Monday news and reviews
Posted at 9:32 AM on December 27, 2010
by Marianne Combs
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Filed under: News and reviews
This weekend the Star Tribune pronounced Osmo Vanska "Artist of the Year" - scroll down and click to read the story, as well as profiles for some mighty fine runners-up...
Books
All about Amelia
A St. Paul author's biography of Earhart is timely as scientists study bone chips that may have been the missing pilot's.
- Mary Ann Grossmann, Pioneer Press
A list that aims to shape our culture
Twenty tales by American writers under the age of 40.
- Frank Bures, Star Tribune
Dance
Artist of the year runner-up: Morgan Thorson
Thorson made quite an impression in 2010.
- Caroline Palmer, Star Tribune
Music
Artist of the year: Osmo Vånskå
Osmo Vanska has raised the Minnesota Orchestra's profile as one of the best bands in the world.
- Graydon Royce, Star Tribune
Theater
Year of the black actress
A remarkable constellation of actors, plays and theaters made it a hallmark year for black women on Twin Cities stages.
- Rohan Preston, Star Tribune
Artist of the year runner-up: Randy Reyes
In 2010, Reyes blossomed as a lead actor and as a director.
- Graydon Royce, Star Tribune
Artist of the year runner-up: Joel Sass
Longtime fans will recall when Sass made magic happen with a packet of fake blood and four colored lights.
- Graydon Royce, Star Tribune
Comments (1)
Put on your 2011 list Greg Herriges, hugely talented local musician whose gift to us is his skill at and passion for blending music from many different cultures. (See promo video of his recent cd Telluric Currents.)
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