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A show 'For the People': New Guthrie play focuses on Minneapolis’ Native Community

A show 'For the People': New Guthrie play focuses on Minneapolis’ Native Community

The Guthrie Theater premiered a play titled “For the People,” highlighting the Twin Cities Native American community. Written by Larissa FastHorse and Ty Defoe, the play was inspired by stories from the local Native community, especially around Franklin Avenue, a hub of Native American arts and culture.
by Jacob Aloi

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Lakota artist Dyani White Hawk: A 2023 MacArthur 'genius' fellow

Lakota artist Dyani White Hawk: A 2023 MacArthur 'genius' fellow

Minneapolis artist Dyani White Hawk, internationally recognized for her beadwork and abstract painting influenced by her Lakota heritage, has been honored with the MacArthur Fellowship and reflects on her journey, the importance of her cultural heritage in her work and the evolving recognition of Native artists in the art world.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Art Hounds: Frank Theatre returns

Art Hounds: Frank Theatre returns

Art Hounds recommend ofrendas, music and more in Minneapolis for Día de los Muertos this weekend.
by Emily Bright

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Cube Critics attend haunted houses

Cube Critics attend haunted houses

Cube Critics Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber attend haunted houses.
by Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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Art Hounds: 'Uncle Vanya,' but make it hilarious

Art Hounds: 'Uncle Vanya,' but make it hilarious

It’s a Minnesota music double music feature on Art Hounds this week. The Winona Symphony Orchestra performs, featuring Minnesota composer Libby Larsen. The Bakken Ensemble celebrates the bassoon. And “Life Sucks” at the Open Eye Theatre in Minneapolis.
by Emily Bright

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Smashing: The artists behind the pumpkins at the Minnesota Zoo

Smashing: The artists behind the pumpkins at the Minnesota Zoo

The Minnesota Zoo hosts an annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, where local artists carve intricate designs into thousands of pumpkins. Managed by Brian Christensen, the workshop produces up to 8,000 pumpkins each year, with a focus on wildlife themes.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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An art exhibition on 'Deconstructing the Minnesota Flag'

An art exhibition on 'Deconstructing the Minnesota Flag'

Minneapolis artist Luis Fitch’s exhibition “Deconstructing the Minnesota Flag” at North Hennepin Community College showcases his design explorations of the state flag, aiming to ignite conversation and inspire submissions for a potential redesign.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Musician Dessa reflects on new album, live radio and Latin heritage

Musician Dessa reflects on new album, live radio and Latin heritage

Multi-hyphenate talent Dessa has been busy with a new album release, radio hosting and touring. During Hispanic Heritage Month, she discussed with MPR News arts reporter Jacob Aloi her musical journey and how her Latina heritage influenced her work.
by Jacob Aloi

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'In the North' – Minnesota’s first independent Indigenous museum opens in an 'ironic' location

'In the North' – Minnesota’s first independent Indigenous museum opens in an 'ironic' location

The former Enbridge-occupied building in Park Rapids, Minn., where activists once protested the Line 3 pipeline, has been transformed into Giiwedinong, an independent museum highlighting Indigenous perspectives on treaty rights and environmental justice.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Art Hounds: Pine City blues

Art Hounds: Pine City blues

This week, Art Hounds recommend the play “The Pavilion” at Lyric Arts in Anoka, the Afro-Atlantic Playwright Festival at Illusion Theater in Minneapolis, and Owen Brown's interactive exhibit “Myriorama” at the Veronique Wantz Gallery in Minneapolis. 
by Emily Bright

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