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.

Macalester grad's goofy and entertaining reign on 'Jeopardy' ends
The New York City bartender narrowly lost on Thursday's show after a 12-game winning streak that netted him a total $411,000, putting him in fifth place for all-time regular season winnings.
APM Reports: 'Historically Black' series
Selections from the APM Reports/Washington Post podcast series, "Historically Black."
As allegations mount, Weinstein's problems move beyond tattered reputation
The London Metropolitan Police told outlets including The Guardian that it had received a complaint against Weinstein on Wednesday, concerning "an alleged sexual assault in the London area in the 1980s."
Twitter restores Rose McGowan's account after outcry
Twitter said it was because she tweeted a private phone number, a practice it said violated its service terms. The suspension caused an enormous backlash, with many criticizing Twitter for a move that would silence an alleged victim of sexual harassment by Harvey Weinstein.
Electrifying 'Power' flips the gender script to unsettling effect
For most of recorded history, men have held power over women. Naomi Alderman's new novel imagines a world where women suddenly have power -- actual electrical power -- to oppress, hurt and kill men.
Prince tapes moved to California; 2 heirs angry
Prince's half-sisters say they are prepared to take legal action to bring the music back to Minnesota. The company running the estate, Comerica Bank & Trust, said the recordings are safe at a reputable storage company in Los Angeles.
New St. Paul food truck hall wants you to do its promotion
The Seventh Street Truck Park brought the food-truck experience indoors. The quirky eatery is on the leading edge of the industry's effort to turn customers into their marketers.
Chris Jackson and the book industry's attempts to diversify
Chris Jackson is revitalizing One World, a division of Random House known for publishing black authors. To celebrate, it's releasing Ta-Nehisi Coates' new book, "We Were Eight Years in Power."
'The Apparitionists' raises the specters that haunted America
Peter Manseau skillfully weaves together spirituality, technology and the legacy of the Civil War to tell the story of a "spirit photographer" on trial for claiming he could take pictures of ghosts.