State of the Arts Blog

Eric Alexander: power and invention
Tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander delivered an intense two sets of jazz standards Saturday night at St. Paul's Artists Quarter.
Soundset set for a 5th year
Local and national hip hop acts come out to play this week
Art Hounds: Michael Crouser, Edgar Varese, and Crimes of the Heart
This week's hounds direct us to a Minneapolis/Brooklyn photographer who develops his own pictures, a 20th century French composer as interpreted by the SPCO, and a play about dysfunctional, impulsive southern passion.
Malamanya’s Latin American roots
When Malamanya takes the stage, the show is a celebration -- whether vocalist Adriana Rimpel sings of love or heartbreak.
Clinton Smith to lead St Cloud Symphony
Will add job to duties with Minnesota Opera
Guthrie announces shows rounding out 50th season
Adds show by Pillsbury House, and Lisa Peterson to direct "Clybourne Park."
Minnesota Orchestra invades Willmar
Second Common Chords program aims to build connections.
Debbie Duncan, a singer who rings true
The jazz tradition lives through Debbie Duncan, an impeccable singer who embraces her repertoire of show tunes and standards, and spontaneously remakes them.