Hailu Mergia is bringing his sound to the Twin Cities with a live performance at the Cedar Cultural Center presented by the Cedar and the Walker Art Center. We spoke to the legendary musician in advance of his Oct. 26 performance.
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‘The Hate U Give’ lacks grit but has its moments
The wealth of talent on view is almost staggering. Stenberg carries the weight of the film, giving Starr just enough juice to grow from a humble, vulnerable teen to a courageous protester.
Sisters turn family roots into healthy hair care business
The two sisters used to get their hair done every week by their mother who used ingredients pulled straight from their South Carolina farm.
‘Flint,’ an understated but effective retelling of a real-life crisis
The fact-based script by Barbara Stepansky is adapted from the Time magazine article on the water crisis by Josh Sanburn, of course, national headline after headline long decrying the situation. Beyond that, this story is well told.
Children’s book series celebrates spirit of Rondo
The Rondo Book Children’s Book Series is the result of a partnership between In Black Ink, Rondo Avenue Inc. and the Minnesota Humanities Center with funding from the Minnesota Historical Society.
Community calendar: storytelling, dance parties, Open Streets & more
Here are the MSR editors’ top picks of free (and low-cost) events, arts and activities to enjoy throughout the Twin Cities and greater metro area. SEPTEMBER 28 – OCTOBER 4 Saturday, September 30 The Black Love Effect Project: Daytime Party 3-7 pm @ Wilson’s Image Barbers & Stylists, 2124 W. Broadway Ave., Mpls. […]
Community calendar: Runway Africa, Open Streets, Assata Speaks & more!
Here are the MSR editors’ top picks of free (and low-cost) events, arts and activities to enjoy throughout the Twin Cities and greater metro area. September 21-29 Saturday, September 22 Girl Time – All About Girls and Engineering 9am-4pm @ The Works Museum, 9740 Grand Ave. S., Mpls. $12. Members free Hands-on activities and demonstrations […]
‘Support the Girls’: A comedy with heart and grit
Written and directed by Andrew Bujalski (Beeswax), the film features many of the hallmarks of the low-budget genre on which the mumblecore maven built his career. The film effectively paints a poignant portrait of a day in the life of a humble, dedicated, working-class heroine just trying to make a buck.
J.D. Steele and friends extend a helping hand with benefit
Giving back isn’t just a figure of speech to Steele. Accordingly, when Dignity Center, an ecumenical outreach ministry of Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church designed to help people in poverty, knocked on his door to raise funds, he couldn’t agree quickly enough.
Community calendar: ‘Imagine North’ Block Party, Mpls Sound exhibit & much more!
Here are the MSR editors’ top picks of free (and low-cost) events, arts and activities to enjoy throughout the Twin Cities and greater metro area. Friday, September 14 ‘Imagine North’ Block Party 4-7 pm @ Plymouth and Penn avenues, Mpls. FREE. THOR Companies presents the ultimate Northside block party featuring live performances by Paris Bennett, […]