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.

May 25, 2018 12:51 PM

Find refreshment this summer: 10 drinks to beat the heat

We're in for a summery, warm, weekend. The perfect time to whip out your favorite glass and kick back on the porch for some summertime sippin'.

by MPR News Staff

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May 25, 2018 10:29 AM

Murakami mesmerizes with his fiction, but his nonfiction is not to be missed

In the late 90s, Haruki Murakami published a nonfiction account of the Tokyo subway sarin gas attack. Bookseller Lucas Mcguffie calls it a mix of "literature and journalism."

by Tracy Mumford

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May 25, 2018 9:58 AM

Logic to perform at Soundset

The 11th annual Soundset music festival will be held on Sunday at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Nearly four dozen acts will be performing. Rapper Logic has the top billing.

by Phil Picardi

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May 25, 2018 4:00 AM

Black Fashion Week MN to shine a light on 'overlooked' designers

The first Black Fashion Week MN starts Friday evening to showcase designers and stylists who are largely overlooked in an industry historically dominated by white people.

by Emma Sapong

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May 25, 2018 4:00 AM

Memorial Day 2018: What's open, what's closed for the holiday

What's closed for Monday's observance of Memorial Day? Here's a rundown.

by MPR News Staff

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May 24, 2018 6:32 PM

MPR says it will investigate harassment complaint

An employee alleged on Twitter that his former boss had harassed him, and said he had been "silenced" at work.

by Laura Yuen

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May 24, 2018 3:44 PM

Officials: Weinstein to surrender in sexual misconduct probe

Law enforcement officials say Harvey Weinstein is expected to surrender to authorities Friday morning to face criminal charges in a months-long investigation into allegations that he sexually assaulted women.

by The Associated Press

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May 24, 2018 10:03 AM

Happy birthday, Bob Dylan

As he does every year around his birthday, Dylan is taking a break from touring.

by MPR News Staff

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May 24, 2018 6:49 AM

What's going on in your child's brain when you read them a story?

There are many ways young children encounter stories. A new study finds a "Goldilocks effect," where a cartoon may be "too hot" and audiobooks "too cold" for learning readers.

by Anya Kamenetz