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Katie Bradley (left) and Norm Muñoz (middle) perform in the “Kung Fu Zombies Saga: Shaman Warrior & Cannibals” at the Luminary Arts Center. A two-part show, it tells the story of Akha and Lao women faced with challenges that force them to connect with their cultural experiences.
Theater mu reclaims genres for Asian artists in Minnesota
As a child, Saymoukda Vongsay wrote herself into stories of Little House on the Prairie, Sweet Valley High and The Babysitters Club, as a side character. In middle and high school, she was a known … more
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During design for a mural at the Lake Harriet trolley tunnel, Jacqui Rosenbush researched water quality control. She included lily pads and cattails in her mural after discovering the large role they play in filtering water.
Parks for all
Kao Lee Thao and Ash Kubesh spent 66 hours over 10 days painting two new murals that represent Thao’s Hmong heritage at Boom Island Park. The artwork is part of the Minneapolis Parks and … more
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Tara Perronwill read excerpts from their children's books on Sept. 23 at Bde Psin.
Dakota children authors read excerpts
Dakota children's book authors and illustrators at Bde Psín (Lake Hiawatha) on Sept. 23 from 9:30-11:30a.m. outside the recreation center. Reading selections will be Katie Jo Bendickson, Tara … more
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Hannah Sivilay was excited by the Save the Boards event at Becketwood on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023.
Street art at Becketwood commemorates George Floyd
For the last three years,  Kenda Zellner-Smith and her volunteers  have been scouring  Minneapolis’s streets and alleys, collecting discarded plywood boards used to shield … more
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The marketing team for Nokomis Days included (left to right)Kyle of Nokomis Life, Peter Stein of Steinography, Tesha M. Christensen of Longfellow Nokomis Messenger and Heidi Van Heel of hvh Engage!
Bringing Nokomis Days to life
They say it takes a village. We say it takes a special neighborhood. Add a small but dedicated group of volunteers and passionate businesses, and you have Nokomis Days. Our Nokomis Days celebration … more
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Drawing in the moment
Anita White, age 70, “draws in the moment.” Anywhere, any time, the artist has blank sheets of paper, a pencil and sometimes even watercolor paint ready to capture the moments of daily … more
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"I don't have a traditional art upbringing and did not go to school for art," said Forrest Wozniak, "but I was inclined to do art my whole life growing up."
The sign painter
The Great Depression was over long before Forrest Wozniak was born. But that time period serves as a backdrop to his career as a sign painter. Wozniak, who was born and raised in South … more
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Minnesota based artists Brotha Asè and Godson King David perform a musical duo in celebration of Juneteenth at Soul of the Southside festival Monday, June 19.
Celebrating Juneteenth with southside soul performances
Black music and spoken word artists performed at the free Soul of the Southside festival on Monday, June 19, 2023. The event was presented by the Legacy Building, The Hook and Ladder, and KRSM 98.9. … more
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Dj Al Metro plays music during The Uprising krump battle on Saturday, June 10, at the Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center in Saint Paul.
The SOTA Movement
Simone Hall, aka Athena, had the crowd in an uproar. The audience surrounded her, cheering louder than the music Dj Al Metro was playing from the overhead speakers. The 20-year-old had just won both … more
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Reviving Roots hosts a yoga workshop on Monday, June 19 at the Soul of the Southside festival.
Celebrating Juneteenth with southside soul businesses
Black-owned pop-up businesses and organizations lined the block of Minnehaha starting from Arbeiter Brewing up to The Hook and Ladder during the free 2023 Soul of the Southside festival on Monday, … more
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Neighbors came together to heal and create community during Solace at the Palace in the courtyard of Moon Palace Books on Sunday, June 11, 2023. The free day of events organized by the Longfellow Community Council included art projects and workshops. Carolyn Naomi performed with special guest RION.
Solace at the Palace: Creating community connection through art
Art has the ability to bind people to places and to each other – and on a beautiful Sunday in June, over 700 members of our community came together at Solace at the Palace to make art, connect … more
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[Photos] Solace at the Palace by Elissa Evenson [Photo gallery]
Neighbors came together to heal and create community during Solace at the Palace in the courtyard of Moon Palace Books on Sunday, June 11, 2023. The free day of events organized by the Longfellow … more
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[Photos] Solace at the Palace by Derrick Gichaba [Photo gallery]
Neighbors came together to heal and create community during Solace at the Palace in the courtyard of Moon Palace Books on Sunday, June 11, 2023. The free day of events organized by the Longfellow … more
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[Photos] Solace at the Palace by Andrea Tritschler [Photo gallery]
Neighbors came together to heal and create community during Solace at the Palace in the courtyard of Moon Palace Books on Sunday, June 11, 2023. The free day of events organized by the Longfellow … more
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[Photos] Solace at the Palace by Nirmal Mekaka [Photo gallery]
Neighbors came together to heal and create community during Solace at the Palace in the courtyard of Moon Palace Books on Sunday, June 11, 2023. The free day of events organized by the Longfellow … more
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Mike Welsh, or Metal Mike, owns Nokomis Tattoo at 4933 S. 34th Ave. As a local business owner, he's a member of the Nokomis East Business Association and helped reboot Nokomis Days.
COMMUNITY INK
“Growing up 'white trash,' I never thought I would ever own my own home.” Metal Mike Welsh said in a thoughtful tone as if unaware he was also sitting in his own business. Looking around … more
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Kingfield’s performing arts center expands
Artist Jackie Hayes was living in New York and was writing a dissertation for her Ph.D. in performance studies when she visited her parents after their move to Minneapolis. She was drawn to the city … more
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Filmmaker Marius Anderson resides in Duluth and his father-in-law does the Arrowhead 135.
‘40 Below’
Why do people do this? Documentary filmmaker Marius Anderson tries to answer this question about the reasons people choose to expose themselves to bitter Minnesota wind and temperatures in the annual … more
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Award-winning independent journalist and photographer KingDemetrius Pendleton poses inside Wing Young Huie’s The Third Place Gallery at 3730 Chicago Ave., where his exhibition “The Movement Never Stops” is on display. The exhibition includes photographs Pendleton has taken from the front lines of the social justice movement in the Twin Cities over the past seven years.
‘Listennn’ –The Movement Never Stops
Anyone attending a protest or march for justice in the Twin Cities over these past few years has undoubtedly heard a call carry over the crowd: “Listennn!” It’s a sure bet … more
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Lisa Carlson
Seward artists at Minneapolis ice shanty project
Seward artists Lisa Carlson and Peter Schulze build an ice garden, showing both the beauty and fragility of ice. They used a wide range of containers to make the ice pieces that they set up along the … more
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