http://www.examiner.com/twin_cities?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:04:11 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-19120-Minneapolis-Performing-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d22-RecessionProof-Shows?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment Scheduling performing arts show during a recession is tricky. We seem to want Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers - some sort of escapism from the work-a-day world. But we are a more cynical population. We have the information highway and news comes to us... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:41:36 GMT Claudia Haas - Minneapolis Performing Arts Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-19120-Minneapolis-Performing-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d22-RecessionProof-Shows?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-1348-Twin-Cities-Performance-Art-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Review-A-Christmas-Carol-reinvigorated-by-a-festive-holiday-spirit?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment Within Twin Cities theater circles, no production heralds the arrival of the holiday season like the Guthrie’s annual take on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. For 35 years the theater has marked the Yuletide with the redemption tale of... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:46:32 GMT Brad Richason - Twin Cities Performance Art Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1348-Twin-Cities-Performance-Art-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Review-A-Christmas-Carol-reinvigorated-by-a-festive-holiday-spirit?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-4238-Minneapolis-Movies-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Info-101-movie-news--updates-25-2012-abrams-more-spidey-4-new-releases-for-Nov-232425?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment 1) 2012.  Short and sweet, this is a disaster movie not a religious or scientific forecast.  Certainly, it's not a springboard for wack-a-doodles like Al Gore.  It's mostly a respite from idiiotic zombies and bogus vampires. ... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:50:23 GMT Darrell Moen - Minneapolis Movies Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4238-Minneapolis-Movies-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Info-101-movie-news--updates-25-2012-abrams-more-spidey-4-new-releases-for-Nov-232425?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-5302-Minneapolis-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Bowling-for-Soup-rocks-St-Pauls-Station-4?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment Bowling for Soup made their return to the Twin Cities area Saturday night in support of their new album "Sorry for Partyin." In true BFS style the band delivered the best of all their albums combined with comical horseplay. The onstage hijinks... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:35:50 GMT Jessica Hollenbach - Minneapolis Entertainment Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5302-Minneapolis-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Bowling-for-Soup-rocks-St-Pauls-Station-4?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-29077-Hennepin-Theater-District-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Grease-This-weekend-at-the-Orpheum?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment Almost forty years since it's premiere in 1971, Grease is still the word, but this time, the ensemble comes with even more raunchy hormone-driven charm. For those who have been jaded by one too many horriffic high school productions of this classic... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:27:56 GMT Michelle Alimoradi - Hennepin Theater District Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-29077-Hennepin-Theater-District-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Grease-This-weekend-at-the-Orpheum?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-22458-Minneapolis-Author-Insight-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Diary-of-a-Teenage-Girl-series-deals-with-real-life-teen-struggles?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment Melody Carlson is one prolific author with almost 200 books for children, teens and adults published. Her successful Diary of a Teenage Girl series offers teens some solid advice and guidance wrapped up in wonderful novels. Carlson writes her books... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:59:54 GMT Andrea Sisco - Minneapolis Author Insight Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-22458-Minneapolis-Author-Insight-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Diary-of-a-Teenage-Girl-series-deals-with-real-life-teen-struggles?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-25393-Minneapolis-Dance-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Continental-Ballet-Brings-Classic-Fairy-Tale-To-The-Stage?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment The Continental Ballet Company brings a classic fairy tale to life in a live performance of Cinderella. The story will be told through the art of classical ballet in this full scale production. Come watch Cinderella meet her Prince Charming as her dreams... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:11:12 GMT Christina Koskinen - Minneapolis Dance Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-25393-Minneapolis-Dance-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Continental-Ballet-Brings-Classic-Fairy-Tale-To-The-Stage?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-20995-Minneapolis-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Victorian-Christmas-in-Stillwater?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment It's time for the unveiling of the Victorian Christmas at the Courthouse. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and yes, it's not even Thanksgiving, but this will definitely get you in the mood. The Preview Event is this Friday night, Nov... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:39:56 GMT Linda White - Minneapolis Festivals Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-20995-Minneapolis-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Victorian-Christmas-in-Stillwater?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-29637-Minneapolis-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Brave-New-Workshop-launches-Brett-Favres-Christmas-Spectacular-The-Immaculate-Interception?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment Your holiday season wouldn't be complete without joining your favorite performers from the Brave New Workshop for our 2009 Holiday Show! Treat yourself to some much deserved laughter to get you through the stressful holiday season! Get your tickets... Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:04:38 GMT Rob Callahan - Minneapolis Events Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-29637-Minneapolis-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Brave-New-Workshop-launches-Brett-Favres-Christmas-Spectacular-The-Immaculate-Interception?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-22963-Minneapolis-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Dirty-Dozen-Brass-Band-at-the-Dakota-Jazz-Club?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment The image of a New Orleans Brass Band is truly etched in Americana music.  It encompasses all class and cultural backgrounds in its spiritual sound and jazz heritage as a celebration of life.   One of the most celebrated brass band... Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:21:26 GMT Theresa Crushshon - Minneapolis Jazz Music Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-22963-Minneapolis-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Dirty-Dozen-Brass-Band-at-the-Dakota-Jazz-Club?