Today on State of the Arts, we talk about the music of Ornette Coleman, a beloved South Dakota painter and a haunted theater.
Ornette Coleman festival
The jazz legend will play in town tonight. We talk to Britt Robson of City Pages about why he was a revolutionary figure for jazz.
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Douglas Ewart talks to Mary Lucia about Ornette Coleman
Festival Dancing in your head
The Walker's place in the art world
The newly expanded Walker Art Center has opened in Minneapolis. Thousands of people attended weekend festivities for the center. Many travelled from across the country, even from around the world for the event. They say the art world is watching the Walker Art Center with curiosity and enthusiasm.
Harvey Dunn
Dunn is little known outside of South Dakota, but is beloved by the people of his home state. Mark Steil reports on efforts to rehabilitate some of his paintings.
Phantom of the NorShor
Stephanie Hemphill reports on a new from Duluth's Colder by the Lake Comedy Theatre. It's a satire of the "Phantom of the Opera" and the main character is a landmark theatre, downtown.
Stephen Chow
The new movie by China's biggest comedy star opens today. Euan Kerr met Stephen Chow, the creator of "Kung Fu Hustle."
