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State of the Arts Blog

A rally, with a smidgen of protest, outside the Minnesota Orchestra’s Symphony Ball

A rally, with a smidgen of protest, outside the Minnesota Orchestra’s Symphony Ball

As the last notes of a tune by the Copper Street Brass Band faded into the light rain of a September evening and the audience of some 250 people outside Orchestra Hall applauded, the drummer waved his sticks and howled. “Yes! We’re playing music!  We played music!” he yelled. “The lobby does not play music!”…
by Euan Kerr

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Photographer Xavier Tavera mixes the magical with the mundane

Photographer Xavier Tavera mixes the magical with the mundane

  “There’s a Rorschach-like experience to this show.” Those were the first words out of Ted King’s mouth. The Twin Cities poet was part of a panel discussion about Dulce Maria and Other Stories, the new exhibit from Minneapolis photographer Xavier Tavera. Tavera’s images aren’t abstract. And they’re certainly not inkblot-esque. But they’re definitely ripe for personal…
by Nikki Tundel

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Mpls mayoral candidates debate creative placemaking and the arts

Six candidates for Minneapolis mayor recently sat down to share their views on making the arts a central part of community life — what artists call “creative placemaking.” They also spoke of the role of the arts in city leadership. Participating in the debate were: Hennepin County Board Chair Mark Andrew, former Minneapolis City Council…
by Marianne Combs

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Minnesota Opera to tackle Stephen King horror novel

Minnesota Opera to tackle Stephen King horror novel

The Minnesota Opera has commissioned an adaptation of Stephen King’s bestselling horror novel “The Shining.” Paul Moravec is  composing the music with the libretto by Mark Campbell. The production will be directed by Eric Simonson. The tale of a family snowed in at an isolated and haunted hotel will premier in 2016. Opera Artistic Director Read more →
by Euan Kerr

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A tense double monologue on the Minnesota Orchestra dispute

With a management deadline for a deal set for Sunday, representatives of the warring sides in the Minnesota Orchestra dispute sat down to talk in the MPR studios today about finances, philosophy and trust. However, early in a tense 45-minute Daily Circuit debate between Minnesota Orchestra President and CEO Michael Henson and musicians negotiating committee…
by Euan Kerr

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Photos: A new Orchestra Hall is ready — and waiting

Photos: A new Orchestra Hall is ready — and waiting

The new Orchestra Hall is ready for business — whenever that may be possible given the current lockout of musicians for the Minnesota Orchestra. Orchestra officials took media on a tour this morning to show off the results of the year-long $52 million renovation project. There’s a lot of change that is easy to see, Read more →
by Euan Kerr

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