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.

January 22, 2018 1:57 AM

Take a little Hitchcock and a touch of "Gone Girl"

"The Woman in the Window" is one of the rare debut novels to hit number one its first week on the market.

by Lynn Neary

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January 20, 2018 6:00 AM

What does it really take to be a writer?

Bookseller Lacy Simons recommends a novel about a writer who decides the key to her success will be to never have children -- but her plan is challenged.

by Tracy Mumford

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January 19, 2018 7:13 PM

Autopsy: Tom Petty died of accidental drug overdose

The Los Angeles coroner's office issued its official findings, which confirmed that Petty had a variety of medications, including fentanyl and oxycodone in his system.

by The Associated Press

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January 19, 2018 12:40 PM

What Minnesota's reading: The most popular library books

Minnesota library patrons have a strong affinity for thrillers, but are also catching up on some of the most buzzed-about books of the last few years.

by Tracy Mumford

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January 19, 2018 10:07 AM

Celebrating the guitar that made Hot Chocolate

Hot Chocolate's longtime guitar player Harvey Hinsley turns 70 years old today.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 19, 2018 4:00 AM

This time, drama at State Capitol involves actors

A theater company is presenting a play about state government, in the seat of state government.

by Marianne Combs

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January 19, 2018 12:00 AM

Minnesotan is breaking barriers in the pageant community

Mikayla Holmgren won the Spirit Award and Director's Award in the Miss Minnesota USA pageant last fall. She's a student at Bethel University and an active athlete. She also has Down syndrome.

by Tom Weber and Manda Lillie

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January 19, 2018 12:00 AM

Will the Vikings make it to the Super Bowl?

The team has lost their last five NFC Championship appearances and has never won a Super Bowl.

by Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

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January 18, 2018 2:52 PM

A former neo-Nazi explains why hate drew him in -- and how he got out

Christian Picciolini spent eight years as a member of a violent, white power skinhead group. He eventually withdrew and co-founded a nonprofit to help extremists disengage.

by Dave Davies