State of the Arts Blog

March 19, 2012 10:17 AM

Is the Minnesota Orchestra headed for stormy seas?

Orchestra conductor Bill Eddins predicts stormy waters for Minnesota's classical battleship.

by Marianne Combs

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March 18, 2012 10:45 AM

Arts philanthropist and newspaper publisher John Cowles Jr. dies

Cowles was responsible for the Guthrie Theater finding its home in Minneapolis.

by Marianne Combs

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March 15, 2012 2:45 AM

Art Hounds: Gilbert & Sullivan, T-Bone & Weasel, and a rural contemporary artist

This week, the hounds tip us off to a buddy/road trip/crime spree comedy, a passionate amateur production of Gilbert and Sullivan, and a rural artist who taps into the energy of nature.

by Molly Bloom

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March 12, 2012 11:52 AM

MN poetry: Todd Boss’ ‘Apple Slices’

Memories of youth evoke something honest and beautiful.

by Marianne Combs

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March 12, 2012 3:46 AM

What makes a great story

The creator of 'Finding Nemo,' 'Toy Story' and 'Wall-E' shares his tips for great storytelling.

by Marianne Combs

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March 9, 2012 8:08 AM

Graywolf Press author Geoff Dyer wins National Book Critics Award

This marks the the third NBCC award for the Twin Cities publishing house.

by Marianne Combs

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March 9, 2012 5:00 AM

Four ways to brighten your weekend

Just as you can't judge a book by its cover, you shouldn't always judge an event by its press release...

by Marianne Combs

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March 9, 2012 3:13 AM

Director Lynne Ramsey talks about Kevin

Director of "We need to talk about Kevin" deals head-on with a taboo subject

by Euan Kerr

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March 8, 2012 11:26 AM

Guthrie Theater to offer audio tours voiced by local celebrities

Six local luminaries agreed to voice their own versions of the building's audio tour. Which will you choose?

by Marianne Combs

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March 8, 2012 8:17 AM

Remembering Carol Daly

The enthusiastic arts advocate died this week.

by Marianne Combs

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State of the Arts Blog

Is the Minnesota Orchestra headed for stormy seas?

Arts philanthropist and newspaper publisher John Cowles Jr. dies

Art Hounds: Gilbert & Sullivan, T-Bone & Weasel, and a rural contemporary artist

MN poetry: Todd Boss’ ‘Apple Slices’

What makes a great story

Graywolf Press author Geoff Dyer wins National Book Critics Award

Four ways to brighten your weekend

Director Lynne Ramsey talks about Kevin

Guthrie Theater to offer audio tours voiced by local celebrities

Remembering Carol Daly

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