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Pen Pals series to host Michael Ondaatje, Wallace Shawn

May 12, 2011 2:30 PM

Pen Pals series to host Michael Ondaatje, Wallace Shawn

The Minneapolis Library Foundation has released the details of its 2011/2012 Pen Pals season.

by Marianne Combs

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Julie Andrews visits Perpich Center for the Arts

May 12, 2011 1:10 PM

Julie Andrews visits Perpich Center for the Arts

Senior Ben Schultz spent two years convincing the star of stage and screen to visit his alma mater.

by Marianne Combs

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The Preservation Alliance of MN wants to save these buildings

May 12, 2011 1:00 PM

The Preservation Alliance of MN wants to save these buildings

The alliance has released it's annual list of the ten most endangered historic buildings in the state; it includes the recently demolished drive-in Porky's.

by Marianne Combs

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Art Hounds: Ethnic Dance, Zoe Keating, and “Danger! Will/Robinson”

May 12, 2011 2:00 AM

Art Hounds: Ethnic Dance, Zoe Keating, and “Danger! Will/Robinson”

Joshua Will and Jim Robinson of “Danger! Will/Robinson” The hounds want you to know about a Minneapolis dance troupe that assumes different global folk identities, a D.I.Y. cellist who creates moody soundscapes for bands, films and fans, and a sketch comedy series that recalls a 1960s TV show in name only. (Want to be an…

by Chris Roberts

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Is the Guthrie Theater too white?

May 11, 2011 11:54 AM

Is the Guthrie Theater too white?

Director Marion McClinton thinks so; the Guthrie Theater's press office begs to differ.

by Marianne Combs

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May 11, 2011 11:30 AM

Dave Eggers: writer, activist, superhero, pirate

For some authors publishing is enough; for Eggers it's just the first step in changing the world.

by Marianne Combs

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May 11, 2011 10:34 AM

U of M Professor snags prestigious classical music honor

The Scottish composer's winning piece is four hours long.

by Marianne Combs

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May 11, 2011 9:38 AM

Cowles Center announces inaugural season

The soon-to-open center for dance and performing arts reveals its plans for the first year.

by Marianne Combs

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Common indecency?

May 11, 2011 7:43 AM

Common indecency?

Should rapper Common be allowed to perform at the White House?

by Marianne Combs

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C’mon everybody, get Kipo!

May 11, 2011 7:36 AM

C’mon everybody, get Kipo!

Missed the Dalai Lama's visit? You can still get a dose of Tibetan happiness.

by Marianne Combs

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