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 21, 2018 6:58 AM

Librarian Nancy Pearl picks 7 books for summer reading

Nancy Pearl's under-the-radar recommendations include a children's fantasy, a murder mystery set in 1919 Kolkata and an entire book dedicated to the events of 1947.

by Nancy Pearl

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June 21, 2018 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: A musical inspired by Vonnegut

Plus, the Art Hounds recommend Don Giovanni in Duluth and Shakespeare in St. Anthony Park.

by Marianne Combs

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June 21, 2018 12:04 AM

Come hungry: Food and drink festivals across Minnesota

Foodies and beer lovers have a lot to celebrate this summer with an abundance of festivals planned across the state. Here's where to find the good stuff.

by Sara Porter

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June 21, 2018 12:00 AM

2 books find fuel in the American landscape

Critic Maureen Corrigan recommends two books to expand your horizons: One is a cultural history of the great American road trip; the other an early 20th-century classic of Midwestern rural life.

by Maureen Corrigan

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June 21, 2018 12:00 AM

'Born Trump' examines the 'emotional hold' the president has on his family

Journalist Emily Jane Fox focused on Donald Trump's three marriages and five children when writing her new book. "His presence is overwhelming," she says of the president's role in the family.

by Terry Gross

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June 21, 2018 12:00 AM

'Tell the Machine' is a lucid dream of sci-fi perfection

Katie Williams' debut novel follows a woman who works for a company that can tell you infallibly how to become happy -- and a drifting group of characters who aren't really looking for happiness.

by Jason Sheehan