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Why comedy doesn’t matter

Why comedy doesn’t matter

Local comedian Joshua Scrimshaw shares the travails of proving himself - or not proving himself - in the world of "serious theater."
by Marianne Combs

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One local writer’s amazing discipline

Writer Sheila O'Connor gives herself a firm start date for each book she writes, and then doesn't stop working until it's done.
by Marianne Combs

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Afrocubism, a Mali-Cuba connection

Afrocubism, a Mali-Cuba connection

World Circuit producer Nick Gold is trying to recreate the magic of the Buena Vista sessions with his original idea: Afrocubism, a collaboration between Malian and Cuban musicians.
by David Cazares

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Pay a visit to the House of Balls

Pay a visit to the House of Balls

Allen Christian shows viewers around his studio, which also serves as a gallery of transformed bowling balls and frying pans.
by Marianne Combs

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Ranee Ramaswamy named 2011 McKnight Distinguished Artist

Ranee Ramaswamy named 2011 McKnight Distinguished Artist

The founder of Ragamala Dance and Theater is recognized for her dedication to sharing classical south Indian dance with Minnesotans.
by Marianne Combs

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MIA questions what’s real

MIA questions what’s real

The Minneapolis Institute of Arts is to launch an exhibition that explores art in the age of "truthiness."
by Marianne Combs

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Beautiful and scary: music for video games

Beautiful and scary: music for video games

A new series of interviews explores the unique challenge - and thrill - of creating music for video games.
by Marianne Combs

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Take a trip in the Wayback Machine

Take a trip in the Wayback Machine

Andy Sturdevant and Springboard for the Arts are having fun making retro infomercials about their services for artists.
by Marianne Combs

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