Supporting their sophomore album, "How to Be a Human Being," the genre-bending indie rock band Glass Animals came to the Palace Theatre Wednesday. They opened their set to a sold out crowd with the lively...
Espresso Royale has lost one of its most loyal patrons: Chip.Dinkytown’s resident dog — who found a second home within the cafe over the last seven years — passed away from lymphoma on June...
A circle of wooden table chairs, beige floral ottomans and a red cloth couch set the stage for artful dialogue at the Red Eye Theater Saturday.Part of the three-day LALA Festival, a group of around 25...
The thought of being pulled behind a speeding boat and launched off of a ramp while balancing on skis may scare some.It is for Freddie Plessner, but he loves doing it anyway.“[I like] the fear of it...
Ceramics is an art form that you can interact with, feel and even talk to.So, when University of Minnesota psychology senior Claire Nusbaum heard that Crisis Connection — a local mental health crisis...
Water breaks are an important part of any active sport, from basketball to tennis.They're even more important when the players wear long cotton tunics, leather armor and boots.That's the uniform of a handful...
The X Games will soon bring skateboarding, BMX and Moto X events to the Twin Cities, but art will also come with these staples.Mark Rivard, a local skateboard artist, will take part in one of a handful...
Some say the best ideas begin as sketches on napkins. That’s exactly how “Hot Air,” a film noir-inspired play created by University of Minnesota students, got its start.Art junior Fletcher Wolfe...
When Maureen Pranghofer went to the movie theater to see “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” she wasn’t sure if Drew Barrymore’s character was laying out Reese’s Pieces, M&M’s or Starbursts for her...
For Treading North’s front man Gabriel Rodreick, moving downstairs to rehearsal takes as much orchestration as the music itself.Rodreick has used a wheelchair for the last nine years, ever since he injured...
“I know a placeWhere the grass is really greener. Warm, wet and wildThere must be something in the water.”Just like the water, there were some things in Katy Perry’s smash 2010 single “California...
Friday: Antiquarian and Rare Book FairWhat’s better than a good book? An antique and collectible book! Starting Friday, over 50 dealers from around the country will sell books in all conditions and fields...
Pride wasn’t the only festival that drew dense crowds Sunday.The Uptown Food Truck Festival, which hosted over 60 trucks, brought throngs of people — and dozens of dogs — to Calhoun Square....
Long form improv is not “ComedySportz,” “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” or “Saturday Night Live.”The style moves away from games and skits, and features shows of multiple unscripted scenes, created...
This weekend brought the Eaux Claires Music Festival to Eau Claire, Wisconsin — a two-day event founded by Eau Claire’s own Justin Vernon of Bon Iver.From Paul Simon to Danny Brown, the festival...
Walking through the fields of the Eaux Claires Music and Arts Festival last Friday, puffs of cotton floated in the air — setting the scene for a dreamlike weekend. The many stages, art installations,...
When it comes to the world of music, Mondo Cozmo is making quite the entrance. Front man Josh Ostrander and his backing band, Illinois, have multiple festival performances under their belt, as well as...
It wasn’t until The Weeknd broke into “Can’t Feel My Face” just before 11:30 p.m. on the final night of Bonnaroo that I realized what a dancing sea of 65,000 people looks like.It’s an insane...
Friday: Blooming ButterfliesBetween now and Labor Day, Como Zoo will exhibit over 100 species of butterflies from around the world in its greenhouse. Hundreds of butterflies will be released weekly, but...
You can tell a lot about a person from their clothing, music or vocabulary. At Dinkytown Tattoo, you get a good idea of the style and personality of an artist by their work station’s look.Daniel Peace,...
At Fast Eddie’s Place, hundreds of Birkenstock sandals, high heels and leather loafers line the shelves behind the front counter and in the back room.From that back room down the hallway of Dinkydale...
Bubble tea goes by many names, but there’s no mistaking the drink’s large straw and dark bobas.With its growing popularity, new shops continue to open in the University of Minnesota area — most...
A new gallows-inspired sculpture at the Walker Art Center will be removed from the museum’s grounds after public protest, the museum announced Saturday.The two-story wood and metal sculpture, entitled...
Friday: The Art of VodkaAlcohol can be art too, apparently. This second-annual celebration will bring in bartenders and spirits from local breweries so you can enjoy sips while appreciating artwork. While...
Over the last half decade in the EDM scene, the Tuttrup brothers started to notice colorful, soft enamel pins featuring intricate artist logos, music festival designs and pop culture references on the...
When Shawn Vriezen interpreted the national anthem for the Minnesota Wild Stadium Series hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks last February, his hands shown in stark contrast against his black shirt...
Cassette tapes are impractical, and the people who buy and produce them agree. Yet, a community of listeners continue to keep them alive.“It's ridiculous buying cassettes and having a cassette player,”...
As spring semester nears its end, the University of Minnesota School of Music’s “Worlds of Improvisation” course will put on its fourth and final public master class, featuring South Indian classical...
Friday: Late Night Dance PartyThis Friday, celebrate the life of Prince at First Avenue for the one-year anniversary of his passing. With the Memorial Street Party sold out and the celebration at Paisley...
