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The one-of-a-kind exhibit is on view at the All My Relations Gallery until April 5. Courtesy of TJ Turner.

‘Smart Wars’ brings galactic art down to earth

by Gabriel Brito
Published March 4, 2025

“Smart Wars,” a “Star Wars” inspired art exhibit by the uniquely talented St. Paul artist Rory Wakemup will celebrate the exhibit’s opening at the All My Relations Arts gallery in the Native...

Dancers told a variety of stories from adversity to furniture through contemporary dance. Courtesy of Laura Anne Virtucio.

UMN Dance Theater’s ‘chaos theory’ concert breaks barrier between audience, dancers

by Isabella Caswell
Published March 3, 2025

Choreographers and dancers showcased their talents and broke the boundary separating the stage and the audience over the weekend in “chaos theory.”  Two student choreographers, Rayven Cherry...

The ceremony will also feature several musical performances.

A guide to this year’s Oscars

by Gabriel Brito
Published March 3, 2025

This year’s Oscar winners will be announced live at the 97th Annual Academy Awards on Sunday night. Conan O’Brien will be hosting this year’s ceremony, which will include live musical performances...

Art therapy encourages clients to dig deeper into their issues and express their feelings when words fail them.

Art helps everyone express themselves, not just artists

by Sommer Wagen
Published March 2, 2025

Many people are quick to distance themselves from art because they can’t draw more than a stick figure, but creative expression is more essential to our well-being than we realize.According to the...

"The Substance" is the seventh horror film to receive an Oscar nomination, unpacking themes of ageism and beauty standards with a gory twist.

Horror is back with ‘The Substance’

by Sophia Arndt
Published March 2, 2025

In 1896, the first horror film was made by French magician, actor and director Georges Méliès. “Le Manoir du Diable,” or its English title, “The House of the Devil,” pioneered the horror genre...

Playing a mid-week show at Icehouse, local band SoulFlower performed alongside other musicians.

SoulFlower returns to headline Icehouse

by Sophia Arndt
Published February 27, 2025

Local band SoulFlower made their headlining debut at Icehouse two months after their last performance at the venue. Lead singer Inayah El-Amin, drummer Ezekiel Cowan, and guitarists Victor Wedden...

"The Art of Mental Health" opening night. Courtesy of Kasia Cymerman

Psychologists share their feelings in ‘The Art of Mental Health’

by Gabriel Brito
Published February 26, 2025

 “The Art of Mental Health,” an art exhibit made entirely by mental health practitioners, celebrated its opening Saturday at the Vine Arts Center in Minneapolis. Multimedia works are on display...

Booths of vintage vendors lined Hall E at the Minneapolis Convention Center for the Totally Rad Vintage Fest this weekend.

Totally Rad Vintage Fest visits Minneapolis

by Sophia Arndt
Published February 24, 2025

A line wrapped around the foyer of the Minneapolis Convention Center this weekend as visitors gathered for the traveling Totally Rad Vintage Fest. The two-day event brought together local and traveling...

They may not allow phones on the dance floor, but Tinzo and Jojo’s parties are so energizing you’ll forget you even have a phone.

Sibling DJs Tinzo and Jojo bring no-phones dance party to Minneapolis

by Sommer Wagen
Published February 24, 2025

When you go out dancing, how much time do you spend dancing versus recording your surroundings to show your social media following how fun of a night you’re having?Sibling DJs Christina and Josef...

The vibe in Inkwell Booksellers is casual, industrial and comfortable.

Inkwell Booksellers is a new oasis in bustling Northeast

by Isabella Caswell
Published February 24, 2025

After a decade of thinking about owning a bookstore and two years of planning, Elizabeth Foster finally showed Inkwell Booksellers Company to the public.Inkwell Booksellers Company, a bookstore and...

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