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.

'Fargo' recap: You have to unchain me
Everybody on "Fargo" had a rough night. Ray took his lookalike status to the extreme, Sy got a mugful and Nikki may be in over her head.
Acclaimed book 'Neither Wolf Nor Dog' ready, finally, for screen debut
A movie version of Minnesota writer Kent Nerburn's novel will open in Minneapolis this weekend, more than two decades after it was published.
Chastity Brown out with new album
"Silhouette of Sirens" is out Friday. A release party will be held at the Fitzgerald Theater on June 2.
For the poet Bao Phi, a violent past is never far away
The birth of his daughter helped Phi understand the turbulent legacy that had passed down to him.
IQ2 debate: Will video games make us smarter?
Some people say video games teach valuable skills and improve problem-solving ability. Others say the multi-billion dollar gaming industry desensitizes its users to violence and encourages anti-social behavior. The Intelligence Squared debate motion is: "Video games will make us smarter."