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Gov. Dayton: Window closing for Minn. Orchestra labor deal, season

The warring sides in the Minnesota Orchestra labor dispute have “a closing window of opportunity” to resolve the situation, Gov. Mark Dayton says.
by Euan Kerr

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What’s in a (domain) name? Another MnOrch dispute flares

While there’s been a lot of name-calling during the Minnesota Orchestra lockout, the latest skirmish is about Internet domain names. And depending on where you stand it’s either a story of skulduggery or simply preparing. A new pro-musicians group  Save Our Symphony Minnesota says it took that name in part because when they went looking for a Read more →
by Euan Kerr

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Community Supported Art completes fifth year, gains ground nationwide

Community Supported Art completes fifth year, gains ground nationwide

Springboard for the Arts’ annual “Community Supported Art” program concludes its fifth year tonight at 6 p.m. with a party at Union Depot in St. Paul. At the event, four dozen people who bought shares this year will receive their second box of art this summer. The shares, which cost $300 each, consist of a Read more →
by Marianne Combs

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In Linden Hills, a modern mandala for our minds

In Linden Hills, a modern mandala for our minds

Perhaps artist Barbara Cummard was channeling her ancestors when she set out to create her latest sculpture — a mandala. Cummard, an English born sculptor and photographer, said the mandala reminds her of her Celtic forefathers who established standing stones and ancient circles as a part of the British landscape. “Mandala is a Sanskrit word…
by Marianne Combs

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Poet Éireann Lorsung returns to Minnesota with “Her book”

Poetry can take you places. Just look at Minnesota native Éireann Lorsung, who since earning her MFA at the University of Minnesota has lived in England, France and now Belgium. Lorsung edits the journal 1110 and co-runs the small press MIEL. Lorsung is back in town, and Tuesday evening will read from her second collection Read more →
by Marianne Combs

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Autoptic festival highlights independent art, music and comics

Autoptic festival highlights independent art, music and comics

Autoptic will also include more than 100 exhibitors, including print makers, poster artists, cartoonists, musicians, record labels and designers. The main event is on Sunday, August 18th at ARIA in Minneapolis (105 North 1st street), although other events are planned throughout the weekend.
by Jon Collins

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Int’l comics residency pushes artists to experiment

Int’l comics residency pushes artists to experiment

An international experimental comics residency is being hosted in Minneapolis. It’s the first time the Pierre Feuille Ciseaux has happened in North America.
by Jon Collins

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Chris Bates’ risk-taking Red 5, at the Artists’ Quarter

Chris Bates’ risk-taking Red 5, at the Artists’ Quarter

After releasing one of the top local jazz albums of 2012, bassist Chris Bates didn’t take a breather. Since his ensemble Red 5 released “New Hope” and gave two great shows at St. Paul’s Artists’ Quarter last fall, Bates has been tearing up the bandstand as both an accomplished leader and impressive sideman. A first-call Read more →
by David Cazares

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