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From Minnesota Public Radio News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art.

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September 16, 2021 6:19 AM

Art Hounds recommend solo dance videos, architecture tours and opera outdoors

“What’s Out There Weekend” offers walking tours to explore the culture and design of public spaces in the Twin Cities, Opera Afuera fills Allianz Field with music by Latino artists and the McKnight dance fellows premiere their solo dance videos.

by Emily Bright

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September 2, 2021 5:00 AM

Art Hounds celebrate nature-inspired sculptures and bold abstracts

“8 Chapters” in Granite Falls explores the relationships between humans and land through blacksmithing and found natural objects; Minneapolis rock band Jung Yeller’s LP is “a party from front to back,” and Taylor Evan’s abstract paintings grab your attention with their bold colors.

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August 26, 2021 4:00 AM

Art Hounds hearken back to the 60s

“Summer of Love” is a live, 1960s music and light show. “The Uncertainty Principle” explores the ripple effect of the Vietnam War. Plus, the Austin Artworks Festival is back this weekend with music and art.

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August 19, 2021 4:00 AM

Art Hounds recommend a show on the future without honeybees, touring farms and parks

Plus, the Duluth Superior Film Festival highlights diverse Minnesota filmmakers, and the “Creature Comforts” exhibit at Fresh Eye Gallery offers an encouraging space in stressful times.

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August 12, 2021 4:00 AM

Art Hounds has imagination-stretching ideas for summer viewing and listening

This week’s Hounds recommend “phantasmagorical” art at Minneapolis’ Gallery 360, Lanesboro’s summer music festival and the “ethereal sound” of Serious Machine.

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August 5, 2021 5:00 AM

Art Hounds recommend magical, challenging theater and art

A new play “Aquilarres” weaves a magical political fantasy set during the Spanish Inquisition. A contemporary Minneapolis art show cedes everyone “the right to their own dystopinion.” Screen prints by Mai Tran reflect images from Vietnam and Mankato, Minn.

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July 29, 2021 5:00 AM

Art Hounds sing praises of musical options live and via QR code

Take your family on an interactive scavenger hunt to hear songs about Northfield landmarks. DJ Ariesfirebomb creates a welcoming dance party for queer black music lovers this Friday. Jazz vocalist Katia Cardenas of St Paul performs new songs and standards after three years away.

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July 22, 2021 6:27 AM

Art Hounds celebrate summer performances, and an indoor escape from the heat

Walking Shadow Theatre Co. puts on “Reboot,” a virtual interactive play with puzzles. The Zephyr Theatre’s “Mamma Mia!” uses the St Croix River as a backdrop. Plus, a performance by Minneapolis singer Brooke Elizabeth.

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July 15, 2021 4:00 AM

Art Hounds highlight art by and for all generations

Preston Drum’s exhibit “Bubbles” in Rochester playfully explores pandemic bubbles and intergenerational relationships. Theatre 55 reprises the music of “Hair” with an outdoor chorus. And the Mni Sota Native Music Series streams in July on The Cedar Public Access Channel.

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July 1, 2021 4:00 AM

Art Hounds recommend summer sweets

Jodi Reeb’s new exhibit turns beeswax into paintings, a debut album by Champagne Drops celebrates female friendship and mother-daughter relationships and the Hovland Arts Festival celebrates 15 years.

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