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 12, 2018 4:00 AM

New program is bringing the library to a St. Paul laundromat

Starting Saturday, the St. Paul Public Library is joining a national effort that provides "pop-up" libraries in laundromats.

by Mike Moen

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May 11, 2018 4:00 PM

Guthrie announces steps after harassment probe

Two carpenters quit the theater's scene shop earlier this year, citing a hostile work environment.

by Marianne Combs

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May 11, 2018 1:00 PM

Mother's Day weekend: Make your brunch battle plans now

What's better than a Mother's Day mimosa? A whole brunch spread. Here's where to look or recipes you can make.

by MPR News Staff

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May 11, 2018 9:36 AM

Hear Judy Garland sing about Minnesota at centennial

More than 20,000 people attended the event at Memorial Stadium on the University of Minnesota campus.

by MPR News Staff

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May 11, 2018 6:00 AM

Recession nearly killed her MN gymnastics studio. Now, she's on a roll.

Brenda Nolby navigated some tough economic times. But the Ham Lake entrepreneur proved her staying power. Now her studio is thriving, and she's Minnesota's Small Business Person of the Year.

by Emma Sapong

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May 10, 2018 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Love, race and politics intertwine in 'This Bitter Earth'

Plus, the Art Hounds recommend the Guthrie Theater's "An Enemy of the People" and an exhibition in Fergus Falls.

by Marianne Combs

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May 10, 2018 4:00 AM

Minnesota gifts for your Minnesota mom

Help your mom express her state pride with a Mother's Day gift that was made locally.

by Sara Porter

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May 10, 2018 12:00 AM

Brilliant but devastating, 'The Mars Room' chronicles lift behind bars

Rachel Kushner's heartbreaking, nearly flawless third novel centers on Romy Hall, a young woman who's just been sentenced to two life sentences for beating her stalker to death.

by Michael Schaub