State of the Arts Blog

Documentaries rarely warrant sequels, but film maker Curt Ellis says after "King Corn" there was more to say.
A look at who stands to gain from today's "Give to the Max Day," and how the proposed 'match' is playing out.
Just don't believe it when someone tells you your donation is going to be "matched."
Minnesota is the testing ground for a new website designed to streamline giving to nonprofits.
Creating and celebrating a child’s world
The University of Minnesota is marking the 60th anniversary of it's extensive collection of children's books with an exhibition.
A different kind of “Christmas cheer”
While many theaters are bringing back their warm holiday chestnuts, Jungle Theater is trying out its own brand of seasonal entertainment, featuring alcoholism, gambling and the devil himself.
Brave New Workshop goes green
The Minneapolis improv comedy theater is taking its environmental impact seriously.
Troy Duffy and Sean Patrick Flanery come calling