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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.
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse

University Bee Squad collaborates with artists to look at bees in a new light

by Becca Most
Published January 31, 2019
Last week's lecture highlighted the importance of artistic and scientific collaboration when addressing bee colony decline.
David Rocha works on a glass piece on Saturday, Jan. 26 at Legacy Glassworks in Minneapolis. The show brought together artwork from multiple glasswork and graffiti artists in the Twin Cities.

Local artist fires up unique glass artwork

by Samir Ferdowsi
Published January 31, 2019
Chris Ahalt shatters expectations of the refined glass blowing art — one $1,000 pipe at a time.
Illustration by Harry Steffenhagen

Q&A: Professional killjoy Melody Hoffman on women in podcasting

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published January 31, 2019
A&E sat down with the podcaster to talk "Feminist Killjoys, Ph.D.," place theories and academia on the airwaves.

Culture compass: If the Super Bowl isn’t your thing

by Samir Ferdowsi
Published January 31, 2019
There's much more to do this weekend in Minneapolis.
Keno Evol listens to the poetry reading at Bordertown Coffee in Minneapolis on Friday, Jan. 25.

“Chai & Chill” amplifies artists of color — even without a mic

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published January 28, 2019
Black Table Arts hosted “Chai & Chill” at Bordertown Coffee on Jan. 25.
Noname performs at First Avenue on Saturday, Jan. 26 in Minneapolis.

Noname brings warmth and a fresh beat to First Avenue

by Becca Most
Published January 28, 2019
The Chicago-native wowed with her thought-provoking lyrics, but ultimately struggled with crowd engagement.

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