Culture

Stage & Arts

Colorful murals bring hope of revitalization to south Minneapolis

Thirty-three murals line the E. Lake Street corridor, and five murals color the Midtown Greenway, thanks to grants and donations.
July 18, 2025

Critics’ picks: The 10 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Critics’ picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
July 15, 2025

Like 'The Gilded Age,' 'The Club' is about art and privilege

Art historian and podcaster Jennifer Dasal explores a little-remembered enclave for female artists in 19th century France.
photo of author Jennifer Dasal

Demise of Palmer’s Bar reflects broader changes in Cedar-Riverside

International shows at the expanded Afghan Cultural Society are on the way as the neighborhood shifts to reflect the growing population of Africans and Muslims.
July 14, 2025

Minneapolis recommends two nonprofits to run shuttered Cowles Center

Arts’ Nest and Zenon Dance School have ambitious plans for the venue, which has been shuttered for more than a year.
July 11, 2025
Sally Rousse, shown near the entrance of the Cowles Center, has created a new show celebrating the building.

Cantus octet sings Frank Sinatra tunes in five Twin Cities concerts

The group will perform songs from Old Blue Eyes’ album “In the Wee Small Hours.”
July 11, 2025

Dancing toward autonomy: 5 takeaways from SAATH’s ‘2 Suitcases’

Stories of domestic abuse are told through song, dance, words and lots of Bollywood flair.

Critics’ picks: The 12 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Critics’ picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
July 8, 2025
Sinkane performs Wednesday (July 9, 2025) as part of Summer at the Cedar in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Orchestra violist, 64, who died during a race, honored with music at a memorial

Ken Freed, who had performed with the group for 27 years, collapsed during a triathlon at White Bear Lake.
July 7, 2025

Minnesota's favorite places, recast in Lego

Adult Fan of Lego Jeff Esler has faithfully recreated renowned Minnesota locations like Matt’s Bar and Split Rock Lighthouse.
July 7, 2025

From Bemidji to Broadway: ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ actor savors ‘accidental’ career

Janet Dickinson, whose family owns a real estate business in the Minnesota city, is the standby for the lead in the national tour.
July 7, 2025

History Theatre announces an abrupt leadership change

Artistic director Richard D. Thompson, who steered diverse stories at the St. Paul playhouse, has left.
July 3, 2025
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