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State of the Arts Blog

Art Hounds: Second Street Stage, Anonymous Choir, and Location Books

Art Hounds: Second Street Stage, Anonymous Choir, and Location Books

From producer Chris Roberts: This week, an open air venue in a refurbished downtown Park Rapids, viewing art in book form, and an indie women’s choral group interprets master songwriters. And don’t forget, Art Hounds will be taking a radio break but will continue on the State of the Arts blog for the next two…
by Molly Bloom

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“The Visit” swerves to avoid Sturgis bikes

“The Visit” swerves to avoid Sturgis bikes

Luverne Seifert is a realist.  Touring theater is powerful stuff, but he decided recently a proposed visit to Worthington by his company’s latest show “The Visit” couldn’t compete with hundreds of hogs.     ” You know when you plan these adventures out into the rural areas of Minnesota, you start with a great plan,” Seifert said…
by Euan Kerr

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A little Amadou and Mariam for a Wednesday

A little Amadou and Mariam for a Wednesday

The Cedar Cultural Center  in Minneapolis presents a power-packed schedule this week as part of its African Summer 2013 program, with Femi Kuti and the Positive Force playing tonight,  and Amadou and Mariam playing Friday. My daughter sent me the following video after seeing Amadou and Mariam over the weekend on the east coast, and it’s been impossible…
by Euan Kerr

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Dessa deconstructs her new album “Parts of Speech”

Dessa deconstructs her new album “Parts of Speech”

89.3 The Current’s host David Campbell recently hosted a one hour special with local hip hop maven Dessa to talk and sing a live audience through her latest album, “Parts of Speech.”  A few lucky listeners got to sit in the audience in the UBS Forum here at MPR, but now everyone can enjoy the…
by Marianne Combs

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A new twist on the Swedish tradition of blown glass

A new twist on the Swedish tradition of blown glass

Sweden has a tradition of glass blowing that dates back to the 1500s. The region of Småland – with its ample forests and sandy geography – became known as “The Kingdom of Crystal.” A new exhibition at the American Swedish Institute showcases the work of eleven Swedish artists, who are infusing the centuries old craft…
by Marianne Combs

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Your next poem is just a phone call away

Your next poem is just a phone call away

If while walking about the Twin Cities you happened upon a sign that says “Lost poem” with a phone number to call, you could be forgiven for thinking it was some sort of joke. But it’s not. Ring Ring Poetry , according to creator Cole Sarar, “broadcasts” recorded poetry by phone. Each piece was written…
by Marianne Combs

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Nato Coles and the Blue Diamond Band channel the ‘holy trinity’ of classic rock

Nato Coles and the Blue Diamond Band channel the ‘holy trinity’ of classic rock

Nato Coles and the Blue Diamond Band are hosting two record release shows on Saturday for their new album Promises to Deliver. An all ages show will take place at Hymie's Records in Minneapolis in the afternoon, followed by a bar show at the Turf Club in St. Paul.
by Jon Collins

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Meet MIMMI, Minneapolis’ new mood cloud

Meet MIMMI, Minneapolis’ new mood cloud

Have you ever had a day where it seemed everyone around you was in a bad mood? Or that the whole city was celebrating? Thanks to a new public art installation, Minneapolitans will be able to determine whether their hunch is correct. Meet MIMMI, a sort of illuminated “cloud” stationed over the Minneapolis Convention Center…
by Marianne Combs

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Artists respond to State Arts Board grant restrictions, part two

Yesterday artists were up in arms over the news that the Minnesota State Arts Board can no longer give grant money for travel outside the state. It turns out there’s another new restriction; MSAB grant money can no longer be used to bring artists to Minnesota to teach or collaborate. You can read the full…
by Marianne Combs

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Artists reeling from new restrictions on Minnesota State Arts Board grants

This past legislative session, state politicians made some changes to how Minnesota State Arts Board funds are allocated. Now, artists can only use MSAB grant money for travel within state lines. Many artists have used MSAB grants in the past to research projects or participate in shows elsewhere in the country and internationally. For them…
by Marianne Combs

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