State of the Arts Blog

August 28, 2012 4:41 AM

SPCO and MNOrch: two orchestras at the top of their game

As contract negotiations near for both the Minnesota Orchestra and the SPCO, MPR's Euan Kerr asks whether the Twin Cities can afford to support both organizations.

by Marianne Combs

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August 27, 2012 8:28 AM

Former head of IFP speaks out

Jane Minton was fired earlier this month from her position as Executive Director of IFP Minnesota after serving the Minnesota film and photography community for 25 years. Now she's telling her side of the story.

by Marianne Combs

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August 23, 2012 11:01 AM

Get up to speed on SPCO and MNOrch contract negotiations

Minnesota's two premier orchestras are facing tough financial dilemmas this fall; here's your chance to get ahead on what's expected to be a heated debate.

by Marianne Combs

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August 23, 2012 9:32 AM

Taking the State Fair butter competition to new… heights?

On the very same day as the opening of the Minnesota State Fair, the first trailer for a new movie called "Butter" is released. Coincidence? You decide...

by Marianne Combs

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August 23, 2012 7:19 AM

Minnesota Fringe Festival: it’s not curated for a reason

Earlier this week two theater critics suggested it was time for the Minnesota Fringe Festival to curate its shows. Fringe Director Robin Gillette says that won't be happening anytime soon.

by Marianne Combs

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August 23, 2012 2:45 AM

Art Hounds: NW Minn. culture, video art, and Saturday morning theater

This week's hounds recommend a festival dedicated to far northwest Minnesota's cultural heritage, a South Korean video artist exploring the recesses of inner city Seoul, and a theatrical alternative to kids' Saturday morning cartoon rituals.

by Chris Roberts

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August 21, 2012 10:11 AM

Duluth Art Institute names new Executive Director

Kat Eldred, a founding board member of the Superior Council for the Arts, will take the helm.

by Marianne Combs

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August 17, 2012 10:26 AM

4 ways to improve your weekend’s outlook

Feeling a little lackluster as you head into the weekend? Never fear! Here are a few options that will get you moving.

by Marianne Combs

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August 17, 2012 8:14 AM

Guthrie Theater and Film Society announce new partnership

The Guthrie Theater and the Film Society of Minneapolis St. Paul are partnering in a new series of film screenings with a theatrical bent.

by Marianne Combs

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August 17, 2012 6:53 AM

Suzy Greenberg, founder of SooVAC, dies

Greenberg was 44; cause of death is still unknown.

by Marianne Combs

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