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How do you like your art mixed?

How do you like your art mixed?

A new program at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts is letting patrons play curator.
by Marianne Combs

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Minnesota James Beard Winners

Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl, Alexander Roberts and Andrew Zimmern were all singled out for their achievements in the culinary scene.
by Marianne Combs

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Minnesota Opera postpones major commission

Minnesota Opera postpones major commission

Opera staff says the piece needs more time to grow.
by Euan Kerr

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May Day in an “uproar”

May Day in an “uproar”

This year's May Day Parade featured lots of growling and orange and black stripes.
by Marianne Combs

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The Blessing of a Poetry House

The Blessing of a Poetry House

How do you make poetry interesting to a bunch of construction workers? Have Bill Murray read it.
by Marianne Combs

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Making classical music come alive for kids

Making classical music come alive for kids

The Minnesota Symphonia brings a professional orchestra to kids who otherwise might not know what classical music is.
by Marianne Combs

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Creepy, Kooky, Altogether Ooky

The Addams Family will be making a stop in St. Paul as part of its five city national tour in 2011.
by Marianne Combs

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Dawn Upshaw can’t sing

Allergies have forced the classical vocalist to cancel two performances with the SPCO.
by Marianne Combs

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Singing across the internet

Singing across the internet

Composer Eric Whitacre had hundreds of singers perform into the webcams on their computers, and then edited them together to create a "virtual choir."
by Marianne Combs

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