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Minnesota Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended arts events from MPR News, highlighting standout theater and music performances, exhibits and gatherings around the region.

MN Shortlist July 17-24: An arcade tourney, a Guthrie romance, art of the border and a new art space

MN Shortlist July 17-24: An arcade tourney, a Guthrie romance, art of the border and a new art space

An arcade tournament, exhibitions openings in the Twin Cities and Grand Marais, a new gallery in downtown Minneapolis, a musical play in Alexandria and a feisty romance at the Guthrie.
by Jacob Aloi and Alex V. Cipolle

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MN Shortlist July 10-16: A hellish tapestry, a Rochester choreopoem and a 'Manhood' film series

MN Shortlist July 10-16: A hellish tapestry, a Rochester choreopoem and a 'Manhood' film series

A film series on “Manhood” at the Walker Art Center, the Grand Marais Arts Festival, Bastille Day fetes and a gem of the Italian Renaissance goes on view at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts for the first time in decades.
by Alex V. Cipolle, Jacob Aloi and Melissa Olson

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MN Shortlist June 12-18: Monty Python’s ‘Spamalot,’ Ole and Lena tie the knot, and quilts on the prairie

MN Shortlist June 12-18: Monty Python’s ‘Spamalot,’ Ole and Lena tie the knot, and quilts on the prairie

Monty Python’s greatest film brought to life on stage, the wedding of Minnesota’s favorite Scandinavians, colorful quilts and more in this week’s MN Shortlist.
by Jacob Aloi and Alex V. Cipolle

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MN Shortlist June 5-11: A gay ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream,’ a new ICE puppet play and ‘Favourite Girl’ rock

MN Shortlist June 5-11: A gay ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream,’ a new ICE puppet play and ‘Favourite Girl’ rock

"The Great Gatsby" centennial continues at the Orpheum. Pillsbury House + Theatre uses puppetry to explore the impact of ICE on south Minneapolis. A group show explores mutual aid. A feminist choir turns 50 and more in this week’s MN Shortlist.
by Alex V. Cipolle and Jacob Aloi

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MN Shortlist May 15-21: Art-A-Whirl, myths in Winona and immersive theater in a mansion

MN Shortlist May 15-21: Art-A-Whirl, myths in Winona and immersive theater in a mansion

Here are our recommendations for what to see at one of the biggest Minneapolis art events of the year, as well as a look at theater, music, art exhibits and other events throughout the state.
by Alex V. Cipolle and Jacob Aloi

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