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State of the Arts Blog

A fixer-upper for the soul

A fixer-upper for the soul

Matthew Batt's memoir 'Sugarhouse' recounts his attempt to turn a former crack house into 'home sweet home.'
by Marianne Combs

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Bobcat Goldthwait’s public radio show

Bobcat Goldthwait’s public radio show

What would mornings on public radio sound like if the comedian was a host?
by Marianne Combs

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MN Museum of American Art finds a home

MN Museum of American Art finds a home

After three years without a home, the MMAA now has a place to hang its hat, and its art.
by Marianne Combs

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Tying the Knot honors black fathers

Tying the Knot honors black fathers

Actor and singer T. Mychael Rambo on Saturday will host Tying the Knot, a program that celebrates African-American fathers and fatherhood.
by David Cazares

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A toast to history

A toast to history

The Minnesota Historical Society is hosting 'History Happy Hour' each month this summer.
by Marianne Combs

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Three ways to blur the gender lines this weekend

Three ways to blur the gender lines this weekend

Face it, the old 'boy meets girl' story is as old as the hills. So why not mix it up a bit?
by Marianne Combs

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A Scottish vampire on a boat

A Scottish vampire on a boat

U of M theater students perform "The Vampire" on the Minnesota showboat.
by Marianne Combs

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The reviews are in for ‘Fela!’ at Ordway

The reviews are in for ‘Fela!’ at Ordway

Brace yourself for the high energy and emotional turmoil of this star-powered musical.
by Marianne Combs

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Art Hounds: Jomama Jones, The New Monarchs, and a rooftop bog at MCAD

Art Hounds: Jomama Jones, The New Monarchs, and a rooftop bog at MCAD

The hounds have uncovered a 'soul sonic superstar' diva, an anthemic electro-rock band, and a reconstituted wetland just above the entrance to the Minneapolis College of Art & Design.
by Chris Roberts

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