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State of the Arts Blog

A closer look at our trash

A closer look at our trash

Photographer Gina Dabrowski takes pictures where most people don't like to look.
by Marianne Combs

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Art Hounds: A bicycle built for film & time traveling photos

Art Hounds: A bicycle built for film & time traveling photos

This week's hounds hunt down a fashion photographer who travels back in time, top-notch Middle Eastern dance from Minneapolis, and a bicycle built for music and cinema.
by Chris Roberts

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Laughing past stereotypes

Comedian Maz Jobrani shows how comedy helps us break down stereotypes and fear.
by Marianne Combs

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A visit to Color Wheel Gallery

A visit to Color Wheel Gallery

The colorful Minneapolis gallery doubles as a hair salon.
by Marianne Combs

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Video break: Big Bang Big Boom

Video break: Big Bang Big Boom

A stop-animation film tells the story of evolution, using a city as its canvas.
by Marianne Combs

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Wendy Lehr honored with her own theater

Wendy Lehr honored with her own theater

As of today the Lowry Theater in St. Paul is now the Lehr Theater in honor of the longtime Twin Cities actress.
by Marianne Combs

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Remembering The Beatles

Remembering The Beatles

45 years ago The Beatles performed their one and only Minnesota concert. But you can still hear them in the music of local bands today.
by Marianne Combs

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Todd Solondz lives ‘Life During Wartime.’

A darkly challenging film makes audiences ponder the unspeakable.
by Euan Kerr

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