NEWS: Black-Led Arise Credit Union Launches Today Lifestyle by Twin Cities Arts Reader - June 19, 2025 The logo for Arise Community Credit Union, a new Black-led credit union that launches today to provide financial services supporting underserved individuals, businesses, and communities. Arise Community Credit Union, Minnesota's first specifically Black-led community credit union, officially opens today. The opening, coinciding with the Anika Foundation’s Juneteenth event at the Minnesota
PREVIEW: MacPhail’s Kids Fest Concert & Morning of Fun Arts by Twin Cities Arts Reader - June 4, 2025June 20, 2025 Looking for a free, stimulating Saturday morning activity for younger kids? Consider popping down to the Water Works at Mill Ruins Park in Minneapolis on Saturday, June 7 for a series of family-friendly activities from the MacPhail Center for Music. What: Faculty musicians/teachers will play songs from Sing, Play, Learn, MacPhail’s award-winning
NEWS: Brews & Credit (Unions) Team Up Arts by Twin Cities Arts Reader - May 29, 2025 A photo of the new High Yield Pale Ale. The Minnesota Credit Union Network and Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative have launched the High Yield Pale Ale, a unique beer collaboration. A portion of every pint sold from the High Yield Pale Ale will be used to underwrite financial literacy efforts in
NEWS: Film Score Fest: 2025 Edition Arts by Twin Cities Arts Reader - March 27, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAJB0rXtn3c The Film Score Fest – an annual event featuring new short films with original musical scores, performed live with orchestra – returns on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The film screenings at the History Theatre in Saint Paul, MN will reach their largest form yet, with two main screening sessions with orchestra, and
NEWS: Minnesota Represents at James Beard Awards for Restaurants and Chefs Dining Lifestyle by Twin Cities Arts Reader - January 25, 2025 A promotional image for the James Beard Awards. The semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards celebrating American restaurants and chefs were announced yesterday. These national awards recognize exceptional talent and achievement in the culinary arts, hospitality, media, and broader food system, as well as a demonstrated commitment to equity, community,
NEWS: Presidential Inauguration News Arts Music by Twin Cities Arts Reader - January 21, 2025 Whatever your thoughts about the 47th President of the United States, the Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2025 and related festivities brought out a who's-who from American entertainers. The ceremony opened with "O America!" performed by classical crossover and opera singer Christopher Macchio. The highest profile performer on the docket was
NEWS: St. Olaf College Sells Out Christmas Festival Arts Music by Twin Cities Arts Reader - November 26, 2024December 1, 2024 A past offering of St. Olaf College's sold-out Christmas Festival mainstage performances. Photo courtesy of St. Olaf Collage. St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN has sold out its annual Christmas Festival. The 3-day performance series, which has taken place since 1912, features nearly 500 student musicians. More than 8,000 audience members
NEWS: Minnesota Dance Theatre’s Board Updates Arts Dance by Twin Cities Arts Reader - November 19, 2024December 1, 2024 Students at Minnesota Dance Theatre practice at the mirror. Photo courtesy of Minnesota Dance Theatre. Minnesota Dance Theatre announced today the appointment of six new members of its board of trustees. The new trustees, who will serve 3-year terms, are: Isabella Boylston, Rod Brayman, Dr. David M.Perlman, Georgia Finnegan-Saulitis, Lisa Smith,
FRINGE FILE #8: The Golden Lanyard Awards Arts Comedy Dance Music Theatre by Twin Cities Arts Reader - August 13, 2024August 13, 2024 The main Minnesota Fringe Festival is now over, with a few encore performances to follow. Over 11 days, the festival's 31st incarnation presented more than 500 performances and more than 20,000 butts-in-seats. At its closing night party, the Golden Lanyard Awards were distributed to 28 shows and 2 individuals. For the
FRINGE FILE #7: Reviews, Pt. 4 Arts Comedy Theatre by Twin Cities Arts Reader - August 11, 2024August 11, 2024 A collage of promotional photos for the Arts Reader's Last Day Staff Recommendations for the Minnesota Fringe Festival. It's the last day of the Minnesota Fringe Festival, and what will you see? Last Day Staff Recommendations Two Bowls of Cereal and Some Bacon (Mahmoud Hakima) – Theatre in the Round, 2:30 PM