State of the Arts Blog

May 2, 2012 10:38 AM

GiveMN surpasses $50 million in charitable donations

Just two and a half years after launching, the philanthropic website has become a national leader for channeling charitable donations to non-profits.

by Marianne Combs

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May 2, 2012 6:09 AM

MN Museums contribute $674 million to state’s economy

Each of the state's 87 counties is home to at least one museum.

by Marianne Combs

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May 1, 2012 1:04 PM

The reviews are in for ‘Learn to be Latina’ at Mixed Blood Theatre

Critics had a wide array of reactions to this farce, some finding it hilarious, while others found it offensive.

by Marianne Combs

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April 30, 2012 6:45 AM

MN poetry: Louis Alemayehu reads ‘Akhenaten’s Dream’

Alemayehu's spoken word piece takes on the state of the world, and dreams of something better.

by Marianne Combs

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April 30, 2012 3:00 AM

Vanessa Veselka’s strange route to literary stardom

Author of the cult dystopian novel "Zazen" puts life experience to good use

by Euan Kerr

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April 28, 2012 12:42 PM

A beautiful light: remembering Jen DeGolier

Lighting designer Jen DeGolier has died suddenly at the age of 36, leaving the Twin Cities theater community in mourning.

by Marianne Combs

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April 28, 2012 8:02 AM

Cube Critics: ‘The Raven,’ ‘Monsieur Lazhar’

John Cusack enters the ranks of literary super sleuth-dom, and a Canadian film about an Algerian immigrant.

by Marianne Combs

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April 27, 2012 10:06 AM

‘The Mill’ captures life in a one-company town

International Falls and the influence of its resident paper mill are the subject of the new play ‘The Mill.’

by Marianne Combs

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April 27, 2012 7:06 AM

Picturing food waste

Photographer Klaus Pichler casts an unflinching eye on the food waste of industrial nations.

by Marianne Combs

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April 26, 2012 10:21 AM

Bob Dylan awarded National Medal of Freedom

Minnesotan to receive the nation's highest civilian award

by Euan Kerr

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