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An actor playing a nun performs during a dress rehearsal for Giacomo Puccini

University Opera Theatre performs Giacomo Puccini in spring show

by Joe Cristo
Published April 6, 2017
Faculty, classical musicians and acting and vocal talents help revive old-world art for a new-world audience.
Bachelor of Music senior Hannah Hickman poses for a portrait outside Ferguson Hall on Tuesday, March 28, 2017.

UMN classical music students continue long line of excellence

by Joe Cristo
Published March 30, 2017
Classical music students at the University of Minnesota dedicate their time, education and energy to master their instruments.
Audience members listen as the Jonesies play at Coming Soon in Minneapolis on Saturday, March 25, 2017.

Q&A: Madison-based ‘Jonesies’ talk Midwestern musician lifestyle

by Joe Cristo
Published March 29, 2017
The indie-pop group sat down with A&E to spill their love of music.
Students crowd the front lawn of Coffman on Friday for Poliça's concert on Friday as part of spring jam.

UMN Spring Jam 2017 lineup announced

by Kevin Beckman
Published March 28, 2017
A$AP Ferg will headline the event. Jon Bellion, Robert DeLong and Bad Bad Hats will also perform April 22.
Local band Private Interests.

Minneapolis rock band Private Interests releases new record

by Joe Cristo
Published March 28, 2017
The band’s newest recordings will be included on a split with Chicago band Mama.
Phantogram performs at First Avenue's Mainroom on April 13, 2014.

Phantogram delivers charged finale to Palace Theatre’s opening weekend

by Katie Lauer
Published March 23, 2017
The electronic “dream pop” band captivated at their sold-out Sunday show.
Colin Wilde of Black Thumb poses for a portrait before his show at Dead Media on Saturday, March 4, 2017.

Wisconsin-based rocker Colin Wilde talks his new project — Black Thumb

by Joe Cristo
Published March 7, 2017
A&E sat down with Wisconsin singer-songwriter Colin Wilde about the genesis of Black Thumb.
Review: Hippo Campus' debut record 'Landmark' falls short

Review: Hippo Campus’ debut record ‘Landmark’ falls short

by Joe Cristo
Published March 1, 2017
The album is well-produced but over-stylized.
Reb L Limerick and Alex Adkinson from the band Astral Samara sing covers of Arthur Russell's music on Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 at Rebs home in Minneapolis. Various bands are staging a tribute performance dedicated to Arthur Russell.

Local artists organize Arthur Russell tribute; raise money for those living with HIV

by Joe Cristo
Published February 22, 2017
Musicians will hold an Arthur Russell tribute concert at the White Page to raise money for those living with HIV.

Journalist Jim Walsh will discuss his new book on Prince at UMN Bookstore

by Katie Lauer
Published February 22, 2017
Jim Walsh’s two latest books showcase some of his best and most important writing of the last 30 years.

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