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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.

'This Mortal Coil' will get you all twisted up

'This Mortal Coil' will get you all twisted up

Emily Suvada's debut novel -- a high-tech young adult dystopia -- is bursting with ideas (and exploding viruses). And while it might seem like a conventional thriller, it's got a twist to reckon with.
by Amal El-Mohtar

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Spacey cut from film; scenes to be re-shot with Christopher Plummer

Spacey cut from film; scenes to be re-shot with Christopher Plummer

In the wake of allegations of sexual abuse against Spacey, director Ridley Scott has decided to substitute Christopher Plummer in "All the Money in the World," due for release next month.

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Art Hounds: Pirates, poetry and a roller derby queen

Art Hounds: Pirates, poetry and a roller derby queen

This week, the Art Hounds recommend the plays "The Privateer" and "Roller Derby Queen" and the podcast "Interesting People Reading Poetry."
by Marianne Combs

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Appetites: Oh deer! Venison meatballs with cherry BBQ sauce

Appetites: Oh deer! Venison meatballs with cherry BBQ sauce

Do you know what you're going to do with your deer after hunting season is over? Chef Jon Wipfli has some suggestions.
by MPR News Staff

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Photographer Pete Souza reflects on 8 years (and 1.9 million photos) of Obama

Photographer Pete Souza reflects on 8 years (and 1.9 million photos) of Obama

As the chief official White House photographer for President Obama, Souza sometimes shot more than 2,000 photos a day. "I was there all the time," he says. His new book is "Obama: An Intimate Portrait."
by Terry Gross

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Minnesota-based Red House Records sold to Nashville label

Grammy-winning Red House was formed 34 years ago and is home to artists such as The Wailin' Jennys, John Gorka and The Cactus Blossoms.
by The Associated Press

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'Radio Free Vermont' offers a modest proposal for resistance

'Radio Free Vermont' offers a modest proposal for resistance

Activist Bill McKibben answers his own call for topical fiction with "Radio Free Vermont," a gently surreal tale about a septuagenarian troublemaker who inadvertently sparks a secession movement.
by Jason Heller

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From slaughterhouse to bus depot to rock club: The history of First Ave

From slaughterhouse to bus depot to rock club: The history of First Ave

The stars painted on the side of First Avenue in downtown Minneapolis only capture a fraction of the legendary venue's history. Chris Riemenschneider's new book dives into club's storied past.
by Tom Weber and MPR News Staff

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