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Women of Blondie and Garbage rock Mystic Lake Casino in well-matched show
Debbie Harry and Shirley Manson proved to be unstoppable, enduring forces.
Minnesotans are texting emojis, and getting back a work of art
Art is literally at your fingertips with the 'Send me SFMOMA' project.
Twin Cities' 5 must-see art shows this weekend
Art awaits.
Friday's J. Cole concert at Xcel Center postponed to Saturday due to 'border issues'
The charts-topping rapper also delayed concerts in three other cities.
MSP Airport shows travelers 'who we are' with new Minnesota art
Does art represent something essential about Minnesota? The planners at MSP International Airport think so.
First proper Replacements live album from 1986 coming out in October
The double-LP set includes 29 songs from the "Tim" tour, "and they actually finished them all."
Native American 10-minute play festival returns to Twin Cities, doubles in size
The expanded festival of small plays will take place in both St Paul and Minneapolis in August.
Think clowns are scary? Wait until you meet the guests at St. Paul's Puppetry Festival
"Cendres (Ashes)" burns in your memory.
'Game of Thrones' review: Preparing for a harsh winter
The world's most popular show launches its seventh season.
Walker's big blue rooster inspires a big blue condom giveaway
Katharina Fritsch's new sculpture "Hahn/Cock" leads to a safe sex spinoff
Somali-American artists mount 'huge' show in Minneapolis' West Bank neighborhood
The show features art by 13 Somali-American artists from Minnesota and across the country.
Twin Cities' 5 must-see art shows this weekend
Art is everywhere on the weekend of July 14 and 15!
Meet the next Minneapolis designer to appear on 'Project Runway'
Minneapolis-based Samantha Rei is a veteran of the local cosplay and steampunk scenes.
Comedian and 'Talking Dead' host Chris Hardwick books intimate Minneapolis gigs
The late-night host will perform at Acme Comedy Co.
Streamlined, propulsive 'Motown the Musical' rolls through Twin Cities
REVIEW: The tweaked musical offers a soulful soundtrack of the 1960s and '70s even as it tells of the rise of founder Berry Gordy and his romance with superstar Diana Ross.
Minnesota Orchestra extends contracts for conductor Sarah Hicks, composer Kevin Puts
Sarah Hicks will lead "Live at Orchestra Hall" series and Kevin Puts will continue as director of the orchestra's Composer Institute
Minneapolis performer Bob Stromberg lends Steve Harvey a hand
The co-creator of 'Triple Espresso' gets the prime-time spotlight.
In a 'tough' move, Minneapolis' Intermedia Arts cuts two staffers
Executive Director Eyenga Bokamba pens heartfelt letter about necessary changes to reduce spending at the arts organization.
St. Paul dude Nick Swardson looks like a lady in 'Lip Sync Battle'
The red-hot comic performs Elle King's 'Ex's and Oh's.'
Vacant night at State Fair grandstand filled by Phantogram, Lucius
Tickets to the Sept. 2 show go on sale Saturday for $25.