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 2009, Minnesota Public Radio Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:15:45 -0600 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=4.21-en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss mail@mpr.org (Euan Kerr) A tough movie with a lot to say. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2009/11/sadness-terror-and-hope-in-precious.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2009/11/sadness-terror-and-hope-in-precious.shtml Film Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:15:45 CST mail@mpr.org (Marianne Combs) Still haven't figured out what you're doing this weekend? Here are a few highlights to consider. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2009/11/your-weekend-arts-outlook.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2009/11/your-weekend-arts-outlook.shtml Events Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:23:00 CST mail@mpr.org (Marianne Combs) Leaders at a range of Minnesota non-profits share their experiences with GiveMN.org and "Give to the Max Day." http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2009/11/non-profits-on-give-to-the-max-day.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2009/11/non-profits-on-give-to-the-max-day.shtml Funding Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:22:55 CST mail@mpr.org (Marianne Combs) As promised, transparency and numbers. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2009/11/how-mpr-did-in-give-to-the-max-day.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2009/11/how-mpr-did-in-give-to-the-max-day.shtml Funding Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:56:57 CST mail@mpr.org (Marianne Combs) This week's art hounds sniff out a new book by a local comic book artist, a gut-wrenchingly honest singer-songwriter and some great deals on work by budding artists. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2009/11/art-hounds-vic-chesnutt-dash-shaw-and-student-art.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2009/11/art-hounds-vic-chesnutt-dash-shaw-and-student-art.shtml Art Hounds Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:09:31 CST mail@mpr.org (Marianne Combs) Approximately 13 million dollars was given to more than 3,000 Minnesota non-profits in less than 24 hours. So what did we learn? http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2009/11/givemn-a-look-at-the-preliminary-numbers.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2009/11/givemn-a-look-at-the-preliminary-numbers.shtml Funding Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:27:54 CST mail@mpr.org (Euan Kerr) Documentaries rarely warrant sequels, but film maker Curt Ellis says after "King Corn" there was more to say. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2009/11/plowing-new-ground-the-sequel-to-king-corn.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2009/11/plowing-new-ground-the-sequel-to-king-corn.shtml Film Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:16:09 CST mail@mpr.org (Marianne Combs) A look at who stands to gain from today's "Give to the Max Day," and how the proposed 'match' is playing out. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2009/11/givemn-more-questions-more-answers.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2009/11/givemn-more-questions-more-answers.shtml Funding Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:35:59 CST mail@mpr.org (Marianne Combs) Just don't believe it when someone tells you your donation is going to be "matched." http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2009/11/givemn-raises-over-55-million.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2009/11/givemn-raises-over-55-million.shtml Funding Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:39:39 CST mail@mpr.org (Marianne Combs) Minnesota is the testing ground for a new website designed to streamline giving to nonprofits. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2009/11/non-profit-giving-gets-a-middleman.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2009/11/non-profit-giving-gets-a-middleman.shtml Funding Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:02:00 CST mail@mpr.org (Marianne Combs) The University of Minnesota is marking the 60th anniversary of it's extensive collection of children's books with an exhibition. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2009/11/illustrating-a-childs-world.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2009/11/illustrating-a-childs-world.shtml Books Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:31:51 CST mail@mpr.org (Marianne Combs) While many theaters are bringing back their warm holiday chestnuts, Jungle Theater is trying out its own brand of seasonal entertainment, featuring alcoholism, gambling and the devil himself. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2009/11/a-different-kind-of-christmas-cheer.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2009/11/a-different-kind-of-christmas-cheer.shtml Theater Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:02:50 CST mail@mpr.org (Marianne Combs) The Minnesota Fringe Festival is shifting its focus from growing in size to increasing training and mentoring for participating companies. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2009/11/fringe-festival-announces-new-midwest-tour-circuit.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2009/11/fringe-festival-announces-new-midwest-tour-circuit.shtml Theater Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:52:34 CST mail@mpr.org (Marianne Combs) The Minneapolis improv comedy theater is taking its environmental impact seriously. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2009/11/the-brave-new-workshop-is-going-green.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2009/11/the-brave-new-workshop-is-going-green.shtml Theater Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:21:39 CST mail@mpr.org (Euan Kerr) Troy Duffy and Sean Patrick Flanery come calling http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2009/11/an-audience-with-the-boondock-saints.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2009/11/an-audience-with-the-boondock-saints.shtml Film Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:33:11 CST