State of the Arts Blog

January 13, 2012 5:41 AM

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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January 12, 2012 10:32 AM

Weekend options: icy cold, steamy hot, or just dang funny

A variety of activities that should be fun, no matter where you set your thermostat.

by Marianne Combs

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January 12, 2012 8:47 AM

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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January 12, 2012 5:31 AM

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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January 12, 2012 1:00 AM

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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January 11, 2012 6:30 AM

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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January 10, 2012 9:49 AM

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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January 10, 2012 4:45 AM

Rehearsal and performance space a challenge for small theater companies

A recent look at the closing of the Loring Theater inspired some to wonder if there are enough venues where small performance companies can thrive.

by Marianne Combs

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January 9, 2012 8:26 AM

Playwright Katie Ka Vang battling advanced cancer

The 32-year-old playwright is wrestling with stage four lymphoma.

by Marianne Combs

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January 9, 2012 2:43 AM

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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