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.

November 29, 2017 9:41 AM

Who is singing 'Incense and Peppermints'?

While recording "Incense and Peppermints," the Strawberry Alarm Clock band members didn't like their sound, so they asked 16-year-old Greg Munford to sing it, and that's the version they released.

by MPR News Staff

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November 29, 2017 7:09 AM

Two towering figures collide on the world stage in '1917'

Arthur Herman's new book zooms in on Vladimir Lenin, Woodrow Wilson, and the vast, conflicting historical forces they embodied -- and which came to a head in the fateful year of 1917.

by Jason Heller

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November 29, 2017 12:00 AM

Appetites: Smoking for flavor and safety

Smoke 'em if you got 'em! Beth Dooley talks about the origins of smoking meat, and how to make smoked whitefish cakes.

by Tom Crann

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November 29, 2017 12:00 AM

Minnesota Orchestra CEO to retire next year

Kevin Smith came out of retirement to lead the organization for six months and stayed four years.

by Euan Kerr

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November 28, 2017 5:03 PM

Alcohol permit sought for events at Prince's Paisley Park

Operators of Prince's former home and recording complex in Minnesota are seeking a special permit so they can serve alcohol during the week of the Super Bowl.

by The Associated Press

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November 28, 2017 8:30 AM

'The World Goes On,' with tiny moments of joy amid the uncertainty

Susan Sontag once called author Laszlo Krasznahorkai the "contemporary Hungarian master of apocalypse," but his new book -- while disturbing -- isn't as hopeless as that might lead you to think.

by Ilana Masad

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November 28, 2017 8:03 AM

Jay-Z leads Grammy noms with 8 as rap, R&B take center stage

Jay-Z is the leader of the 2018 Grammy Award nominations in a year where the top four categories are heavily dominated by rap and R&B artists, giving the often overlooked genres a strong chance of winning big.

by The Associated Press