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Nov 18, 2009
To Appreciate or to Feel? That is the Question
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst elegantly deconstructs her experience of "The Good Dance," as envisioned by Brooklyn's Reggie Wilson and Senegal's Andreya Ouamba; in the process, she offers trenchant insights about the varied ways art may work on the viewer.
To Appreciate or to Feel? That is the Question
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst elegantly deconstructs her experience of "The Good Dance," as envisioned by Brooklyn's Reggie Wilson and Senegal's Andreya Ouamba; in the process, she offers trenchant insights about the varied ways art may work on the viewer.
Nov 12, 2009
Hard Rhymes
Britt Aamodt
Britt Aamodt delves into the story of a recession-era poet and a fateful, life-changing phone call -- she chats with Bryan Thao Worra about poetry, the uncertain terrain of personal history, and the day he heard from the NEA.
Hard Rhymes
Britt Aamodt
Britt Aamodt delves into the story of a recession-era poet and a fateful, life-changing phone call -- she chats with Bryan Thao Worra about poetry, the uncertain terrain of personal history, and the day he heard from the NEA.
Nov 4, 2009
mnLIT Original: "The Four Hermans"
Brian Beatty
"The Four Hermans" by Brian Beatty is the first of our newly commissioned pieces by the 2009 mnLIT grand prize-winning poets and writers. Each work will be accompanied by a curated selection of work drawn from mnartists.org's vast database of artists.
mnLIT Original: "The Four Hermans"
Brian Beatty
"The Four Hermans" by Brian Beatty is the first of our newly commissioned pieces by the 2009 mnLIT grand prize-winning poets and writers. Each work will be accompanied by a curated selection of work drawn from mnartists.org's vast database of artists.
Nov 3, 2009
Musings on "World-Premiere, Full-Length" Ballet in Twin Cities Art and Culture
Camille LeFevre
Dance critic Camille LeFevre weighs in on what makes for truly extraordinary big-ticket ballet, and specifically, on the latest world premiere at Northrop, "Moulin Rouge" by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet.
Musings on "World-Premiere, Full-Length" Ballet in Twin Cities Art and Culture
Camille LeFevre
Dance critic Camille LeFevre weighs in on what makes for truly extraordinary big-ticket ballet, and specifically, on the latest world premiere at Northrop, "Moulin Rouge" by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet.
Oct 29, 2009
Chain Letter of the Soul
Britt Aamodt
Britt Aamodt talks to friends and colleagues of poet Bill Holm, who died in February at the age of 65. A tribute in honor of Holm and his posthumously published collection of poems, will occur November 2 at Plymouth Congregational Church in Minneapolis.
Chain Letter of the Soul
Britt Aamodt
Britt Aamodt talks to friends and colleagues of poet Bill Holm, who died in February at the age of 65. A tribute in honor of Holm and his posthumously published collection of poems, will occur November 2 at Plymouth Congregational Church in Minneapolis.
Oct 28, 2009
The Boundaries of Force and Harm
Quinton Skinner
Theater critic Quinton Skinner weighs in on Mixed Blood's new production, Lynn Nottage's "Ruined", directed by Aditi Kapil. He calls it a "play of startling intelligence and acuity," a powerful story of survival in extremity.
The Boundaries of Force and Harm
Quinton Skinner
Theater critic Quinton Skinner weighs in on Mixed Blood's new production, Lynn Nottage's "Ruined", directed by Aditi Kapil. He calls it a "play of startling intelligence and acuity," a powerful story of survival in extremity.
Oct 28, 2009
Strong Currents
Hannah Dentinger
Stephen Dahl, author of the new memoir, KNIFE ISLAND, chats with writer Hannah Dentinger about reading, writing, and fishing the waters of Lake Superior's north shore.
Strong Currents
Hannah Dentinger
Stephen Dahl, author of the new memoir, KNIFE ISLAND, chats with writer Hannah Dentinger about reading, writing, and fishing the waters of Lake Superior's north shore.
Oct 22, 2009
Everything and Nothing, All at Once
Ruben Nusz
Ruben Nusz weighs in the ongoing Rob Fischer exhibition, at Franklin Artworks through October 30, calling the artwork "challenging, but wholly worthy" of your attention.
Everything and Nothing, All at Once
Ruben Nusz
Ruben Nusz weighs in the ongoing Rob Fischer exhibition, at Franklin Artworks through October 30, calling the artwork "challenging, but wholly worthy" of your attention.
Oct 22, 2009
Old-Time Radio 2.0
David Doody
Writer David Doody profiles the creative team behind Radio Happy Hour, two guys who have been refashioning playfully zany old-time radio shows for hip, young audiences -- first in Minneapolis and now, New York City.
