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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.

Minn. Orchestra to do ground-breaking South African tour

Minn. Orchestra to do ground-breaking South African tour

The Minnesota Orchestra will tour five cities in South Africa this summer in what is believed to be the first such visit by any major U.S. orchestra, with concerts in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg Pretoria, and Soweto.
by Euan Kerr

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In 'Heartland,' writer's block can be murder

In 'Heartland,' writer's block can be murder

Ana Simo's brash and unsettling debut novel straddles the line between pulp noir and slapstick; it's the story of a struggling writer who decides that murder is the cure for her decade-long block.
by Juan Vidal

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Has #MeToo gone too far? Ansari story sparks debate

Has #MeToo gone too far? Ansari story sparks debate

This week, more so than at any point in the movement's brief history, there's visceral discussion about its potential for causing harm.
by Associated Press

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Art Hounds: Abstract art inspired by Midwestern landscapes

Art Hounds: Abstract art inspired by Midwestern landscapes

This week Art Hounds recommend a gallery show in St. Cloud, a West African musical performance at The Cedar and a dance by Black Label Movement.
by Marianne Combs

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Megastars book exclusive Super Bowl gigs at pop-up venues

Megastars book exclusive Super Bowl gigs at pop-up venues

'It's starting to look like South by Southwest,' says First Avenue general manager Nate Kranz about the proliferation of exclusive parties and pop-up venues in the Twin Cities during the Super Bowl craze.

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Appetites: Mpls. chef shares her tips for kitchen rookies

Appetites: Mpls. chef shares her tips for kitchen rookies

Cooking at home can be a healthy and fun pursuit. But, geez, where do you start? Molly Herrmann, executive chef and owner of the Kitchen in the Market in Minneapolis, helps us out.
by Tom Crann

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Embrace the 'Bold North' in Minneapolis for Super Bowl

Embrace the 'Bold North' in Minneapolis for Super Bowl

Minneapolis is the northernmost city to host a Super Bowl. Tourism officials are making the most of that as they prepare to welcome visitors to the "Bold North." Here's a look at some things to do for those who have never been to Minnesota.
by Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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Women's March star MILCK releases an EP

The debut EP by MILCK "This is Not the End" comes out Friday.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Rochester theater has new harassment policy, nine months after accusations

Some nine months after the Rochester Civic Theatre's executive director resigned amid allegations of unwanted sexual advances, the organization has a new harassment and discrimination policy.
by Riham Feshir

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'Candle in the Wind' topped charts 20 years ago

'Candle in the Wind' topped charts 20 years ago

The original version of the song, which came out in the 1970s, was about Marilyn Monroe. Bernie Taupin rewrote the lyrics as a tribute to Princess Diana shortly after her death.
by MPR News Staff

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