Betsy Mowry, Writer

July 1 kicked off the 12th year of the Minnesota History Center’s spirited Nine Nights of Music. Every Tuesday night in July and August, the Minnesota History Center brings free outdoor music to the vast green lawn encircling its building at the intersection of Kellogg Avenue and John Ireland Boulevard in downtown St. Paul. MORE »

Summer is a favorite time for students (and teachers) everywhere—no early mornings, tedious homework or bland school lunches. But after the first week of glorious relaxation, what do kids do when they have the whole summer free, and few prospects for keeping busy? MORE »

The Twin Cities have long been distinguished by a strong and diverse arts scene. On June 12, representatives from five high-profile organizations and one area foundation convened at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts for a panel meeting to discuss the current state of the arts in the city. MORE »

30 years ago, a partnership between the Minneapolis Arts Commission and the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) inadvertently launched one of the most active and broad-reaching arts organizations in the Twin Cities, FORECAST Public Artworks. Based in St. Paul, FORECAST works to advance public art by supporting artists and providing assistance and education to neighborhoods, businesses and communities. MORE »

The name Minnesota sur Seine is a clever play on words meaning “Minnesota on the scene,” hinting at the great Seine River running through Paris. The Minnesota sur Seine Festival, entering its fourth year, is gaining a reputation as a place to experience riveting collisions of musical styles in some of the Twin Cities’ coolest venues. MORE »