Bach partita on saxophone.

by Kerri Miller and Stephanie Curtis

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June 28, 2018 10:52 AM

Buddy Guy to sing the blues at the Minnesota Zoo

Guy has a new album, "The Blues is Alive and Well," but he recently told Billboard that he's worried about the future of the blues because you don't hear it on the radio anymore.

by MPR News Staff

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June 28, 2018 10:00 AM

Fourth of July fireworks: Where to watch in Minnesota

Wherever you are around the state, you're not far away from a patriotic pyrotechnic display for the Fourth of July.

by Jiwon Choi

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June 28, 2018 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Guthrie stages a timely production of 'West Side Story'

Plus, Art Hounds recommends music festivals in Winona and on Madeline Island.

by Marianne Combs

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June 28, 2018 12:00 AM

Harlan Ellison, award-winning science fiction author, dies at 84

The famous, and famously cantankerous, science fiction writer Harlan Ellison has died. Over a 6-decade career, he won multiple awards for his fiction and television writing.

by Linda Holmes

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June 28, 2018 12:00 AM

Thread Book Hour: Gordon Marino on 'The Existentialist's Survival Guide'

Gordon Marino, author of "The Existentialist's Survival Guide: How to Live Authentically in an Inauthentic Age."

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June 27, 2018 3:36 PM

Appetites: Why Minneapolis' Rabbit Hole is closing its doors

An acclaimed chef known for breaking traditions to redefine authenticity is moving on.

by Matt Sepic and Sara Porter

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June 27, 2018 11:00 AM

When Elvis made his triumphant comeback

50 years ago today, Elvis Presley began recording what would become known as his triumphant comeback, a special that aired in December of 1968 on NBC-TV.

by Cathy Wurzer