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- Guthrie’s ‘Somewhere’ imagines a Puerto Rican family in the shadows of ‘West Side Story’by Sheila Regan on January 12, 2026 at 10:50 pm
Production comes to life with evocative choreography and costume. The post Guthrie’s ‘Somewhere’ imagines a Puerto Rican family in the shadows of ‘West Side Story’ appeared first on MinnPost.
- St. Paul poet Isa Lopez navigates art and life facing federal chargesby Sheila Regan on January 8, 2026 at 3:21 pm
Lopez, arrested in connection with the June raid on Minneapolis' Las Cuatro Milpas, continues to write as she awaits trial. The post St. Paul poet Isa Lopez navigates art and life facing federal charges appeared first on MinnPost.
- Yonci Jameson brings legacy and experimentation to KBEM Jazz88by Jim Walsh on January 7, 2026 at 11:00 am
The 27-year-old jazz musician, scholar and radio veteran shares her family's love for jazz at the 55-year-old Minneapolis station. The post Yonci Jameson brings legacy and experimentation to KBEM Jazz88 appeared first on MinnPost.
- Walker’s ‘Out There’ performance series lives up to its nameby Sheila Regan on January 6, 2026 at 7:36 pm
Clowns and bouncy houses feature prominently in the museum’s annual celebration of experimental art. The post Walker’s ‘Out There’ performance series lives up to its name appeared first on MinnPost.
- Ten moments of awe from the 2025 Minnesota arts sceneby Sheila Regan on January 2, 2026 at 11:00 am
Artscape columnist Sheila Regan reflects on the sometimes surprising exhibits and performances that remind us all why Minnesota is a special state for the arts. The post Ten moments of awe from the 2025 Minnesota arts scene appeared first on MinnPost.
- In 1931, a Black family moved into segregated south Minneapolis. Then the terror began.by Eric Hankin-Redmon on December 22, 2025 at 2:16 pm
Over a period of several days, angry white mobs swarmed the neighborhood to harass and intimidate Arthur and Edith Lee in their home. The post In 1931, a Black family moved into segregated south Minneapolis. Then the terror began. appeared first on MinnPost.
- Cantus’ Christmas concert packs an emotional, awe-inspiring vocal wallopby Sheila Regan on December 18, 2025 at 10:03 pm
Do you need a holiday a cappella show right now set to children’s stories? Of course you do. The post Cantus’ Christmas concert packs an emotional, awe-inspiring vocal wallop appeared first on MinnPost.
- Young Twin Cities vocalists earn a spot at Carnegie Hallby Sheila Regan on December 18, 2025 at 2:11 pm
MacPhail School of Music students Laila Elazab and Max Zhang took top honors in international competitions. The post Young Twin Cities vocalists earn a spot at Carnegie Hall appeared first on MinnPost.
- Former foster youth convey experiences through paintings, photographs at Minneapolis exhibitby Deanna Pistono on December 17, 2025 at 6:44 pm
The three young Black artists are part of an Atlas of Blackness program that mentors current and former foster youth and engages them on multimedia projects. The post Former foster youth convey experiences through paintings, photographs at Minneapolis exhibit appeared first on MinnPost.
- With ‘The Book of Kin,’ Jennifer Eli Bowen reveals much about herself and the prison systemby Jim Walsh on December 17, 2025 at 11:35 am
The founder of the Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop is a beloved member of the state’s literary community. The post With ‘The Book of Kin,’ Jennifer Eli Bowen reveals much about herself and the prison system appeared first on MinnPost.