State of the Arts Blog

Eddie Gomez: rhythm and swing
Photo by Claudio Casanova There’s been a lot of talk in the jazz world of late about the quality of the music, with musicians and critics alike complaining that some players are nothing more than wannabe rock stars masquerading as jazz musicians. Jazz enthusiasts with eclectic tastes surely know that the concept of art depends…
The tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 9/11 is inspiring a whole range of emotions and reactions; here are some events this weekend that suit at least a few different mindsets.
Art Hounds: August: Osage County, Peace Mass, and a short, funny play about 9/11
The hounds dig up a play about a devastatingly dysfunctional family, a Winona/global performance of a mass written in response to the Sept. 11th terror attacks, and a drama about 9/11 that might make you laugh.