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The reviews are in for ‘Cat in the Hat’ at CTC

The reviews are in for ‘Cat in the Hat’ at CTC

Reviewers of this show, aimed at very young theater goers, deemed it wild, delicious, splendid... and miscast.
by Marianne Combs

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MNuet: creating a digital home for classical music

MNuet: creating a digital home for classical music

A new website aims to be a one-stop destination for all that's going on in the Twin Cities classical music scene.
by Marianne Combs

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How an orchestra strike or lock-out could affect the economy

As time runs out for the Minnesota Orchestra and St. Paul Chamber Orchestra to reach new labor agreements with their musicians unions, we look at how much economic pain work stoppages might cause in their respective hometowns.
by Marianne Combs

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Bryan Nichols Quintet soars as a unit

Bryan Nichols Quintet soars as a unit

When the Brian Nichols Quintet performs tonight and Saturday at St. Paul's Artists' Quarter, the musicians will explore jazz in collective and individual ways.
by David Cazares

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Deadline looms for MN Orchestra, SPCO

After months of negotiation, and little progress, both the Minnesota Orchestra and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra face contract deadlines with their musicians this weekend.
by Marianne Combs

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Orchestras facing difficult labor negotiations nationwide

While here in the Twin Cities both the Minnesota Orchestra and Saint Paul Chamber are still hammering out their contracts, the chips are falling for other orchestras across the nation.
by Marianne Combs

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