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 2013, Minnesota Public Radio Tue, 21 May 2013 15:48:23 -0600 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=4.21-en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss mail@mpr.org (Marianne Combs) The MIA, the Minnesota Children's Museum and the Rochester Art Center are just a few of the museums offering free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families this summer. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2013/05/minnesota-museums-join-in-blue-star-program-for-military.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2013/05/minnesota-museums-join-in-blue-star-program-for-military.shtml Museums Tue, 21 May 2013 15:48:23 CDT mail@mpr.org (Marianne Combs) Minnesota artist Phil Hansen has had to overcome some obstacles in his life. Along the way he realized that those limitations actually helped him to be more creative. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2013/05/phil-hansen-learns-to-embrace-the-shake.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2013/05/phil-hansen-learns-to-embrace-the-shake.shtml Video Tue, 21 May 2013 13:47:57 CDT mail@mpr.org (Marianne Combs) Critics find this update on the Greek classic 'raw,' 'powerful, 'captivating' and 'electric.' http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2013/05/the-reviews-are-in-for-an-iliad-at-the-guthrie.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2013/05/the-reviews-are-in-for-an-iliad-at-the-guthrie.shtml Criticism Mon, 20 May 2013 11:54:40 CDT mail@mpr.org (Euan Kerr) Season features international, national and local performers http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2013/05/next-walker-performing-arts-season-takes-collaborations-to-new-heights.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2013/05/next-walker-performing-arts-season-takes-collaborations-to-new-heights.shtml Theater Fri, 17 May 2013 00:01:04 CDT mail@mpr.org (Chris Roberts) This week, a multi-generational perspective on the Chinese immigrant experience, a new venue that's enlivening the Duluth art scene, and a networking party for part time musicians. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2013/05/art-hounds-fob-get-on-the-grid-and-duluth-goes-underground.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2013/05/art-hounds-fob-get-on-the-grid-and-duluth-goes-underground.shtml Art Hounds Thu, 16 May 2013 08:25:25 CDT mail@mpr.org (Euan Kerr) Meanwhile lock out forces Minnesota Chorale to cut staff hours. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2013/05/mnorch-musicans-say-management-wont-answer-questions.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2013/05/mnorch-musicans-say-management-wont-answer-questions.shtml Music Wed, 15 May 2013 18:24:24 CDT mail@mpr.org (Euan Kerr) Sybil Kempson appointed playwright in residence at Playwrights Center http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2013/05/new-yorks-busiest-theater-artist-sets-her-sights-on-minneapolis.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2013/05/new-yorks-busiest-theater-artist-sets-her-sights-on-minneapolis.shtml Theater Wed, 15 May 2013 18:06:41 CDT mail@mpr.org (Jon Collins) A Minnesota man recently released what appears to be the first vinyl record put out by a Hmong-American musician. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2013/05/hmong-american-hip-hop-hits-a-vinyl-milestone.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2013/05/hmong-american-hip-hop-hits-a-vinyl-milestone.shtml Music Tue, 14 May 2013 14:46:29 CDT mail@mpr.org (Marianne Combs) As the orchestra lockout continues, it's creating a back log of grant money intended for projects that have been stalled. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2013/05/grant-money-piles-up-for-defunct-minnesota-orchestra.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2013/05/grant-money-piles-up-for-defunct-minnesota-orchestra.shtml Arts management Fri, 10 May 2013 14:31:57 CDT mail@mpr.org (Chris Roberts) The hounds are on the trail of a literary party that coaxes confessions out of revelers, a twisted, fantastical piece of theater and introspective bedroom pop. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2013/05/art-hounds-confess-rupert-angeleyes-and-a-fairy-tale-for-fearful-parents.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2013/05/art-hounds-confess-rupert-angeleyes-and-a-fairy-tale-for-fearful-parents.shtml Art Hounds Thu, 09 May 2013 07:45:46 CDT mail@mpr.org (Marianne Combs) The Minneapolis Institute of Arts acquires a 16th century bust of St. John the Baptist and a 20th century bust of Beethoven. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2013/05/mia-acquires-two-busts-one-heroic-one-heroica.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2013/05/mia-acquires-two-busts-one-heroic-one-heroica.shtml Museums Wed, 08 May 2013 12:17:27 CDT mail@mpr.org (Marianne Combs) The former leader of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra was named president and managing director this afternoon. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2013/05/bruce-coppock-returns-to-lead-the-spco.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2013/05/bruce-coppock-returns-to-lead-the-spco.shtml Music Tue, 07 May 2013 22:27:19 CDT mail@mpr.org (Marianne Combs) Despite being cut from the Vikings, Kluwe appeared to be having a good time last night on stage at the Minnesota Fringe Festival's annual fundraiser. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2013/05/chris-kluwe-portrays-the-terminator-in-surprise-appearance.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2013/05/chris-kluwe-portrays-the-terminator-in-surprise-appearance.shtml People Tue, 07 May 2013 12:19:12 CDT mail@mpr.org (Marianne Combs) A look at the top art stories from the week. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2013/05/this-week-five-local-arts-stories-you-shouldnt-miss.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2013/05/this-week-five-local-arts-stories-you-shouldnt-miss.shtml Music Fri, 03 May 2013 12:04:28 CDT mail@mpr.org (Chris Roberts) This week, a Bloomington art exhibition arising out of the despair of imprisonment, a Mankato festival celebrating films which strictly limit dialogue, and another festival which places women who rock on a pedestal. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2013/05/speechless-films-inmate-artists-and-girls-who-have-rhythm-and-so-much-more.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2013/05/speechless-films-inmate-artists-and-girls-who-have-rhythm-and-so-much-more.shtml Art Hounds Thu, 02 May 2013 07:45:34 CDT