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Arts and Entertainment Features

He Who Laughs, Lasts

Fifty years ago, Dudley Riggs founded the Brave New Workshop. Today, the troupe is not only still going strong, its comic effect is being felt nationwide.

By Erin Peterson

Artful Giving

Santa knows where you’ve been shopping—and he thinks you can do better.

BY CHRISTY DESMITH

Outside the Lines

Amy Rice’s distinctive paintings have art aficionados buzzing both at home and abroad. Here, the artist talks about her newfound fame—and the dog incident.

By Robyne Robinson

Prize Acquisition

Kaywin Feldman wants to raise the reputation of the staid Minneapolis Institute of Arts. But starting a renaissance is hard work.

By Tim Gihring

Top of the Pops

The Minnesota Orchestra’s Sarah Hicks wants modern musicians to embrace not only the classics, but the music of their own age.

By Joel Hoekstra

Movies, Music and TV

It's hard to stay tuned to all of today’s diverse entertainment options.

Check out Our Pick, Your Pick, movie theater listings and a master calendar of events for some help.

Calendar

Plays, exhibits, sporting events, fair & festivals—you name it, the Twin Cities has it and we’ll feature it.

Search our calendar for events or submit an event.

Search Activities and Attractions

Any time of the year, there's bound to be a multitude of activities and attractions calling your name.

Search our listings for specific attractions or browse them leisurely to see what peaks your interest.

Plugged In

Minnesota Public Radio keeps the connections going year-round by sponsoring and supporting community-based events.

Connect to their community buzz and events calendar, plus local news and features.

Front & Center

Tim Gihring, Minnesota Monthly's senior writer and arts editor, blogs about arts and culture.

His latest post:
Preview - TU Dance electrifies the O'Shaughnessy

Best Bets

The Agenda

Music Clips

We wrote about them, and now you can listen to them perform!

Listen to a clip from Weaver at the Loom, Captain Yonder, Low, Maria Isa, and many more.

Theatre and Culture

Search our listings for shows, exhibits and the best way to reach your local museum or theatre.

Then read our features for what's in town and what's worth seeing.

Who's Who

Photo by
Ann Marsden

Get updates, read profiles, and meet prominent Minnesotans, all on our Who’s Who page. This month?

Get to know Lou Bellamy, founder and artistic director of the Penumbra Theatre, and associate professor in the University of Minnesota's Department of Theatre and Dance.

Sports

We've got it all in MN: seven professional sports teams, overflowing arenas, and some of the best talent around.

Check here for more about the teams, the fans, and today's sports scene.

Charitable Registry

Updated! 2008-2009 Charitable Registry & Heart of the Event Awards
Join us in supporting local charitable organizations. From walks to gala black-tie events, you’ll find many ways to help make a difference.

You can find the 2008-09 Charitable Registry in Minnesota Monthly's July 2008 issue. Please check back for details regarding submitting to next year's charitable registry.