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Justin Quinn, Chair of the Art Department at St. Cloud State University, says Andrew Nordin's new exhibition at St. Germain Gallery is a "must-see." The boldly colored, abstract images are inspired by photos Nordin took while driving across central Minnesota, commuting from home to work and back. But Quinn says Nordin has transformed the images into something completely different, focusing on line, form and brush stroke. Nordin's exhibition, titled "


 
Giselle Mejia has a strong appreciation for the influence West African drumming has had on Latin music and contemporary jazz. She says the best way to experience its rhythmic complexity and dynamic energy is to see and hear it live. You can do just that Friday night at the Cedar Cultural Center when Fode and Sana Bangoura present 

. Like the music? You can come back on Saturday at 11 a.m. for drumming and dancing classes.

Performer Emily Michaels King is a longtime follower of 

 dance company, and a big admirer of its powerful and creative work. She's particularly excited to see its latest performance, which looks back at the past decade of collaboration with composers, visual artists and scientists. Dance performances run through January 21 at the 

 in Minneapolis, and you can see work by collaborators alongside clips of BLM performances both at the Ritz Theater and at the 

 on the University of Minnesota Campus through March 9.

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This week Art Hounds recommend a gallery show in St. Cloud, a West African musical performance at The Cedar and a dance by Black Label Movement.

Art Hounds: Abstract art inspired by Midwestern landscapes

Andrew Nordin’s abstract paintings are on view at St. Germaine Gallery

Art Hounds: Abstract art inspired by Midwestern landscapes

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