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Art Hounds: Water, shanties and murals

Art Hounds: Water, shanties and murals

This week, Art Hounds recommend the Minnesota Marine Art Museum, sea shanty sing-alongs and a festival of murals.
by Jacob Aloi and Max Sparber

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Swift leaves fans in a state of grace at 'intimate' Minnesota shows

Swift leaves fans in a state of grace at 'intimate' Minnesota shows

Are the Swifties right? Star Tribune music critic Jon Bream thinks so. He joined All Things Considered on Monday to discuss the Taylor Swift takeover and what is in his opinion, the most “fan-fulfilling” concert he has ever attended.
by Catharine Richert and Sam Stroozas

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Forget the cardigan at home, Swifties get bejeweled for second Minnesota show

Forget the cardigan at home, Swifties get bejeweled for second Minnesota show

Plaid shirt days were over as thousands of fans flocked to U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday night in their best dress. MPR News freelance photographer Nicole Neri interviewed several Swifties about the homemade outfits they created for the big day.
by Sam Stroozas

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Twin Cities Jazz Fest co-directors talk festival's longevity, passing the torch

Twin Cities Jazz Fest co-directors talk festival's longevity, passing the torch

Camille Thurman, Christian McBride, Paquito D'Rivera and a whole line up of talented nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians perform Friday and Saturday at Mears Park in downtown St. Paul and over 15 venues across town.
by Emily Bright and Gretchen Brown

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The 'Black Velvet Punks' span from punk to jazz

The 'Black Velvet Punks' span from punk to jazz

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer speaks with Taylor Ngiri Seaberg, leader of the band Black Velvet Punks, which mixes punk and hip hop with jazz and soul.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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