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‘Echoes’ of Nordic art and tradition across the U.S. 

‘Echoes’ of Nordic art and tradition across the U.S. 

“Nordic Echoes — Tradition in Contemporary Art” is a major traveling exhibition showcasing how artists from the Upper Midwest are preserving and reimagining Nordic folk traditions, moving from New York’s Scandinavia House to museums across the Midwest through 2027.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Art Hounds: Meandering studios, quiet paintings and spooky musicals

Art Hounds: Meandering studios, quiet paintings and spooky musicals

Art Hounds recommend the Meander Art Crawl, Justin Terlecki’s solo show “Hidden Place” and Theatre 55’s production of “Sweeney Todd.”
by Emily Bright

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MN Shortlist, Sept. 26-Oct. 2: Ibsen at the Guthrie and more

MN Shortlist, Sept. 26-Oct. 2: Ibsen at the Guthrie and more

Minnesota Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended arts events from MPR News, this week including “Jlin: Permutation of Three” at Walker Art Center and “Learning from Place: 100 Years of Mexican American Culture on St. Paul’s West Side.”
by Jacob Aloi and Anika Besst

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MN Shortlist, Sept. 19-25: Trixie Mattel at Avant Garden and more

MN Shortlist, Sept. 19-25: Trixie Mattel at Avant Garden and more

Minnesota Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended arts events from MPR News, this week including dance from Ananya Dance Theatre, French literature and crop art at Farm Aid.
by Jacob Aloi, Anika Besst, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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From Italy to Powderhorn, the American Porch (and PorchFest) endures

From Italy to Powderhorn, the American Porch (and PorchFest) endures

At the 2025 Venice Biennale, Minneapolis designers Ross Altheimer and Maura Rockcastle unveiled a massive porch at the U.S. Pavilion as a symbol of community and togetherness, echoing local Minnesota PorchFests like Powderhorn’s, where porches become neighborhood stages for music, food and connection.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Music and mortality meet onstage as ‘The Ruins’ premieres at the Guthrie

Music and mortality meet onstage as ‘The Ruins’ premieres at the Guthrie

Musician and theatre artist George Abud premieres “The Ruins” at the Guthrie, a poetic, music-driven play exploring mortality, connection and what it means to live a full life.
by Anika Besst

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Wolves, seabirds and 30 artists highlight Jaques Art Center’s milestone year

Wolves, seabirds and 30 artists highlight Jaques Art Center’s milestone year

The Jaques Art Center in Aitkin is celebrating its 30th anniversary with new exhibitions, a harvest dinner and the unveiling of a newly gifted painting by Francis Lee Jaques, the nationally renowned wildlife artist who once worked on dioramas for the Bell Museum and the American Museum of Natural History.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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MN Shortlist, Sept. 5-11: Butterflies, zombies, cowboys

MN Shortlist, Sept. 5-11: Butterflies, zombies, cowboys

MN Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended events from MPR News, highlighting standout performances, exhibits and gatherings around the region. This week’s offerings include music by Rachael Kilgour, the Minneapolis Monarch Festival and more.
by Jacob Aloi, Anika Besst and Alex V. Cipolle

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