State of the Arts Blog

July 7, 2011 5:46 AM

Streetside pianos inspire, trigger emotions

"Pianos on Parade" has brought 20 artistically decorated pianos to the streets of Saint Paul this summer - and people are playing them.

by Marianne Combs

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July 7, 2011 2:00 AM

Art Hounds: Iron Pour, 1001 Chairs, and a retro sci-fi flick

This week the hounds track down a weekend iron pour in Lanesboro, an installation piece at the Walker that defends artistic freedom, and a throwback sci-fi film made in the Twin Cities about moon zombies....ATTACKING!

by Chris Roberts

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July 6, 2011 10:36 AM

Minnesota Architecture: Winona’s Huff-Lamberton House

The historic Winona home is for sale, with an uncertain future.

by Marianne Combs

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July 6, 2011 8:15 AM

Christopher Hampton on translating books to the stage and screen

The playwright and screenwriter has a surprising take on what makes for great film. Hint: it's not beautiful writing.

by Marianne Combs

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July 6, 2011 5:45 AM

Shutdown cancels Minnesota Historical Society concerts

Last night's Salsa del Sol concert was cancelled, future concerts in question.

by Marianne Combs

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July 6, 2011 3:21 AM

John B. Davis, savior of schools and arts organizations, dies

An educator known for his ability to save struggling schools and arts organizations, Davis died Tuesday from a rare brain disease. He was 89.

by Marianne Combs

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July 5, 2011 10:45 AM

How to become funny

Author and stand-up comedienne Pat Dennis believes the ability to make someone laugh, whether on stage or in print, is not only a gift but quite possibly a genetic defect.

by Marianne Combs

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July 5, 2011 8:30 AM

Minnesota Architecture: Eveleth Manual Training School

Built in 1914, the Eveleth Manual Training School was Minnesota's first vocational school.

by Marianne Combs

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July 5, 2011 5:45 AM

NEA study predicts growth in artist employment

Museum technicians and curators are predicted to see the highest growth rates in jobs.

by Marianne Combs

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July 5, 2011 3:35 AM

An Osseo woman’s prohibition exploits beget a novel

St. Paul writer Mary Desjarlais' first novel was inspired by a great aunt's bootlegging adventures.

by Marianne Combs

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