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Artist and professor Rachel Breen is looking forward to 

 this year. The late-night art festival takes over different neighborhoods, presenting all kinds of art for public consumption from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. This year's festival has three hubs: the Commons in downtown Minneapolis, the American Indian Cultural Corridor along Franklin Avenue and the historic Rondo neighborhood in St. Paul. You can find all the details 


Writer and performer Paige Collette says the 

Red Eye Theater's New Works 4 Weeks festival

 is in full swing, and recommends you get in on the fun before it's over. Each weekend a different artist performs new work to the audience. This weekend, artist Theo Langason presents "Welcome Home," an evening of poetry, music and improvisation on the theme of home.

 each year to help him find the perfect gift for Father's Day. Artists from around Minnesota come to Sylvan Park in Lanesboro, Minn., to sell their paintings, sculpture, jewelry and more. Between the art, the park and the food vendors, Muehe says it's a delightful way to spend the day. It runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

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Plus, Art Hounds recommend Red Eye's New Works 4 Weeks festival and Lanesboro's "Art in the Park"

This week on Art Hounds: Northern Spark lights up the night, plus Red Eye Theater presents its "New Works Four Weeks" festival and Art in the Park in Lanesboro, Minn.

Art Hounds: Northern Spark lights up the night

Manifest’o will be projected on the exterior of Many Rivers East building.

Art Hounds: Northern Spark lights up the night

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