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Novel explores how history can be a fickle judge

Novel explores how history can be a fickle judge

Alan Hollinghurst's novel 'The Stranger's Child' follows the uneven ripples of a poet's career through almost a century.
by Marianne Combs

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The rules of cosplay

The rules of cosplay

To play you've got to know the rules
by Euan Kerr

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Art Hounds: Myron Johnson, Joan of Arc, and an exquisite French jazz pianist

Art Hounds: Myron Johnson, Joan of Arc, and an exquisite French jazz pianist

The hounds show their enthusiasm for the final solo performance of the founder of "Ballet of the Dolls," a virtuoso piano improviser from France and an intimate musical theater piece featuring one of the Twin Cities' finest vocalists.
by Chris Roberts

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U of M ceramics prof wins top prize

U of M ceramics prof wins top prize

The U's Tetsuya Yamada wins largest cash award in contemporary ceramics
by Euan Kerr

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The art of making harps

The art of making harps

Gary Stone makes harps, dulcimers and Irish drums in his barn-turned-workshop in Red Wing, Minn.
by Luke Taylor

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Luna Negra adds spark to Latin dance

Luna Negra adds spark to Latin dance

Luna Negra, an extraordinary dance company based in Chicago, aims to challenge conventional notions about Latin dance.
by David Cazares

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The reviews are in for ‘Four Destinies’

The reviews are in for ‘Four Destinies’

Mu Performing Arts' exploration of adoption gets mixed reviews from the critics.
by Marianne Combs

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Some Republicans want arts amendment money for Vikings stadium

A Republican leader says some of his colleagues in the Minnesota Legislature are considering a plan that would rely on a portion of the state's Legacy funds to pay for a new Vikings Stadium.
by Marianne Combs

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The best of Twin Cities fine arts

During "Art on the Town" people voted for their favorite Twin Cities galleries, exhibitions and more. Here are the results.
by Marianne Combs

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Young Artists Initiative considers shutting its doors

YAI says it has 'too critically low a number of people running the organization, and we can no longer carry the weight of the company on our own."
by Marianne Combs

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