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State of the Arts Blog

New citizens group announced at locked out concerts

"Orchestrate Excellence" wants to provide a "neutral space" to jump-start talks between musician and management
by Euan Kerr

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Jana Pullman, Minnesota Book Artist of the year

Jana Pullman, Minnesota Book Artist of the year

Pullman has been involved in the book arts for 30 years, and is known for her skill with binding books, making paper and conserving old editions.
by Marianne Combs

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Recreating the Nutcracker, one stitch at a time

Recreating the Nutcracker, one stitch at a time

Ballet Minnesota's dancers are impressive to watch on stage, but just as impressive is the work of the seamstresses who ensure their costumes ready.
by Marianne Combs

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Art Hounds: SINderella, David Petersen and a holiday opera in Duluth

Art Hounds: SINderella, David Petersen and a holiday opera in Duluth

The hounds have great enthusiasm for an arts instigator in Minneapolis who's opened a gallery, a saucy, salacious take on a standard fairy tale, and an opera designed to be an alternative to the nutcracker.
by Chris Roberts

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Four weeks of festive fun: dance

Four weeks of festive fun: dance

If the holidays to you mean 'Nutcracker' - never fear: the Twin Cities offer several performances that will have you dreaming of sugar plum fairies.
by Marianne Combs

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Nicholas David will compete in the final round of ‘The Voice’

Nicholas David will compete in the final round of ‘The Voice’

Only one contestant was eliminated from the national vocal competition tonight, meaning there will be a a threeway battle for the championship next week.
by Marianne Combs

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SPCO cancels concerts through February 8

In a letter to its subscribers, SPCO management says it 'remains ready to meet and negotiate as soon as our Musicians have an offer prepared.' However it has rejected musician offers to 'play and talk.'
by Marianne Combs

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An orchestra made from trash

An orchestra made from trash

A music program in Cateura, Paraguay boasts an entire orchestra made from recycled trash.
by Marianne Combs

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