Performing Arts
Jan 3, 2006
Radio mnartists: Truthmaze
Marya Morstad
Producer Marya Morstad continues the “Radio mnartists” series of web and radio interviews with Minnesota artists. Listen to her interview with William "Truthmaze" Harris.
Radio mnartists: Truthmaze
Marya Morstad
Producer Marya Morstad continues the “Radio mnartists” series of web and radio interviews with Minnesota artists. Listen to her interview with William "Truthmaze" Harris.
Jan 1, 2006
Between Fire and Ice: Ragnarok at the McGuire
Dean Seal
Dean Seal went to Joe Chvala's "Mjollnir II" and was blown away; our favorite religion writer finds paganism interesting.
Between Fire and Ice: Ragnarok at the McGuire
Dean Seal
Dean Seal went to Joe Chvala's "Mjollnir II" and was blown away; our favorite religion writer finds paganism interesting.
Dec 11, 2005
Radio mnartists: Theatre of Fools
Marya Morstad
Producer Marya Morstad continues the “Radio mnartists” series of web and radio interviews with Minnesota artists. Listen to her interview with Theatre of Fools founders Lloyd Brant and Rosie Cole.
Radio mnartists: Theatre of Fools
Marya Morstad
Producer Marya Morstad continues the “Radio mnartists” series of web and radio interviews with Minnesota artists. Listen to her interview with Theatre of Fools founders Lloyd Brant and Rosie Cole.
Dec 7, 2005
A Little Prince, an Arabian Night, and an Italian Grandmother: Holiday Drama
Ann Klefstad and Maja Kalstrom
Ann Klefstad and her eleven-year-old daughter Maja went to three plays in three days, seeing what the Cities have to offer in theater for kids (and grownups too) at holiday time. Read on for their conclusions.
A Little Prince, an Arabian Night, and an Italian Grandmother: Holiday Drama
Ann Klefstad and Maja Kalstrom
Ann Klefstad and her eleven-year-old daughter Maja went to three plays in three days, seeing what the Cities have to offer in theater for kids (and grownups too) at holiday time. Read on for their conclusions.
Dec 6, 2005
Advocate for Art
Shelia Smith
It’s the holiday season—give thanks for Advocacy! Shelia Smith, Executive Director of Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, provides a 101 and reminds us that we DO have the power to make a change (and honestly, who’s not down for that!)
Advocate for Art
Shelia Smith
It’s the holiday season—give thanks for Advocacy! Shelia Smith, Executive Director of Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, provides a 101 and reminds us that we DO have the power to make a change (and honestly, who’s not down for that!)
Dec 2, 2005
Dorky is the New Cool: The Low- Fi High-Fi Sound of Melodious Owl
Jay Orff
Jay Orff writes on the high-school band Melodious Owl’s new CD. The Hopkins High denizens make him as spazzy as he wants ta be.
Dorky is the New Cool: The Low- Fi High-Fi Sound of Melodious Owl
Jay Orff
Jay Orff writes on the high-school band Melodious Owl’s new CD. The Hopkins High denizens make him as spazzy as he wants ta be.
Dec 2, 2005
Chair, Sandbag, Rose: No Prescriptions
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst saw the Stuart Pimsler company's performance at the Red Eye; there's more this weekend, Dec 2 - 4. The work is resonant, and a wecome respite from holiday fare.
Chair, Sandbag, Rose: No Prescriptions
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst saw the Stuart Pimsler company's performance at the Red Eye; there's more this weekend, Dec 2 - 4. The work is resonant, and a wecome respite from holiday fare.
Nov 3, 2005
Letters from a Writer: Math Class Is Tough: That Rare Artist
Jean Sramek
Jean Sramek explains the relationship of mathematics and making art.
Letters from a Writer: Math Class Is Tough: That Rare Artist
Jean Sramek
Jean Sramek explains the relationship of mathematics and making art.
Oct 31, 2005
The Idea of an Age: "Movement in Stillness" at the Weisman
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst saw "Movement in Stillness" (choreography by Penelope Freeh and Justin Leaf) at the Weisman Museum recently. This performance, part of the programming around the museum's current show of Russian art, was unusually revealing.
