State of the Arts Blog

January 27, 2010 2:25 AM

Literary Twin Cities: so much to celebrate

A celebration about the Twin Cities literary scene provides a lively debate on the future of the book.

by Marianne Combs

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January 26, 2010 2:47 AM

Maaza Mengiste learns the need for a desk

Critically acclaimed novelist learns some things are best written about out of the public eye.

by Euan Kerr

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January 25, 2010 2:31 AM

Minnesota Poetry: Eireann Lorsung’s “Knitting”

Poet Eireann Lorsung celebrates the art in everyday things.

by Marianne Combs

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January 22, 2010 10:27 AM

The Lure of the Landscape

The James J. Hill Research Library presents a series of black and white images by landscape photographer Clyde Butcher.

by Marianne Combs

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January 21, 2010 5:35 AM

Local artists do what they can for Haiti

Singers sing, comedians tell jokes, painters paint - all to raise money for crisis relief in Haiti.

by Marianne Combs

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January 21, 2010 2:33 AM

Art Hounds: Dancing at Lughnasa, Samplicity, Zeitgeist

Five Irish sisters on one stage, an arts oasis outside Lester Prairie, and new music from a renowned new music ensemble.

by Chris Roberts

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January 20, 2010 8:00 AM

Your weekend arts forecast: “Rocky”

Whether you're planning to see Tom Stoppard's "Rock 'n' Roll" or take your kids to Rock the Cradle, there's bound to be a little music and mayhem in your weekend...

by Marianne Combs

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January 19, 2010 8:27 AM

Kidz in the Hall: MCAD grads show off their design chops

An exhibition at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design looks at the work of young furniture designers around the country and here at home.

by Marianne Combs

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January 18, 2010 4:37 AM

Minnesota Poetry: Stephen Burt’s “For Lindsay Whalen”

A poem in honor of basketball pro Lindsay Whalen's return to Minnesota

by Marianne Combs

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January 15, 2010 7:05 AM

A society spinning its wheels

"Lightning struck itself" uses punk rock, sci-fi and glitter to explore the broken promise of the space race and other failed utopian visions.

by Marianne Combs

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