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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.

Listen: Folk trio The Pines play songs off their new album 'Above the Prairie'

Twin Cities folk trio The Pines joined MPR News host Tom Weber the Maud Moon Weyerhaeuser studio for some conversation and music. David Huckfelt and brothers Benson and Alex Ramsey played songs off their new album "Above the Prairie."

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A St. Patrick's poem on shamrocks and stereotypes

A St. Patrick's poem on shamrocks and stereotypes

"All that mindlessness, shouting and getting plain stocious / That isn't Irish, that's simply atrocious," writes author and Irish expatriate Frank Delaney in "Drowning the Shamrock."

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Punk memorabilia worth millions to be burned

Punk memorabilia worth millions to be burned

The son of the Sex Pistols' manager says he plans to burn $7 million worth of punk memorabilia because of Queen Elizabeth.

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History Theatre's 'Watermelon Hill' portrays the humor and pain of young pregnancy

The play "Watermelon Hill" start's its season at the History Theatre this weekend. The author, Lily Baber Coyle spoke with MPR News host Tom Weber about the inspiration behind the play.

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No more pirates: Mpls. actor Barkhad Abdi lands the good guy role

No more pirates: Mpls. actor Barkhad Abdi lands the good guy role

The Somali-American actor gained international fame in 2013 with his first film appearance in "Captain Phillips." Abdi plays a CIA counter-terrorism operative in his new movie. He tells MPR News the role was intense.
by Euan Kerr

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