Battling to play the Spring Jam stage, these five Battle of the Bands finalists should be a nice musical warm-up for Saturday’s main acts. Here’s what to expect:Early Eyes“A mix of California-rock,...
When he’s working on one of his paintings, Stephen Maxam’s studio looks like a scene from Breaking Bad. Unlike the show, however, the full face respirator, gloves and tarps are only used to protect...
On any given night, Adam Mikell’s Wahl Lithium Ion clippers can be heard buzzing in a 17th Avenue Residence Hall bathroom.With barber pole striped spray bottle, barber’s cape, Andis T-Outliner trimmer,...
With over 350 films and events, the 36th Annual Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival has something for everyone.Running April 13 to 29, the festival’s busy calendar can seem a little daunting....
For Cold War Kids frontman Nathan Willett, “L.A. Divine,” which was released today, was a venture into simplicity while still bringing the band’s signature driving, indie rock sound. From the belt-in-your-car...
As spring approaches and some in the Twin Cities start to think about visiting the Como Zoo, two new snow leopards will be there to greet them.The snow leopards — Moutig from France and Alye from...
The Northeast Minneapolis Arts District has dozens of studios and buildings, and has been called one of the best art districts in the country. But the area’s sheer amount of art can be overwhelming at...
Friday: Lizzo in ConcertThere is little doubt that Minneapolis-based vocal powerhouse Lizzo will bring down the club Friday. Her 2016 EP “Coconut Oil,” is full of gospel soul and electronic club bangers,...
Situated in Burnsville, the “oldest magic shop in America” has all the supplies necessary to craft the perfect April Fools’ Day. The rows of shelves and showcases in Eagle Magic and Joke Store are...
With over 700 submissions and seven months of work behind them, the students behind “Ivory Tower” are getting ready to launch their annual literary magazine.To celebrate the magazine’s 2017 edition,...
St. Paul’s Palace Theatre reopened last weekend, and if spring break disrupted newsfeeds just know the revamped 101-year-old venue deserves all the hype it’s received.Ending the packed three night...
Tiny black-hinged doors, windows and doormats have popped up around Minneapolis in the last six months thanks to a new local street artist. Mows — pronounced “mouse” — who prefers anonymity...
An upcoming art exhibit at the Gamut Gallery in Minneapolis will bring the global glitch community together to showcase the digital art form.Featuring 82 artists from 23 different countries, the exhibit...
Friday: Decoding Nicki MinajIs Nicki Minaj a feminist? This discussion will try to answer that question. By analyzing the rapper’s music videos for “Anaconda” and “Starships,” a Twitter feud...
Beer and wine have a special place in college culture. They also have a culture of their own, and a new University of Minnesota student group, Ski-Brew-Mah, is dedicated to exploring that world.Sara Dick...
A Stormtrooper, Tusken Raider and Darth Vader himself were just a few of the Star Wars characters that greeted guests at the Science Museum of Minnesota on Saturday. While the museum’s four-hour Star...
Chank Diesel’s typefaces have appeared on movie covers for “The Hunger Games,” Crayola crayon boxes and in the World Series logo. But that’s only a small selection of his work.“Have you ever...
Not many journalists write from their own perspective, and very few articles are printed with their personal emotion.Jim Walsh is an exception. When he started writing about music and culture in 1988,...
Albert Walla estimates that he’s seen over 2,000 theater performances in the last 30 years. But as a deaf person, Walla faces his own set of challenges when attending theater shows.When the 64-year-old...
For some University students, Black History Month provided the perfect occasion for a showing of the film “13th” on Wednesday.The screening was part of a new series called “Media Matters” put on...
Friday: Battle of the Bands: Battle IIYou don’t have to catch an Uber or Lyft to listen to local music for free. Head to the depths of Coffman Memorial Union to catch this round of bands fighting it...
When Angela Lessman and Sarah Sweet decided to open a store that sells wares from the Twin Cities art community, the hardest part of the process was deciding on a name."You want something that someone's...
Inside a nondescript, saffron-colored warehouse on the fringes of St. Anthony East, Paul Merry uses a lathe to meld two pieces of glass. A torch radiates heat.Using a technique called lampworking, Merry...
While prohibition in the United States is largely associated with stories of Al Capone and underground tunnels, Minnesota has its own bootlegging history.And one such enterprise was led by farmers in Stearns...
Saturday’s Yule Ball provided a night full of dancing, butterbeer and magical outfits.Hosted by the University of Minnesota’s Quidditch team, the sixth annual event served more enchanting looks than...
“The Fool” tarot card isn’t what it sounds like. The card can represent someone who follows life’s path and trusts the journey — exactly how Holly Burns started working as a psychic at Magus...
Can Can Wonderland — an artist-created mini golf course/arcade/bar/ adult playground — opened earlier this month in St. Paul’s Hamline-Midway neighborhood.Arriving at the slightly creepy...
Despite only four months of live performance under their belt, local indie-rock band Stone Arch Isles is set to headline Skyway Theater’s Studio B at the end of January. “Everyone’s been contacting...
The stars on First Avenue’s exterior flaunt the iconic venue’s impressive history, and many of them have been dedicated to local artists and bands. Out of the nearly 530 stars, close to 65 have roots...
