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The hounds mark their triumphant return to the radio by celebrating a band from New Jersey that isn't afraid to raise its voice, a dance concert designed to raise awareness of water and its growing scarcity, and two artists who meld random creativity with intricate artistry.

When artist Carolyn Swiszcz saw “Oddities and Curiosities” at Rosalux Gallery in Minneapolis, all she could think about was getting to work in her own studio. It was that inspiring.

Minneapolis poet and orator Nimo Farah has been very moved by the cycle of works from

 exploring the beauty and commodification of the Earth’s natural resources, such as land, oil, and gold. Farah is curious what kind of emotional impact the culminating piece will have. It’s called “Mohona: Estuaries of Desire,” and it focuses on water. You can see it Sept. 21 and 22 at the O’Shaughnessy in St. Paul.

Usually, Sara Pette prefers poppier rock over bands that deliver walls of sound. Unless it’s 

To Pette, who's in the Minneapolis band Lutheran Heat, Screaming Females hits you like a perfect, purifying, giant wave. It’s a baptism. Screaming Females stops at the 

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