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Rock Star

A St. Cloud granite quarry will become an Ocean this month, when a troupe of dancers perform Merce Cunningham’s last work.

By Linda Shapiro

Played Out?

Over the last several years, Twin Cities theater groups have seen a significant decline in box-office revenue. Is it possible we have too much theater?

by Christy DeSmith

Plot Twist

Theatre de la Jeune Lune attempts to re-gain its footing, red ink aside.

By Tim Gihring

Chaos Theory

Can the area’s most anarchic theater grow up without settling down?

By Rachel Hutton

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Event Calendar

2009.07.04

Burt's Bees Bee-Utify Your World Mobile Tour

Celebrate 25 years for The Greater Good™ with Burt’s Bees at the Bee-utify Your World Mobile Tour. Experience the many products...

2009.07.04

Joseph Wolf Brewery Cave Tours

Learn about the sandstone caves in Stillwater that were used as a brewery in the late 1800s. Why does a good brew master have bad teeth? What...

2009.07.06

2009 E-Piano Junior Festival

MacPhail Center for Music E-Piano Junior Festival will feature master classes with the members of the International Jury, performances by...

2009.07.06

Tim Sparks and Phil Heywood

The University of Minnesota Summer Session and the Department of Concerts and Lectures present Summer at Northrop – 25 free, outdoor...

2009.07.07

Mark Stary & The Whiskey Roses

The University of Minnesota Summer Session and the Department of Concerts and Lectures present Summer at Northrop – 25 free, outdoor...

2009.07.08

Lupus Golf Classic

You are cordially invited to participate in an exciting day of golf and camaraderie in support of the mission of the Lupus Foundation of...

Mini Itinerary

Morning
Take a walk around the Northern Trail of the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley.

Afternoon
Peruse the Minneapolis Farmers' Market for locally grown fruit and veggies--and a healthful midday snack--at prices and quality you can't beat.

Evening
Take advantage of a cultural duo in downtown Minneapolis. Head to the Mill City Museum, which offers a look at the city's history, and then walk next door to the Guthrie Theater for dinner and a performance on one of the three stages.

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Arts & The Economy Poll

Theatre Poll Results

The Twin Cities have too many theater groups to successfully sustain with enough talent and audiences.

I wholeheartedly agree. — 8%

There's some truth to that. — 23%

I don't really believe that. — 31%

No, that's completely bogus. — 25%

Good question. I don't know. — 12%