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The Fashionista is in: bikini beat

by Shannon Ryan
Published March 5, 2013
Bermuda, Bahamas, come on pretty mama — Spring Break ’13 is around the corner and a new swimsuit is a need, not a want.

Under construction

by Joseph Kleinschmidt
Published February 28, 2013
Industry and history inform nine artists in the Soap Factory’s newest exhibition, R.U.R.
Rapper Carnage The Executioner, Terrell Woods, at Urban Ventures in South Minneapolis to host and perform at an open mic night. Woods is going on tour with Atmosphere for the third annual “Welcome to Minnesota Tour”.

Executing Greatness

by Patrick Maloney
Published February 28, 2013
Local rapper Carnage the Executioner demands your respect.
Smoldering sounds from the dark and folky blues duo, The Ericksons, will fill the Amsterdam Bar and Hall this evening as one of three acts to play the second installment of Local Current Live. Bethany Valentini and Jenny Kochsiek are sisters who blend their voices for an impeccable hushed harmony that is instantly pleasing to listeners.

A blend of past and present

by Shannon Ryan
Published February 28, 2013
The soothing harmonies of local sibling duo The Ericksons can warm the most frigid of souls.
Cast and crew rehearse former University student Benjamin Brockman's "Lepus Nacht: A Night in the Warren" on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, at In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre in Minneapolis. Brockman's piece details the cycles of life and death through the post-apocalyptic exploits of a group of rabbits.

Some strings attached

by Joe Kellen
Published February 28, 2013
In the Heart of the Beast brings back their PuppetLab series for a third year, conjuring trashscapes, cartoon explosions and Jersey, cow-colored dinosaurs.
Instructor Ed Stern teaches dance steps to the Beginning International Folk Dance class on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, at the Tapestry Folkdance Center in Minneapolis. Stern teaches ethnic dances from all around the world.

Folkin’ Around

by Lucy Nieboer
Published February 28, 2013
Tapestry Folkdance Center provides a stage for beginners to take the first steps in international folk dance.

Johnny on the spot

by Spencer Doar
Published February 28, 2013
Comedian John Roy brings the laughter with a sense of urgency after heart surgery as a babe.
Minneapolis rapper Chris Hooks, Rapper Hooks, works on a new track on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, at Waterbury Studios in Minneapolis. After four years with Spencer Wirth-Davis as The Tribe & Big Cats, Hooks and Wirth-Davis are performing one last show together at the Triple Rock on Friday.

The Tribe Disbands

by Patrick Maloney
Published February 28, 2013
The Tribe & Big Cats! say goodbye with one last show.

The fabled Aesop

by Spencer Doar
Published February 28, 2013
Aesop Rock just keeps on doing what he does best: Wrapping audiences around his little finger.

Best free local instrumental albums to study to

by Patrick Maloney
Published February 26, 2013

1. You want to listen to music while studying, but are distracted by words 2. You like local musicians 3. You are poorIf any of the above are true for you, then I’ve got a treat. I compiled the...

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