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Artists respond to the close of the Loring Theater

Folks in the business share their thoughts on the Loring's situation, and what it might indicate about the broader health of the arts scene.
by Marianne Combs

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Cube Critics: Looking forward

Cube Critics: Looking forward

Cube Critics on dealing with the present and looking to the future.
by Robert Boos

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Peter Hutchinson resigns from Bush Foundation

Hutchinson joined the Bush Foundation in November 2007, not long after his run as the Independence Party of Minnesota candidate for Governor of Minnesota in 2006.
by Marianne Combs

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Jungle Theater changes up season

Due to schedule conflicts amongst the cast, Harold Pinter's THE BIRTHDAY PARTY will replace the previously announced THE PAIN AND THE ITCH in the 2012 season.
by Marianne Combs

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Why free shows get critical reviews

In which your arts blogger is taught a lesson on the real value of free performances.
by Marianne Combs

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4 things to do this week on the cheap

4 things to do this week on the cheap

Trying to balance the budget? These four outings won't hurt your pocketbook.
by Marianne Combs

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Art Hounds: Shostakovich, Chastity Brown, and “A Dog is a Dog”

Art Hounds: Shostakovich, Chastity Brown, and “A Dog is a Dog”

This week's hounds pay tribute to a string quartet series at St. Paul's Landmark Center, a folky soul singer from Minneapolis, and an illustrator who's winning national raves for his new kids' book.
by Chris Roberts

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Playwright strips topic of feminism bare in new work

The word "feminist" hauls a lot of baggage nowadays. It's a loaded term, says this playwright, whose new piece is performed in the nude.
by Robert Boos

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Arts board looks to simplify grants process in response to concerns

The Minnesota State Arts Board on Wednesday said it will work to clarify and simplify its application process for grants through the state's Legacy Amendment.
by Robert Boos

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