arts and culture

Penumbra Theatre entered 49th season this fall

November 21, 2025

Minnesota’s only Black professional theater company entered its 49th season, titled Luminaria, this fall. Reporter Angeline Patrick Pacheco has the story.
REVIEW: ‘Purple Rain’ musical has splashes of brilliance, but feels incomplete

November 10, 2025

Senior CME Miles Schiffer reviews the debut of ‘Purple Rain’ at the State Theatre.
TCFF: Indigenous stories find platform, power in film

October 25, 2025

Senior CME Kevin Lynch share his experience watching the powerful documentaries “The Doctrine” and “Clear Sky” at Twin Cities Film Fest.
St. Thomas Theater Club brings ‘The Crucible’ to life in second-ever play

May 7, 2025

The St. Thomas Theater Club performed “The Crucible” as the second play to be produced at the university in over fifteen years. Kayla Osiecki has…
REVIEW: MN Opera marks season’s end with masterful ‘Barber of Seville’

May 6, 2025

Managing Editor Anya Capistrant-Kinney reviews the MN Opera’s “The Barber of Seville” playing at the Ordway through May 18.
Morgan Joyce Hart brings music and self-expression to Music at the Loft event

March 20, 2025

Christian singer-songwriter Morgan Joyce Hart performed at the Loft March 13. Natulia Momo has the story.
Who will and should win at the 2025 Oscars

February 28, 2025

Managing Editor Anya Capistrant-Kinney and Features Editor Kevin Lynch give their 2025 Oscar picks and predictions.
REVIEW: ‘I Am Betty’ explores 100 years of Betty Crocker through a feminist lens

December 8, 2024

Managing Editor Anya Capistrant-Kinney reviews “I am Betty,” running at the History Theatre through Dec. 29.
Dessa brings storytelling flair, experience to St. Thomas discussion

November 22, 2024

Grammy award-winning artist Dessa spoke at St. Thomas on Nov. 20. Features Editor Kevin Lynch has the story.
REVIEW: ‘Arcane’ season 2 premiere is a further descent into meaninglessness

November 11, 2024

Kevin Lynch reviews part one of season 2 of “Arcane.”