BLOG: Disturbing. And fun?

Posted Sep. 16

After words |

"The Scottsboro Boys" presents a horrible incident in American history as a jaunty musical. Can you enjoy it and still feel good about yourself?

BLOG: Sage awards wins

Posted Sep. 15

News and notes |

All my potential dates bailed on me, but the Sage Awards still made me feel less lonely.

Redefining excellence

Criticism

No one strives for mediocre, yet excellence is as hard to define as a fish is to hold. But Matt McGeachy attempts it while thinking on ". . .Virginia Woolf"

Behold(en)

Criticism

What makes great dance? For dancer and choreographer Penny Freeh, Uri Sands "Earth" lingers.

BLOG: An evening of dance for Jeff Bartlett

Posted Sep. 10

News and notes |

Twin Cities dance companies perform this weekend at The Ritz in a fundraiser and celebration for Jeff Bartlett.

BLOG: And the nominees are. . .

Posted Sep. 9

News and notes |

Minnesota's dance awards show, the Sage Awards, announces the nominees for the awards they will pass out next Tuesday.

BLOG: Are you thirsty?

Posted Sep. 8

News and notes |

Heart of the Beast performs a puppet play about water at the dedication of Minneapolis's newest public art drinking fountain.

Multiple dimensions

Criticism

For some theater artists this year, John Heimbuch's "The Transdimensional Couriers Union" was the show to see. Nicholas Leeman explains his excitement.

Open windows

Criticism

Offleash Area's co-Artistic Director expects a lot from the work he sees. This year, he was inspired by John Munger.

BLOG: More praise for Minnesota art

Posted Sep. 1

News and notes |

NEA Director Rocco Landesman likes what he sees in Minneapolis-St. Paul. Compliments are nice, but I worry about self-satisfaction.

Twitter feed

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