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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.

Fringe Festival director is stepping down

Jeff Larson, executive director of the Minnesota Fringe Festival, has announced that he is leaving the theater and performing arts festival after 18 years as an employee and three years as its director.
by MPR News Staff

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Here are the 2016 National Book Award finalists

Here are the 2016 National Book Award finalists

Minnesota author Kate DiCamillo, Colson Whitehead and Jacqueline Woodson are just three of the authors on the shortlists for the National Book Awards. The 20 books still in contention for the prizes were unveiled Thursday.
by Colin Dwyer

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Andre Cymone out with new EP

Cymone was a childhood friend of Prince's and played guitar in his first band.

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Winston Churchill's great escape

Winston Churchill's great escape

Candice Millard's new book, "Hero of the Empire," dives into the early life and adventures of Winston Churchill, before he became a household name and world leader.
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Shakespeare on Tour: The playwright's famed First Folio visits Duluth

Shakespeare on Tour: The playwright's famed First Folio visits Duluth

Thousands of Shakespeare lovers are expected in Duluth over the next three weeks to see a rare original edition of the First Folio, a book published in 1623 that experts credit with saving some of the bard's most beloved plays.
by Dan Kraker

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Renee Fleming to sing at Ordway

Renee Fleming to sing at Ordway

Today's Morning Edition music is from the celebrated soprano Renee Fleming singing Handel's "Oh sleep, why dost thou leave me" which should be the official theme song of the Morning Edition production crew. Fleming has performed at a Presidential inauguration, the Olympics, Buckingham Palace and the Super Bowl. Tonight, she will be at Ordway Music Theater in St. Paul where she will be accompanied by pianist Hartmut Holl.

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From fire hydrants to rescue work, dogs perceive the world through smell

From fire hydrants to rescue work, dogs perceive the world through smell

Dogs can sniff out people, drugs, bombs, cancer, time of day, oncoming storms and much more. In her new book "Being A Dog," Alexandra Horowitz explores the mysteries and mechanics of canine noses

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