The Minnesota Daily

Culture Compass: Maria Bamford, Fire in the Northern Firs and F. Scott Fitzgerald comes alive

by Joseph Kleinschmidt
Published September 20, 2012

A&E plans your weekend. Your welcome, ragamuffins.

Stealing the show, one painting at a time

by Spencer Doar
Published September 20, 2012

Minnesota has had its share of art-related theft over the years.

Uncovering Junot Díaz

by Joseph Kleinschmidt
Published September 18, 2012

Author Junot Díaz will talk volumes at the Fitzgerald Theater about his new short story collection, “This is How You Lose Her.”

Q&A: Ira Glass

by Griffin Fillipitch
Published September 17, 2012

NPR god Ira Glass just made his first foray into the world of film with “Sleepwalk with Me.” A&E talked to him on the day of its Minneapolis premiere.

Recap: Michael Ian Black at Coffman

by Joseph Kleinschmidt
Published September 15, 2012

Last night, the VH1 talking head known for his role in the I Love the 70s/80s/90s/New Millennium series performed his particular brand of sarcastic comedy in front of a packed crowd in Coffman’s...

Hidden gems

by Spencer Doar
Published September 14, 2012

“Freejack” is everything a person could want from a time-waster: fast-paced, random, and, above all, irrelevant. Starring Emilio Estevez as a racecar driver who dies during a race,...

Culture Compass: Bad words, fashion week and the Uptown Theatre

by Sarah Harper
Published September 13, 2012

A&E plans your weekend. You’re welcome, Lohanamaniacs.

Panel talks book bans

by Joseph Kleinschmidt
Published September 13, 2012

On Sunday, writers will discuss their experiences with censorship.

Reel Politics

by Martina Marosi
Published September 13, 2012

Sick of political coverage? Race to the cure before hitting the ballot box with a little help from the idiot box and a healthy dose of Vitamin A&E.

Book Club: Afterlife Edition

by Joseph Kleinschmidt
Published September 13, 2012

Metaphysical gossip optional, drinking recommended.

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