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‘The Mousetrap’ invites its audience to solve a murder mystery as the play's seven suspects are snowed into a remote manor in the English countryside. Courtesy of Dan Norman Photography.

‘The Mousetrap’ murder mystery comes to the Guthrie

by Sophia Arndt
Published March 20, 2025

A mystery unfolds in the snowy English countryside after a group of travelers become stranded at Monkswell Manor and a murder takes place. Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery play “The Mousetrap”...

Each senior project addresses an issue in the fashion industry, and each project is unique. Courtesy of Joe Dammel.

Apparel design seniors organize fashion show ‘Unveil’

by Isabella Caswell
Published March 17, 2025

This year, seniors within the University of Minnesota apparel design major decided to put together their own senior fashion show, “Unveil.”Last year, the College of Design decided not to hold a...

The one-of-a-kind exhibit is on view at the All My Relations Gallery until April 5. Courtesy of TJ Turner.

‘Smart Wars’ brings galactic art down to earth

by Gabriel Brito
Published March 4, 2025

“Smart Wars,” a “Star Wars” inspired art exhibit by the uniquely talented St. Paul artist Rory Wakemup will celebrate the exhibit’s opening at the All My Relations Arts gallery in the Native...

Dancers told a variety of stories from adversity to furniture through contemporary dance. Courtesy of Laura Anne Virtucio.

UMN Dance Theater’s ‘chaos theory’ concert breaks barrier between audience, dancers

by Isabella Caswell
Published March 3, 2025

Choreographers and dancers showcased their talents and broke the boundary separating the stage and the audience over the weekend in “chaos theory.”  Two student choreographers, Rayven Cherry...

Art therapy encourages clients to dig deeper into their issues and express their feelings when words fail them.

Art helps everyone express themselves, not just artists

by Sommer Wagen
Published March 2, 2025

Many people are quick to distance themselves from art because they can’t draw more than a stick figure, but creative expression is more essential to our well-being than we realize.According to the...

"The Art of Mental Health" opening night. Courtesy of Kasia Cymerman

Psychologists share their feelings in ‘The Art of Mental Health’

by Gabriel Brito
Published February 26, 2025

 “The Art of Mental Health,” an art exhibit made entirely by mental health practitioners, celebrated its opening Saturday at the Vine Arts Center in Minneapolis. Multimedia works are on display...

“Institute of Hearts” event captured at the MIA on Thursday, February 13.

‘Institute of Hearts’ celebrates art with hearts

by Sophia Arndt
Published February 13, 2025

In celebration of the season of love, the Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA) provided valentines to visitors to place under their favorite pieces. For the past decade, MIA has handed out heart-shaped...

Minnesota Artists Guild launch party. Courtesy of Heather Renne.

New Minnesota Artists Guild aims to support artists’ careers

by Gabriel Brito
Published February 13, 2025

The Minnesota Artists Guild, an organization hoping to provide local artists with opportunities to network and develop their craft, launched Jan. 30.Despite launching two weeks ago, the guild looks...

Hadestown opened at the Orpheum Theater on Tuesday.

Broadway’s ‘Hadestown’ arrives at the Orpheum Theater

by Sophia Arndt
Published February 13, 2025

The train to the Underworld has stopped at the Orpheum Theatre for the first of eight performances of “Hadestown” on Tuesday. The Tony Award-winning musical opened at the Orpheum, starting its...

The small but impactful photos in resin wind around the gallery space.

‘Missing and Disappeared’ exhibit shines light on Jane Does

by Isabella Caswell
Published February 12, 2025

“Missing and Disappeared” brings to light the crisis of missing and unidentified women. Unlike the name, the exhibit is a space to honor the return of their stories. The exhibit, showing until...

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