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Co-owner Kelvin Kuria pets Suki, the store pup, at Water Wave TV on Friday, April 2. In addition to the vintage shop that opened last November, Water Wave TV also has a podcast and recording studio.

‘Ride the wave or drown in it’ at Water Wave TV

by Jarrett George-Ballard, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published April 16, 2021
What started out as an idea in college has transformed into a local arts phenomenon.
Hamline University student Nikki Ngamne poses for a portrait on Wednesday, April 14. Ngamne recently released her first book, "NOTE2 U."

Nikki Ngamne’s first book “NOTE2 U” amplifies the importance of mental health, self-love and manifestation

by Grace Davis, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published April 16, 2021
When 20-year-old Nikki Ngamne found herself in a rut she wrote her feelings in the notes section of her phone for solace, and now she’s turned those notes into her first book “NOTE2 U.”
The new "Why Canoes?" exhibit located in the Northrop gallery on Tuesday, April 13. The exhibit was curated by University of Minnesota graduate student Jacob Bernier, American Indian Studies professor Dr. Vicente Diaz and former University student Chrissy Goodwin.

Graduate student curates Northrop exhibit highlighting Indigenous canoeing communities

by Frankie Carlson
Published April 16, 2021
Heritage Studies and Public History graduate student Jacob Bernier is bringing attention to the importance of Indigenous watercraft with the opening of the exhibit “Why Canoes?”
Review: Demi Lovato’s “Dancing with the Devil...The Art of Starting Over”

Review: Demi Lovato’s “Dancing with the Devil…The Art of Starting Over”

by Megan Phillips
Published April 16, 2021
Lovato’s first album release since her 2018 overdose combines emotional piano ballads with upbeat pop tracks to remind fans of her vocal power.
A group photo of the University of Minnesota quiz bowl team

UMN quiz bowl team scores second place in ‘Super Bowl of the mind’

by Nina Raemont, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published April 15, 2021
In a normal year, the University of Minnesota quiz bowl team would compete at the Intercollegiate Champion Tournament in Illinois. This year, team members competed in their bedrooms.
Blast beats, boy bands and boughatsa

Blast beats, boy bands and boughatsa

by Frankie Carlson, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published April 15, 2021
Need some pop culture inspiration for your week? Keep your finger on the pulse of all things A&E with this week’s heat.
Rejected Sound creator Mark Khan and filmmaker Justin "jojo" Ofori-Atta pose for a portrait at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden on Saturday, April 10.  Rejected Sound made its debut Saturday and will serve as a platform to showcase the talents of various DJs and artists.

Local creatives drop music series, spotlight local artists

by Nina Raemont, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published April 13, 2021
Minneapolis creative Mark Khan’s new project, Rejected Sound, gives local artists a platform.
"Rituals of Resilience" illustration by Johnalynn Holland and lettering by Andres Guzman.

Mia partners with l Self Devine to create new audiovisual exhibition

by Frankie Carlson, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published April 3, 2021
Chaka Mkali, aka I Self Devine, created an album inspired by 28 works of art from Black artists for a new exhibition titled “Rituals of Resilience.”
Skater Jenny Johnson "rocks to fakie" on a ramp in Merriam Skate Park on Wednesday, March 31. Johnson is one of the founding members of Femme Fatale, a skate group for women, trans, nonbinary and queer skaters.

Local skate crew Femme Fatale welcomes all

by Grace Davis, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published April 1, 2021
Femme Fatale is navigating stigmas in a male-dominated sport, all while creating a supportive community for every type of skater.
First Avenue venue sits empty on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. The Minnesota chapter of the National Independent Venue Association was founded by First Avenue, along with other local music venues, to advocate for relief in the form of the SaveMNStages bill.

Minnesota venues seek state relief with newly introduced SaveMNStages bill

by Frankie Carlson
Published April 1, 2021
The Minnesota Independent Venue Association has been spearheading legislation aimed at providing aid to shuttered entertainment businesses.

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