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It's the first day of October, which means Halloween is now just around the corner. Don't have a costume idea yet? Not to worry -- a recent ranking just released may be able to help.
A long-awaited concert tour kick-offed Tuesday in Minnesota. Fleetwood Mac performed Tuesday at the Target Center in Minneapolis. All the group is back together and on the road for the first time in 16 years.
A Pulitzer Prize-winning play, now featured at the Guthrie Theater, tells the story of a determined young woman living through societal change and the evolution of women's rights. The story follows Heidi Holland through her high school days in the 60s to her career-focused life of the 80s -- all the while painting a backdrop of momentous events that shaped the country.
With this week comes the arrival of October, and you know what that means -- it's my favorite time of year. It's prime horror movie-watching season! I restrained myself somewhat, and limited this week's best bets selections to include only two horror-related entries.
No plans Tuesday night? Then perhaps you'll be down to judge some short films in the world's only global film festival. It's called Manhattan Short, and it's happening (locally) at Minneapolis' St. Anthony Main Theatre.
Sweet Caroline! Neil Diamond will be stopping in St. Paul for his sixth visit to the Xcel Energy Center next year.
Prince is still cooler than you: He's the only person who can pull off wearing a shirt with his image — and look epic doing it.
In the spring, Prince, 56, finally gained what he had sought for more than two decades — control of his musical masters, and, in a larger sense, his musical legacy.
"Take Me to the River" has a quality many documentaries lack: it gets better as it goes on. At first, director Martin Shore's love letter to the Memphis music scene feels like it might be one of those making-of documentaries with too much studio footage to be seen outside of fandom. But as its legends of soul and blues sing on screen, a story unfolds that reverberates with incredible vitality. The takeaway? American music wouldn't be what it is today same without what flowed from the Mississippi Delta.
Humorist and best-selling author Garrison Keillor can now add playwright to his list of achievements. Keillor's first-full length play, "Radio Man," is set to debut Saturday night at the History Theatre in downtown St. Paul.
The new Budweiser commercial tugs at your heart, and the song in the background, well, it's memorable. The ad featuring the song "When You Come Home" has more than 15 million YouTube views. It was written and sung by Minneapolis-based musician Dan Rodriguez. "I was inspired about a guy and his dog to write a song about a friendship or relationship," Rodriguez said.
In the town of New Ulm, Minn., you might notice a slight German influence. OK, a lot of German influence! If you want to know New Ulm's Oktoberfest and why it's the best, just look for the guy in lederhosen. His name is George Glotzbach, and he's as German as they come. Ask him anything you want, but be ready for more than a short story.
Completed in June of 2006, the gravity defying structure at the Guthrie Theater is architect Jean Nouvel's signature feature.
"Survivor: Blood Vs. Water" premiered Wednesday on WCCO. And this season there's a Minnesotan to root for. Reed Kelly is a St. Paul native, but currently calls New York home. He's on the show with his boyfriend, Josh Canfield.
