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Liv Martin

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Culture compass: yarn, yuletides and Yarborough

Culture compass: yarn, yuletides and Yarborough

by Liv Martin
Published November 14, 2019
Courtesy of Fatuma Mohamud. 

Fatuma Mohamud sees the world through her camera lens

by Liv Martin
Published November 7, 2019

Breakdancing is breaking boundaries

by Liv Martin
Published August 27, 2019

A&E’s favorite spots near campus

by Liv Martin
Published August 22, 2019
Minnesota Orchestra Musical Feast, Orchestra Hall Minneapolis, Minnesota - July 26.

Digging in: Minnesota Orchestra finds common ground between music and culinary arts

by Liv Martin
Published July 29, 2019
Jose Gonzalez prepares tacos at El Taco Riendo on Central Avenue in Minneapolis on Friday, July 19.

Digging in: El Taco Riendo is a tried-and-true community favorite

by Liv Martin
Published July 24, 2019
Bryan Deane Bertsch opens a barrel in his kombucha factory on Saturday, July 13 in St. Paul. 

Digging in: local brewers continue the kombucha craze

by Liv Martin
Published July 17, 2019
Amanda K., left and Nei'yana Roby prepare sandwiches on Sunday, July 7 at All Square in Minneapolis.

Digging in: Support for the formerly incarcerated, all squared into a grilled cheese

by Liv Martin
Published July 9, 2019
Cook Danny Herrera cuts lamb shawarma on Friday, June 28 at Afro Deli in Stadium Village, Minneapolis.

Digging in: Afro Deli joins cultures, communities and flavors

by Liv Martin
Published July 3, 2019
Patrons fill the restaurant during dinner at Hai Hai in Minneapolis on Sunday, June 23.

Digging in: Hai Hai wins over Northeast with bright colors and Southeast Asian flavors

by Liv Martin
Published June 25, 2019
People sit in Fig + Farro on Saturday, June 8 in Uptown.

Digging in: Fig + Farro makes food to fuel the climate change resistance

by Liv Martin
Published June 19, 2019
Billie Eilish performs at the Armory in Minneapolis on Saturday, June 8.

Review: Billie Eilish flirts with being an angel and a demon

by Liv Martin
Published June 10, 2019
Artist Eric Larson, creator of The Intermediate Meme Museum, works on his computer on Thursday, Dec. 6 in Minneapolis. Larson curated "Meme Town" at the Walker Art Center in 2017 and is continuing the focus on memes in his art today.

More than just memes: local artists digging deeper into meme culture

by Liv Martin
Published December 10, 2018
The album cover for Benny Blanco's new album, "Friends Keep Secrets."

A hit and a miss: Vulfpeck’s “Hill Climber” and Benny Blanco’s “Friends Keep Secrets”

by Liv Martin
Published December 10, 2018
Jeremy and Celeste enjoy the The European Christmas Market on Dec. 2 in Saint Paul. The open-air market features vendors selling European holiday items.

Cinnamon spice and everything nice: local Christmas market thrives in St. Paul

by Liv Martin
Published December 3, 2018
Illustrated by Jane Borstad

Discover “hygge” just in time for winter… and finals

by Liv Martin
Published December 3, 2018
City Love preforms at the second-annual SusTunes concert in the Learning and Environmental Science building on St. Paul campus on Dec. 2, 2016.

Sustunes brings music charged with meaning to St. Paul campus

by Liv Martin
Published November 29, 2018

Q&A: Ladybrain talks new show, ‘Hysteria’

by Liv Martin
Published November 29, 2018
The cast of Benjamin Britten's, "Albert Herring" performs on Friday, Nov. 16 at Ted Mann Concert Hall.

Review: Supporting singers outshine leads in U’s ‘Albert Herring’

by Liv Martin
Published November 19, 2018
An onlooker views one of Jose Dominguez’s paintings on Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Public Functionary gallery.

‘The Art of Avoiding PPL’ is relatable for anyone with anxiety

by Liv Martin
Published November 19, 2018
Artist Ashley Mary

Ashley Mary embodies the rainbow — in work and in spirit

by Liv Martin
Published November 15, 2018
Artwork showcased for a silent auction at The White Page for the gallery's five-year anniversary celebration and fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 10.

