http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/?refid=0 State of the Arts brings you the latest news of the Minnesota arts scene, helps you figure out what to do with your weekend and takes you behind the scenes to see art being made. Copyright 2012, Minnesota Public Radio Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:13:40 -0600 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=4.21-en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss mail@mpr.org (Marianne Combs) Here are some good bets for showing your affection before, during and after Valentine's Day. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2012/02/5-ways-to-kindle-some-romance.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2012/02/5-ways-to-kindle-some-romance.shtml Events Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:13:40 CST mail@mpr.org (Marianne Combs) Research revealed Saint Paul the Hermit was inaccurately dated and attributed; the new information - and the new positioning of the statue - make much more sense. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2012/02/until-last-year-a.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2012/02/until-last-year-a.shtml Museums Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:41:21 CST mail@mpr.org (Chris Roberts) The hounds lead us to the premiere of an alt-musical in Duluth, a charitable community choir in St. Paul, and an exhibition that pairs up male and female artists. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2012/02/art-hounds-spring-awakening-vocalpoint-and-a-gender-mash-up-in-bloomington.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2012/02/art-hounds-spring-awakening-vocalpoint-and-a-gender-mash-up-in-bloomington.shtml Art Hounds Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:30:19 CST mail@mpr.org (Marianne Combs) Emily Lloyd of Eden Prairie Hennepin County Library has been asking people for their six word memoirs for some time, and hopes to get all of Minneapolis to participate. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2012/02/six-word-memoirs-more-than-just-a-twitter-feed.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2012/02/six-word-memoirs-more-than-just-a-twitter-feed.shtml Writing Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:30:42 CST mail@mpr.org (Marianne Combs) Critics seem to want not just a shell of a character at the end of her career, but a window in to the vulnerable Minnesota girl that charmed the world. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2012/02/the-reviews-are-in-for-guthries-end-of-the-rainbow.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2012/02/the-reviews-are-in-for-guthries-end-of-the-rainbow.shtml Criticism Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:03:35 CST mail@mpr.org (Marianne Combs) Ray Evangelista has been belting out cover songs at St. Paul's Hunan Garden for more than two decades. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2012/02/ray-evangelista.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2012/02/ray-evangelista.shtml Minnesota Mix Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:33:31 CST mail@mpr.org (Marianne Combs) You have until February 10 to vote for your favorite short film promoting smart design and transportation. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2012/02/videotecture-where-film-and-design-meet.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2012/02/videotecture-where-film-and-design-meet.shtml Design Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:47:48 CST mail@mpr.org (Marianne Combs) Reviewers say the script has its flaws, but this production is worth seeing. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2012/02/the-reviews-are-in-for-park-squares-ragtime.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2012/02/the-reviews-are-in-for-park-squares-ragtime.shtml Criticism Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:44:03 CST mail@mpr.org (Euan Kerr) Tracie Bennett reveals the secrets behind playing Judy Garland http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2012/02/how-a-truck-almost-brought-about-the-end-of-the-rainbow.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2012/02/how-a-truck-almost-brought-about-the-end-of-the-rainbow.shtml Theater Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:18:31 CST mail@mpr.org (Euan Kerr) The Minnesota Orchestra today released details of its 2012-2013 Classical and Pops seasons for its year outside Orchestra Hall http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2012/02/minnesota-orchestra-presents-from-the-sublime-to-the-matrix-in-2012-2013-seasons.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2012/02/minnesota-orchestra-presents-from-the-sublime-to-the-matrix-in-2012-2013-seasons.shtml Music Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:13:05 CST mail@mpr.org (Chris Roberts) The hounds dig up landscape art that's sensitive to the earth's movements, a new local dance company that moves to Afro-Brazilian rhythms, and a cover band serenading Neutral Milk Hotel fans. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2012/02/art-hounds-megan-vossler-brazilian-dance-and-a-neutral-milk-hotel-cover-band.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2012/02/art-hounds-megan-vossler-brazilian-dance-and-a-neutral-milk-hotel-cover-band.shtml Art Hounds Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:30:53 CST mail@mpr.org (Marianne Combs) This week I'm filling in as host of Midday, and every day at 11am we're taking on a different arts-related topic. I'll also be joined by a different co-host for each hour. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2012/01/its-arts-week-on-midday.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2012/01/its-arts-week-on-midday.shtml Media Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:29:49 CST mail@mpr.org (Marianne Combs) Including such gems as 'He never quite finished what he...' http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2012/01/more-six-word-memoirs.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2012/01/more-six-word-memoirs.shtml Writing Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:07:12 CST mail@mpr.org (Marianne Combs) Penumbra Theatre was born out of the Black Arts Movement; now it takes a look back at how the movement has shaped our culture. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2012/01/penumbra-examines-the-past-and-future-of-the-black-arts-movement.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2012/01/penumbra-examines-the-past-and-future-of-the-black-arts-movement.shtml Culture Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:16:15 CST mail@mpr.org (Marianne Combs) Photographer Chris Jordan uses digitally manipulated images to tell the story of our daily consumption. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2012/01/when-a-picture-is-worth-two-million-plastic-bottles.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2012/01/when-a-picture-is-worth-two-million-plastic-bottles.shtml Photography Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:39:30 CST