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Ramsey Lewis retires from the road, canceling Ordway gig on Sunday
The veteran jazz pianist will continue to record but no longer tour. Anne Hampton Callaway will perform Sunday in his place at the Ordway.
On thin ice, Art Shanty Projects hosts meetings to discuss its future
The organization was unable to secure a major grant, jeopardizing its programming.
Music and foodie scenes organize benefits for Minneapolis shooting victim Aaron 'Hix' Lee
Mortimer's will host benefit concerts every Wednesday in November, while Serving Those Serving hosts a happy-hour soiree Tuesday at Smack Shack.
'Live From Here' nods to its Minnesota roots with tributes to Andrews Sisters and Louise Erdrich
Chris Thile and company kicked off first of four local shows for 2018-19 season.
Maceo Parker puts the funk in Funk 'n' Roll Weekend honoring Prince
The fundraiser concert was kickoff to three days of events to continue Prince's charitable ways.
Members of Prince's estate ask President Trump to not use his music at rallies
The statement requested that "they cease all use immediately" after "Purple Rain" was heard in news footage from a rally in Mississippi.
Enduring alt-rock faves Weezer and Pixies to pair up at Xcel Center on March 30
The 21-city joint arena tour follows the surprise success of Weezer's cover of Toto's "Africa."
Drake finally cancels his already twice-postponed Xcel Center show
The rapper's Nov. 11 stop in St. Paul was originally slated for August.
Minneapolis punk trio brings 'rape culture from the shadows' with new video
The college-age women in the band said the song "Nightmare" is for "everyone who has dealt with sexual violence."
Dessa's 'superhero' cape made big impression at Orchestra Hall
Minneapolis designer Joy Teiken created an ensemble for Dessa's Orchestral Hall gigs: "She did look like a superhero."
KDWB's 2018 Jingle Ball to feature Chainsmokers, 5SOS, Bebe Rexha
Bazzi and Sabrina Carpenter round out the bill for the usual Monday night date at Xcel Energy Center, Dec. 3.
Pulitzer-winning play coming to three Minnesota cities, for free
"Sweat" is coming to three Minnesota towns.
Minneapolis singer J.S. Ondara signs to Verve, hits the road with Lindsey Buckingham
The Kenya native formerly known as Jay Smart recorded with members of Dawes and Milk Carton Kids for his album due out Feb. 1.
Nicole Kidman, Naomi Watts both prepare to play Minnesotan Gretchen Carlson
The two stars will play the former Fox News personality in separate projects
'80s Baby! NKOTB returning to Xcel Center with Debbie Gibson, Tiffany, Salt-N-Pepa
The so-called Mixed Tape Tour will also feature "OPP" hitmakers Naughty by Nature.
Joan Baez's farewell concert is filled with grace, gratitude and political zingers
The folk-music queen played a range of new and old songs at the State Theatre and offered comments about Kavanaugh and Trump.
Twin Cities' top 5 must-see art exhibitions this weekend
Your guide to art around town.
Five Minnesotans included in historical video project on the civil-rights movement
Two Twin Cities mayors are featured in Comcast's tribute to those who fought for equality in America.
New York debut of Bob Dylan musical 'Girl From the North Country' gets rave review
The show, which uses about 20 Dylan songs, is getting a limited Off-Broadway run at the Public Theater — a launching pad for past Broadway hits.
Mystery at St. Olaf: Is this an authentic painting by 'Scream' artist Edvard Munch?
Art experts took samples from the portrait Monday. The college will get the final verdict in 6-8 weeks.