State of the Arts Blog

Taking jazz on an international trip
Foreign Motion, a new jazz fusion ensemble with a diverse and international vibe, plays tonight and Saturday at St. Paul’s Artists’ Quarter.
Cube Critics: Why do we need a remake of ‘Carrie?’
“Carrie,” a remake of the 1976 horror classic of the same name starring Julianne Moore and Chloe Moretz, comes to theaters this weekend. Should you see it? Euan Kerr has some opinions on the topic: And on the radio, Stephanie Curtis finds “likable” doesn’t go far enough in “A.C.O.D.,” while Euan is mesmerized by “The Read more →
Cowles Center for Dance and Performing Arts announces honorees for the 9th Annual Minnesota SAGE Awards
After almost folding, St Paul’s Penumbra Theatre Monday reported a surplus of almost $131,000. The nationally-known African-American theater faced a million dollar deficit more than a year ago. The financial picture was so bleak, Penumbra laid off six staff members and suspended its 2012 – 2013 season. But as the funds rolled in, Penumbra was Read more →
Zombies, cannibals and Kung Fu collide in Mu Performing Arts’ latest show
When the zombie apocalypse comes, what will you do to survive? That question is at the heart of Mu Performing Arts‘ latest production “Kung Fu Zombies vs. Cannibals,“which runs Oct. 12-27 at Southern Theater in Minneapolis. It’s the first show for Mu under the leadership of its new Artistic Director, Randy Reyes, and it’s an Read more →
New book details Penumbra Theatre’s legacy
On Monday Penumbra Theatre will celebrate the publication of a new book that explores the company’s 35 year history and artistic legacy.
Minneapolis’ iconic music venue First Avenue has announced it’s taking over the Turf Club in St. Paul.