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All content by Tony Libera

Culture compass — tomatoes, Fanilows and “Saved By the Bell”

by Mark Brenden
Published April 19, 2012
Hank III will moan the blues, country, metal and who knows what else tonight at First Ave.

Runnin’ with the devil

by Mark Brenden
Published November 29, 2011

MPLS.TV collabs with Pitchfork.tv

by Mark Brenden
Published November 11, 2011
Gosling as the Driver in "Drive."

Shut up and “Drive”

by Mark Brenden
Published September 16, 2011
Business senior and No Static Records founder Jake Heinitz, left, and Audio Perm producer Taylor Madrigal, right, are the organizers of the first Audio Perm Block Party. "Audio Perm Block Party" is exposing a new underground hip-hop scene.

Check the rhyme

by Mark Brenden
Published August 10, 2011
Roman Polanski Sharon Tate

Navigating the Polish Film Festival

by Mark Brenden
Published August 10, 2011
Caesar ponders his evolution and revolution in "Rise of the Planet of the Apes."

Review: “Rise of the Planet of the Apes”

by Mark Brenden
Published August 4, 2011
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA- AUGUST 6: Macys 2010 Glamorama Fashion show benefitting Childrens Cancer Research Fund at the Orpheum Theater in Minneaolis, Minnesota on August 6, 2010. (Photo by Adam M. Bettcher)

Viva la glam!

by Mark Brenden
Published August 3, 2011

Tonight’s Walker Music and Movies moved indoors

by Mark Brenden
Published August 1, 2011
Q-Tip, middle, claims to be "prominent like Shakespeare and Edgar Allan Poe," but those guys didn't need to wear their words on their shirts.

The paths of rhythm

by Mark Brenden
Published July 27, 2011
Voicing the voiceless

Voicing the voiceless

by Mark Brenden
Published July 27, 2011
Chicago-based DJ Chrissy Murderbot, right, is attacked by his Pitchfork Music Festival hype-man MC Zulu.

Pitchfork through the eyes of the artists

by Mark Brenden
Published July 20, 2011

Pitchfork Music Festival Day 2 Recap

by Mark Brenden
Published July 17, 2011

Pitchfork Music Festival Day 1 Recap

by Mark Brenden
Published July 16, 2011
Actor Drew Ailes poses for a photo during his progression from "slovenly man-child to infallible Titan."

No pain, no gain

by Mark Brenden
Published July 13, 2011
9 to 5 Tour Cast List: Dee Hoty Diana DeGarmo Mamie Parris Joseph Mahowald Kristin Zbornik Jane Blass, Patrick Boyd, Paul Castree, Holly Davis, Janet Dickinson Madeleine Doherty, Marjorie Failoni, Gregg Goodbrod, K.J. Hippensteel, Jesse J.P. Johnson, Michelle Marmolejo, April Nixon, Ryah Nixon, Rick Pessagno, Wayne Schroder, Micah Shepard and Travis Waldschmidt. Other Credits: Lyrics by: Dolly Parton Music by: Dolly Parton Book by: Patricia Resnick

Workin’ woman’s blues

by Mark Brenden
Published July 13, 2011

Culture compass — Abilities, controversial block parties and Katy Perry

by Mark Brenden
Published July 6, 2011
“Untitled 8,” Soo Visual Arts Center’s annual Juried Exhibition opens this Saturday. The show, featuring art by eight artists runs until late August.

The exhibit with no name

by Mark Brenden
Published July 6, 2011
UNSPECIFIED - CIRCA 1970: Photo of Mahalia Jackson Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

I saw the light

by Mark Brenden
Published July 6, 2011
Come as you are

Come as you are

by Mark Brenden
Published June 29, 2011
Review: Gillian Welch — "The Harrow and the Harvest"

Review: Gillian Welch — “The Harrow and the Harvest”

by Mark Brenden
Published June 29, 2011

Culture compass — Nice Purse, Mötley Crüe and Bill Maher

by Mark Brenden
Published June 22, 2011
Actors Joseph Pyfferoen (left) and Jake Wellington (right) greet guests for the Minnesota Centennial Showboat’s performance of The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

I’m on a Showboat

by Mark Brenden
Published June 22, 2011
David Cook talks about one of his creations Tuesday at the Hennes Art Company in Minneapolis. Cooks “ladies,” which were designed for his musical “Lemonade for the Lawnboy”, will be presented Friday for the exhibition called Identities Explored.

