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Ben Noeldner poses for a portrait in his home on Wednesday, Feb. 13. Noeldner recorded his first album on tape which requires the playing of each song straight through with no errors.

Ben David strums fresh folk and roots in debut album

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published February 13, 2019
Singer-songwriter and UMN undergrad Ben David will release his album “Far Off Gaze” next month.
Hector Chavarria performs during Transitional Transmissions Live at Pangea World Theater in Minneapolis on Saturday, Feb. 9.

Mother Goose’s Bedtime Stories transforms traditional narratives

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published February 11, 2019
The art collective highlights works from artists of color, LGBTQ artists and other marginalized folks
Alexis Sword participates during an opera gospel fusion event at Weisman Art Museum on Saturday, Feb. 9. 

Opera for a new audience

by Becca Most
Published February 11, 2019
Out of the Box Opera fused opera and gospel in a one-of-a-kind performance on Saturday night.
Bennett Figueroa pops a wheelie on his bike as he rides down the Dinkytown Greenway on Friday, Feb.1

A&E explores: Oh when the fat tires come rolling in

by Samir Ferdowsi
Published February 7, 2019
We’ve all seen them, but who actually rides these tanks of bikes on campus?
Illustrated by Abby Adamski

Looking for: a missed “Queernection”

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published February 7, 2019
“Twin Cities Missed Queernections” is a growing online community that features more than ISOs.
Jake Goldstein and Jason Yarger of Hunny perform on Monday, Feb. 4 at 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis

Review: Will you marry me, Hunny? Absolutely, Hockey Dad.

by Samir Ferdowsi and Courtney Deutz
Published February 7, 2019
Who knew a Monday night concert could be so freaking lit.

Culture compass: Shows, chefs and street caves

by Becca Most
Published February 7, 2019

Friday: Minnesota Long-Form Improv's February Improv Show  Check out the University of Minnesota’s only long-form improv club this Friday as the group performs their February show at the old Bell...

Mariah Shingler waits back stage during "e.motion," the University of Minnesota's apparel design fashion show on Saturday, Feb. 2 at Rapson Hall. Shingler modeled for Pyro fashion designed by Emily Dufault. 

Designers bring e.motion to the runway

by Becca Most
Published February 4, 2019
The annual College of Design fashion show illustrated the emotional side of the design process while also highlighting designers’ growth.
Avery McQuaid Nelson Lawrence does a head stand as part of a performance piece on Friday, Feb. 1 at the new Weisman Art Museum exhibition "Baggage Claims."  The exhibition displays the work of eighteen international artists and will be on display until May 12.

“Baggage Claims” showcases more than just luggage and vacations

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published February 4, 2019
The exhibit is on view at WAM through May 12.
Amanda Quade, Danielle Velasco and Hilyarit Santiago pose for photos in Rapson Hall on Saturday, Feb. 2.

Street style: Off the runway

by Becca Most
Published February 4, 2019
Audience members at Saturday's "e.motion" fashion show were just as on-point as those up on stage.

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