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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.

Roxane Gay on good men, bad men and 'Difficult Women'

Roxane Gay on good men, bad men and 'Difficult Women'

Gay's new short story collection explores women's lives and issues of race, class and sex. But she says the book could easily have been called "Difficult Men."

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McCartney recorded 'Penny Lane' vocals 50 years ago

McCartney recorded 'Penny Lane' vocals 50 years ago

The Beatles were at Abbey Road Studios in London recording sessions for their eighth studio album, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band." "Penny Lane" didn't make it onto that album, though.

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Art Hounds: Capitol vs. Capital

Art Hounds: Capitol vs. Capital

This week on Art Hounds: The newly refurbished state Capitol reopens to the public, and artist Sean Smuda presents "Universal Capital."
by Marianne Combs

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Doors' landmark song released 50 years ago

Doors' landmark song released 50 years ago

Today's Morning Edition music is from "Light My Fire" from the Door's self-titled album released in January 1967, 50 years ago today.

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