State of the Arts Blog

November 17, 2009 12:16 PM

Plowing new ground: the sequel to ‘King Corn’

Documentaries rarely warrant sequels, but film maker Curt Ellis says after "King Corn" there was more to say.

by Euan Kerr

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November 17, 2009 10:35 AM

GiveMN: More questions, more answers

A look at who stands to gain from today's "Give to the Max Day," and how the proposed 'match' is playing out.

by Marianne Combs

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November 17, 2009 7:39 AM

GiveMN raises over $5.5 million

Just don't believe it when someone tells you your donation is going to be "matched."

by Marianne Combs

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November 16, 2009 9:02 AM

Non-profit giving gets a middleman

Minnesota is the testing ground for a new website designed to streamline giving to nonprofits.

by Marianne Combs

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November 13, 2009 11:31 AM

Creating and celebrating a child’s world

The University of Minnesota is marking the 60th anniversary of it's extensive collection of children's books with an exhibition.

by Marianne Combs

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November 13, 2009 8:02 AM

A different kind of “Christmas cheer”

While many theaters are bringing back their warm holiday chestnuts, Jungle Theater is trying out its own brand of seasonal entertainment, featuring alcoholism, gambling and the devil himself.

by Marianne Combs

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November 13, 2009 4:52 AM

Fringe Festival announces new Midwest tour circuit, training for artists

The Minnesota Fringe Festival is shifting its focus from growing in size to increasing training and mentoring for participating companies.

by Marianne Combs

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November 12, 2009 9:21 AM

Brave New Workshop goes green

The Minneapolis improv comedy theater is taking its environmental impact seriously.

by Marianne Combs

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November 12, 2009 8:33 AM

An audience with the Boondock Saints

Troy Duffy and Sean Patrick Flanery come calling

by Euan Kerr

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November 12, 2009 1:23 AM

Art Hounds: Rod Massey, Arena Dances, The Blind Shake

The 'hounds' track down a painter, a choreographer and a St. Paul punk band.

by Marianne Combs

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