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A nonprofit created to benefit former Replacements guitarist Slim Dunlap as he recovers from a massive stroke is putting more songs up for auction. Bidding on the latest single starts Saturday at the Songs for Slim website.
Man of Steel tries to transpose the psychological profile of its target audience onto a figure who is by definition supposed to be superior to them. All the visual effects and urban carnage in the world can't make the spectacle of two basically invincible figures duking it out emotionally involving.
Officials announced Friday morning announced that country music star Blake Shelton is coming to Xcel Energy Center in September. Shelton will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, as part of the Ten Times Crazier Tour.
Guitarist Leo Kottke and country and rock singer Mary Jane Alm are among this year's inductees into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. Also being inducted are Twin Cities jazz singer Dennis Spears, accordionist Lorren Lindevig of Cloquet, old-time band leader Leon Olsen of New Ulm and the renowned St. Olaf Choir from St. Olaf College in Northfield.
Twenty-two years after breaking up, The Replacements are reuniting for at least three shows. The celebrated 1980s alt-rockers say they'll play at Riot Fest in Toronto, Chicago and Denver.
"This is a play that's unlike anything anyone's ever seen before." That was the early promise from War Horse's lead actor, Alex Morf, when I talked to him earlier this week. After seeing the performance Wednesday night during the show's debut at the Orpheum Theatre, I can't help but completely agree.
When you spend 25 years perfecting your recipes and studying the competition, it's no surprise when your food becomes known for being famous. The man behind the widely successful and highly popular Famous Dave's chain -- yes, there's actually a "Famous Dave" -- said he never expected to be a famed BBQ master when he started this journey but couldn't be prouder of what he's accomplished.
Sure, kids may say the darndest things but only a comedian would turn those adorable and somewhat humbling quotes into the title of his new book. Jim Gaffigan, best known for his hilarious, observational stand-up and his numerous TV cameos, is also juggling five kids, all under the age of nine, in a small New York apartment -- it's the perfect setting for comedy.
"There are a lot of doctors out there but there aren't a lot of chefs." Those were the words, coupled with a grandfather's urge to follow one's God-given talents, that changed the course of Alex Roberts' life.
Academy Award-winning actor John C. Reilly is heading to Minneapolis with some talented friends to play an intimate music variety show Saturday.
Frank Vascellaro and Chris Shaffer are heading to lakes all over Minnesota and western Wis. for an entire week! On Day 1, the boys are at Sugar Lake Lodge on Sugar Lake in Grand Rapids – which is just three and a half hours north of the Twin Cities. Sugar Lake is called a "marl" lake, which means it has a high concentration of calcium carbonates which settle at the bottom, giving the lake a deep turquoise appearance. On a clear day you can see more than 20 feet below the surface.
The historic Minneapolis record store, the Electric Fetus, is celebrating its 45th anniversary with an "extra large party," which includes some musical performances and some good deals.
You never quite know when the good ol' theater bug is positioning itself to bite an unsuspecting victim and in Andy Christopher's case, it took him in a completely different direction.
Officials with the Minnesota State Fair announced Monday morning that three new concerts have been added to the grandstand lineup. Train with special guest Michael Franti and Spearhead will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29, with tickets ranging from $37 to $47.
Polls say gorillas are one of America's most favorite zoo animals. And that's no secret to the folks at Como Park and Conservatory. That's why they've dedicated $11 million to an exhibit redesign featuring seven charismatic gorillas who are part of Gorilla Forest.
