State of the Arts Blog

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.
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.
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…
Is the Guthrie Theater too white?
Director Marion McClinton thinks so; the Guthrie Theater's press office begs to differ.
For some authors publishing is enough; for Eggers it's just the first step in changing the world.
The soon-to-open center for dance and performing arts reveals its plans for the first year.
Common indecency?
Should rapper Common be allowed to perform at the White House?
C’mon everybody, get Kipo!
Missed the Dalai Lama's visit? You can still get a dose of Tibetan happiness.