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State of the Arts Blog

Applause for the loud guy in the ballet audience

A Craig's List post pays tribute to the man who didn't behave like all the other typical ballet fans.
by Marianne Combs

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Birds parade at the Walker Art Center

Birds parade at the Walker Art Center

An uncomfortably human looking flock of birds have taken up residence at the museum.
by Marianne Combs

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Eddie Gomez: rhythm and swing

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…
by David Cazares

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Four ways to mark 9/11/11

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.
by Marianne Combs

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Art Hounds: August: Osage County, Peace Mass, and a short, funny play about 9/11

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.
by Chris Roberts

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Prairie Home Companion announces season

Prairie Home Companion announces season

The 2011-2012 season launches September 17 at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul.
by Marianne Combs

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NEA Chairman discusses creative placemaking in Minneapolis

NEA Chairman discusses creative placemaking in Minneapolis

Hennepin Avenue is going to be getting a makeover, and the National Endowment for the Arts wants to make sure it's a good one.
by Marianne Combs

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The reviews are in for Jungle Theater’s Hamlet

The reviews are in for Jungle Theater’s Hamlet

The injection of modern-day technology into a classic Shakespeare play works for some critics, and distracts others.
by Marianne Combs

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