Old-Time Radio 2.0
David Doody
Writer David Doody profiles the creative team behind Radio Happy Hour, two guys who have been refashioning playfully zany old-time radio shows for hip, young audiences -- first in Minneapolis and now, New York City.
Oct 7, 2009
Really Seeing for the First Time
Connie Wanek
Connie Wanek offers a close reading of acclaimed poet Jill Breckenridge's latest collection, "The Gravity of Flesh," and finds the eclectic assortment of poems -- ranging from pithy haiku to longer-form prosaic pieces -- insightful and deeply engaging.
Really Seeing for the First Time
Connie Wanek
Connie Wanek offers a close reading of acclaimed poet Jill Breckenridge's latest collection, "The Gravity of Flesh," and finds the eclectic assortment of poems -- ranging from pithy haiku to longer-form prosaic pieces -- insightful and deeply engaging.
Oct 7, 2009
What the Heart Wants
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst gives a glimpse into the underpinnings of Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater's new production, "Tales from the Book of Longing," which investigates the adult complexities of want, desire, and yearning.
What the Heart Wants
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst gives a glimpse into the underpinnings of Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater's new production, "Tales from the Book of Longing," which investigates the adult complexities of want, desire, and yearning.
Oct 1, 2009
A Poet's Pilgrimage to Cold Mountain
Britt Aamodt
Britt Aamodt profiles the documentary, "Cold Mountain: Han Shan," by filmmakers Mike Hazard and Deb Wallwork and poet Jim Lenfestey. The story is at once personal and historic, about kinship that crosses centuries and one man's quest to honor his muse.
A Poet's Pilgrimage to Cold Mountain
Britt Aamodt
Britt Aamodt profiles the documentary, "Cold Mountain: Han Shan," by filmmakers Mike Hazard and Deb Wallwork and poet Jim Lenfestey. The story is at once personal and historic, about kinship that crosses centuries and one man's quest to honor his muse.
Sep 18, 2009
Winners by any other name: The Ivey Awards
Jaime Kleiman
Jaime Kleiman offers a mini-history of the TC theater bash-that-could, the democratic-minded Ivey Awards. This year's "honorees," selected by a pool of 150 avid theatergoers, will be recognized in an awards ceremony September 21 at LaSalle Plaza.
Winners by any other name: The Ivey Awards
Jaime Kleiman
Jaime Kleiman offers a mini-history of the TC theater bash-that-could, the democratic-minded Ivey Awards. This year's "honorees," selected by a pool of 150 avid theatergoers, will be recognized in an awards ceremony September 21 at LaSalle Plaza.
Sep 16, 2009
Healing the Wounds of War: "Combat Paper Project"
Alison Morse
Alison Morse looks into the "Combat Paper Project," at the MCBA Sept 21 - 28, with a profile of the artists who transform their uniforms and raw wartime experiences into work that offers a rare and personal window into the human toll of modern combat.
Healing the Wounds of War: "Combat Paper Project"
Alison Morse
Alison Morse looks into the "Combat Paper Project," at the MCBA Sept 21 - 28, with a profile of the artists who transform their uniforms and raw wartime experiences into work that offers a rare and personal window into the human toll of modern combat.
Sep 16, 2009
The Play and Power of Women in Hip-hop: B-Girl Be
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst reflects on Intermedia Arts' annual month-long celebration of women in hip-hop -- think you don't like this kind of thing? "Go anyway," Darst says. These b-girls will surprise and delight you.
The Play and Power of Women in Hip-hop: B-Girl Be
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst reflects on Intermedia Arts' annual month-long celebration of women in hip-hop -- think you don't like this kind of thing? "Go anyway," Darst says. These b-girls will surprise and delight you.
Sep 10, 2009
More than Words: The Re-purposed Book
Britt Aamodt
Britt Aamodt reviews the new Traffic Zone exhibition, "X-Libris: The Re-purposed Book," with a wide-ranging essay on the strange and wonderful terrain of contemporary book art.
More than Words: The Re-purposed Book
Britt Aamodt
Britt Aamodt reviews the new Traffic Zone exhibition, "X-Libris: The Re-purposed Book," with a wide-ranging essay on the strange and wonderful terrain of contemporary book art.
Sep 9, 2009
A First Look at "smithsoniansmith (as is)"
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst previews the densely layered "smithsoniansmith," a new dance work by the HIJACK duo and Scott Heron. Darst will review the show again this spring, when the artists plan to perform it as a larger-scale production.
A First Look at "smithsoniansmith (as is)"
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst previews the densely layered "smithsoniansmith," a new dance work by the HIJACK duo and Scott Heron. Darst will review the show again this spring, when the artists plan to perform it as a larger-scale production.
