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A Minnesotan joins the cast of General Hospital.

In 1971, Papa John Kolstad was sifting through some debris in a condemned building on the West Bank when he came across an old tin sign with the words “Mill City Flour Factory” painted on it in swirly Victorian script.

Should the Guthrie hire a woman to replace artistic director Joe Dowling?

In the Tony-winning musical Urinetown, peeing is a privilege, and flushing costs extra.

Clybourne Park turns Lorraine Hansberry’s classic, A Raisin in the Sun, inside out.

The dusk-to-dawn Northern Spark arts festival is Lowertown’s chance to shine.

Mu Performing Arts and Skylark Opera team up for a modern makeover of the Gilbert & Sullivan classic.

Americans who first became aware of the story of War Horse through Steven Spielberg’s 2011 movie may be shocked to learn that Michael Morpurgo’s book was first adapted as a play.

June's top events indexed according to taste.

Wits started out as a humble experiment, and it still is, if everything goes right.

Moms’ advice for their Minnesota kids before they made it big.

Reporter Steve Marsh talks to the director of the Science Museum of Minnesota about why Americans don’t trust science.

Yes, there are female ballet choreographers, and Minnesota Dance Theatre’s "Fierce/Feminine" features three of the best.

The surreal back-from-obscurity story of forgotten American folk singer Sixto Rodriguez.

On its 25th anniversary, Tad Simons makes a convincing argument for a Sculpture Garden revamp.

Three Jerome Printmaking Fellows show the fruit of their nine-month artistic labor.

A weekend getaway to Green Bay that's about more than football.

Exploring a Tennessee Williams classic through a multicultural lens.

May's top events indexed according to taste.

Where to putt-putt: our guide to indoor and outdoor minigolf courses in the Twin Cities.

Bad boy Anthony Bourdain stops at the State Theatre for a raucous evening of talk about food politics and culture.

April's top events indexed according to taste.

American Craft Council's "Modern Design Meets Craft" exhibit spotlights local designers.

Cambodian classical dance is reimagined in a world premiere by the Khmer Arts Ensemble.

A new musical explores the tumultuous relationship between Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald.