A purple rain will fall on the fall theater calendar. The highly anticipated “Purple Rain” musical will make its world premiere at the State Theatre in Minneapolis for a monthlong run before it heads to Broadway. Of course, there are … Continued
Something for everybody today. The return of a popular crime series, a first story collection, Ojibwe memoir, and flesh-eating as metaphor for female outrage. (Courtesy of Crooked Lane Books) “The Deepest Cut”: by P.J. Tracy (Crooked Lane Books, $29.99) She … Continued
If your calendar isn’t already full of fun family activities and festivals over the next few months — well, that’s about to change. Across St. Paul and the greater metro area this season, there are dozens of art fairs, cultural … Continued
CRACKED WALNUT POETRY FESTIVAL: Before I Lie (Voices Cracked Open), a program presented as part of the Cracked Walnut “Expressions!” series, features an evening of spoken-word and poetic voices that will not be silenced. Featuring Jess Human, Ayolanda Evans, James … Continued
Last May, a study came out suggesting that merely giving people money doesn’t do much to lift them out of poverty. Families with at least one child received $333 a month. They had more money to spend, which is a … Continued
Looking for a mentor: Zach (Kids ‘n Kinship) Kids ‘n Kinship provides friendships and positive role models to children and youth ages 5-16 who are in need of an additional supportive relationship with an adult. Here’s one of the youth … Continued