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Preservationists aim to halt Peavey Plaza redesign

Preservationists aim to halt Peavey Plaza redesign

A Minneapolis City Council committee is in a hearing today discussing whether Peavey Plaza is worth preserving.
by Marianne Combs

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Art Hounds: Alison Hiltner, MaLLy, Roseville Area High School Jazz Band

Art Hounds: Alison Hiltner, MaLLy, Roseville Area High School Jazz Band

This week, the hounds introduce us to a rapper with a mainstream sound but deeply introspective lyrics, an artist who takes us to a beautiful and unsettling future, and a group of a young people playing rarely performed music by a 1960s South African band.
by Molly Bloom

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With deaf character, artist helps students find their voices

With deaf character, artist helps students find their voices

A film about a deaf poet struggling to perform for a hearing audience has been challenging students at Sheridan Arts Magnet School in Minneapolis to give voice to their own poetry.
by Marianne Combs

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Poet John Caddy named McKnight Distinguished Artist

Poet John Caddy named McKnight Distinguished Artist

Caddy has published several volumes of poetry infused with a deep respect for the natural world, and reflective of his Iron Range upbringing.
by Marianne Combs

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Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus names new director

Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus names new director

Ben Riggs will become the organization's fifth Artistic Director, replacing the retiring Dr. Stan Hill.
by Marianne Combs

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If it’s summer, it’s ‘Music & Movies’

If it’s summer, it’s ‘Music & Movies’

During the winter, we Minnesotans pack survival kits in our cars in case we get stranded. Your summer enjoyment kit should include blankets, picnic baskets and clothes you don’t mind getting grass stains on when you trek to the Walker’s much beloved Summer Music & Movies series. The Walker released this year’s lineup and it’s…
by Chris Roberts

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Art Hounds: The Bombay Sweets, Altsie, and making art in a condemned home

Art Hounds: The Bombay Sweets, Altsie, and making art in a condemned home

The hounds make their feelings known about a new way to see somewhat obscure but decent indie films, an art installation in a home destined for demolition, and Minneapolis indie rock that's a stylistic smorgasbord.
by Chris Roberts

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Minnesota Orchestra eliminates 16 staff positions

The move is aimed at reducing a two-point-nine-million dollar deficit the orchestra announced last November.
by Marianne Combs

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