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Journey through dance and continents

Journey through dance and continents

Choreographer Garth Fagan brings classics and new work to the stage in homage to visual artist Romare Bearden. He also talks about the impact of jazz and the music of South America and Africa on modern dance.

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United Noodles feeds Twin Cities appetite for Asian foods

United Noodles feeds Twin Cities appetite for Asian foods

United Noodles in Minneapolis captures the attention of the Food Network while catering to the growing number of people who love Asian foods.
by Greta Cunningham

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Author argues for a new relationship with food

Author argues for a new relationship with food

Author Michael Pollan argues that we could be healthier and kinder to the planet if we would simply seek out food that is "real" and not processed. And he says nutrition-oriented eating can actually turn out to be bad for us.

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Minneapolis passes new regulations on circuses

Minneapolis passes new regulations on circuses

The Minneapolis city council voted today to adopt stronger restrictions on wild animal circuses.
by Brandt Williams

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IRS challenges low-income artist lofts

IRS challenges low-income artist lofts

Starting this year, artists may have a harder time finding places to live and work for cheap. A new IRS ruling says low-income artist lofts are not in compliance with federal tax regulations.
by Marianne Combs

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The drama of being transgender

The drama of being transgender

Local theater companies are increasingly staging plays revolving around transgender characters.
by Marianne Combs

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House of Mercy Band offers it's own view of redemption

House of Mercy Band offers it's own view of redemption

One of the few purveyors of original country gospel music in Minnesota has released a critically praised cd.
by Chris Roberts

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Performances take new leaps with digital technology

Performances take new leaps with digital technology

This weekend fans of the Irish supergroup U2 can enjoy a new view of their favorite band. "U23D" is a three dimensional film that plunges a viewer into a huge stadium concert. It's just one new way that digital technology is being used to present performances.
by Euan Kerr

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Figure skaters get a leg up from those behind the scenes

Figure skaters get a leg up from those behind the scenes

Sweepers, menders and music makers help skaters do their best at the 2008 U.S. Figure Skating Championships.
by Nikki Tundel

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Building mental muscles

Building mental muscles

We all know the physical benefits of exercise, but new research is showing that that physical activity can also be good for our brains. The author of a new book says exercise is the most powerful tool we have to optimize brain function.

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