Guthrie’s indelible ‘Metamorphoses’ is powerful, moving and visually delicious
ALSO: University Organist Dean Billmeyer at Northrop; “Nureyev” at Edina Cinema; Lorna Landvik at Scott County Library; and more.
Arts & Culture
Bradley Greenwald and Sally Wingert lend their talent to MinnRoast 2019
Every year politicians, journalists, actors, and singers converge at the State Theatre to gently skewer Minnesota politics and each other. Get your tickets today!
The Tilt-A-Whirl, a fair staple, was invented in Minnesota
Herbert Sellner founded the Sellner Woodcraft Company in 1912 to manufacture mission furniture, lamps, and other wood articles. By 1923, Sellner’s creativity evolved.
Artscape
Pulitzer honors for two Milkweed authors; more kudos for Marlon James
ALSO: Music in the Zoo lineup includes Taj Mahal Quartet and Rosanne Cash; Minneapolis Hitchcock Festival 2019 at the Riverview; and more.
Metro
‘Anchor strategy’: Twin Cities’ urban-revitalization methods stand out
Anchor institutions — including colleges, universities, nonprofits and health care organizations — join with neighbors to boost inner-city communities.
Artscape
Northrop Dance, 2019-20: From Ballet West to Mark Morris
Northrop’s 2019-20 season is the last to be programmed by Christine Tschida. Here is a Q&A with her about her choices — and memories.
Artscape
SPCO’s next season: 125 performances in 17 venues
ALSO: Mark Kingwell: “Boredom and the Interface” at the Walker Cinema; Second Annual Family Arts Blast at the Ordway; and more.
Arts & Culture
MinnRoast: Collusion in the Minnesota congressional delegation
The entire Minnesota congressional delegation is colluding … to make you laugh at MinnRoast 2019. What shenanigans are they up to?
Artscape
Penumbra’s 2019-20 season declares a ‘State of Emergence’
ALSO: Accordo with silent film at the Ordway; Liquid Music’s “Double Header: New Music & Dance Duos” at the Lab; and more.
Community Sketchbook
‘First Person Plural,’ set in Cedar-Riverside, depicts intimacy and connection in a time of suspicion and division
The “First Person Plural” production brought together actors, artists, composers, musicians and community leaders from the Twin Cities’ Somali, film, theater, and music communities to tell a story of love conquering all.
Artscape
Brilliant at the Walker: poet Claudia Rankine; ‘Amazing Grace’ at the Uptown
ALSO: Joshua Redman Quartet at Hopkins Center for the Arts; chef Kwame Onwuachi at Club Book; and more.
Community Sketchbook
What’s hip-hop architecture? ‘Hip-hop culture in built form’
Now a full-fledged movement, examples of hip-hop architecture can be found in the United States, as well as Australia, the Netherlands, and France.
Artscape
Three words for ‘Hedwig’: Don’t miss it.
ALSO: Opening reception for “Sámi Dreams: Conversations with Modern-Day Sámi”; Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theater at the Lab; and more.