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State of the Arts Blog

The thrill of killing a poem

The thrill of killing a poem

This week's MN Original features a profile of the St. Paul spoken word team.
by Marianne Combs

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Why vampires rule

Why vampires rule

Vampires will always be cooler than werewolves and zombies.
by Marianne Combs

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New book weaves threads of peace

New book weaves threads of peace

Peace Fibres explores weaving around the world, and finds deep connections.
by Marianne Combs

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Poetry in motion

Poetry in motion

What if you could watch a poem? It turns out, you can.
by Marianne Combs

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5 things to do this weekend if there’s no Rapture

5 things to do this weekend if there’s no Rapture

Keeping your weekend "open," just in case? Not to worry, there's lots you can do at the last minute if you find you're, well, still here.
by Marianne Combs

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MN Parkour: gymnasts of the city

MN Parkour: gymnasts of the city

Eagan is becoming a hotbed for the sport in Minnesota.
by Marianne Combs

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Art Hounds: Dakota Tour, Man Man, and a jazzy ‘Rite of Spring’

Art Hounds: Dakota Tour, Man Man, and a jazzy ‘Rite of Spring’

This week’s hounds hunt down a jazz trio with Minnesota roots tackling Stravinsky’s signature work, an indie rock band from Philly that’s part vaudeville, part Modest Mouse, a musical dialogue between Native American and classical musicians. (Want to be an art hound? Sign up!) Local jazz writer and commentator Pamela Espeland says it’s no surprise…
by Chris Roberts

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Paul Theroux on travel that transforms

Paul Theroux on travel that transforms

Theroux shares wisdom from travelling the road less taken.
by Marianne Combs

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