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From Minnesota Public Radio News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art.

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October 17, 2024 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: 'Halloween Tree' provides family seasonal thrills

'Halloween Tree' provides family seasonal thrills; also: theater about mental health and a new version of a classic monster story.

by Emily Bright

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October 10, 2024 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Get in the Halloween spirit

Minnesota artists recommend a play centered on a wily witch. Also Lanesboro’s Commonweal Theatre produces the Pulitzer-winning play, “Doubt.”

by Emily Bright

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October 3, 2024 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Hope’s quiet departure, a wordless portrayal of shared sorrow and resilience at the Jungle

This week Art Hounds recommend “SPEECHLESS” by The Moving Company, Franconia’s 5 Minute Film Fest and an Irish tale at Bryant Lake Bowl.

by Emily Bright

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September 26, 2024 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: The Black Woman’s Guide to Making God

Art Hounds recommend exploring divinity, capturing light, and confronting environmental change.

by Emily Bright

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September 19, 2024 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: A play looks at things Hinckley lost in the fire

Art Hounds recommend Bucket Brigade Theater’s original play “Survivors of the Fire,” “SOLO: the performances of the McKnight Dancer Fellowships” and the the St. Peter Art Stroll.

by Emily Bright

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September 12, 2024 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: A legacy of sight and sound at at Modus Locus Expansion

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art.

by Emily Bright

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September 5, 2024 9:35 AM

Art Hounds: A Fringe favorite returns

With students returning to school, Art Hounds this week features artists returning to their alma maters to exhibit their photography and perform shows, plus a review of indie music venue Cloudland.

by Emily Bright

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August 22, 2024 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: ‘Five More Minutes’ looks at love and loss

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art.

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August 15, 2024 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Fantastic true stories from Carlisle Evans Peck

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. This week: Carlisle Evans Peck’s show “Iconoclasm,” folk music and poetry at MetroNOME Brewery and a reading by Andy Stermer.

by Emily Bright