PREVIEW: The 2016 Minnesota State Fair’s New Foods Lifestyle by Twin Cities Arts Reader - June 21, 2016 SPAM® Sushi. All pictures courtesy of the Minnesota State Fair. The Minnesota State Fair has announced the new foods that will be featured this year. SPAM® makes a savory comeback with SPAM® Sushi and SPAM® Curds, while dishes like Burnt Butt Ends and the Candied Bacon BLT seem designed to roll off
PREVIEW: Queer Voices Season Finale Arts Lifestyle by Twin Cities Arts Reader - June 20, 2016June 20, 2016 Most organizers don't set out to create an institution that will last for a long time. Instead, when a good cause is being pursued, energy and momentum take over, and then—BAM—you wake up and find things have gone on much longer than you dreamed. Whatever the start, the reading series Queer Voices has
The Look of The Shining Arts Music Opera Theatre Visual Arts by Twin Cities Arts Reader - May 11, 2016May 11, 2016 Minnesota Opera's The Shining returns on Thursday to the stage of the Music Theater at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Here's a detailed look at the opera's visual spark. What goes into this? Some of the key players in crafting the opera's look were stage director Eric Simonson, choreographer Heidi
WEEKEND PICKS: Take in a Play Reading, Take in the Sun Arts Lifestyle Theatre by Twin Cities Arts Reader - April 30, 2016April 30, 2016 ≈[Almost Equal To] The weatherperson says that Saturday will be 60 degrees, which feels pretty close to heaven after recent chills. Still, if the early morning is a bit too chilly for you, stop over at the American Swedish Institute to catch a free reading of Jonas Hassen Khemiri's play ≈[Almost Equal To], which premiered
NEWS: Sensory-Friendly Performance of The Lion King Coming to Minneapolis Arts Dance Lifestyle Music Theatre by Twin Cities Arts Reader - April 28, 2016April 28, 2016 Jelani Remy as Simba with the touring company of The Lion King. For parents of children with sensory, social, and learning disabilities (and adults who fall under those categories), going to the theatre as a family can be a nerve-wracking ordeal – or something that is entirely out of reach. Too loud noises,
NEWS: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Bulks Up, Extends Run Arts Dance Music Theatre by Twin Cities Arts Reader - April 27, 2016April 27, 2016 Ricky Falbo and Autumn Ness share a drink in the CTC production of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. The musical Diary of a Wimpy Kid is proving to be not at all wimpy at the box office. The Children's Theatre Company announced today a one-week extension to the run of its hot new musical, an
BREAKING NEWS: Prince Dead at 57 Arts Music by Twin Cities Arts Reader - April 21, 2016April 21, 2016 The Chanhassen resident and internationally renown recording artist Prince was reported dead today. The singer, guitarist, and songwriter was 57. Prince Rogers Nelson was born in Minneapolis on June 7, 1958, and began songwriting at the age of 7. He began playing as a studio guitarist in his teens, and made his
WEEKEND PICKS: What to Do After Fun in the Sun Arts Dance Lifestyle Music Opera Theatre by Twin Cities Arts Reader - April 15, 2016April 15, 2016 Image by Pezibear. With temperatures staying in the mid-to-high 70s, outdoor fun is the name of the game for this weekend in the Twin Cities. Here are some recommendations for activities in and outside of the sun: Lakeshores: Grab a puppy dog at Isles Bun and Coffee in Minneapolis and work on those
PREVIEW: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical (Children’s Theatre Company) Arts Dance Music Theatre by Twin Cities Arts Reader - April 14, 2016April 14, 2016 Photo by Dan Norman. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical opens Friday at the Children's Theatre Company. This adaptation of Jeff Kinney's best-selling book series is the fifth world premiere by CTC this season – and a very hotly anticipated show. As CTC Artistic Director Peter Brosius stated, "The finale
NEWS: Minnesota Theater Alliance’s New Director Arts Theatre by Twin Cities Arts Reader - April 12, 2016April 15, 2016 It's transition time for some of Minnesota's leading arts organizations, and the Minnesota Theater Alliance is no exception. Today, MTA named Joanna Schnedler as its new Executive Director, succeeding the outgoing (and founding director) Leah Cooper. This leadership transition includes a 2.5-week overlap for Cooper to hand off the reins in good