Skip to Main Content
Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily



Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Arts & Entertainment

Actors used facial expressions and immense physicality to portray the meaning of the Old English dialogue. Photo taken by Dan Norman.

UMN actors deliver sublime performances in ‘Shakesperience’

by Cole Bursch
Published April 5, 2023
The BFA acting class of 2025 brings “Cymbeline” and “Pericles” to the stage.
"The Amateurs" follows a theater troupe attempting to outrun the bubonic plague while coping with their own personal traumas.

UMN theatre’s ‘The Amateurs’ finds humanity amid disease

by Maddie Robinson
Published April 5, 2023
The production, which ran March 17-26, compared the bubonic plague, the AIDS epidemic and COVID-19.
Album Review: 'the record' by boygenius

Album Review: ‘the record’ by boygenius

by Cole Bursch
Published April 5, 2023
Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker experiment with a fuller sound.
Kelvino's new EP comes out April 20. Photo taken by Kash Keed Kenya (kashkeed_kenya).

Como-based Kelvino announces new EP, talks artistry

by Joshua Badroos
Published April 3, 2023
Kelvino’s genre-bending style and live performances provide a unique experience for the Twin Cities music scene.
The exhibit featured artwork ranging from pixelated paintings to tinsel being blown by an electric fan to a video sourcing footage from the National Park Service and Google Earth.

‘Fusion of Landscapes’ examines relationship between nature, technology

by Maddie Robinson
Published April 3, 2023
The art exhibit will be featured at the Larson Gallery in the St. Paul Student Center until May 19.
Review: ‘Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd’ by Lana Del Rey

Review: ‘Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd’ by Lana Del Rey

by Ethan Lambert
Published April 3, 2023
Del Rey continues to prove she is one of the most consistent singer-songwriters in the industry with her atmospheric ninth LP.
In the film, Taoheed Bayo uses dance to express his experiences migrating from Lagos, Nigeria, to the U.S. Photo taken by Kehinde Famule.

‘Ààrẹ’ short film expresses cultural experiences through dance

by Cole Bursch
Published April 3, 2023
The four-minute film features directing, producing and editing from three University of Minnesota alumni.
A notable installment of the exhibit included a moving sky above an earthen altar, an ode to the Chinese rituals of communicating with heavenly beings.

Artistic director Tim Yip opens Mia exhibit ‘Eternal Offerings’

by Joshua Badroos
Published March 31, 2023
The acclaimed designer brings an immersive museum experience to Minneapolis.
The Joffrey Ballet opened with "Serenade" at Northrop on March 25 and 26. Photo courtesy of Cheryl Mann.

Northrop hosts Joffrey Ballet after years of delays

by Saija Maki-Waller
Published March 29, 2023
Third time’s the charm for the ballet, which successfully performed new pieces this weekend after two previous delays.
“You’re really just feeding off the energy of your own community,” said Charmaine Douglas, the leader and manager of The Culture, an alternative neo-soul rock band that performed at The Chop Shop. Concert attendees have to DM The Chop Shop for the venue's location.

Flavor World, The Chop Shop, Como basement shows

by Saija Maki-Waller
Published March 28, 2023
Local brand Flavor World partners with The Chop Shop to continue the legacy of Como house shows.

Accessibility Toolbar