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10 Black change-makers influencing the Twin Cities arts scene

by Sarah Horner
Published February 24, 2022
Celebrate Black History Month by checking out these local artists, authors and creatives.
Adriannah Popkey poses for a portrait on University of Minnesota’s West Bank campus on Friday, Feb. 18.

West Bank’s creatively funky street style

by Carly Quast
Published February 24, 2022
With students sporting vintage, handmade and thrifted clothing on the University’s West Bank, their style is something to marvel at — and we have insights on favorite stores, sources of inspiration and style visions.
Musician Lucy Dacus performs at First Avenue on Thursday, Feb. 17. Dacus performed with Indigo De Souza.

Lucy Dacus, Indigo De Souza bring sad-girl indie to First Ave

by Sarah Horner
Published February 23, 2022
Despite Dacus’ back injury, the two artists created a buzzing atmosphere at the sold-out tour stop in Minneapolis.
Flying Fuzz, a Wisconsin-based music group, performs at the Whole’s Annual Battle of the Bands on Friday, Feb. 4.

Video: Battle of the Bands at the Whole

by Ray Shehadeh
Published February 22, 2022
Four bands performed at the Whole Music Club in Coffman Memorial Union for the first round of the Spring Jam Battle of the Bands began on Friday, Feb. 5.
Battle of the boba

Battle of the boba

by Harry Madden
Published February 21, 2022
With an increasingly large number of boba tea locations on the University’s campus, it was only fitting to seek out which one is the best.
Four things our A&E writers are loving this week

Four things our A&E writers are loving this week

by A&E Staff
Published February 20, 2022
From a new Mia exhibit to a classic Starbs sandwich, read up on all that the Minnesota Daily A&E writers are loving.
A video camera focuses on the set of Local Vibes on Thursday, Feb. 17. Local Vibes is a late night talk show hosted by John Kueppers.

Local artists meet late night TV on The Vanguard’s new project

by Macy Harder
Published February 20, 2022
Radio K’s 24/7 hip-hop stream, The Vanguard, recently expanded their Local Vibes segment to a late night talk show format.
Photo courtesy of Rich Ryan.

“Man of God” questions the male gaze

by Carly Quast
Published February 18, 2022
On Stage is working to spark conversation about the Theater Mu's upcoming production of “Man of God,” both in the theater and on college campuses.
“The Book of Boba Fett” is a charming addition to the Star Wars universe

“The Book of Boba Fett” is a charming addition to the Star Wars universe

by Harry Madden
Published February 18, 2022
The cast and crew effectively worked to make “The Book of Boba Fett” feel right at home in the Star Wars universe.
Five picks to get you out of the February funk

Five picks to get you out of the February funk

by A&E Staff
Published February 16, 2022
Slowly but surely, we’re making it through February. Here are a few recommendations to make the month more meaningful.

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