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Culture compass: From MN, to India to Madrid

by Samir Ferdowsi and Sophie Vilensky
Published February 21, 2019

Friday: Battle of The Bands Round III After two rounds of slaps and grooves, Battle of the Bands sounds off for the last round before the final. The winners will move on to meet previous winners and compete...

Austin Rush works to keep the puck away from his friends at the Van Cleve Park ice rinks on Wednesday, Feb. 13. The rinks are currently used recreationally and by players who are preparing for the upcoming inter-fraternity "Lakes and Legends" hockey tournament at Ridder Arena. 

Polar vortex warriors: the hockey players of Van Cleve

by Samir Ferdowsi
Published February 18, 2019
You always see them on the way back from class, but who are these Norsemen?
Nick Baker, Noah Welter, Chase Wackerfuss and Andy Engstrom of Fragile Canyons pose for a portrait on Saturday, Feb. 16 at Bryant-Lake Bowl and Theater in Minneapolis. The show brought in around 50 people Saturday night.

Meet Fragile Crayons — oops, we mean Fragile Canyons

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published February 18, 2019
The band chooses a local charity to donate to after every gig and album release.
The illustration is based on the work of Shannon Rahkola.

Local comedy group is no fool’s errand (although their name may suggest otherwise)

by Becca Most
Published February 18, 2019
Through their blend of sketch comedy, improv and music, Fool’s Errand hopes to give students a place where they can laugh and enjoy the local comedy scene.

Review: ‘Potted Potter’ fails to cast a spell over Minneapolis

by Becca Most
Published February 18, 2019
Although the two-man parody show drew some laughs, it was ultimately not worth the price of admission.

Review: ‘Potted Potter’ play fails to cast a spell over Minneapolis

by Becca Most
Published February 17, 2019
Although the two-man parody show drew some laughs, it was ultimately not worth the price of admission
Photo by Dan Norman, courtesy of The Jungle Theater

Throw us to ‘The Wolves’

by Sophie Vilensky
Published February 15, 2019
The play will complete its second run this weekend.
Illustrated by Abby Adamski

What’s in the cards for tarot as a medium?

by Becca Most
Published February 14, 2019
Twin Cities artists are reinterpreting the tarot deck to better reflect the communities that use it.

Culture compass: Chili, sales and eight hours of sleep

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published February 14, 2019
Here's your weekend culture guide from Arts and Entertainment.
Eva Eakin competes in the youth competition of Boulderfest North on Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Minneapolis Bouldering Project. Boulderfest North was the climbing gym's first competition following its opening in 2017.

Roundup: A badass guide to Valentine’s Day

by Samir Ferdowsi
Published February 13, 2019
Eat your heart out, cliche.

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