State of the Arts Blog

September 27, 2012 6:41 AM

St. Paul photographer a pioneer in Hmong contemporary art

A new photography exhibit in St. Paul showcases the Hmong-American experience through the eyes of someone who, as a child, often felt smothered by her Hmong culture.

by Marianne Combs

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September 27, 2012 2:45 AM

Art Hounds: Art, Measure for Measure, and three men challenged to re-make their lives

An 'all theater' installment this week as the hounds dive into plays about men who are forced to examine their lives and friendships and a woman who is forced to choose between her virginity and her family.

by Chris Roberts

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September 26, 2012 6:30 AM

The reviews are in for ‘Red’ at Park Square Theatre

Critics find this production powerful, engaging and charming.

by Marianne Combs

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September 25, 2012 2:59 PM

As deadlines near, developments in contract struggles at MnOrch and SPCO

Minnesota Orchestra management says it's making its final offer while SPCO musicians offer there plan to cut $1.5 million a year from the organizations budget.

by Euan Kerr

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September 25, 2012 7:27 AM

The reviews are in for ‘Tales from Hollywood’ at the Guthrie

Critics give the first show in the Guthrie Theater's 50th season mixed reviews.

by Marianne Combs

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September 24, 2012 4:20 PM

The latest on Minnesota Orchestra, SPCO labor talks

Outwardly all sides say they are looking for a settlement, but with just days to go, it's increasingly unclear there will be agreements by October 1.

by Marianne Combs

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September 24, 2012 4:00 PM

And the winners of this year’s Ivey Awards are…

The Ivey Awards recognize both theater professionals at the top of their game and shows that captured audiences hearts.

by Marianne Combs

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September 24, 2012 7:29 AM

Mn poetry: ‘Facing North’ by John Medeiros

Poet and author John Medeiros reads from his collection of poetry Tuesday night at Intermedia Arts as part of the quarterly Queer Voices series.

by Marianne Combs

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September 21, 2012 6:13 AM

Most Minnesotans unaware of orchestra labor negotiations

Both musicians and management of the Minnesota Orchestra and the SPCO are vying for public support.

by Marianne Combs

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September 21, 2012 4:49 AM

The reviews are in for Frank Theatre’s ‘The Way of Water’

Critics agree that while Frank Theatre gives the play a solid production, the topic is a challenging one for the stage.

by Marianne Combs

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