The White Page gallery celebrates five prolific years

by Liv Martin
Published November 12, 2018
Jeff Tweedy of Wilco performs his set on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Eaux Claires in Wisconsin. Wilco's performance summated the festival.

Q&A: Nels Cline of Wilco and countertenor Ryland Angel on the premiere of ‘The Call’

by Liv Martin
Published November 7, 2018
Noises Off is running until Dec. 16 at the Guthrie Theater.

‘Noises Off’ finds comedy in chaos

by Liv Martin
Published November 5, 2018
Professional Puppeteer Liz Howls demonstrates part of her show on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018. Howls performs shows in the Minneapolis area. 

Pulling strings with Liz Howls

by Liv Martin
Published October 31, 2018
Movie posters for Suspiria (1977), Hausu (1977) and The Omen (1976)

A&E’s guide to local Halloween-inspired theater and film screenings

by Liv Martin
Published October 29, 2018
Lamia Abukhadra, a local Palestinian-American artist, works on a print in her home studio on Saturday, Oct. 20. Abukhadra graduated from the University last spring and since then has taken the local art scene by storm with her politically-driven work. It often deals with her Palestinian heritage and tries to dismantle colonialist narratives.

Meet Lamia Abukhadra, an artist exploring her Palestinian heritage

by Liv Martin
Published October 25, 2018

Culture compass: Halloween, hand warmers and the Haunted Basement

by Liv Martin
Published October 25, 2018
Album cover of MØ's "Forever Neverland"

Review: MØ’s “Forever Neverland”

by Liv Martin
Published October 22, 2018

Apparel design majors put their costume sewing skills to the test

by Liv Martin
Published October 18, 2018
Art pop-up in downtown skyways kicks off this month

Art pop-up in downtown skyways kicks off this month

by Liv Martin
Published October 15, 2018
Local band The New 86 preforms during the More Local Than Local show at the Whole Music Club.

Celebrating fifty years of the Whole Music Club

by Liv Martin
Published October 11, 2018
The downstairs salt cave at Salt Cave Minneapolis as seen on Tuesday, Oct. 9.

Combating the stress of college with … salt?

by Liv Martin
Published October 11, 2018
The chamber strings from the University Symphony Orchestra backed up St. Paul and the Minneapolis Funk All Stars as they opened for the ceremony for honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree to Prince at Ted Mann Concert Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 26. An honorary degree is the highest award conferred by the University of Minnesota, recognizing achievements that have added to the betterment of society.

Prince inspires University music students, old and new

by Liv Martin
Published October 4, 2018
Review: Season three of 'Serial' tackles the U.S. court system

Review: Season three of ‘Serial’ tackles the U.S. court system

by Liv Martin
Published October 2, 2018

Bringing the museum home

by Liv Martin
Published September 25, 2018

Review: Leon Bridges brings slow jams and dance moves to St. Paul

by Liv Martin
Published September 24, 2018

Culture compass: “Appalachian Spring,” “Anni-Hootenanny” and arepas

by Liv Martin
Published September 20, 2018
The group Black Lines Matter conducts a session.

Black Lines Matter: Poetry that goes beyond the page

by Liv Martin
Published September 19, 2018

Twin Cities Veg Fest has its biggest year yet

by Liv Martin
Published September 19, 2018
Paige Dansinger, the founding director of Better World Museum in downtown Minneapolis, draws on "Tilt Brush," a program on the Oculus Rift in the virtual reality studio on Tuesday, Sept. 11. The Better World Museum is open to the public, where viewers can use the virtual reality studio, a collaborative space that Dansinger says people from all over the world have used. 

In real life and in virtual reality, The Better World Museum works to live up to its name

by Liv Martin
Published September 12, 2018
SALES performs at 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis on Wednesday, Sept. 5.

Review: SALES did not sell themselves on stage

by Liv Martin
Published September 10, 2018

Review: Notes from a first time fair-goer

by Liv Martin
Published September 6, 2018
The painting, "Jardin Man," 1970, by Gladys Nilsson, is displayed at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts' exhibit, "Art from Chicago."

First Giordanos, Portillos. Now, Mia brings “Art from Chicago.”

by Liv Martin
Published September 4, 2018
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