The Idea of an Age: "Movement in Stillness" at the Weisman
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst saw "Movement in Stillness" (choreography by Penelope Freeh and Justin Leaf) at the Weisman Museum recently. This performance, part of the programming around the museum's current show of Russian art, was unusually revealing.
Oct 28, 2005
"From the Horse's Mouth": 30 Odd Dancers at the Southern
Camille LeFevre
Camille LeFevre saw this much-buzzed-about survey of Minnesota dance; it's an idiosyncratic collection of dancers / storytellers. Did it work? Mostly. You can see for yourself, on Saturday and Sunday at the Southern Theater.
"From the Horse's Mouth": 30 Odd Dancers at the Southern
Camille LeFevre
Camille LeFevre saw this much-buzzed-about survey of Minnesota dance; it's an idiosyncratic collection of dancers / storytellers. Did it work? Mostly. You can see for yourself, on Saturday and Sunday at the Southern Theater.
Oct 27, 2005
"Exercises": Merce Cunningham Draws!
Camille LeFevre
Camille LeFevre has some fascinating conversations about Merce Cunningham in Minnesota, and offers an interesting read on the show of his drawings currently at the Katherine Nash Gallery at the University of Minnesota.
"Exercises": Merce Cunningham Draws!
Camille LeFevre
Camille LeFevre has some fascinating conversations about Merce Cunningham in Minnesota, and offers an interesting read on the show of his drawings currently at the Katherine Nash Gallery at the University of Minnesota.
Oct 20, 2005
Radio mnartists: Abinadi Meza
Marya Morstad
Producer Marya Morstad continues the “Radio mnartists” series of web and radio interviews with Minnesota artists. Listen to her interview with Abinadi Meza.
Radio mnartists: Abinadi Meza
Marya Morstad
Producer Marya Morstad continues the “Radio mnartists” series of web and radio interviews with Minnesota artists. Listen to her interview with Abinadi Meza.
Oct 12, 2005
Radio mnartists: Melody Gilbert
Marya Morstad
Producer Marya Morstad continues the “Radio mnartists” series of web and radio interviews with Minnesota artists. Listen to her interview with Melody Gilbert.
Radio mnartists: Melody Gilbert
Marya Morstad
Producer Marya Morstad continues the “Radio mnartists” series of web and radio interviews with Minnesota artists. Listen to her interview with Melody Gilbert.
Oct 10, 2005
More Than One Black Act
Shannon Gibney
Shannon Gibney writes on Black Choreographers’ Evening 2005--it's Thursday and Friday, October 13 and 14 at 7 pm at the Varsity Theater, 1308 4th St. SE, in Minneapolis. The box office opens at 6 pm. For more information, write blackdance@peoplepc.com.
More Than One Black Act
Shannon Gibney
Shannon Gibney writes on Black Choreographers’ Evening 2005--it's Thursday and Friday, October 13 and 14 at 7 pm at the Varsity Theater, 1308 4th St. SE, in Minneapolis. The box office opens at 6 pm. For more information, write blackdance@peoplepc.com.
Oct 8, 2005
Cupboard Full of Hate: That Clutching Sensation
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst reviews the marvelous “A Cupboard Full of Hate” by Off-Leash Area in Our Garage. Call 612-724-7372 to reserve. Oct 8-9.
Cupboard Full of Hate: That Clutching Sensation
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst reviews the marvelous “A Cupboard Full of Hate” by Off-Leash Area in Our Garage. Call 612-724-7372 to reserve. Oct 8-9.
Oct 5, 2005
Art for the Birds
Cynde Randall
Cynde Randall writes on the Bird x Bird Project, including its origins in a songbird nursery. The annual show is this week at the Northrup King Building in northeast Minneapolis: preview on Thursday evening, Oct. 6, and the silent auction the next day.
Art for the Birds
Cynde Randall
Cynde Randall writes on the Bird x Bird Project, including its origins in a songbird nursery. The annual show is this week at the Northrup King Building in northeast Minneapolis: preview on Thursday evening, Oct. 6, and the silent auction the next day.
Sep 30, 2005
Letters from a Writer: Hi There, My Name's Jean, I'll Be Your Actor Tonight
Jean Sramek
Jean Sramek tells more tales from the actors' trenches: this time it's the delights of interactive dinner theater.