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-29073-Minneapolis-Christian-Movies-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Its-showtime-folks?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment With the forecast in Minnesota this weekend calling for cold, rainy and all around blustery weather; if you are going to venture out, hunkering down with your refillable large popcorn and drink in front of the big screen, seems like the perfect escape.... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:06:36 GMT Melody Olson - Minneapolis Christian Movies Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-29073-Minneapolis-Christian-Movies-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Its-showtime-folks?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-15887-Minneapolis-Celebrity-Headlines-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Most-shameful-celebrity-spokespeople?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment Some celebrities will do anything for a paycheck these days. From hawking nuts to yogurt to cheap Italian denim, some celebs will stand behind any product that’s tossing a paycheck their way. Unfortunately the brands are the real losers here,... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:53:14 GMT Maggie Bennett - Minneapolis Celebrity Headlines Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15887-Minneapolis-Celebrity-Headlines-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Most-shameful-celebrity-spokespeople?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-4289-Minneapolis-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Arts-101-Best-Arts-GrantWriting-Books?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment As an artist, getting funding to to produce new work is a challenging task.  Especially in this economic environment, grants are increasingly difficult to attain.  With hundreds of applicants to choose from, panels select applicants with... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:46:06 GMT Lindsy Halleckson - Minneapolis Arts Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4289-Minneapolis-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Arts-101-Best-Arts-GrantWriting-Books?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-25507-Minneapolis-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d10-The-Lofts-first-Mystery-Festival-promises-much-sleuthing?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment Writers of mystery, crime and thrillers unite! The Loft presents its first Mystery, Crime and Thriller Festival next weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Nov 14 and 15. The shindig will include workshops, performances and presentations. Your favorite local... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:31:40 GMT Linda White - Minneapolis Books Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-25507-Minneapolis-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d10-The-Lofts-first-Mystery-Festival-promises-much-sleuthing?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-29631-Minneapolis-OffBeat-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Bored-and-Broke-Check-Out-Bedlam-Theaters-Monthly-Show?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment The monthly Full-Moon Puppet Show and Cabaret clearly achieves Bedlam Theater’s mission of producing “radical works of theater.” Talented and not-so-talented alike share the stage and marry new ideas with unique communication styles.... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:54:01 GMT A.J. Peters - Minneapolis Off-Beat Events Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-29631-Minneapolis-OffBeat-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Bored-and-Broke-Check-Out-Bedlam-Theaters-Monthly-Show?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-26840-Minneapolis-Photography-Examiner~y2009m11d10-The-conclusion-to-bridezilla-meets-photography?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment Part five, it's in the eyes. Harsh fluorescent lighting, church yellow tungsten spotlights and camera flashes (even diffused ones) often present the biggest obstacles for brides, makeup artists and photographers. Fortunately, it is also one... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:40:29 GMT Raquel Strand - Minneapolis Photography Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-26840-Minneapolis-Photography-Examiner~y2009m11d10-The-conclusion-to-bridezilla-meets-photography?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-13409-Minneapolis-Rock-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Avenged-Sevenfold-working-on-bands-most-personal-and-epic-album?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment Zacky Vengeance (left); photo courtesy of official website. Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Zacky Vengeance has posted an update on the band's official website regarding the band's forthcoming album, calling it their most "personal" and "epic"... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:16:48 GMT Justin Bartz - Minneapolis Rock Music Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13409-Minneapolis-Rock-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Avenged-Sevenfold-working-on-bands-most-personal-and-epic-album?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-19292-Target-Center-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Not-Your-Grandmothers-Christmas-Music--A-holiday-concert-treat-topped-with-lasers-pyrotechnics-?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment The holidays are just around the corner. The familiar anticipation of winter’s first snowfall and the warm sounds of Christmas melodies start to permeate the air. But why wait til December? Trans-Siberian Orchestra is coming to Target Center... Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:16:14 GMT Courtney Hasko - Target Center Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-19292-Target-Center-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Not-Your-Grandmothers-Christmas-Music--A-holiday-concert-treat-topped-with-lasers-pyrotechnics-?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-4137-Minneapolis-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d3-The-Magic-That-Remains--Michael-Jacksons-This-Is-It?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment I have to confess I’ve never been a huge Michael Jackson fan. Although I’ve always recognized the importance and necessity of his membership in the 80’s Trinity Trio of Pop music (a trinity formed by Michael Jackson, Prince and... Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:28:58 GMT Thi Anh-Thi Nguyen - Minneapolis Movie Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4137-Minneapolis-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d3-The-Magic-That-Remains--Michael-Jacksons-This-Is-It?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-2691-Minneapolis-Metal-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Barren-Earths-Our-Twilight-EP-album-trailer-released?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment The budding progressive death metal act Barren Earth (featuring former members of Finnish eclectic metal giants Amorphis, as well as current members of Kreator, Moonsorrow, and Swallow the Sun) has released a trailer on their official web site to... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:54:05 GMT Daniel Millard - Minneapolis Metal Music Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2691-Minneapolis-Metal-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Barren-Earths-Our-Twilight-EP-album-trailer-released?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Arts_and_Entertainment