Sep 3, 2009
Celebrating 10 Years of the Northern Printmakers Alliance
Ann Klefstad
Ann Klefstad marks the 10th anniversary of the Northern Printmakers Alliance with a tribute to the distinctive, contemplative sensibility and quirky wit that drives the varied work made by this tight-knit community of accomplished Northland artists.
Celebrating 10 Years of the Northern Printmakers Alliance
Ann Klefstad
Ann Klefstad marks the 10th anniversary of the Northern Printmakers Alliance with a tribute to the distinctive, contemplative sensibility and quirky wit that drives the varied work made by this tight-knit community of accomplished Northland artists.
Aug 18, 2009
Love, According to Dave
Britt Aamodt
Britt Aamodt offers an in-depth profile of emerging screenwriter turned playwright, David Ash -- the local writer/director of the underground film festival favorite, "Love: A Documentary," and a new play, "Connected."
Love, According to Dave
Britt Aamodt
Britt Aamodt offers an in-depth profile of emerging screenwriter turned playwright, David Ash -- the local writer/director of the underground film festival favorite, "Love: A Documentary," and a new play, "Connected."
Aug 10, 2009
Space Exploration: MCAD/McKnight Visual Arts Fellows 2008-09
Mason Riddle
Mason Riddle reflects on the fruits of a year of practice by the 2008-09 McKnight Visual Arts Fellows -- Jennifer Danos, Janet Lobberecht, Margaret Pezalla-Granlund, and Megan Rye -- on view in the MCAD Gallery through August 12.
Space Exploration: MCAD/McKnight Visual Arts Fellows 2008-09
Mason Riddle
Mason Riddle reflects on the fruits of a year of practice by the 2008-09 McKnight Visual Arts Fellows -- Jennifer Danos, Janet Lobberecht, Margaret Pezalla-Granlund, and Megan Rye -- on view in the MCAD Gallery through August 12.
Aug 5, 2009
The Ghost of the Grid
Ruben Nusz
Artist Ruben Nusz offers an incisive, far-ranging deconstruction of the conceptual art on view in this year's "Summer Invitational" group show at Thomas Barry Fine Arts, organized in part by a promising if challenging artist, Justin Schlepp.
The Ghost of the Grid
Ruben Nusz
Artist Ruben Nusz offers an incisive, far-ranging deconstruction of the conceptual art on view in this year's "Summer Invitational" group show at Thomas Barry Fine Arts, organized in part by a promising if challenging artist, Justin Schlepp.
Jul 29, 2009
Agony and Ecstasy: Inside the Fringe
Jaime Kleiman
Jaime Kleiman's engaging feature gives an inside glimpse into the pressure-cooker of making a Fringe show, as seen through the eyes of a few first-time producers.
Agony and Ecstasy: Inside the Fringe
Jaime Kleiman
Jaime Kleiman's engaging feature gives an inside glimpse into the pressure-cooker of making a Fringe show, as seen through the eyes of a few first-time producers.
Jul 28, 2009
MOMENTUM: Sally Rousse and Megan Mayer
Lightsey Darst
In this, the second in her two-part review of this year's MOMENTUM: New Dance Works offerings, Lightsey Darst gives her thoughts on the performances created by Sally Rousse and Megan Mayer.
MOMENTUM: Sally Rousse and Megan Mayer
Lightsey Darst
In this, the second in her two-part review of this year's MOMENTUM: New Dance Works offerings, Lightsey Darst gives her thoughts on the performances created by Sally Rousse and Megan Mayer.
Jul 21, 2009
MOMENTUM: Vanessa Voskuil and Sachiko Nishiuchi
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst took in the first weekend's MOMENTUM: NEW DANCE WORK performances, and she weighs in on the madding crowd and fiery flamenco of this year's first shows, by Vanessa Voskuil and Sachiko Nishiuchi.
MOMENTUM: Vanessa Voskuil and Sachiko Nishiuchi
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst took in the first weekend's MOMENTUM: NEW DANCE WORK performances, and she weighs in on the madding crowd and fiery flamenco of this year's first shows, by Vanessa Voskuil and Sachiko Nishiuchi.
Jul 20, 2009
Telling Stories from the Inside Out
Andy Sturdevant
Andy Sturdevant seeks out Gudrun Lock, an under-the-radar video artist whose work offers a fresh vision on the ties that connect people, places, and stories together.
Telling Stories from the Inside Out
Andy Sturdevant
Andy Sturdevant seeks out Gudrun Lock, an under-the-radar video artist whose work offers a fresh vision on the ties that connect people, places, and stories together.
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