State of the Arts Blog

June 18, 2012 6:30 AM

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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June 18, 2012 2:18 AM

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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June 16, 2012 2:56 AM

The Cube Critics: ‘Safety Not Guaranteed,’ ‘Lola Versus,’ ‘I Wish’

This week: a delicious new movie snack, new romantic comedies and the latest film from celebrated Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda.

by Marianne Combs

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June 15, 2012 11:54 AM

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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June 15, 2012 11:11 AM

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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June 15, 2012 6:38 AM

A toast to history

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

by Marianne Combs

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June 15, 2012 5:16 AM

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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June 14, 2012 11:35 AM

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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June 14, 2012 4:43 AM

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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June 14, 2012 2:45 AM

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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