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Kyu-Young Kim
Artscape

SPCO musician's departure a sad sign of the times; but happy food news

By Pamela Espeland | 02/22/13

Plus "Wits" spring season; a "Cabaret" collaboration; Ice Castle sticking around; and lots to see and do.

Cities or suburbs: Searching for the new land of opportunity
Cityscape

Cities or suburbs: Searching for the new land of opportunity

By Marlys Harris | 02/19/13

You can find intellectual nirvana in either city or suburb; you merely have to choose the right city.

Ta-coumba T. Aiken and lite brite mural
Artscape

Aiken's Lite Brite mural lights up; tickets on sale for Penumbra's 'Spunk'

By Pamela Espeland | 02/19/13

Randy Reyes is new artistic director at Mu Performing Arts; Bill Frisell to play free concert in St. Paul; Moore by Four to perform for Black History Month; and more.

Portland at night
Cityscape

Getting over our Portland envy

By Marlys Harris | 02/15/13

I am getting a little tired of hearing about this urban paragon in Oregon, and I'm not the only one.

Internet cat video festival
Artscape

Walker's Cat Video Festival headed to State Fair; Bly wins Frost Medal

By Pamela Espeland | 02/15/13

ALSO: Should Minnesota have a state poem?; Northern Spark moves to St. Paul; Fashion Week kickoff; and more.

Jose James
MinnClips

José James performs 'Trouble' on the Current

By Tom Nehil | 02/13/13

The Minneapolis-born jazz man peforms a stripped-down version of his hit in the Current studio lobby.

Barry Kempton
Artscape

Schubert Club's Barry Kempton unveils lively, less formal lineup

By Pamela Espeland | 02/12/13

Orchestra update; a double helping of "Long Day's Journey"; and plenty of midweek music.

Book of Mormon
Artscape

'Book of Mormon' is wildly entertaining (plus rude, crude ...)

By Pamela Espeland | 02/08/13

ALSO: 'Wicked,' 'Once' among coming B-way shows; Valentine's Day ideas for you; new 'Treasures' show at the Weisman; 'Painter, Painter' at the Walker; and more

andrews sisters
Minnesota History

Jukebox divas from Minnesota: The Andrews Sisters

By Alyssa Ford | 02/07/13

The sisters weren’t just popular. They defined the sound of the 1940s, as much as Glenn Miller’s big band or Bing Crosby’s velvety crooning.

Ford Center
Cityscape

Historic preservation makes Twin Cities healthy, wealthy and wise

By Marlys Harris | 02/06/13

A movement that once confined itself to saving national monuments is now brightening up Minneapolis and St. Paul.