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State of the Arts Blog

What to do about cell phones?

What to do about cell phones?

Cell phones are an integral part of modern life, but theater, music and dance performances are regularly hijacked by a phone going off in the middle of a show.
by Marianne Combs

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Young photographers document hope and sadness in north Minneapolis

Young photographers document hope and sadness in north Minneapolis

A group of fifteen teenage girls captured images of lasting tornado damage in the neighborhood, and are now hoping to raise money and awareness with an exhibition.
by Marianne Combs

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Video break: for the love of books

Video break: for the love of books

One couple's attempt to get reorganized leads to two charming videos in which books dance, swim and devour bananas.
by Marianne Combs

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Art Hounds: Theatre Smackdown, Ruben Nusz, and young virtuosos

Art Hounds: Theatre Smackdown, Ruben Nusz, and young virtuosos

This week's hounds are endorsing art that's abstract and illusionary at the same time, classical music that's being performed by some of the region's finest young adult soloists, and a 24 hour theater festival with all the energy of the WWE.
by Chris Roberts

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Playing for Change redefines ‘global music’

Playing for Change redefines ‘global music’

The Playing For Change Foundation is dedicated to creating positive social change through music education. You can hear director Mark Johnson talk about the foundation's work at MPR on Jan 23.
by Marianne Combs

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Nominate your favorite Minnesota Mural

Nominate your favorite Minnesota Mural

Following on our series on Minnesota Architecture, we take a look at some of the great murals around the state.
by Marianne Combs

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Reclaiming the parking lot

For some, parking lots are an eyesore. For others, they are an untapped resource for building community.
by Marianne Combs

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