Recent content from Jenna Ross
Minnesota Orchestra swaps big concerts for free summer shows
In August, the orchestra will play 24 free chamber music shows outside on Peavey Plaza for concertgoers with tickets to the nixed indoor concerts.
Radio host agitates for change while elevating Black artistry
Garrett McQueen knocks a few "old, dead white men" off their pedestals while elevating Black artistry.
After George Floyd, Minnesota fights racism with free books and films
Minnesota libraries, publishers offer anti-racist titles.
Two Minnesota book artists get a boost from a new $25K award
With a new award, the book arts — which involve printing and stitching and folding and binding — are getting their due. Minnesota artists Paula…
Zooming into an uncertain future, Minnesota's arts leaders forge a new alliance
The on-screen boxes multiply and suddenly, there are dozens of directors of Minnesota arts organizations in a single Zoom room. It’s an unlikely group. Museum…
Twin Cities museums aim to reopen as soon as next weekend
Bakken plans to open June 20 while Minneapolis Institute of Art and Walker Art Center are aiming for mid-July.
Bill Gossman dies at 67: An artist in clay, he left his fingerprints on the town of New London, Minnesota
Bill Gossman had a way with clay. Whistling, he’d dig his thumbs into a big hunk of it and, in minutes, form it into an…
Springboard for the Arts is saving Minnesota's arts scene, $500 at a time
The St. Paul nonprofit uses "lots of little" to make big change in a crisis through its emergency relief fund.
Has summer been canceled? Minnesotans in mourning as cancellations add up
Minnesotans mourn as cancellations take a toll on our short, sweet season.
Reversing decision to postpone, Twin Cities Pride will go online with a virtual parade
Twin Cities Pride is moving its parade, party and booths online. It’s hoping crowds will follow. The nonprofit will announce Friday a…