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.

October 14, 2017 3:42 PM

Harvey Weinstein expelled from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences

The film academy's 54-member board of governors, including Oscar-winning actors Whoopi Goldberg and Tom Hanks, voted to strip the legendary producer of his membership.

by Neda Ulaby

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October 14, 2017 2:37 PM

Twenty-four hour play resurrects university theater in Bemidji

Amateur playwrights, directors and actors take part in Bemidji State University's first 24-hour Play Festival. They're challenged to create short plays in a single day.

by John Enger

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October 14, 2017 6:00 AM

Strange occurrences in a rainy Irish valley are just the beginning

"The Good People" jumps off from an old account of strange happenings in "this peculiar valley, a very claustrophobic place."

by Tracy Mumford

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October 14, 2017 12:00 AM

'Lady Killers:' Cherchez la femme fatale

An FBI investigator once famously said "There are no female serial killers," but Tori Telfer sets out to prove him wrong with this gruesome new account of multiply-murderous women throughout history.

by Jean Zimmerman

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October 13, 2017 10:01 AM

Exclusive first read: Philip Pullman's 'The Book Of Dust'

Philip Pullman returns to the world of his beloved Dark Materials trilogy in "The Book of Dust." We have an exclusive first peek at young protagonist Malcolm, his canoe, and the day his life changes.

by Petra Mayer

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October 13, 2017 9:53 AM

Paul Weller looks forward

The musician is performing Friday night at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis.

by MPR News Staff

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October 13, 2017 8:25 AM

With Brass Lassie, Laura MacKenzie brings muscle to her music

Adding a horn section to traditional arrangements fulfills a dream MacKenzie has had for decades.

by Euan Kerr

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October 13, 2017 7:04 AM

How living in a library gave one man 'the thirst of learning'

Ronald Clark's father was a live-in custodian at a New York City library. Clark tells his daughter about growing up surrounded by stacks of books -- and how that shaped the man he would become.

by Heidi Glenn and Liyna Anwar

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October 13, 2017 5:59 AM

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.

by The Associated Press