State of the Arts Blog

Comedian Mary Mack got her start playing in a polka band; the audiences liked her talking better than the music.
MN Orchestra covers Guns N’ Roses
Tonight's concert is a blast from the past, featuring '80s hits by Annie Lennox, Jon Bon Jovi, and Peter Gabriel, among others.
Vikings documentary relives season of pain
It takes a lot of courage to be a Vikings fan. And for some, rooting for the team isn't just a pastime - it's a full-time passion.
Three questions for Bedlam Theatre
Bedlam Theatre isn't letting the lack of a stage get in the way of its performance schedule.
Art by U of M prof heads to Kinshasa
Professor David Feinberg's "Life is Struggle" will hang on the walls of the U.S. Embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
5 things to do this weekend with mom
Spend some time with your mother this weekend, won't you?
Is it panic time at the Southern?
Leadership claims to remain "optimistic," but that might not be a good idea.