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Arts Briefs: Walker Art Center unveils Pacita Abad exhibit

Arts Briefs: Walker Art Center unveils Pacita Abad exhibit

The Walker’s Pacita Abad exhibit, a harpist's collaboration with Yo Yo Ma, Guggenheim Fellowships, and various exhibitions and events. Also, a French film about superheroes and the scary stories they tell.
by Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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Twin Cities rapper Lewiee Blaze wants to give you goosebumps

Twin Cities rapper Lewiee Blaze wants to give you goosebumps

The Twin Cities rapper aims to spread “truth, love, peace, freedom and justice” through his music.

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Arts briefs: Native art, Minnesota independent films, Palestinian performance and more

Arts briefs: Native art, Minnesota independent films, Palestinian performance and more

This week, “American Masters” features artist Jonathan Thunder; Pavek Museum in St. Louis Park announces inductees into its Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame; Hyperpop artist Alice Longyu Gao and much more.
by Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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Joe Rainey's avant-garde powwow strikes a chord in the Midwest

Joe Rainey's avant-garde powwow strikes a chord in the Midwest

Joe Rainey creates a unique fusion of powwow and experimental electronic music. He is from south Minneapolis and is a citizen of the Red Lake Nation. Rainey talked with MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer about his debut album, which has gotten quite the buzz both in the Midwest and nationally.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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A safe space for ‘sad girl’ music fans: Inside Electric Fetus’ boygenius listening party

A safe space for ‘sad girl’ music fans: Inside Electric Fetus’ boygenius listening party

Fans gathered at Electric Fetus Tuesday to soak in the first listen of boygenius’ highly anticipated album — “the record.” While the pandemic made in-person music gatherings nearly impossible, listening sessions are having a resurgence three years later.
by Sam Stroozas and Michelle Wiley

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The Triple Rock Social Club sign has moved to Las Vegas

The Triple Rock Social Club sign has moved to Las Vegas

When The Punk Rock Museum officially opens in Las Vegas — a date mooted, after many delays, for this April 1 — chances are that you’ll see a lot of the Twin Cities on display.

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'Steve's Overpopulated One-Man Band' tells stories of life on the Iron Range

'Steve's Overpopulated One-Man Band' tells stories of life on the Iron Range

Steve Solkela is a master multitasker. He started playing accordion in high school and then kept adding instruments to his repertoire, including a bass drum and a trumpet. Solkela talked with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about playing in sub zero temperatures and writing songs about home.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Wisconsin school bans Miley Cyrus-Dolly Parton duet from class concert

Wisconsin school bans Miley Cyrus-Dolly Parton duet from class concert

Administrators at Heyer Elementary School in Waukesha stopped a class from performing a Miley Cyrus-Dolly Parton duet promoting LGBTQ acceptance because the song "could be perceived as controversial."
by The Associated Press

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