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Minnesota Arts

Minnesota on screen: Five local films at MSPIFF

Minnesota on screen: Five local films at MSPIFF

A look at five standout Minnesota-made films featured at this year’s Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival, showcasing local stories, talent and perspectives.
by Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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Cross-cultural concert series blends Somali memory with soul music's joy

Cross-cultural concert series blends Somali memory with soul music's joy

A new concert series called “Meet You at the Crossroads” brings together Somali blues and Black soul music in a cross-cultural collaboration led by Ahmed Ismail Yusuf and JD Steele, highlighting the Twin Cities' diversity through shared musical traditions.
by Jacob Aloi

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MN Shortlist: April 3-9

MN Shortlist: April 3-9

MN Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended events from MPR News, highlighting standout performances, exhibits and gatherings around the region.
by Jacob Aloi, Anika Besst, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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‘Secret Warriors’ sheds light on Japanese American involvement in WWII

‘Secret Warriors’ sheds light on Japanese American involvement in WWII

Rick Shiomi’s new play “Secret Warriors,” now running at the History Theatre in St. Paul, explores the overlooked contributions of Japanese American soldiers and interpreters during World War II, set against the backdrop of internment and racism.
by Jacob Aloi

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Smoke and memory: A Civil War painting endures in Minnesota’s Capitol

Smoke and memory: A Civil War painting endures in Minnesota’s Capitol

At the Minnesota State Capitol, Howard Pyle’s Civil War painting “The Battle of Nashville” stands as a vivid tribute to Minnesota soldiers, preserved through time and restoration as a centerpiece of historical memory and evolving interpretation.
by Anika Besst

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On new album, DIY punk band The Taxpayers seek solace during violent times

On new album, DIY punk band The Taxpayers seek solace during violent times

DIY punk band The Taxpayers channel personal loss, grief and a search for refuge into their new album “Circle Breaker,” written in the wake of the 2023 Nudieland shooting that killed their friend August Golden.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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‘Build on it’: A new exhibition at the U looks at the legacy of women architects in Minnesota

‘Build on it’: A new exhibition at the U looks at the legacy of women architects in Minnesota

A new exhibit at the University of Minnesota highlights the overlooked contributions of women architects in Minnesota from the 1920s to today, featuring drawings, models and stories that reveal both their creative achievements and the systemic barriers they faced.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Trans dinosaur musical creates a space for ‘Queer Joy’

Trans dinosaur musical creates a space for ‘Queer Joy’

“Triassic Parq” is a parody musical that reimagines “Jurassic Park” from the dinosaurs’ perspective, using the plot point of gender transition among dinosaurs to explore themes of identity, transformation, and the trans experience — all through campy humor and song.
by Jacob Aloi

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‘We are gutted’ — Hamline’s creative writing MFA is on the chopping block

‘We are gutted’ — Hamline’s creative writing MFA is on the chopping block

Hamline University’s creative writing MFA program faces potential closure after an unexpected announcement from interim leadership, citing declining enrollment; students and faculty are protesting the decision, calling for transparency and a delay in cuts until new university leadership arrives.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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