arts and culture

James Blake has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry recently (e.g. Beyoncé), but Assume Form is a celebration of the English producer’s own talents. It’s easy to get hooked on the sweet falsetto or his unique sense of lyric. Yet Blake is more than just a sad boy  singing over his own beats. Sparse trip-hop sections segue seamlessly into full orchestras. Elements of electro-pop and R&B keep the record fun and romantic. Read more about Fans of Radiohead, Bon Iver, Brian Eno: Give James Blake a Listen

Some people explore a life in the theater because they fall in love with a particular show. For others, it’s because they dream of applause. For Minnetonka native Ari Koehnen Sweeney, it was a family matter. Read more about Minnetonka Theatre Alum Now Leads Hennepin Theatre Trust's Education Efforts

"Con Todo El Mundo" is the perfect music for your chic cocktail hour and recommended for fans of Can, Portishead or Thundercat. Read more about Catch the Latest Album from Your Favorite Band's Favorite Band

Dolly Parton continues to be force in both music and film, our columnist writes. Read more about Dolly Parton's 'Dumplin' Soundtrack Adds Another Layer to Netflix's Movie

What kind of society would we live in without policing? This season's Lowertown Reading Jam kicks off with a new performance, "A World Without End, Amen," created by artist Irna Landrum, centered around this fundamental question. Landrum will collaborate with Erin Sharkey, Maya Beck, Katie Robinson, and Stephanie Chrismon. These female artists are curious about the human condition and are working to unravel why we do what we do. Read more about A World Without End, Amen: Return of Lowertown Reading Jam

Nothing compares to Saint Paul’s Lowertown neighborhood—a solid community dedicated to preserving the history and culture that changed the area for the better—and more than 300 artists will open their doors to celebrate that culture for the 25th ann Read more about Art Crawl’s 25th anniversary focuses on Lowertown culture past and present