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President of College of Visual Arts resigns

President Ann Ledy, who just last week revealed the school will close on June 30, resigned this evening.
by Marianne Combs

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A pub quiz for the bookish sort

The Minnesota Book Awards is launching its first ever 'Plots and Pints Pub Quiz' in honor of its 25th anniversary.
by Marianne Combs

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Musician Steve Kramer dies

Musician Steve Kramer dies

Kramer, 59, died in his sleep on Saturday night while attending the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.
by Marianne Combs

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A jazz duo honors two greats

A jazz duo honors two greats

Singer Dorothy Doring and pianist Phil Mattson celebrate Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, two of the nation's greatest jazz composers, in CD release party tonight at St. Paul's Artists Quarter.
by David Cazares

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B-Boy J-Sun breaks to Beethoven

B-Boy J-Sun breaks to Beethoven

The local hip hop dancer takes his inspiration from a variety of sources, including classical music.
by Marianne Combs

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Former Walker COO reclaims the position

Former Walker COO reclaims the position

David Galligan has been named Deputy Director/Chief Operating Officer of the Walker Art Center; he previously worked with the Walker from 1986 to 2002.
by Marianne Combs

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Students react to CVA closing

Students react to CVA closing

Some students are experiencing heightened stress, while others are feeling a deeply personal sense of loss.
by Marianne Combs

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