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Any way you slice it, 2013 was a big year for the arts. While the orchestras and their respective contract battles dominated the news, plenty of other major events kept the year humming along, and we paid our final respects to a number of great artists and arts supporters. Here's a look back at the year, month by month.

Former Wallets front man Steve Kramer passes away

The 400 Bar may be gone, but its stories live on

Prince to play six last-minute shows at the Dakota

The Musicians of the Minnesota Orchestra 

 for the first time in half a year, but still 

Randy Reyes is named successor to Rick Shiomi as 

Native American artists take back the headdress

Lanesboro named top "small town art place" 

SPCO musicians ratify contract, ending months-long lockout

A group called CVA Action tries to mount a rescue of the College of Visual Arts

And the winners of this year's Sally Awards are... 

Minnesota Orchestra cancels rest of season

Terminated, Chris Kluwe becomes 'The Terminator'

Prominent Twin Cities concert promoter Sue McLean passes away

Inspiring Lakeland teen Zach Sobiech passes away

MN Fringe Festival hires new Executive Director

'Transformative' gift of Japanese art comes to MIA

Minnesota Orchestra audit finds no legal problems, but raises question of unused funds

The audacity of Low: What does a band 'owe' us when we pay to see them perform?

The Suburbs announce first new album in 27 years

Minnesota Orchestra cancels summer series; labor dispute continues

Thousands in back taxes ride on one question: Is Venus de Mars a professional or amateur artist?

Minnesota Orchestra management rejects mediation proposal

The Replacements make a triumphant return at Riot Fest in Toronto

Photos: A new Orchestra Hall is ready — and waiting

Minnesota Opera to tackle Stephen King horror novel

Ordway's 'Miss Saigon' angers Asian-American artists

The Artists' Quarter will close at the end of 2013

Orchestra lovers left wondering about the future after Vanska, Kernis call it quits

Somali Artifact and Cultural Museum fills void for those who left country

Hollywood turns to Minneapolis for 'Captain Phillips' casting

St. Paul plans to renovate and reopen historic Palace Theatre 

Locals Holly Henry and Ashley DuBose end their run on The Voice

Give to the Max Day raises $17M despite tech issues

Minnesota Orchestra negotiations collapse -- again

'12 Years a Slave' director adds second Minneapolis appearance

First Avenue employee and former 400 Bar manager Billy Sverkerson passes away

Minnesota Orchestra board posts $1.1 million deficit

Guthrie Theater reports first deficit in 18 years

Minneapolis a cappella group Home Free wins NBC's The Sing Off

So what was your top arts story of 2013? What are we missing? Share your thoughts in the comments section.

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Marianne Combs

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Any way you slice it, 2013 was a big year for the arts. While the orchestras and their respective contract battles dominated the news, plenty of other major events kept the year humming along, and we paid our final respects to a number of great artists and arts supporters. Here’s a look back at the 

Any way you slice it, 2013 was a big year for the arts. While the orchestras and their respective contract battles dominated the news, plenty of other major events kept the year humming along, and we paid our final respects to a number of great artists and arts supporters. Here’s a look back at the Read more →


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