State of the Arts Blog

February 8, 2014 11:37 AM

Osmo Vanska says MN Orchestra President Michael Henson must go

Former Minnesota Orchestra conductor and Artistic Director Osmo Vanska says it’s time for President Michael Henson to step down. Vanska kept quiet for much of the Minnesota Orchestra’s lockout, but perhaps recent calls for his return have emboldened the soft-spoken Finn. In a conversation Saturday with Brian Newhouse, managing director of Classical Minnesota Public Radio, Read more →

by Marianne Combs

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February 7, 2014 10:12 AM

Cube Critics: ‘Lego Movie’ is witty fun, while ‘Monuments Men’ fails to resonate

Don’t roll your eyes if your kids want to see “The Lego Movie,” says Stephanie Curtis. The film comes down to the question: Will you follow the instructions or will you not? It’s witty and fun, with great voices from Chris Pratt, Liam Neeson and Will Arnett. “The Monuments Men,” on the other hand, failed Read more →

by Chris Roberts

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February 7, 2014 9:41 AM

Share the love: where to support Minnesota artists for Valentine’s Day

Are you looking for something special for your valentine, but don’t want to fall back on the typical chocolates and flowers, or dinner out? Interested in supporting the local arts scene while you’re at it? I asked artists to share their favorite spots in the Twin Cities for buying that special gift, and they came Read more →

by Marianne Combs

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February 7, 2014 6:17 AM

Surrounded by friends, Sean McPherson is ‘Too Big to Fail’

Sean McPherson’s investment in the Twin Cities music community is paying some beautiful dividends as he makes the leap into song-writing.

by Marianne Combs

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February 7, 2014 12:46 AM

The Monuments Men and their multiple Minnesota connections

The Monuments Men, which opens in theaters Friday, has been getting a lot of attention in these parts, and not just for its stellar cast. The movie, which details the efforts of an unlikely World War II platoon tasked to rescue art masterpieces from Nazi thieves, has a number of connections to Minnesota. Connection #1: Read more →

by Marianne Combs

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February 6, 2014 2:25 AM

Art Hounds: Small Dances, Maurice Manning, and a new art center in New Ulm

A new haven for arts and culture in south central Minnesota, a warm living room dance and a Kentucky poet who’s bringing Appalachia to a northern clime.

by Chris Roberts

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February 5, 2014 6:09 AM

Author David Mitchell coming to Minneapolis April 9

David Mitchell, the critically acclaimed author of “Cloud Atlas” and “The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet,” is coming to the Northrop Auditorium on April 9 for a free public talk.

by Marianne Combs

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February 5, 2014 4:33 AM

Fred Armisen to host Portlandia screening at The Cedar

Fred Armisen, co-star and co-creator of the comedy show “Portlandia,” will be at The Cedar Cultural Center on Tuesday, March 18 to give an advanced screening of the new season.

by Marianne Combs

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February 4, 2014 6:59 AM

Joan Mondale remembered for her support of the arts

Joan Mondale, wife of former Vice President Walter Mondale, was a tireless advocate for the arts,

by Marianne Combs

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February 3, 2014 9:47 AM

Intermedia Arts scores $1 million for ‘Creative CityMaking’

The Kresge Foundation has awarded Intermedia Arts in Minneapolis $1 million to fund a three year creative citymaking project in Minneapolis.

by Marianne Combs

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