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.

May 3, 2016 9:08 AM

'Hamilton' nets record 16 Tony Award nominations

Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator and force behind "Hamilton," is nominated for three individual awards, including best performance by an actor in a leading role in a musical.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

May 3, 2016 8:56 AM

Mary Bue and the Holy Bones to play Duluth Homegrown Music Festival

"Holy Bones," the title track from her latest album, is her first featuring a full rock band.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

May 3, 2016 7:54 AM

'I Hate Fairyland' takes on Princess Syndrome

Skottie Young's comic may horrify (or delight) the parents of princess-obsessed kids. It's the story of a not-so-little girl who's gone a little violent after 27 years trapped in a sparkly fairyland.

by Etelka Lehoczky

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

May 3, 2016 4:00 AM

Photos: Inside the state Capitol renovation

While the state Capitol remodel won't be complete for another eight months, there are signs of progress as scaffolding starts to come down.

by Brian Bakst

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

May 2, 2016 6:05 PM

They keep low profiles, but Prince's siblings stand to make millions

Two sought to follow in their brother's musical footsteps. One is a military veteran. Most have kept low public profiles. Two other siblings who sued the superstar have died. Here's a look at what's known about the family.

by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

May 2, 2016 11:53 AM

J.K. Rowling apologizes for killing off a beloved character

Today is the 18th anniversary of the fictional Battle of Hogwarts, which pitted Harry Potter and his allies against Voldemort's forces. Rowling is making amends for a certain death.

by Tracy Mumford

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

May 2, 2016 10:42 AM

Ringling Bros. circus holds final shows featuring elephants

In the world of animal rights, one activist compares it to the fall of the Berlin Wall. The original plan called for phasing out elephants' role in the circus by 2018.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

May 2, 2016 10:39 AM

A harsh migration out of India

Sunjeev Sahota's new novel follows three men who journey from India to England, looking for a better life. But NPR's Nishant Dahiya says that life turns out to be a complex, and often dangerous one.

by Nishant Dahiya

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

May 2, 2016 9:39 AM

Judge confirms administrator for Prince estate

A Carver County judge formalized his appointment last week of Bremer Trust to handle estate matters in the wake of the singer's death at age 57.

by Tim Nelson and Riham Feshir

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

May 2, 2016 9:00 AM

Don DeLillo returns with 'Zero K'

In Don DeLillo's new novel, a billionaire secretly funds an enterprise aimed at preserving people through cryogenics -- a technology he hopes to use to rejoin his already-frozen wife.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.