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Thought 'Hamilton' was sold out in Minneapolis? A new batch of tickets is available
New tickets for "Hamilton" have been released, at a variety of price points, and they'll keep popping up during the rest of the run.
Aretha Franklin didn't get total respect in first Minneapolis concert in 1968
While famed columnist Molly Ivins praised the Queen of Soul, the Minneapolis Star critic got tired of delays and left early.
Hip-hop hitmaker Travis Scott coming to Target Center in December
Tickets will go on sale Friday for the rapper with the nation's No. 1 album, "Astroworld."
50th Anniversary screenings of "2001: A Space Odyssey" in Twin Cities IMAX theaters
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of its release, "2001: A Space Odyssey" is showing at select IMAX theaters
Alt-country ace Shelby Lynne proves her Grammy-winning artistry in Minneapolis
She performed her dark, penetrating songs at the Cedar Cultural Center.
Prince's 1995-2010 albums available for streaming starting today
The 23 records, from "The Gold Experience" to "20Ten," are part of the estate's new deal with Sony Legacy.
Guthrie performers, staff in free cabaret performance
The Guthrie will turn a night off from "West Side Story" into a celebration of diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
Minnesota comics get a shot at stardom in new cable series
An upcoming cable show taped an episode Wednesday night at Acme Comedy Co.
Wednesday's Rod Stewart concert in St. Paul is postponed until Oct. 14
The Rock Hall of Famer has strep throat. He'll return with Cyndi Lauper this fall.
Injury report: Minnesota musicians Charlie Parr, the Bad Man sidelined by broken body parts
Parr safely traverses the country by car every year but crashed after a few minutes on a skateboard.
Brainerd music fest prepares for big growth spurt — and new arts center
Referendum passed by Brainerd voters will provide a new performing-arts center for the Lakes Area Music Festival.
Prince to receive honorary degree from University of Minnesota
He will be given an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree, the U's highest honor.
Questlove says don't blame him for no symphonic Prince concert in Minneapolis — yet
He's just the curator, not the booker, of the 36-city tour featuring a 27-piece orchestra playing music of the Purple One.
Mixed Blood slots 'Roe' play in upcoming season
Mixed Blood completes its ambitious 2018-19 season with Lisa Loomer's "Roe," an epic play about Norma McCorvey's journey from expectant mother to plaintiff to liberal icon to conservative icon.
Radiohead's Thom Yorke to end 21-year Minnesota lull on Dec. 6
Yorke will appease Twin Cities fans with a solo date at Northrop Auditorium after his band once again skipped us this summer.
At 79, William Bell proves to be consummate soul man at the Dakota
The Stax Records stalwart played three long shows in 24 hours in Minnesota.
Terrific Mavericks dance the night away at Minnesota Zoo at first of two gigs
The veteran old-school Americana band played cool covers as well as their own tunes to the delight of a dancing, sell-out crowd.
Twin Cities' 5 must-see art shows this weekend
It's that late-summer-art-time again.
Questlove to curate authorized Prince symphonic tour but there's no Minneapolis concert
A 36-city fall tour will feature a 27-piece orchestra, with arrangements by Prince associated Brent Fischer.
Minneapolis punk trio Gully Boys: 'We're not faking it anymore'
With a new album in hand, they're headlining a release party Sunday at the Entry and heading out on tour.