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.

On 'a terrorist, a president and the rise of the drone'
Scott Shane's book "Objective Troy" provides an in-depth biography of Anwar al-Awlaki, the American citizen and al-Qaida propagandist who was killed in a drone strike in 2011.
Appetites: Vegetarian butcher shops
James Norton, editor of the online culinary journal Heavy Table, joined MPR News host Tom Crann to talk about faux meats and the Herbivorous Butcher.
A wise, witty romp through time -- and indie rock
Packed with music references and enough science to keep its time travel premise plausible, "Every Anxious Wave" "rings with a uniqueness that transcends the tropes of time travel and indie romance."