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The "Plastic Rapt: A History of Designing Forever" exhibit located in the Goldstein Gallery, captured on Tuesday, July 26. This exhibit explores the origins, uses and impacts—both environmental and social—of this versatile and permanent material.

Design museum exhibit examines our relationship with plastic

by Sophia Zimmerman
Published August 5, 2022
The Goldstein Museum of Design’s new exhibit, which is on display until Sept. 25, highlights the omnipresence of plastic in modern life and analyzes its duality as a useful yet damaging material.
Industrial punk rock band Apocalypse Theatre performs at Patrick's Cabaret on Saturday, July 16.

Patrick’s Cabaret reemerges, celebrating Twin Cities’ LGBTQ arts scene

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published August 4, 2022
Sparked by the 50th anniversary of Twin Cities Pride, the historic Patrick’s Cabaret returns in person to showcase the roots of queer performance in the metro area.
The Gaia exhibit at the Bell Museum in Falcon Heights on Tuesday, Aug. 2.

Massive touring Earth installation comes to Bell Museum

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published August 4, 2022
This summer, the Bell Museum is hosting “Gaia,” a humbling recreation of the Earth that broadens our perspectives of our own planet.
An order of birria tacos from Tacos Locos, served with fresh lime and a zingy sauce.

Review: Fresh flavors abounds at Dinky’s new taqueria

by Bel Moran
Published August 4, 2022
Tacos Locos, Dinkytown’s latest restaurant addition, brings invigorating Mexican street food to campus.
MNDaily table with food

Loose guidelines for a 20-something’s budget-based dinner party

by Sophia Zimmerman
Published August 3, 2022
The dinner party isn’t dead — it’s just different.
Five Favorites: UMN basketball player Parker Fox shares his favs

Five Favorites: UMN basketball player Parker Fox shares his favs

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published August 2, 2022
In Five Favorites, the Minnesota Daily’s newest series, A&E catches up with some of campus’ more well-known figures to grab five quick recs.
Tomatoes, both a fruit and a vegetable, serve a multitude of purposes in the kitchen.

A&E Summer Produce Guide: Tomatoes

by Sophia Zimmerman
Published August 2, 2022
Hate it or love it, tomatoes are a vegetable and filled with fiber.
The "Reflections on Reality: Drawings and Paintings from the Weisberg Collection" exhibit is currently on display at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The exhibit runs from May 14, 2022 to December 10, 2023 and is free to the public.

UMN professor discusses personal collection at MIA

by Sophia Zimmerman
Published August 2, 2022
“Look and you will find”: a simple motto for aspiring art collectors, as explained by Gabriel Weisberg.
A&E reporter’s picks: Favorite local music acts

A&E reporter’s picks: Favorite local music acts

by A&E Staff
Published August 2, 2022
Four local music acts the A&E desk has been feeling this summer.
Protesters stood outside of Varsity Theater with signs while show attendees stood in line waiting for the show to start.

Dave Chappelle stand-up shows bring tension to Varsity Theater

by Bel Moran and James Schaak
Published July 26, 2022
Chappelle performed at Varsity Theater after First Avenue canceled his performances on Wednesday following backlash regarding his comments about transgender people, prompting community response.

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