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Q&A: Jake Luppen talks his debut solo record, health scares and Tears for Fears

by Nina Raemont, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published October 2, 2020
A&E spoke with Hippo Campus frontman, Jake Luppen, about his new sound, band drama and more ahead of his upcoming solo album “Lupin” premiering Oct. 9.
From left, Flip the Script Fest founders Mara Emmons and Victoria Carpenter pose for a portrait outside Victoria's St. Paul apartment on Tuesday, Sep. 29.  The film festival celebrating queer representation with a multitude of short and feature length films will run virtually on Oct. 2-3.

Local artists flip the film script to highlight queer identies

by Meg Bishop, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published October 1, 2020
Flip the Script Fest, coming this weekend, is leaving Hollywood's stereotypical tropes behind and spotlighting queer people as the main characters.
Portraits for a Purpose founder Hossam Halaweish takes a photo of Connor Corsini on Friday, Sept. 25 in Minneapolis. “At the time COVID was starting, I knew a lot of people were struggling a lot harder than I was," Halaweish explains. He decided to start Portraits for a Purpose, a photography business that donates its proceeds to various nonprofits.

UMN student raises thousands of dollars for charity by capturing “Portraits for a Purpose”

by Emalyn Muzzy, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published October 1, 2020
Hossam Halawiesh’s photography business means more than just pictures.
The Bogey’s Lounge stands in St. Paul on Monday Sep. 27th. The business was one of several shooting locations for Student Directors Andrew Zuckerman, Dylan Orth and John Cronin for their film "Undergrads," shot over the summer.

“Undergrads”: College life is like a movie

by Meg Bishop
Published September 29, 2020
Three college students aim to depict modern college life in their upcoming film “Undergrads.”
Twin Cities theater company brings stage to stereo

Twin Cities theater company brings stage to stereo

by Frankie Carlson
Published September 29, 2020
Trademark Theater prepares for the opening of a new audioplay version of their original production, “Understood.”
Review: Alicia Keys’ new album is a ritual in self-care

Review: Alicia Keys’ new album is a ritual in self-care

by Meg Bishop
Published September 29, 2020
“ALICIA,” Alicia Keys’ highly anticipated album dropped Sept. 18, and can be summarized as experimental R&B meets Keys’ legendary vocals.
Heat of the week: Wings, former kings and a sad little frog

Heat of the week: Wings, former kings and a sad little frog

by Alex Strangman, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Published September 28, 2020
Need some pop culture inspiration for your week? Keep your finger on the pulse of all things A&E with this week’s heat.
Twin Cities Book Festival goes virtual for its twentieth anniversary

Twin Cities Book Festival goes virtual for its twentieth anniversary

by Nina Raemont
Published September 25, 2020
The great Minnesota literary get-together will feature more than three dozen authors, continuing its mission of advocacy and accessibility.
Photo Courtesy of the University of Minnesota Marching Band

No field, no problem: UMN marching band recounts online “spat camp”

by Emalyn Muzzy
Published September 24, 2020
Members of the University of Minnesota marching band reflect on highs and lows of virtual learning as in-person instruction resumes.
The Weisman Art Museum stands empty on Sunday, Sept. 20, as the staff prepare for their reopening on Thursday, Oct. 1.

Weisman Art Museum set to reopen doors Oct. 1

by Nina Raemont, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published September 22, 2020
Students can check out permanent and temporary pieces and take advantage of the physical and virtual spaces now available

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