Letters from a Writer: Hi There, My Name's Jean, I'll Be Your Actor Tonight
Jean Sramek
Jean Sramek tells more tales from the actors' trenches: this time it's the delights of interactive dinner theater.
Sep 23, 2005
Radio mnartists: Dave King
Marya Morstad
Producer Marya Morstad continues the “Radio mnartists” series of web and radio interviews with Minnesota artists. Listen to her interview with avant-garde jazz drummer Dave King.
Radio mnartists: Dave King
Marya Morstad
Producer Marya Morstad continues the “Radio mnartists” series of web and radio interviews with Minnesota artists. Listen to her interview with avant-garde jazz drummer Dave King.
Sep 21, 2005
Letters from a Writer: Be Difficult
Jean Sramek
Jean Sramek tries to decide between being "difficult" and being "flexible": which is a rock and which is a hard place?
Letters from a Writer: Be Difficult
Jean Sramek
Jean Sramek tries to decide between being "difficult" and being "flexible": which is a rock and which is a hard place?
Sep 21, 2005
Wordless Drama: Freeh at the Southern
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst reads Penelope Freeh's "Witness and other dances" performed recently at the Southern Theater.
Wordless Drama: Freeh at the Southern
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst reads Penelope Freeh's "Witness and other dances" performed recently at the Southern Theater.
Sep 16, 2005
Radio mnartists: Gao Hong
Marya Morstad
Winner of Innovate mnartists.org contest, producer Marya Morstad introduces “Radio mnartists,” a series of web and radio interviews with Minnesota artists. Listen to her interview with pipa player Gao Hong here.
Radio mnartists: Gao Hong
Marya Morstad
Winner of Innovate mnartists.org contest, producer Marya Morstad introduces “Radio mnartists,” a series of web and radio interviews with Minnesota artists. Listen to her interview with pipa player Gao Hong here.
Sep 1, 2005
Landmark: Between Earth and Sky, Water and Air
Shannon Gibney
Shannon Gibney went to the Landmark event by Local Strategies, on the Stone Arch Bridge at the end of August. It was a high sky-blue day.
Landmark: Between Earth and Sky, Water and Air
Shannon Gibney
Shannon Gibney went to the Landmark event by Local Strategies, on the Stone Arch Bridge at the end of August. It was a high sky-blue day.
Sep 1, 2005
The Ivey Essay: Beyond Beginning, Middle, and End
Jaime Kleiman
Jaime Kleiman explores experimental theater for this series of essays, sponsored by the Ivey Awards in their first year and reprised here. The 2007 Ivey Awards will be Monday, September 24.
The Ivey Essay: Beyond Beginning, Middle, and End
Jaime Kleiman
Jaime Kleiman explores experimental theater for this series of essays, sponsored by the Ivey Awards in their first year and reprised here. The 2007 Ivey Awards will be Monday, September 24.
Sep 1, 2005
Aurora Pours: Thoughts about Iron
Suzanne Szucs
Suzanne Szucs writes about her experience of the North Shore Iron Pour this August. Since this writing, Hurricane Katrina has struck artist Coral Lambert’s home and studio in New Orleans. Send inquiries about aid for her to editor@mnartists.org.
Aurora Pours: Thoughts about Iron
Suzanne Szucs
Suzanne Szucs writes about her experience of the North Shore Iron Pour this August. Since this writing, Hurricane Katrina has struck artist Coral Lambert’s home and studio in New Orleans. Send inquiries about aid for her to editor@mnartists.org.
Aug 18, 2005
Can Artists Be Part of the Real World?: Civic Engagement and Aesthetic Action
Shannon Gibney
Shannon Gibney writes on art that aspires to be part of the fabric of the city. She spoke to Sandy Augustin at Intermedia Arts and Eleanor Savage, who's producing "Landmark: 24 Hours @ The Stone Arch Bridge" (sunrise, August 27 to sunrise, August 28).
Can Artists Be Part of the Real World?: Civic Engagement and Aesthetic Action
Shannon Gibney
Shannon Gibney writes on art that aspires to be part of the fabric of the city. She spoke to Sandy Augustin at Intermedia Arts and Eleanor Savage, who's producing "Landmark: 24 Hours @ The Stone Arch Bridge" (sunrise, August 27 to sunrise, August 28).
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