State of the Arts Blog

October 30, 2012 8:06 AM

The reviews are in for ‘King Lear’ at Park Square

Critics found moments thrilling, but say the show as a whole was uneven.

by Marianne Combs

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October 29, 2012 10:46 AM

Chris Bates Red 5 say yes to jazz

When jazz bassist Chris Bates brings his group to the Icehouse restaurant in Minneapolis tonight, the ensemble will make a strong statement for improvised music.

by David Cazares

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October 26, 2012 10:30 AM

Poncho Sanchez played with greats

Latin bandleader Poncho Sanchez, who performs tonight at the Ordway in St. Paul, learned to play the congas by emulating great musicians. He also played with them.

by David Cazares

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October 26, 2012 7:01 AM

Trio Bossa Nova takes Brazil to heart

When Trio Bossa Nova performs tonight at Cafe 318 in Excelsior, the ensemble will explore intimate Brazilian songs and original compositions.

by David Cazares

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October 25, 2012 2:45 AM

Art Hounds: Ghost Light, Dracula, and a festival of horrors

This installment is not for the timid or faint hearted. The hounds have their sights on a play about a haunted vaudeville theater, the most powerful vampire who ever lay in a coffin, and a series of performances that will terrify as much as humor you.

by Chris Roberts

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October 24, 2012 10:31 AM

A new direction for Atlantis Quartet

The modern jazz group Atlantis Quartet performs tonight at the Dakota Jazz Club, exploring new music or an upcoming album.

by David Cazares

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October 23, 2012 10:40 AM

Kurt Elling sings a building’s gems

Singer Kurt Elling performs tonight at the Dakota Jazz Club.

by David Cazares

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October 22, 2012 9:56 AM

Electric jazz: Guitarist Todd Clouser to present three imaginative shows

Guitarist Todd Clouser, whose work fuses modern jazz, rock and funk, performs tonight at the Red Stag in Minneapolis, followed by a show Tuesday at the Amsterdam in St. Paul and another Wednesday at Café Maude in south Minneapolis.

by David Cazares

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October 22, 2012 2:59 AM

The Origin(s) Project explores human longing for connection

Sun Mee Chomet and Katie Hae Leo are finding that their experiences as Korean American adoptees are resonating with far larger an audience than they ever imagined.

by Marianne Combs