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Two members of the North Star Lions perform traditional Chinese lion dancing during the Midtown Arts and Music Festival on June 13.
Celebrating 20 years of multiculturalism at the Midtown Arts and Music Festival
by Alex Elbaz
Published June 19, 2026

This past weekend, the Midtown Global Market celebrated its 20th anniversary with the second annual Midtown Arts and Music Festival. The market...

The reason behind people’s obsession with “Obsession” speaks to societal concerns.
What is “Obsession” trying to tell us?
by Ava Gilhoi
Published June 17, 2026

Released on May 15, the movie “Obsession” has grossed nearly $300 million at the box office, making it the top-grossing festival film of...

An audience gathers in a dim room at The Cedar Cultural Center to watch the world premiere of “Dinkytown: A Tale of a Legendary Village,” featuring the historic Al’s Breakfast diner on June 13, 2026.
The story behind ‘Dinkytown: A Tale of a Legendary Village’
by Alex Elbaz
Published June 16, 2026

The Cedar Cultural Center debuted the world premiere of the documentary film, “Dinkytown: A Tale of a Legendary Village,” this past weekend. From...

Goran Ivanovic will perform at St. Olaf Catholic Church in Minneapolis on May 14.  | Image courtesy of Goran Ivanovic
Goran Ivanovic returns to Minneapolis with new solo album
by Lizzy Nyoike
Published May 5, 2026

When Goran Ivanovic returns to Minneapolis on May 14, his performance will be shaped by memories of home. Taking the stage at St. Olaf Catholic...

Bandits on the Run will perform with Alan Doyle at the Fitzgerald Theater on May 8. | Photo courtesy of Hunter Brown and Lucy Werner
Bandits on the Run brings harmony-driven storytelling to St. Paul ahead of new album release
by Lizzy Nyoike
Published May 3, 2026

For nearly a decade, Bandits on the Run has built its identity around movement. From performing in New York City subway stations to touring across...

Visitors peruse different booths at the 59th Edina Art Fair on June 7, 2026.
Edina Art Fair Recap: Three Artists’ Inspiration
by Ava Gilhoi
Published June 15, 2026

On the weekend of June 5, Minnesota’s longest-running art fair celebrated its 59th anniversary. Hosted in the 50th & France district, the...

Spoonbridge and Cherry is seen at sunrise in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden on April 28, 2026, in Minneapolis.
More than a landmark: how the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden keeps evolving
by Lizzy Nyoike
Published April 28, 2026

For decades, the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden has been one of the city’s most recognizable public spaces – a place where art, landscape and...

A vendor booth at SpringCon, a convention hailed as one of the largest and longest-run events for comic books and the people who enjoy them.
The Comic Comeback: MNCBA’s SpringCon Recap
by Ava Gilhoi
Published June 10, 2026

For one day a year, comic enthusiasts, creators, cosplayers, vendors and volunteers gather at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds to celebrate their...

The view of the Normandale's Japanese Garden in Bloomington, Minnesota has offered peace to visitors for nearly half a century.
Normandale Japanese Garden gears up to celebrate 50 years of tranquility
by Alex Elbaz
Published June 8, 2026

Normandale Community College is gearing up to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of its Japanese Garden later this year on Sept. 19.The...

Full of heart and everything listening love about Noah Kahan, “The Great Divide: The Last Of The Bugs” is a hit album.
Unpacking Noah Kahan’s massive extended album ‘The Great Divide: The Last Of The Bugs’
by Emma Vasa
Published April 30, 2026

Singer-songwriter Noah Kahan released his fourth studio album, “The Great Divide,” this past Friday, followed by a surprise extended version,...

Sforza, lead guitarist, joined a year and a half ago, and Julia Wettschreck, bassist and backing vocalist, completed the band when she joined last February.
Spring Jam 2026: One festival, endless activities
by Abbey Mulcahy
Published April 29, 2026

With the finals grind in full swing, a day of live music, art activities and inflatables is more than called for.This past Saturday, the...

Visitors browse handmade goods at GeekCraft Expo, a curated craft market featuring local crafters and makers, Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
Geek Craft Expo: by geeks, for geeks
by Alex Elbaz
Published April 29, 2026

This past weekend, the Minneapolis Convention Center hosted its annual Geek Craft Expo, an event since 2018. Geek Craft Expo was founded...

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