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State of the Arts Blog

Three for the New Year

Three for the New Year

Some things to consider as we start a new year in the arts
by Euan Kerr

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2011: The year in review

While many Minnesota artists rose to national prominence in 2011, it was also a year marked by loss.
by Marianne Combs

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New Year’s Eve: lowbrow, highbrow, or something inbetween?

New Year’s Eve: lowbrow, highbrow, or something inbetween?

Here are three options for New Year's Eve that offer everything from comedy to rock to fine cuisine. The great entertainment comes with the ticket - you'll have to buy the hangover a la carte.
by Marianne Combs

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Loring Theater to close

The end of 2011 marks the end of the Loring Theater, at least under its current management.
by Marianne Combs

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The story behind the book cover

The story behind the book cover

Steve Boman's compromise
by Euan Kerr

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Arts 101: Inside the Projectionist’s Booth

Arts 101: Inside the Projectionist’s Booth

A look inside the art of film projection, including a discussion of digital cinema versus film.
by Luke Taylor

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Art Hounds: 2011 Highlights, part three

Art Hounds: 2011 Highlights, part three

We asked our Art Hounds to tell us about their Minnesota arts and culture highlights of the year. Here is the third and final installment.
by Molly Bloom

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Mixing hip-hop with holiness

Mixing hip-hop with holiness

Many urban churches are finding it increasingly difficult to get young adults through their doors. But one Minneapolis minister is engaging religion-wary teens and twenty-somethings by mixing a little hip-hop in with the holiness.
by Marianne Combs

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