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Review: Poignant humor and a longing for belonging power Guthrie’s must-see ‘Heart Sellers’

Lloyd Suh’s one-act play is about immigrant strangers who become fast friends one Thanksgiving Day.
AuthoredRohan Preston
December 20, 2024
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Artist of the Year 2024 honorable mentions: Charlie Parr and Mathew Janczewski

These two outstanding artists continue to leave indelible marks in the fields of music and dance.
December 20, 2024
Stage & Arts

Mark the season with a Holiday-ish ‘Chocolate,’ a satiric ‘Carol’ and Santa in the ‘Twilight Zone’

Here’s a round-up of other seasonal shows that you might not want to miss.
December 19, 2024
Photo by Karl Demer, Atomic K Studios Minneapolis.
Performers, from left to right: Sandy Harris, Carrie Harrington, Bridget Dawkins, {'Rudolph The Rappin' Reindeer'} isTerrence Frierson (in the middle)
Valarie McCullar, Cornisha Garmon, Tomica Collins. Sounds of Blackness "The Night Before Christmas."
Stage & Arts

Guthrie counterprograms holiday season with a wry ‘Heart Sellers’ over wine and turkey

Lloyd Suh’s 2023 work takes a comic but poignant look at two Asian women’s immigrant experience.
December 17, 2024
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Critics’ picks: The 13 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Critics’ picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
December 17, 2024
Stage & Arts

Top 10 art events in the Twin Cities in 2024

The re-creation of a ‘90s era Black-owned gay bar, a visual art show that explored taste, sound, touch and hearing, and several Indigenous-focused shows are among the best in visual arts this year.
December 16, 2024
Food & Culture

Oh, You Turkey! winners: Turkeys, er, ducks for the win

Hundreds of artists submitted entries to the Star Tribune’s annual contest.
December 14, 2024
Stage & Arts

Review: Her friends might have died but she’s still having them over for ‘Dinner’

The Jungle Theater is again staging “Dinner for One,” the wryly funny show about an elegant dame who has imaginary friends over to celebrate life.
AuthoredRohan Preston
December 12, 2024
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Learn the secrets behind Dayton's holiday shows' magic in a fascinating PBS documentary

Add this to your holiday movie rotation to relive memories of the beloved Minnesota tradition.
December 12, 2024
Stage & Arts

The 10 most notable Twin Cities area dance events of 2024

Science-fiction-inspired dance, jazzy open-air performances and contemporary ballet were among the highlights of the dance landscape.
December 12, 2024
From left, Kealoha Ferreira, Ananya Chatterjea, and Noelle Awadallah in “Antaranga: Between You and Me" at The O'Shaughnessy, 2024. (Gregory Addison).
Stage & Arts

Review: Eels scoot and ‘Mermaids’ fly in Ordway’s lush holiday musical

“Disney’s The Little Mermaid” takes a while to connect emotionally but wins us over with its stunning visuals and inventive theatricality.
AuthoredRohan Preston
December 11, 2024
Stage & Arts

St. Paul Chamber Orchestra taps rainy day fund to balance budget

The nonprofit’s leaders cited rising costs among the many challenges during the 2024 fiscal year.
December 10, 2024
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