State of the Arts Blog

December 9, 2011 3:56 AM

Popular culture: stuck on repeat

Kurt Anderson argues there's nothing new in the world when it comes to our culture.

by Marianne Combs

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December 8, 2011 10:00 AM

Yoko Ono remembers John Lennon

31 years after Lennon's death, Yoko Ono still feels responsible for continuing to promote his art.

by Marianne Combs

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December 8, 2011 8:00 AM

Fargo to turn drainage basin into public art

National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Rocco Landesman visited Fargo Thursday to talk about a public art project he says the NEA will use as a model across the country

by Marianne Combs

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December 8, 2011 6:28 AM

Four ways to put a spring in your step

This weekend abounds with opportunities to both tap your feet to the rhythm and have a good laugh.

by Marianne Combs

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December 8, 2011 4:00 AM

Ordway unveils plans for theater renovation

The performing arts center plans to replace the 306-seat McKnight Theatre with a new 1,100-seat concert hall

by Marianne Combs

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December 8, 2011 1:00 AM

Art Hounds: House tour, Spiked Too, and nerds conquer Duluth

This week's hounds say you can't ignore a chance to tour a stunning 1915 'Prairie School' home in Minneapolis, a variety show guaranteed to fill you with mirth and merriment, and a special evening for show and tell-oriented nerds of the Duluthian variety.

by Chris Roberts

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December 7, 2011 10:01 AM

SPCO’s VP departs for Cleveland

Jon Limbacher has accepted the position of Chief Development Officer at the Cleveland Orchestra.

by Marianne Combs

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December 7, 2011 7:00 AM

Edo Pop: a contemporary spin on an old art form

The MIA's exhibition of Japanese woodblock prints includes some compelling contemporary works which draw heavily from the old tradition.

by Marianne Combs

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December 7, 2011 3:00 AM

The reviews are in for Guthrie Theater’s “Charley’s Aunt”

Reviews are mixed for the play, but everyone raves about the set.

by Marianne Combs

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December 6, 2011 8:00 AM

Minnesota Orchestra reports $2.9 million deficit

A decrease in endowment revenue, a decrease in earned revenue and an increase in contractual costs led to the deficit.

by Marianne Combs

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