Weekend picks: the Mu Tang Clan, Jearlyn and Jevetta Steele, ‘Taken’ at the Gordon Parks Gallery
Whether you’re venturing out this week or seeking a virtual option, here are events that offer beauty, hope — and perhaps a smile.
Sheila Regan
Sheila Regan is a Twin Cities-based arts journalist. She writes MinnPost’s twice-weekly Artscape column. She can be reached at sregan@minnpost.com.
Walking Shadow’s online ‘Reboot’ offers an artistic respite amid a new round of cancellations
As part of the immersive experience, audience members use their computer skills to assist an investigation.
Weekend picks: Sibelius, tattoos and Out There 2022
Some options for vaccinated folks willing to test often, mask up and go out.
A breath of fresh, icy air at the 2022 Art Shanty Projects
From Jan. 15 through Feb. 6, the outdoor Art Shanty Projects offer artist-designed shanties on Lake Harriet, part of a festival full of music, theater, dancing, skating and adventures you can enjoy while socially distanced.
Year in review: a look back at Twin Cities arts in 2021
Given everything, it’s remarkable how much art was actually able to happen in 2021.
Holiday picks: Russian Cosmism, ‘All is Calm,’ and Dessa on the eve of New Year’s Eve
Events to get you out of the house between Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
Kiss the Tiger brings its spoken-word/rock ’n’ roll/poetry experience to an Icehouse residency
A Q&A with lead vocalist Meghan Kreidler on the band’s new project, “Stone Baby.”
Weekend picks: To holiday show or not to holiday show?
From a Kinda Kinky show to a holiday bazaar at the Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center, some arts and entertainment ideas to get you out of the house.
Carrying Artscape forward
I hope to continue the spirit of inquiry, curiosity and improvisation that Pamela Espeland brought to this column.
‘Shame’ for using an HIV prevention drug that works? Twin Cities men confront the Truvada conundrum
The method, called PrEP, reduces HIV infections dramatically, but users can face ‘slut-shaming’ if partners find out they’re using it.
