State of the Arts Blog

A sushi dream becomes a US film reality
Filmmaker David Gelb learned a philiosophy of hard work from the wolrd's greatest sushi chef.
A one-and-a-half-page ad wrapped around a section of the paper included a ringing endorsement for the play by the newspapers editor, Nancy Barnes.
Where’s the diversity in the Guthrie’s new season?
Local theater professionals say the Guthrie's upcoming season is a tragedy, lacking work by women or people of color.
Peavey Plaza: idealism vs. reality
The future of Peavey Plaza in downtown Minneapolis is the source of national debate among landscape architects.
Guthrie announces 2012-2013 season
The Guthrie Theater's 2012-2013 season contains a mix of Shakespeare, modern plays, and newly-commissioned work.
Minnesota Opera's production of Silent Night and Graywolf Press poet Tracey K. Smith both win national accolades.
Minnesota Book Awards: the winners for 2012
Ed Bok Lee's "Whorled" wins this year's Minnesota Book Award for poetry
Cube Critics: Film festival, and cabin getaways
This week we hear more on the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival, plus a cabin getaway replete with blood, horror and humor.