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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.

Bangles didn't love 'Walk Like an Egyptian'

Bangles didn't love 'Walk Like an Egyptian'

Today's Morning Edition music is from the Bangles with "Walk Like an Egyptian." The song hit No. 1 on the billboard charts thirty years ago today. It would ultimately sell more than a million copies, becoming the most popular song of 1987.

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Warning: This Christmas carol may haunt your dreams

Warning: This Christmas carol may haunt your dreams

A team of scientists at the University of Toronto has taught a computer to compose and perform its own Christmas song -- one perhaps destined to be on a "Westworld" soundtrack.

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A bookish gift guide

A bookish gift guide

Books can be delightful, mind-blowing, memory-making, world-changing gifts. Plus, they're easy to wrap.
by Tracy Mumford

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Overdue by more than 120 years, library book finally finds its way home

Overdue by more than 120 years, library book finally finds its way home

The copy of "The Microscope and Its Revelations" was kept by a student who graduated in 1894. Now, over a century later, his 77-year-old granddaughter has sent it back. Don't worry about the late fees.
by Colin Dwyer

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Rochester company approaches making artificial limbs as art

Rochester company approaches making artificial limbs as art

At the corner of Broadway and Fourth Street in Rochester, it's hard to miss the display windows with naked full-size mannequins wearing artificial limbs. Limb Lab builds mechanical arms and legs with the aim of creating art that destigmatizes prostheses.
by Catharine Richert

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