Who is me?

by Mark Brenden
Published June 22, 2011
Walker's Garden to be rocked again this year

Walker’s Garden to be rocked again this year

by Mark Brenden
Published June 15, 2011
Gentlemen, start your guitars

Gentlemen, start your guitars

by Mark Brenden
Published June 15, 2011

Sunshine of your Love

by Mark Brenden
Published June 8, 2011

Generation DIY

by Mark Brenden
Published June 8, 2011

Walker announces summer Music & Movie’s lineup

by Mark Brenden
Published June 3, 2011
“Out” Film Festival kicks off Gay Pride Month

“Out” Film Festival kicks off Gay Pride Month

by Mark Brenden
Published June 1, 2011
The carnal cast, left to right, Tracey Maloney, Bill McCallum, Jennifer Blagen and Chris Carlson.

Whose playground is it anyway?

by Mark Brenden
Published June 1, 2011
Isbell, center, and his 400 Unit released their best album together, “Here We Rest,” in April.

Still Truckin’

by Mark Brenden
Published May 25, 2011
MCAD Junior Brendan Dawson paints a hole Saturday that he cut out of dry wall during the Minneapolis Home Building and Remodeling Expo at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

HOPSACK and a jump

by Mark Brenden
Published May 25, 2011

Local artists celebrate Dylan’s 70th on Radio K tomorrow

by Mark Brenden
Published May 23, 2011
Little big lizard

Little big lizard

by Mark Brenden
Published March 3, 2011
Dan Fogler, left, and Topher Grace sing along with piano accompaniment on Wednesday Feb 9 at the Shout House in Minneapolis. The two celebrities made an appearance promoting their new film Take Me Home Tonight, which releases March 4.

Young Americans

by Tony Libera
Published March 3, 2011

The Guthrie launches online virtual tour

by Mark Brenden
Published March 2, 2011

Honky Tonk Heroes: Merle Haggard and Kris Kristofferson at Mystic Lake Casino

by Mark Brenden
Published February 28, 2011
Sudeikis and Wilson wondering why they're in this lousy movie

Pass on “Hall Pass”

by Tony Libera
Published February 24, 2011
Tim Lippe (Ed Helms) mingles at an insurance convention.

Midwest state of mind

by Tony Libera
Published February 17, 2011

Tempt not a desperate gnome

by Tony Libera
Published February 10, 2011

The Black Eyed Peas: Death of a Super Bowl halftime show

by Tony Libera
Published February 7, 2011

There’s a starman killing lots of guys

by Tony Libera
Published February 3, 2011

Heroes and villains

by Tony Libera
Published January 27, 2011
Emma (Portman) and Adam (Kutcher) share an unromantic meal.

The ties that bind

by Tony Libera
Published January 20, 2011

Show review: Sleeping in the Aviary’s tour commencement at Triple Rock

by Mark Brenden
Published January 8, 2011

Winter break movie guide

by Tony Libera
Published December 24, 2010
The primitive pair goes bananas for monkeyin' around. Pardon the... apish puns.

The return of the Kong

by Tony Libera
Published December 9, 2010

Gwar wreaks musical havoc in Minneapolis

by Tony Libera
Published December 7, 2010
Lonnie Rashied Lynn, Jr., also known by his stage name Common, speaks to students Friday at Coffman Union.

Common talks rap, inspiration at Coffman

by Mark Brenden
Published December 6, 2010
Ralston (James Franco) surveys the land that will really screw him over.

Life is gorges

by Tony Libera
Published November 24, 2010
Favre-y the Blowman

Favre-y the Blowman

by Tony Libera
Published November 18, 2010
Ethan (Galifianakis) and Peter (RDJ) hitting another bump in the road.

The odd couple

by Tony Libera
Published November 11, 2010
Culture compass — Tapes 'n' Tapes, "Cowboy Versus Samurai" and Daniel Tosh

Culture compass — Tapes ‘n’ Tapes, “Cowboy Versus Samurai” and Daniel Tosh

by Mark Brenden
Published November 11, 2010

It’s not easy being mean

by Tony Libera
Published November 4, 2010
Electric avenue

Electric avenue

by Tony Libera
Published November 3, 2010

Show review: Willie Nelson at Mystic Lake Casino

by Mark Brenden
Published October 31, 2010
MATT DAMON

Death rides a sluggish horse

by Tony Libera
Published October 28, 2010

Interview: The men of “Jackass”

by Tony Libera
Published October 21, 2010

2010 “Picked to Click” winners

by Mark Brenden
Published October 19, 2010

The filth and the foolery

by Tony Libera
Published October 14, 2010
His bum is on tour

His bum is on tour

by Tony Libera
Published October 7, 2010
Review: "The Social Network"

Review: “The Social Network”

by Tony Libera
Published September 30, 2010
Comedy’s Lovable Queen of Mean graces Minneapolis

Comedy’s Lovable Queen of Mean graces Minneapolis

by Tony Libera
Published September 23, 2010

You! I want to take you to a gay bar!

by Tony Libera
Published September 16, 2010

Show review: Billy Bragg at the Cedar

by Mark Brenden
Published September 9, 2010
Machete (Danny Trejo) looking mean.

