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Arts and Culture

MPR News has you covered with news and stories about local art and culture happenings across Minnesota.

Art Hounds: Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art. You can explore arts events here, or become an Art Hound today.

Cube Critics: Stay up to date with our weekly art and culture chats with MPR News’ Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle, Max Sparber, Aron Woldeslassie and guests. Listen to or read Cube Critics here

Art Reviews: Our arts team offers insight on the latest in theater, music, visual arts and more. We explore the breadth of creativity and innovation found throughout Minnesota, offering audiences a deeper understanding of the works and artists shaping our cultural landscape. Read more here.

Art Friend: Everyone needs an art friend. Art Friend is a new segment with our arts team. Art spaces can feel exclusive and art can be confusing, obtuse, and even boring. But, especially with the right context, everyone can be a critic. So let us be your guide- your Art Friend. Listen or read Art Friend stories here.

Our arts coverage is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment's Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

Stephen Sondheim is cool now

Stephen Sondheim is cool now

The late composer/lyricist was once considered an acquired taste — but with three shows running in New York and another on tour, he’s a hit.
by Bob Mondello

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Last Chance Review: Groundbreaking Native photographers exhibit to close at Mia

Last Chance Review: Groundbreaking Native photographers exhibit to close at Mia

"In Our Hands: Native Photography, 1890 to Now" at the Minneapolis Institute of Art is a powerful and intimate showcase of over 150 images by 70 Native photographers.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Art Hounds: New theater at Raw Stages

Art Hounds: New theater at Raw Stages

David Cunningham’s “City Life” opens at Gallery 360. Raw Stages’ New Works Festival stages a different reading of a work-in-progress at History Theatre. Minneapolis band Sycamore Gap performs to benefit the Arbitrarium art house. 
by Emily Bright

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Prince's 'Purple Rain' headed to Broadway in stage adaptation

Prince's 'Purple Rain' headed to Broadway in stage adaptation

Forty years after Prince's iconic "Purple Rain" film and album, a stage adaptation is in development for Broadway, featuring a team including Pulitzer-finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins as writer and Tony-winning Lileana Blain-Cruz as director.
by Max Sparber

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Lily Gladstone is the Golden Globes' first Indigenous best actress winner

Lily Gladstone is the Golden Globes' first Indigenous best actress winner

Lily Gladstone has made Golden Globes history. She became the first Indigenous person to win an award for best actress in a drama on Sunday night. Gladstone won for her role as Mollie Burkhart in Martin Scorsese’s epic “Killers of the Flower Moon.”
by The Associated Press

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'Oppenheimer' dominates Golden Globes as 'Poor Things' upsets 'Barbie' in comedy

'Oppenheimer' dominates Golden Globes as 'Poor Things' upsets 'Barbie' in comedy

If awards season has been building toward a second match-up of Barbenheimer, this round went to “Oppenheimer.” It also won best director, best drama actor, best supporting actor and for best score.
by The Associated Press

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Ask a Bookseller: 'The Half-White Album'

Ask a Bookseller: 'The Half-White Album'

John Hoffsis of Treasure House Books and Gifts in Old Town Albuquerque, N.M., recommends “The Half-White Album” by local author and musician Cynthia J. Sylvester.
by Emily Bright

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