State of the Arts Blog

September 13, 2012 9:30 AM

Young girl takes on pirates, fosters democracy in ‘Buccaneers’

'Buccaneers,' like 'Pippi Longstocking' and 'A Wrinkle in Time,' is a big story with a heroic gal at its heart.

by Marianne Combs

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September 13, 2012 2:45 AM

Art Hounds: Purity Ring, Rosy Simas, and “Dead Wrong”

The hounds want to bring a play about a horrific assault and its after effects, a soulful American Indian movement artist and some hazy electro-pop to your attention.

by Chris Roberts

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September 12, 2012 9:53 AM

‘Stuff’ people say to people with disabilities

Check out this video from the folks at Interact Center for Visual and Performing Arts, highlighting things they hear people say way too often.

by Marianne Combs

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September 12, 2012 7:21 AM

Chris Bates’ Red 5 leads with bass

Jazz bassist Chris Bates redefines the role of the bass with his new group Red 5. The five-member ensemble plays this weekend at St. Paul's Artists Quarter.

by David Cazares

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September 12, 2012 2:42 AM

The reviews are in for Pillsbury House’s ‘The Brothers Size’

While a couple of critics say the show has rough edges, all agree it's an important production that merits seeing.

by Marianne Combs

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September 11, 2012 8:01 AM

On 9/11, Franconia remembers Michael Richards

The acclaimed sculptor was working in his studio in the World Trade Center on 9-11-2001; Franconia has recast one of his sculptures and is dedicating it tonight.

by Marianne Combs

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September 11, 2012 4:27 AM

A Naskapi hunting coat with a French flair

This 18th century coat, recently acquired by the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, was a key part of the ritual hunting of caribou.

by Marianne Combs

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September 10, 2012 10:50 AM

A tribute to Suzy Greenberg

In Minneapolis, today is 'Suzy Greenberg Day' thanks to a proclamation by Mayor R.T. Rybak.

by Marianne Combs

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September 7, 2012 1:27 PM

The Moving Company prepares for the Future

Former Jeune Luners host gathering to talk about next steps

by Euan Kerr

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September 7, 2012 11:31 AM

Friends remember theater technician Andrew Wagner

The creative set builder disappeared in May, despondent over the death of a good friend.

by Marianne Combs

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