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Terminated, Chris Kluwe becomes the Terminator

Terminated, Chris Kluwe becomes the Terminator

Despite being cut from the Vikings, Kluwe appeared to be having a good time last night on stage at the Minnesota Fringe Festival's annual fundraiser.
by Marianne Combs

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Art Hounds: Speechless films, inmate artists, and girls who have rhythm

Art Hounds: Speechless films, inmate artists, and girls who have rhythm

This week, a Bloomington art exhibition arising out of the despair of imprisonment, a Mankato festival celebrating films which strictly limit dialogue, and another festival which places women who rock on a pedestal.
by Chris Roberts

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Looking for role models in a world of stereotypes

Looking for role models in a world of stereotypes

Minnesota artists share their experiences trying to gain acceptance within their own communities, and accurate representation in mainstream media.
by Marianne Combs

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Swedish spring celebration in Minneapolis

Swedish spring celebration in Minneapolis

There will be at least three bonfires burning tonight at the American Swedish Institute as revelers 'blow up spring.'
by Jon Collins

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SPCO lockout comes to an end

The seven month musician lockout will end at 12:01am Tuesday.
by Marianne Combs

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Obsidian Arts offers “Five by Five”

The phrase “five by five” comes from an old radio communications term that means “loud and clear.” So it’s a fitting title for the latest exhibition at Obsidian Arts in Minneapolis. The show “Five by Five” features bold work by five photographers of African descent. They were asked to capture the essence of their individual…
by Nikki Tundel

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Craig Taborn: music must be new

Craig Taborn: music must be new

When Craig Taborn sits down at the piano, he is intent on offering something new. For him, improvisation is a process of discovery.
by David Cazares

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Art Hounds: Jace Clayton, MSPIFF, and the hills are alive in Nordeast

Art Hounds: Jace Clayton, MSPIFF, and the hills are alive in Nordeast

This week, globalization as interpreted by the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival, The Morris Park Players are dressing like nuns, and a producer drops his DJ moniker and embraces minimalist piano at the SPCO.
by Chris Roberts

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