Author: Andrew Newman

  • The Rake's Secrets to Surviving the RNC

    As you’re well aware, this week the Twin Cities plays host to one of the biggest political extravaganzas known to man: The Republican National Convention. The chaos that will surely descend on our fair cities will be met with more Minnesota-brand arts and culture than you can shake a stick at, as well as thousands…

  • Spill. Moves and Movies That Stain

    Life isn’t a clean tablecloth. Stains are bound to happen sooner or later, and that is what Kelly Radermacher expresses in her new performance piece, Spill. Moves and Movies That Stain. Combining words, dance and video, Radermacher fluidly explores the things in life that get in the way, both big and small. Solo pieces and…

  • Nordic Roots Festival

    The Cedar presents the 10th and Final Nordic Roots Festival from September 26 – 28. The best in local Scandinavian music will be celebrated during the three-day event, which will kick off at 7:30 pm with performances by Waltz With Me and Väsen. The festivities continue over the weekend with concerts at 2 pm and…

  • Toys in the Attic

    Everyone has that one childhood fear that’s haunted them all their lives. Those fears are on display in *Toys in the Attic*, a new exhibit featuring artwork inspired by the stories, toys and fantasies that are ingrained in our minds from our earliest memories. Featuring paints, prints and toys from several artists, the exhibit opens…

  • Animal Art II: Critical Habitat

    The Altered Esthetics gallery follows up its Animal Art show with a return to the animal kingdom to study critical and endangered species. Through the works presented, human impact on nature and natural habitat will be unveiled and the damage it has caused will be brought into reality. The exhibit runs September 4 – 27…

  • $99 Sale

    Over 200 pieces of art, all on sale for $99. First come, first serve. It’s the Black Thursday of the art world when the Soap Factory begins its fundraiser on September 19. Artists from all around the country have donated their works for the sale, which on the 19th with a pre-sale and party with…