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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.

‘Keep trying with curiosity’: New book outlines advice for parents on teens and tech

‘Keep trying with curiosity’: New book outlines advice for parents on teens and tech

Minnesotan Erin Walsh’s new book, “It’s Their World: Teens, Screens and the Science of Adolescence” explores how tech affects the teenage mind — and how adults can help.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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A new chapter for MPR host Tom Crann: From news to classical music

A new chapter for MPR host Tom Crann: From news to classical music

Tom Crann has been a familiar voice on MPR News for years. Now, he’s turning the dial to a new frequency. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with him about his journalism career and why he’s making the move to MPR’s classical service.  
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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‘This whole other reality’: Pao Houa Her’s photos show complexity of Hmong diaspora

‘This whole other reality’: Pao Houa Her’s photos show complexity of Hmong diaspora

Pao Houa Her’s internationally acclaimed photography is rooted in her experience being born in Laos, living with her family in the jungle for a year, escaping to a refugee camp and moving to Minnesota.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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The Spirit Tunnel is unapologetic celebrity worship — and extremely fun

The Spirit Tunnel is unapologetic celebrity worship — and extremely fun

Celebrity guests on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” — Michelle Obama, Usher, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Tina Knowles to name a few — have all caught a ride through this viral backstage ritual.
by Aisha Harris

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Aggressive immigration enforcement makes musicians rethink U.S. tours

Aggressive immigration enforcement makes musicians rethink U.S. tours

In a time of aggressive immigration enforcement, some international musicians are deciding that going through the complicated process of getting a U.S. artist visa may not be worth the financial and safety risks.
by Nastia Voynovskaya

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Ask a Bookseller: ‘My Friends’ by Fredrik Backman

Ask a Bookseller: ‘My Friends’ by Fredrik Backman

Lori Virelli of Harvey’s Tales of Geneva, Ill., recommends Fredrik Backman’s new novel “My Friends.”
by Emily Bright

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U of M plans to return funerary items and ancestral remains this fall

U of M plans to return funerary items and ancestral remains this fall

The University of Minnesota is set to return human remains and funerary objects excavated from burial sites in the southwestern United States by anthropologists almost a century ago.
by Melissa Olson

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This Twin Cities playwright honors the range of the Hmong experience on stage

This Twin Cities playwright honors the range of the Hmong experience on stage

Katie Ka Vang moved to Minnesota when she was 18 years old and has collaborated with theaters across the Twin Cities. Her plays often center around the question of what it means to be Hmong American.
by Jacob Aloi

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MN Shortlist: May 8-14 Mid West Music Fest, Hygge Happy Hour

MN Shortlist: May 8-14 Mid West Music Fest, Hygge Happy Hour

MN Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended events from MPR News, highlighting standout performances, exhibits and gatherings around the region. This week's list includes Mid West Music Fest, Hygge Happy Hour and the St. Croix River Pottery Tour.
by Anika Besst, Jacob Aloi and Alex V. Cipolle

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