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Zenon's 30th Season and SuperGroup's Summer Tease

Lightsey Darst — Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Lightsey Darst writes on Greg Waletski's swan song with Zenon Dance company. She also previews SuperGroup's forthcoming work for Momentum and announces her own plans to leave the Twin Cities "after 13 good years."

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Wynn Fricke: Fierce and Honest Devotion

Lightsey Darst — Sat, 25 Nov 2006 06:00:00 GMT

The choreographer and dancer Wynn Fricke has worked with both the Minnesota Dance Theater and Zenon Dance Company this fall. Lightsey Darst looks at these perfornances in tthe context of Frick's past work.

Coming-Out Party: Arena Dances at Ten

Lightsey Darst — Sun, 22 Oct 2006 05:00:00 GMT

Lightsey Darst saw "Ten," the tenth-anniversary performance of Arena Dances, choreographed by Mathew Janczewski at the Southern Theater. It runs through October 22. She posits that this choreographer needs the "freakishly gifted" to do his best work.

Ananya's Army on the Move: Duurbaar

Camille LeFevre — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 05:00:00 GMT

Camille LeFevre saw this weekend's performances of "Duurbaar: Journeys Into Horizon," and marveled at the troupe's athleticism, strength, and singularity. The show runs through Sept. 17 at the Southern Theater.

Letters from a Writer: This Just In: Girls Still Live!

Jean Sramek — Sun, 10 Sep 2006 05:00:00 GMT

Jean Sramek hopes for political incorrectness from Patrons of the Arts.

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Watching Hijack (Kristin Van Loon and Arwen Wilder)

Lightsey Darst — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 05:00:00 GMT

In a preview of Hijack's upcoming performance, Lightsey Darst explores why this duo's recent dance is so fascinating. See them at the Southern Theater this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 8, 9, and 10.

Fringe Shorts: Sock Puppet Serenade

Kim Surkan — Sun, 06 Aug 2006 05:00:00 GMT

Kim Surkan was thoroughly entranced by "Sock Puppet Serenade" from Kurt Hunter Marionettes, at the Theater Garage at 711 Franklin Avenue. You can catch it Sunday, Aug. 6 at 4 PM, Monday 8/7 at 7 PM, or Sunday, 8/13 at 4PM.

Fringe Shorts: How to Cheat

Jaime Kleiman — Sun, 06 Aug 2006 05:00:00 GMT

"How to Cheat" is a great show, says Jaime Kleiman. It's showing at the U of M Rarig Center Arena on Sunday, 8/6 at 10:00 PM, Thursday 8/10 at 5:30 PM, and Saturday 8/12 at 7:00 PM; the New Theater Group does it.

Fringe Shorts: Monsters in America

Jaime Kleiman — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 05:00:00 GMT

Jaime Kleiman, theater critic (as well as dramaturg! See article elsewhere on this site), posts the first of our Fringe reviews; watch the site for more as they come out.

Momentum: New Dance Works

Lightsey Darst — Sun, 23 Jul 2006 05:00:00 GMT

Karen Sherman and Leah Nelson/Abstraktions perform in this annual showcase of the best of Twin Cities dance, at the Southern Theater through July 23. Lightsey Darst finds them rich though oddly paired.

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Mix Tape: News from the North

Chris Godsey — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 05:00:00 GMT

Chris Godsey reports on the doings of Duluth-area musicians.

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Green Man: Onsite Events

mnartists.org — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 05:00:00 GMT

mnartists.org was at Green Man in Duluth this weekend, spreading the mnartists.org news and gathering experiences of musicians and artists from around the region.

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image: Paul Metsa

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Whose Story Is This?: "Born in Iraq"

Kim Surkan — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 05:00:00 GMT

Kim Surkan reviews "Born in Iraq," by Earth Speak Theater (at the Mixed Blood Theater through July 15, shows at 7:30). It's got its problems, but Surkan finds it in the end a worthwhile experience.

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Mix Tape: Will Dave Hoops Like It? Green Man in Duluth

Chris Godsey — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 05:00:00 GMT

Chris Godsey gives you some idea of what to expect at the Green Man Festival in Duluth, July 14-16.

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SHE Captains: Narration vs. Images

Lightsey Darst — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 05:00:00 GMT

Lightsey Darst reviews the performance by Shawn McConneloug and her Orchestra: "SHE Captains," in a Southern Theater offsite presentation. Performances run through June 25.