Machete is mean as hell!

by Tony Libera
Published September 9, 2010
Nature lead Tyson Forbes (left) and director Makell Kiefer (right) discuss their upcoming production Friday at Intermedia Arts in South Minneapolis. The play is derived in part from the works of Ralph Waldo Emerson, of whom Forbes is a direct descendant.

A very human “Nature”

by Mark Brenden
Published August 10, 2010
Gamble (Ferrell) and Hoitz (Wahlberg) arresting David Ershon (Coogan)

Review: “The Other Guys”

by Tony Libera
Published August 10, 2010
“Scott Pilgrim” to battle at the box office

“Scott Pilgrim” to battle at the box office

by Tony Libera
Published August 10, 2010
The eclectic strummer will perform at the Minnesota State Fair this year.

Country talk with Jim Lauderdale

by Mark Brenden
Published August 10, 2010
A Great White Shark gets high with a large jump.

Weekend Culture Compass — Jack, The National and Shark Week

by Tony Libera
Published August 5, 2010
A cure for the Summertime Blues

A cure for the Summertime Blues

by Mark Brenden
Published August 3, 2010
For Chromeo, partying is such sweet sorrow that they party ‘til it be morrow

Wherefore art thou, Chromeo?

by Mark Brenden
Published August 3, 2010
Rudd and Carell schmucking around.

Stupidity is a virtue

by Tony Libera
Published August 3, 2010

Hennepin Avenue is about to get Wondrous

by Tony Libera
Published August 3, 2010
The 2010 St. Paul Slammers: (Left to Right) Sam Cook, Kyle (Guante) Myhre, Sierra DeMulder, Khary (6 is 9) Jackson, Shane Hawley, Matthew Rucker

Welcome to the Slam

by Mark Brenden
Published July 27, 2010
Rockin’ “The Suburbs”

Rockin’ “The Suburbs”

by Tony Libera
Published July 27, 2010
Filmmakers record the sights and sounds of the Iraq War in a limestone quarry in Mankato, Minn.

Mankato, Iraq

by Tony Libera
Published July 27, 2010
Chelsea boys rollin' and rockin' at the deceased Glitterboxxx venue.

New noise: Chelsea Boys

by Mark Brenden
Published July 27, 2010
Pitchfork profile: Big Boi

Pitchfork profile: Big Boi

by Mark Brenden
Published July 21, 2010
Is life but a dream?

Review: “Inception”

by Tony Libera
Published July 21, 2010

Review: Private Dancer — “Alive in High Five”

by Tony Libera
Published July 21, 2010
Pitchfork lesson: Indie is not dead

Pitchfork lesson: Indie is not dead

by Mark Brenden
Published July 21, 2010

Pitchfork Day Three recap

by Mark Brenden
Published July 19, 2010
Pitchfork profile: Sharon Van Etten

Pitchfork profile: Sharon Van Etten

by Mark Brenden
Published July 18, 2010

Guest Blog — A&E Editor Emeritus Jay Boller

by Mark Brenden
Published July 17, 2010

Pitchfork Day One recap

by Mark Brenden
Published July 17, 2010
Pitchfork profile — Best Coast

Pitchfork profile — Best Coast

by Mark Brenden
Published July 17, 2010
Guthrie’s “Streetcar” is STELLAAA(r)

Guthrie’s “Streetcar” is STELLAAA(r)

by Mark Brenden
Published July 14, 2010
Review: M.I.A. — “/\/\ /\ Y /\”

Review: M.I.A. — “/\/\ /\ Y /\”

by Tony Libera
Published July 14, 2010

Bight Club fights for Minneapolis

by Tony Libera
Published July 14, 2010
Gru (Steve Carell) being despicable

Review: “Despicable Me”

by Tony Libera
Published July 7, 2010
MCAD houses diverse exhibit

MCAD houses diverse exhibit

by Mark Brenden
Published July 7, 2010
The nerdy icons play Basilica Block Party this weekend.

Weekend Culture Compass — Basilica Block party, Predators and Stars Wars in Concert

by Tony Libera
Published July 7, 2010
Ales, Whales and Phantom Tails

Ales, Whales and Phantom Tails

by Mark Brenden
Published July 7, 2010

Never-before-heard HEALTH track “Drugs Beach”

by Mark Brenden
Published June 30, 2010

Weekend Culture Compass — Devo, Dollhouse and Tool

by Mark Brenden
Published June 30, 2010
John C. Reilly (left) with Jonah Hill in "Cyrus"

Interview: John C. Reilly

by Tony Libera
Published June 29, 2010
Bella and Edward passionately remaining abstinent

Review: “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse”

by Tony Libera
Published June 29, 2010
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