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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.

Met suspends famed conductor accused of molesting teenager for years in the '80s

Met suspends famed conductor accused of molesting teenager for years in the '80s

A man alleges that when he was 15, legendary conductor James Levine, then 41, began sexually abusing him. The Metropolitan Opera was reportedly aware of the allegations last year.

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Thile addresses Keillor news during New York show

Thile addresses Keillor news during New York show

Host Chris Thile began the broadcast with a somber monologue.
by Peter Cox

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A story with dark turns and terrific prose

A story with dark turns and terrific prose

Bookseller Kalyn Beasley recommends "My Absolute Darling," the debut novel by Gabriel Tallent. "If this is any indication of what he can do, I think he's going to do great things."
by Tracy Mumford

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'Bad Sex in Fiction' award goes to novelist who compared skin to stained bathtub

American writer Christopher Bollen received the, uh, honor, which was announced on Thursday. His novel,"The Destroyers," featured a memorable pair of less-than-appealing analogies.

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'Dawn of the New Everything' argues for human-centered technology

'Dawn of the New Everything' argues for human-centered technology

Virtual reality pioneer Jaron Lanier's book is part memoir, part history of the development of VR, and an unexpected but welcome comparison of the promises of VR with those of artificial intelligence.
by Annalee Newitz

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Debut author channeled her 'darker bits' into a Man Booker shortlist novel

Debut author channeled her 'darker bits' into a Man Booker shortlist novel

Fiona Mozley's book "Elmet" explores masculinity in both male and female characters. "When we sort of see a woman possessing unexpected or fantastical physical strength it's questioned more," she says.

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Emily Wilson's 'Odyssey' scrapes the barnacles off Homer's hull

Emily Wilson's 'Odyssey' scrapes the barnacles off Homer's hull

Emily Wilson -- the first woman to translate "The Odyssey" -- has created a fresh, authoritative and slyly humorous version of Homer's epic that scours away archaisms while preserving nuance and complexity.
by Annalisa Quinn

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In Keillor scandal, MPR brass has stayed largely mum

In Keillor scandal, MPR brass has stayed largely mum

In emails to news organizations, the former Prairie Home host told his side of the story. MPR declined to do the same.
by Laura Yuen

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Cutting ties with Keillor could hurt MPR's finances

Cutting ties with Keillor could hurt MPR's finances

Minnesota Public Radio's decision to cut ties with Garrison Keillor will likely have some financial impact on the company, but the extent remains unclear.
by Martin Moylan

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Tax bill would give small brewers a big break

Tax bill would give small brewers a big break

A cut in the Senate's version of the tax bill would save alcohol producers $4.2 billion. But it probably won't lower the cost of beer, says one brewer who wants to use the money to expand.

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