Minnesota Arts

Rain or shine, they keep strumming at the Silver Creek International Ukulele Carnival 
An unexpected sight — and sound — was created in the middle of the Lake County Fairgrounds when over 375 musicians joined the annual Silver Creek International Ukulele Carnival for four days of ukulele fun and community.
Settled sounds from old guitars: How Daniels & Baker found joy in the familiar
Twin Cities musicians Jackie Rae Daniels and Nate Baker’s new EP “Amerikinda Minnesorta Folk” showcases some of their favorite numbers and the depth in their rich sound that enhances the duo’s acoustic storytelling. 
‘Cabaret at the Guthrie,’ 100 years of Gatsby and the most vital restaurants in MN
MPR News shares a conversation from the “Worth It” podcast, from the Minnesota Star Tribune and Lemonada Media. Get the inside scoop on the Guthrie’s “Cabaret, ”a classic and century-old novel with Minnesota roots, and the Twin Cities’ dining scene.
MN Shortlist, Aug. 15-21: Magicians return, Finnish folk tales in puppetry and more
MN Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended events from MPR News, highlighting standout performances, exhibits and gatherings around the region.
State Fair Rejects: Art that didn’t make the Fine Arts Competition
After hundreds of artists were rejected from Minnesota's prestigious State Fair Fine Arts Competition, two Twin Cities galleries are hosting popular "reject shows" featuring the overlooked works, celebrating artistic resilience and sparking public interest and conversation.
A taste of the Fringe Festival: Four shows
With more than 100 productions scattered across the city, the Minnesota Fringe Festival is too sprawling to capture in a single take. From a reanimated insult comic to a Shakespeare lottery, here’s a glimpse of what this year’s Fringe has to offer.