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Critical DMs: Staging hockey at Theater in the Round

Critical DMs: Staging hockey at Theater in the Round

Critical DMs are lightly edited Slack conversations by members of the MPR News arts team about Minnesota art and culture. This week, arts editor Max Sparber and arts reporter Jacob Aloi discuss a play about Canadian women’s hockey.
by Jacob Aloi and Max Sparber

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Cold hands, warm hearts: Great Northern heats up Minnesota winters

Cold hands, warm hearts: Great Northern heats up Minnesota winters

Beat the winter freeze with the annual Great Northern Festival with art — including a black light yarn sculpture by Minnesota artist HOTTEA — music, sauna and climate events Jan. 23 to Feb. 2.
by Anika Besst

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Looking forward, looking back: The Current celebrates 20 years

Looking forward, looking back: The Current celebrates 20 years

The Current celebrates 20 years of fostering music discovery and community with special events, anniversary programming, and a renewed commitment to supporting artists and engaging audiences locally and beyond.
by Max Sparber

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After 100 years of waiting, a Latino Museum is proposed for St. Paul

After 100 years of waiting, a Latino Museum is proposed for St. Paul

The Minnesota Latino Leadership Alliance is advocating for a proposed Minnesota Latino Museum, aiming to raise $20 million for a cultural center in St. Paul’s historic West Side Flats, with hopes to open by 2029 to celebrate and preserve Latino arts, heritage and community.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Art Hounds on fabric, dragons and freedom

Art Hounds on fabric, dragons and freedom

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, they recommend fabric collages, dragon-themed theater and photographs on the subject of freedom.
by Emily Bright

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Art Shanties return to Lake Harriet in Minneapolis

Art Shanties return to Lake Harriet in Minneapolis

The Art Shanty Projects, featuring 20 uniquely designed shanties with performances and interactive experiences, returns Jan. 18–Feb. 9, showcasing a new mentorship program and celebrating ideal ice conditions after last year's weather challenges.
by Jacob Aloi

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Art Hounds recommend still lives, stained glass and live jazz

Art Hounds recommend still lives, stained glass and live jazz

This week, Art Hounds invites you to discover the vibrant local art scene featuring live music, inspiring exhibits and unique artistry in St. Cloud and beyond.
by Emily Bright

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