State of the Arts Blog

Weekend outlook: oh so sexy
Get your geek on with a rock musical about a sexy librarian. Or celebrate spring with an art crawl, a parade and art in bloom.
Your daily round-up of arts stories makind news headlines.
This week’s Minnesota originals
Featuring music by Robayat and Trampled By Turtles
Omar Sosa delights at the Dakota
Cuban pianist Omar Sosa has a distinct vision, one that reconnects African music from around the globe with the African continent.
Your daily round-up of arts stories making news headlines.
Art Hounds: Zenon, Brutes and chasing windmills
This week's hounds celebrate a production that 'dreams the impossible dream,' a dance company at the height of its powers, and an indie rock band that's big on tight, crafted power pop.
Rapson’s Riverside Plaza gets a makeover
The historic apartment complex is getting a $65 million renovation.
The reviews are in for “I Wish You Love”
The critics find Penumbra's tribute to Nat King Cole a compelling piece of drama that could use a little fine-tuning.
Chamber orchestra and youth symphonies form alliance
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies will remain independent while sharing resources and infrastructure.