Artscape
‘Wizard of Oz,’ ‘Babble Lab,’ ‘Cat in the Hat’ in CTC’s new lineup
ALSO: “Ancient Caves” at the Science Museum; Louis Jenkins Remembrance and Celebration at the Guthrie; and more.
Arts & Culture
MNopedia
A goodie idea: The history of Pearson’s Nut Goodie
The Nut Goodie’s annual revenues in the mid-1960s totaled nearly $3 million.
Community Sketchbook
‘We build community through music’: Hopewell Music in north Minneapolis
“We wanted to start a place that was accessible to everybody, regardless of age, income, physical ability, or skill level,” said co-founder Ellie Fregni. “We wanted to eliminate the barriers to participating in a music program.”
Artscape
Summer at Orchestra Hall’s theme will be ‘The Beethoven Influence’
ALSO: “Face to Face: Hmong Women’s Experiences” at Park Square; pianist Daniil Trifonov at the Ordway; and more.
Artscape
Park Square, Schubert Club announce 2020-21 seasons; Julian Lage and Dave King at Crooners
ALSO: Mark Synnott: “Life on the Vertical” at the Fitzgerald; Sam and Sarah host “The Russian Century” at Orchestra Hall; and more.
Artscape
Ahead of Sunday’s Travel Skills class, Rick Steves talks about Instagram, Airbnb and paying for his carbon
“Rick Steves’ Travel Skills Class” will take place Sunday, March 8, at 4 p.m. in the Ordway Concert Hall.
Artscape
Let’s cover coughs and sneezes, please; ‘Interstate’ to open at Mixed Blood
ALSO: Jennifer Egan leads U of M’s spring literary series; pipe organ concert by Giacomo Benedetti; and more.
MNopedia
From trading to mines to resorts, the Gunflint Trail has long played a big role in northeastern Minnesota’s economy
An advertisement from 1938 describes the Gunflint Trail as “a wilderness drive unsurpassed for its wild and enchanting beauty” and boasts, “Now you enter the greatest canoe country in the world.”
Artscape
Roderick Cox forms new ties to Minnesota; celebrating Marion McClinton’s life at Pillsbury Theatre
ALSO: A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham at Northrop; Liz Draper at Icehouse; and more.
Artscape
The ASI plays with its own history; 11th Minnesota Cuban Film Festival opens
ALSO: Sister Helen Prejean at St. Kate’s; Literary Witnesses: Louise Erdrich at Plymouth Church; and more.
Arts & Culture
Why do some Christians wear ashes on Ash Wednesday?
Christians bearing the sign of the cross on their forehead today will be sharing a formal practice that dates back over a thousand years, and more than that – in a tradition that goes back much earlier.
Artscape
‘Emma.’ is a delicious distraction; Guthrie commissions new Mark Rylance trilogy
ALSO: “Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band” at the Lagoon; Julia Reichert at the Walker; and more.
MinnPost Picks
MinnPost Picks: on Katherine Johnson, a Muppets song, and the wonder that is Wikipedia
Our weekly roundup of great stories from around the web, as recommended by MinnPost’s staff and contributing journalists.
