The importance of identity takes center stage at Six Points Theater. The former Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company changed its name last summer to reflect its commitment to stories from a Jewish perspective that promote understanding among all people. And in…
Amdur enters Art Crawl with paintings that vibrate to creative energy of jazz. Venture into Studio No. 250 in the Northern Warehouse at 308 Prince St. this weekend, and you will find yourself in the company of musicians who have…
In 1991 the Saint Paul Art Collective introduced the Art Crawl to connect its artists to the public. The event was intended to be more intimate than the art fairs that had been held in the Twin Cities for decades.…
In the depths of the pandemic last fall and winter, West End guitarist Martin Devaney spent time in his basement studio surrounded by posters of concerts he had attended or played at and contemplated the soundtrack of his life. There,…
West End artist Stuart Loughridge’s upcoming exhibit at Groveland Gallery was a lifetime in the making. Growing up, he said, “I was surrounded by painting, printmaking, carving, sculpture, fine frames. It was a constant creative feast for a kid.” Loughridge…
Selby Ave. JazzFest impresario Michael Wright (second from left) and members of the Selby Avenue Brass Band warm up for the 20th edition of the annual street festival on September 11. Photo by Brad Stauffer When Mychael Wright and Tom…
– Federal SOS Act injects $165 million into Minnesota’s return to the performing arts –The Save Our Stages (SOS) Act is receiving a standing ovation from the performing arts organizations in the Twin Cities that have benefited from the federal…
Tim Weiss has high hopes for a good turnout at this year’s Minnesota State Fair from August 26 through September 6. His fairgrounds establishment, Giggles’ Campfire Grill, had its best year ever in 2019 with $1.9 million in sales, making…
In the midst of the worst drought in many years in these parts, the Minnesota Museum of American Art has opened a major exhibit with more than 50 works illustrating the importance of water in its multitude of forms. “Many…
Book artist draws on her neighbors' talents in turning out public art. During the past year of social unrest across the U.S., Saint Paul book artist Mary Hark was reminded of something author Toni Morrison said four decades ago as…
Joel Shapira emerges from the pandemic with solo album. Highland Park jazz guitarist Joel Shapira will release his new CD, "Triple Bridge," with live concerts on July 15 and 18. Photo by Maeve Gimpl Guitarist Joel Shapira found a new…
When Reverend Carl Walker and Grant West founded their music academy in 1988, it was with a rented piano in a rented duplex. “There were times when we thought we might have to close the doors,” said Walker, who lives…