WEEKEND PICKS: Burlesque at the Museum, Drowsy Chaperones, and Lanterns

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Note: An earlier version of this column erroneously listed the American Swedish Institute's Cocktails at the Castle event as occurring this weekend. That event actually will take place on Friday, Sept. 16. Friday Think museums are stuffy? The Hennepin History Museum will make you think differently with a special 18+, nighttime exhibition of

NEWS: Gas Leaks on Hennepin, Under the Gaslight Heading Out With a Bang

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The Walker Art Museum's name frequently appears in the press because of its catalyzing role in producing, exhibiting, and discussing innovative and boundary-pushing art. Over the course of its 89-year history, the celebrated contemporary art museum has served as the primer for all sorts of artistic bangs, including the starts of Minnesota Opera and

Fringe File #14: TCAR Awards

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Arun Velliangiri as Aman Khan and Ranjan Dumra as Appa in Bezubaan: The Voiceless. The annual Minnesota Fringe Festival floods Minneapolis with an 11-day deluge of theatre, music, dance, spoken word, and sometimes something else. With more than 150 shows crammed into that period, it is physically impossible to see more than a

EVENT: House Cleaning Today at Chanhassen

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It's a little late for spring cleaning to be spring cleaning, but who doesn't need to do a little cleaning? If you're looking to go the opposite direction and fill your house with a piece of theatre history, consider stopping by Chanhassen Dinner Theatres today, for a 12-6 PM afternoon

PREVIEW: Vocal Issues in Your Choir

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It's mid-August and choir directors everywhere in Minnesota are getting ready to welcome back singers from their summer break. It is thus with great timeliness that the Twin Cities Chapter of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians is conducting a free workshop titled Vocal Issues in Your Choir tonight. Dr. Patricia Kent

PREVIEW: The Look of The Drowsy Chaperone (Artistry)

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Just as the Minnesota Fringe Festival was closing this past weekend, a Fringe-related show was opening down in Bloomington. The Drowsy Chaperone, presented by Artistry, actually has a history as a fringe festival show. This musical began its life as a spoof written for a bachelor party. One wedding later, the

Fringe File #13: Box Offices

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Julie Marie Muskat in RUNE presented by Vox Medusa at Intermedia Arts. Photo by Alex Wohlhueter. Note: This story has been updated to correct some inaccurate information. It originally stated that the MN Fringe Festival Ultrapassers Emeriti Facebook group was founded in response to the discontinuation of the Ultrapass; this group

Fringe File #12: The Encore Shows

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Arun Velliangiri as Aman Khan and Ranjan Dumra as Appa in Bezubaan: The Voiceless, one of the 2016 Encore-winning shows at the Minnesota Fringe Festival. The Minnesota Fringe Festival announced its 2016 Encore shows late last night at Fringe Central (Republic). The Encore shows are the highest-selling show in each venue, as

NEWS: Guthrie Open House

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Picture by Steve Lyon. The Guthrie Theater will hold a free open house at its iconic downtown Minneapolis structure on Saturday, August 27 from 11 am to 3 pm. The day's activities and program include: Peeking into Guthrie workshops on a self-guided tour. Curling up in a storytelling corner to hear a tale told

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