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.

April 20, 2018 10:44 AM

Bill Murray goes classical

Bill Murray and a classical trio featuring world-renowned cellist Jan Vogler will be performing Friday, April 20 at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis.

by Cathy Wurzer

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April 20, 2018 9:45 AM

Novelist Richard Powers finds new stories deep in old growth forests

In "The Overstory," Powers explores how humans can revere ancient trees with "the same kind of sanctity that we reserve exclusively for ourselves."

by Lynn Neary

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April 20, 2018 8:48 AM

Poetry Friday: Look closely

To celebrate National Poetry Month, The Thread is showcasing three poems from local independent publishing houses every Friday.

by Tracy Mumford

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April 20, 2018 7:16 AM

From the vaults, a showstopper: Hear Prince perform 'Nothing Compares 2 U'

As news swirls about culpability for Prince's death, his estate has released a major find: a long-lost 1984 recording of his classic composition, along with rare video footage from his rehearsals.

by Stephen Thompson

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April 20, 2018 5:31 AM

Carver County authorities release data from two years of Prince death investigation

Authorities in Carver County released more than 15 gigabytes of data, including witness interviews, videos, and photos from the suburban Minneapolis home where the music superstar died of an opioid overdose almost two years ago.

by Matt Sepic

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April 20, 2018 4:36 AM

'God Save Texas' is essential reading for everyone -- even non-Texans

Lawrence Wright is at his best in this new examination of his home state -- a thoughtful, beautifully written book about a place that can be hard for outsiders to understand.

by Michael Schaub

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April 19, 2018 2:45 PM

Women take fall in Nobel scandal for man's alleged misdeeds

The ugly internal feud has already reached the top levels of public life in the Scandinavian nation known for its promotion of gender equality, with the prime minister, the king and the Nobel board weighing in.

by Associated Press

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April 19, 2018 2:25 PM

How the Pulitzer jury opened its doors to hip-hop

The Pulitzer Prize for Kendrick Lamar's DAMN. represents a shifting tide in rap's cultural status. But a juror who helped select the prize says it means as much for an institution like the Pulitzers.

by Rodney Carmichael

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April 19, 2018 2:10 PM

'Fearless Girl' statue will face down stock exchange, not 'Charging Bull'

The statue -- installed in 2017, on a temporary basis, to honor International Women's Day -- will stay in New York City permanently. But it will relocate, shifting around the corner from the bull.