Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?

State of the Arts Blog

Weekend outlook: freaky fabulous

Weekend outlook: freaky fabulous

In the mood for some spooky theater? Haunting dance? Read on...
by Marianne Combs

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

Dinner and a show, part two

Many show-goers complain Twin Cities restaurants close too early, but food critic Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl disagrees.
by Marianne Combs

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Fierce and True: plays for teens

Fierce and True: plays for teens

The Children's Theatre Company has published a collection of plays directed at teen audiences, in the hopes that other theaters will take up the cause.
by Marianne Combs

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Artist transforms Catholic DVD

Artist transforms Catholic DVD

An artist has transformed DVDs from the Catholic Church into a work of art.
by Marianne Combs

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

News and reviews

Halloween and Pink Floyd dominate the arts news this morning.
by Marianne Combs

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Art Hounds: Master quilters, provocative prints and a room full of funny

Art Hounds: Master quilters, provocative prints and a room full of funny

An internationally-known artist brings his juxtaposed prints to Highpoint, a play about Alabama slave descendants and their glorious quilts is at Park Square, and top-notch Twin Cities improv artists congregate at the BLB. We'll let the hounds tell you why they're excited.
by Chris Roberts

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Bringing artists to the world of print

Bringing artists to the world of print

Highpoint's latest show continues a tradition of introducing international artists to the joys - and challenges - of printmaking.
by Marianne Combs

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

The power of the funny pages

Political cartoonists have the ability to illuminate serious issues while making you laugh.
by Marianne Combs

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
The reviews are in for “Gee’s Bend”

The reviews are in for “Gee’s Bend”

The Star Tribune pans the show, while the Pioneer Press deems it "a worthwhile history lesson."
by Marianne Combs

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
View art in 3D, on your laptop

View art in 3D, on your laptop

Technology is allowing museum patrons to explore works of art in completely new ways.
by Marianne Combs

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!