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Irish Fair and India Fest in St. Paul; Italian tenors at the Orpheum

By Ellen Burkhardt | 08/09/12

ALSO: Kevin Kling's "Politico"; Picnic Operetta adapts Mozart; and more.

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Art-fair trio, the Fringe and a hot-metal pour

By Ellen Burkhardt | 08/02/12

ALSO: Ad Hoc Art in Minneapolis, Circus Juventas and Paws on Grand in St. Paul; and more.

'Wake Up Madagascar' at the Cedar; Aquatennial to open
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'Wake Up Madagascar' at the Cedar; Aquatennial to open

By Tim Gihring | 07/12/12

ALSO: 'Swimming With My Mother' at the Guthrie; Michael Gaughan watercolors at Burnet Gallery; and more.

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Basilica Block Party; 'The Sunshine Boys' at the Guthrie

By Tim Gihring | 07/05/12

ALSO: An outdoor 'Romeo & Juliet'; DeVotchKa at the MN Zoo; MN Orchestra plays Hudson; and more.

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John Prine at MN Zoo; Walker goes back to the '80s

By Tim Gihring | 06/28/12

ALSO: 'The Philadelphia Story' in Lanesboro; Dakota exhibit at History Center; Jazz Fest and more.

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Pride Festival at Loring Park; Rembrandt (and not) at MIA

By Tim Gihring | 06/21/12

ALSO: 'When a Man Loves a Diva' at The Lab; Springsteen-laden 'Anytown' at the Guthrie; and more.

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'Roman Holiday' at the Guthrie; Stone Arch Bridge Festival

By Tim Gihring | 06/14/12

ALSO: Blue Man Group; T. Mychael Rambo and a tribute to dads; 'Fela' at the Ordway; and more.

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'Noises Off!' at the Jungle; blues fest on Nicollet Mall

By Tim Gihring | 06/07/12

ALSO: All-night Northern Spark fest; Dendê and Band at the Cedar; Connie Evingson CD release; and more.

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Neil Simon's 'Laughter' at Park Square; Rockstar Storytellers at BLB

By Tim Gihring | 05/31/12

ALSO: 'Wits' at the Fitz; The Shins at the Orpheum; the Walker's Open Field; and more.

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Minnesota-made war film perfect for Memorial Day weekend

By Tim Gihring | 05/24/12

ALSO: Works Progress’ mobility exhibit; flour power; and an Orchestra Hall “funeral procession"; and Russian and French tales.

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Art-A-Whirl (and related club events) to light up Northeast

By Tim Gihring | 05/17/12

ALSO: 'Mrs. Smith' at the Bowl; Messersmith at the Fitz; Huey Lewis; and more.

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From 'Romeo and Juliet' to a literary tribute to moms

By Tim Gihring | 05/10/12

ALSO: Zacc Harris Group at Artists' Quarter; Saltee at the Cedar; NRBQ in Uptown; and more.

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Twin celebrations: Cinco de Mayo and May Day Parade

By Tim Gihring | 05/03/12

ALSO: 'Amen Corner' at the Guthrie; Poncho Sanchez at the Dakota; Ballet of the Dolls' 'Faith'; and more.

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St. Paul Art Crawl includes 300+ studios

By Tim Gihring | 04/26/12

ALSO: 'Carmina Burana' at the Cowles; a St. Paul gangster film; Michael Crouser photos; Art in Bloom; and more.

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Dessa in St. Paul; 'High' at the State Theatre

By Tim Gihring | 04/19/12

ALSO: Bobcat Goldthwait at Acme; 'Learn to Be Latina' at Mixed Blood; and more.

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'Wits' at the Fitz; 'Spring Awakening' at the U

By Tim Gihring | 04/12/12

ALSO: Channeling Sinatra at the Capri; 'House on Mango Street' at the Southern; Kathleen Edwards; and more.

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New Orleans jazz at Orchestra Hall; 'Birthday Party' at the Jungle

By Tim Gihring | 04/05/12

ALSO: Pert Near Sandstone at First Avenue; Shapiro & Smith Dance, a Constitution exhibit; and more.

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Tim Meadows headlines 'Wits'; Nerds at the Varsity

By Tim Gihring | 03/29/12

Children of Bon Iver, Mozart's 'Musical Joke,' and the birth of rock 'n' roll.

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802 Tour at the Walker; Hiromi plays the Dakota

By Tim Gihring | 03/22/12

Mike Doughty reads from his memoir; Chastity Brown CD release at the Cedar; and more.

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'American Family' to premiere at Park Square

By Tim Gihring | 03/15/12

ALSO: Film Society screening Belafonte bio-pic; Irish music at O'Shaughnessy; 'Edith Can Shoot Things ...' at Mixed Blood; and more.