Artscape

Artscape focuses on Twin Cities arts institutions, personalities, performances, money and politics, encompassing all forms of the arts. It appears on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Pamela Espeland has written about the arts for MinnPost since our launch in 2007.

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The Walker's provocative lineup; Accordo returns; poetry and pirates

By Pamela Espeland | 05/18/12

ALSO: Arts organizations against the marriage amendment; a Bach weekend; poet John Caddy wins major McKnight award; and more

Artscape

Plan now for MIA's Rembrandt exhibition

By Pamela Espeland | 05/15/12

ALSO: The Ordway's free dance lessons; Pen Pals season to include Rushdie; Zeitgeist's new chamber work; and more.

Artscape

Music galore: Liquid Music's alluring lineup, and oodles of festivals

By Pamela Espeland | 05/11/12

ALSO: 'War Within' and 'Amen Corner' to open; 'Soul Project' at the Walker; MN Orchestra layoffs; and more.

Artscape

Coming up: 'Wizard of Oz' as ballet; St. Croix pottery tour

By Pamela Espeland | 05/08/12

ALSO: Gehry house open for tours; Claudia Schmidt at Bryant Lake Bowl; Caponi Art Park's summer series; and more.

Artscape

2012 Tony noms: More than a few Minnesota connections

By Pamela Espeland | 05/04/12

ALSO: Film about Paul Simon part of Sound Unseen; 'Vasa Lisa' at Open Book; free SPCO concerts; Red Green is coming to town; and more.

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Artists' CSA 'shares' on sale May 3; 'Pippi' is back

By Pamela Espeland | 05/01/12

Museums Month starts; Four Humors unveils season; Portland Cello Project at the Cedar; and more.

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Parade, performances at Art Crawl; Rasmussen wins Whitman Award

By Pamela Espeland | 04/27/12

ALSO: Art in Bloom under way at MIA; De La Soul at the Cabooze; Twin Citians in film festival; and more.

Artscape

Lots of 'lineups' with theater seasons, Basilica Block Party, JazzMN Orchestra and more

By Pamela Espeland | 04/24/12

Plus poems and potters, "Moon" music, Northern Woods Exhibition and plenty of stage play openings.

Artscape

ACC's craft show in St. Paul; McKnight writing fellows named

By Pamela Espeland | 04/20/12

ALSO: Sweet Honey in the Rock at Orchestra Hall; MIA's print and drawing show; Record Store Day; and more.

Artscape

O'Neill, Shakespeare, three commissions in Guthrie's next season

By Pamela Espeland | 04/17/12

ALSO: Cheryl Strayed is in town; Northrop Dance's new season; 'Butterfly' at Minnesota Opera; and more.

Artscape

On National Jazz Day, reflections on our local jazz scene

By Pamela Espeland | 04/13/12

April is Jazz Appreciation Month and April 13 is Jazz Day, so we asked a number of jazz-related figures to evaluate the Twin Cities scene.

Artscape

Minnesota's museum mania

By Pamela Espeland | 04/10/12

ALSO: Ordway renovation on hold; St. Paul's sidewalk poetry; Dessa at O'Shaughnessy; a John Cage festival; and more.

Artscape

Dance, opera, film, you name it at Cowles next season

By Pamela Espeland | 04/06/12

ALSO: An amazing offer from SPCO; State Fair lineup shaping up; powerful 'Lizzie Bright' at Children's Theatre; and more.

Artscape

Barenaked Ladies, Los Lobos in Music in the Zoo lineup

By Pamela Espeland | 04/03/12

ALSO: 'Laramie Project' to open; Books & Bars expands; Soledad O'Brien and Irvin Mayfield at Orchestra Hall; and more.

Artscape

The Walker’s new acquisition is a rock star

By Pamela Espeland | 03/30/12

ALSO: Talk of the Stacks’ summer season, hoodies wanted, a STAX tribute, music for April Fools' Day, and more.

Artscape

Kevin Smith, TU Dance among Sally Award winners

By Pamela Espeland | 03/27/12

ALSO: The SPCO performs a U.S. premiere; a Fringe favorite returns; a pair of CD releases; and more.

Artscape

Exploring the 'Inside the Classics' series at MN Orchestra

By Pamela Espeland | 03/23/12

ALSO: Naplan leaving Minnesota Opera; Pat Donohue at the Fitz; MDT at the Cowles; and more.

The Cowles Center in downtown Minneapolis

Artscape

Enjoying the fruits of Cowles' arts legacy

By Pamela Espeland | 03/20/12

ALSO: New Ojibwe online dictionary; Park Square's new season; Houston Ballet at the Orpheum; and more.

Artscape

Jewish, Italian, international: film festivals galore

By Pamela Espeland | 03/16/12

ALSO: 'Hay Fever' opening at Guthrie; Flying Foot Forum at Cowles; Cirque du Soleil Michael Jackson show coming; and more.

Artscape

Twin Cities arts groups show new spirit of cooperation

By Pamela Espeland | 03/13/12

Violinist Christian Tetzlaff will play for the Minnesota Orchestra, the SPCO and the Schubert Club this month.

Artscape

GonzoGroup: New season, new home, new ticket model

By Pamela Espeland | 03/09/12

ALSO: SPCO's $50 rest-of-season pass; 'Art(ists) on the Verge' at Soap Factory; two pottery exhibitions; and more.

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Artscape

The Walker's provocative lineup; Accordo returns; poetry and pirates

Plan now for MIA's Rembrandt exhibition

Music galore: Liquid Music's alluring lineup, and oodles of festivals

Coming up: 'Wizard of Oz' as ballet; St. Croix pottery tour

2012 Tony noms: More than a few Minnesota connections

Artists' CSA 'shares' on sale May 3; 'Pippi' is back

Parade, performances at Art Crawl; Rasmussen wins Whitman Award

Lots of 'lineups' with theater seasons, Basilica Block Party, JazzMN Orchestra and more

ACC's craft show in St. Paul; McKnight writing fellows named

O'Neill, Shakespeare, three commissions in Guthrie's next season

On National Jazz Day, reflections on our local jazz scene

Minnesota's museum mania

Dance, opera, film, you name it at Cowles next season

Barenaked Ladies, Los Lobos in Music in the Zoo lineup

The Walker’s new acquisition is a rock star

Kevin Smith, TU Dance among Sally Award winners

Exploring the 'Inside the Classics' series at MN Orchestra

Enjoying the fruits of Cowles' arts legacy

Jewish, Italian, international: film festivals galore

Twin Cities arts groups show new spirit of cooperation

GonzoGroup: New season, new home, new ticket model

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