November 20, 2003 - Many theaters complain their audiences are too soft. Some sleep through the shows, others give a standing ovation no matter what. One company says it has great audiences - you just need to know where to look for them. Ten Thousand Things theater company performs in Minnesota's prisons and homeless shelters. Critics regard it as some of the best theater in the region. Minnesota Public Radio's Marianne Combs reports.
October 6, 2003 - Collecting Art. For many it's a past-time that reeks of elitism, money, and mystery. But the Weisman Art Museum is out to prove that buying your own personal masterpiece is not only fun, it's affordable This weekend it launched Art Mob, an educational program for aspiring art collectors. Minnesota Public Radio's Marianne Combs was there, and has this report
September 26, 2003 - On this Word of Mouth program, MPR’s Marianne Combs presents a conversation with musician Tim Eriksen & vocalist Mirjana Lausevic; poetry reading by Minnesota poet Kate Green; a profile of St. Paul hip hop group Los Nativos; followed by a Word of Mouth segment on local arts and culture events.
September 9, 2003 - The Guthrie Theater Company celebrated a new beginning on Monday evening. Hundreds of people witnessed the ceremonial groundbreaking on the site of it's new riverfront theater complex in downtown Minneapolis. The ceremony marks the end of a long uphill battle at the state legislature for funding, but the campaign for private donations continues. Minnesota Public Radio's Marianne Combs reports.
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July 17, 2003 - MPR's Marianne Combs profiles painter and sculptor John Snyder, and his Circus of the Night exhibit at Weinstein Gallery in Minneapolis. The presentation features gigantic paintings reminiscent of Italian works of the 14th century. Snyder details his inspiration behind the paintings.
May 30, 2003 - MPR’s Marianne Combs reports on August Wilson’s play “King Hedley II.” Report includes interview with Penumbra’s Lou Bellamy and excerpts from play.
May 16, 2003 - In a fast paced society, people must learn to adapt to the world around them.In Lanesboro, the Commonweal Theatre presents "Beautiful Again," the story of one family's comic yet poignant growing pains. When only one member of the family changes, and the others don't, it's hard for the family to stay together and be happy. Minnesota Public Radio's Marianne Combs reports:
May 7, 2003 - 40 years ago today the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis opened its doors for the first time. The new theater was Sir Tyrone Guthrie's brainchild. The internationally known director wanted to build high quality theater outside the influence of the New York scene. Four decades on Guthrie's vision endures, but the theater now appears to be at a crossroads.
May 7, 2003 - 40 years ago today the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis opened its doors for the first time. The new theater was Sir Tyrone Guthrie's brainchild. The internationally known director wanted to build high quality theater outside the influence of the New York scene. Four decades on Guthrie's vision endures, but the theater now appears to be at a crossroads. Minnesota Public Radio's Marianne Combs takes a look at the past, present and uncertain future of the Guthrie.