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Cellist Seth Parker Woods discusses ICED BODIES in Northrop Auditorium on Thursday, Jan. 27.  ICED BODIES, which features an ice cello dyed black and embedded with electronics played by Woods and translated into sound by Topel, will be coming to the Weisman Art Museum in 2023.

ICED BODIES artists visit campus, discuss history and future

by Bel Moran
Published January 31, 2022
Despite their performance’s COVID-related cancellation, artists Seth Parker Woods and Spencer Topel visited Minneapolis this week to share their experiences in creating sound art from ice.
Here are six things our A&E writers are loving this week

Here are six things our A&E writers are loving this week

by A&E Staff
Published January 30, 2022
TV shows to watch, singles to listen to and more: here’s a few recommendations for your third week of classes.
A biker uses the Midtown Greenway at dusk on Thursday, Jan. 27. Even in the biting Minnesota cold, many Minnesotans still use their bikes as their primary means of transportation.

Minnesota’s winters are no match for bicycle lovers

by Carly Quast
Published January 28, 2022
With fat tire bikes, studded tires and ice-covered trails, bikers across the metro look forward to taking on the winter's freezing temperatures.
Photographer Mark Khan poses for a portrait in front of Coffman Memorial Union on Sunday, Jan. 23. Khan's photo exhibit, which emphasizes placing Black bodies in celestial spaces, will be open in Coffman Memorial Union from Feb. 3 through March 20.

New photography exhibit captures the heavenliness of Black bodies

by Carly Quast
Published January 28, 2022
Mark Khan, a local Twin Cities artist, is bringing Black representation into angelic spaces with his first solo photography exhibit “Forget Me Not” premiering at Coffman Memorial Union on Feb. 3.
The “Documenting a Reckoning, The Murder of George Floyd” Exhibit at the Elmer L. Andersen Library on the University of Minnesota’s West Bank campus on Thursday, Jan. 20. The exhibit showcases photos from the unrest in Minneapolis communities following the murder of George Floyd.

George Floyd photo exhibit honors local photographers

by Bel Moran
Published January 25, 2022
“Documenting a Reckoning: The Murder of George Floyd,” a photo gallery featuring images of Twin Cities metro area communities following Floyd’s death, will be on display on campus until March.
Art Museum Director Alejandra Peña-Gutiérrez poses for a portrait in front of Weisman Art Museum on Friday, Jan 21. Peña-Gutiérrez was announced as the new director of the museum in September 2021.

Q&A: Weisman Art Museum Director Alejandra Peña-Gutiérrez

by Macy Harder
Published January 24, 2022
The museum’s new director talks about moving to Minnesota from Puerto Rico, her past work, visions for WAM’s future and more.
Six things our A&E writers are loving this week

Six things our A&E writers are loving this week

by A&E Staff
Published January 24, 2022
Ditch the wintry weather: stay in and watch some new shows and listen to some new music recommended by Minnesota Daily A&E writers.
Kacey Musgraves performs to an enthusiastic crowd at the St. Paul Xcel Energy Center on Wednesday, Jan. 19. Photo courtesy of Joe Lemke.

Kacey Musgraves holds power in her softness on tour

by Bel Moran
Published January 21, 2022
Musgraves melted hearts (figuratively and literally) at St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center on the first stop of her “star-crossed: unveiled” tour.
Northrop Auditorium as seen on April 5, 2015.

BREAKING: Northrop receives $30,000 grant from National Endowment for the Arts

by Macy Harder
Published January 21, 2022
The Grants for Arts Projects award will support the Northrop Dance Series’ presentation of dance performances and audience engagement activities.
A basic guide to getting started in the kitchen

A basic guide to getting started in the kitchen

by Macy Harder
Published January 21, 2022
Local foodies share their tips, tricks and best practices for those looking to jump into cooking for the first time.

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