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.

August 23, 2016 9:00 AM

New bookstore on the horizon for downtown Minneapolis

Publisher Milkweed Editions says it will open a nonprofit store this fall in Open Book, a big literary center downtown.

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August 23, 2016 6:30 AM

How the man created the brand in 'Trump Revealed'

Authors Marc Fisher and Michael Kranish discuss their book "Trump Revealed," which explores Donald Trump's rise as a businessman, political candidate and above all, a brand.

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August 22, 2016 6:28 PM

The best in sci-fi: The 2016 Hugo Award winners

Women won big with the Hugo Awards, one of the most prestigious honors in the sc-fi genre. The controversy which has surrounded the Hugos in previous years was mostly drowned out.

by Tracy Mumford

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August 22, 2016 4:12 PM

Counterfeit drugs found in Prince's home growing more common in MN

An official close to the investigation of Prince's death has told the Associated Press that investigators found counterfeit drugs including synthetic opioids in the musician's home, and officials say the risky drugs are becoming more common.

by Jon Collins

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August 22, 2016 9:00 AM

Celebrating 'Summer in the City'

Rolling Stone included the song on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The magazine put it at No. 401.

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August 22, 2016 7:37 AM

'The Hike' turns traditional fairy tales inside out

Drew Magary's new novel is the strange story of average guy Ben, whose business meeting at a old country hotel turns into a bizarre odyssey through the woods, full of giant crickets and talking crabs.

by Jason Sheehan

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August 22, 2016 7:31 AM

Review: New Vikings stadium not music to our ears

U.S. Bank Stadium now has two concerts under its belt.

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August 20, 2016 4:00 AM

Ask a bookseller: Boswell Book Company in Milwaukee

Every week, we ask booksellers around the country about the books they can't put down. This week, a Milwaukee bookseller has the perfect book for every TV lover.

by Tracy Mumford

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August 20, 2016 12:00 AM

Amy Schumer bares her soul in 'The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo'

Schumer's new essay collection is revealing, packed with personal diary entries going back to her preteen years -- and funny. But she doesn't shy away from difficult topics like her sexual assault.