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Shavunda Brown dances with her daughter Lola at the Save the Boards event in downtown Minneapolis on Saturday, June 6.  Save the Boards is a grassroots movement to preserve the artwork made on the boards that covered up businesses' windows to protect from the aftermath of the police killing of George Floyd.

Local organizations continue efforts of community and preservation through artwork exhibition

by Frankie Carlson
Published June 7, 2021
Despite the over 90 degree heat, the festivities went on strong with live poetry readings, free food and live painters adding to the already remarkable display of visual art.
Brankin: The painful relatability of SOUR

Brankin: The painful relatability of SOUR

by Tara Brankin
Published June 7, 2021
Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album contains songs that cut right to the core.
Heat of the Week: mini-golf with a view and vegans eating barbecue

Heat of the Week: mini-golf with a view and vegans eating barbecue

by Nina Raemont
Published June 7, 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.
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.

First Avenue is back: live music returns with massive summer lineup

by Megan Phillips
Published June 2, 2021
The announcement comes amid the lifted Minneapolis city mask mandate as COVID-19 cases decrease and vaccinations increase.
Cait Gottschalk, the owner of We the Starborne Metaphysical Shop, poses for a portrait.

New metaphysical shop brings ethically sourced crystal magic to St. Paul

by Megan Phillips
Published May 8, 2021
We the Starborne, a new St. Paul metaphysical shop, opened its doors in March and offers shoppers ethically sourced crystals, tools and more.
“Mortal Kombat”;  FINISH THEM

“Mortal Kombat”; FINISH THEM

by Jarrett George-Ballard
Published May 3, 2021
Over 20 years later, “Mortal Kombat” makes a comeback in brutal fashion, delivering the goods that made long-time fans fall in love with the franchise.
Artist Heather Friedli poses for a portrait with two of her dogs on Sunday, April 25. Friedli creates "land and heritage inspired" paintings, in addition to being a snow sculptor.

Artist spotlight: Get to know local artists

by Nina Raemont
Published April 30, 2021
Here’s nine local artists to keep on your radar.
Jamie Schumacher poses for a portrait outside of Keefer court in Cedar Riverside with her new book on Tuesday, April 27. The book will be released on May 18 and details different stories and conversations with local business owners, residents and creatives who make the West Bank and Cedar-Riverside neighborhood a special place.

Q&A: Jamie Schumacher talks the West Bank with her new book, “Butterflies and Tall Bikes”

by Nina Raemont
Published April 30, 2021
Schumacher chatted with A&E to talk about tall bikes, ghost stories and the writing process.
Members of the local band Distant Edge pose for a portrait outside the Guthrie Theatre on Tuesday, April 27 in Minneapolis, Minnesota From left to right, Sam Swanson on the keys, Nate Erickson on guitar, Nolan Litschewski as lead singer, Aaron Eiden on bass guitar and Jahmal Fischer on drums. “This feels like a really momentous occasion for us, it’s very complete and cohesive and I’m really proud of it,” said Swanson on the release of their debut album.

Local band Distant Edge releases long-awaited debut album “Redlight”

by Frankie Carlson, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published April 28, 2021
After years of playing together, Distant Edge dropped their 11 song LP.
Review: Young Stoner Life, Young Thug and Gunna’s “Slime Language 2”

Review: Young Stoner Life, Young Thug and Gunna’s “Slime Language 2”

by Frankie Carlson, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published April 26, 2021
The modicum of hits brought to the table on “Slime Language 2” are unfortunately outnumbered by the utter duds.

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