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Library books you don’t have to return

Starting July 19, the Hennepin County Library is offering e-books for download.
by Marianne Combs

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W.S. Merwin named U.S. Poet Laureate

W.S. Merwin named U.S. Poet Laureate

The Library of Congress has named W.S. Merwin as the 17th Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry for 2010-2011.
by Marianne Combs

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Art Hounds: Passion, the ordinary and indie rock

Art Hounds: Passion, the ordinary and indie rock

Adam Caillier, Antler Speaker, 2009, pigmented inkjet print A five-week long soap opera for the stage, artists occupied by the ordinary, and an indie rock band that knows how to tell stories have all piqued the hounds’ interest this week. (Have an idea for Art Hounds? Tell us here!) St. Paul artist and MCAD and…
by Chris Roberts

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Winnings designs for revitalizing North Mpls neighborhood

Winnings designs for revitalizing North Mpls neighborhood

The City of Minneapolis has announced the winning designs in a competition aimed at renewing neighborhoods hit by foreclosures.
by Marianne Combs

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Update: Shubert renamed in honor of Cowles

Update: Shubert renamed in honor of Cowles

Dance community adds lasting honor to evening of celebration
by Euan Kerr

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Sage and John Cowles recognized for commitment to arts

Sage and John Cowles recognized for commitment to arts

Tonight John and Sage Cowles are being recognized for their lifelong commitment to the arts and for being passionate champions of dance.
by Marianne Combs

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Playwrights’ Center names new director

Playwrights’ Center names new director

After a lengthy search, the Playwrights' Center has found a new director in Jeremy Cohen.
by Marianne Combs

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David Henry Hwang on working with Prince

David Henry Hwang on working with Prince

Playwright describes collaborating with the Purple One
by Euan Kerr

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McKnight Foundation names 2010 Artist of the Year

McKnight Foundation names 2010 Artist of the Year

Sculptor Siah Armajani's 50 years of artistry earns him the McKnight Foundation's highest honor.
by Marianne Combs

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