The Art of Belonging: How Andy DuCett is Reimagining Winona’s Civic Identity
In the quiet, river-hugging city of Winona, Minnesota, the lines between a public museum and a local pizza joint have begun to blur. At the Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM), visitors are currently confronted with a curious sight: a fully functional,…
Beyond the Stage: The Format’s Political Awakening and the “Saturdays in the Park” Movement
In the landscape of modern indie rock, reunions are often viewed through a cynical lens—a nostalgic grab for ticket sales or a fleeting opportunity to capitalize on past glory. However, the unexpected 2026 resurgence of The Format, the beloved duo of…
The Resurrection of Captain Jack: How Minneapolis Saved an Organ Jazz Legend
In the annals of jazz history, few figures loom as large—or as comfortably in the pocket—as Brother Jack McDuff. A titan of the Hammond B3 organ, McDuff spent the early 1960s tearing through the nightclub circuit like a sonic hurricane. He was the…
A Tale of Two Classics: Modernist Visions Reshape Minneapolis Arts
Minneapolis is currently playing host to a bold intersection of the past and the future, as two of the city’s most prestigious cultural institutions—the Minnesota Orchestra and the Guthrie Theater—present reimagined interpretations of 20th-century…
The Art of Belonging: How Andy DuCett’s "Home(town)" Reimagines the Civic Soul of Winona
At Rocco’s Pub and Pizza in Goodview, Minnesota, a conspicuous void currently haunts the wall near the jukebox. A large, rectangular patch of discolored white paint serves as a ghostly silhouette where a beloved piece of local history once resided. The…
The Captain’s Homecoming: How Minneapolis Rescued Brother Jack McDuff
In the annals of jazz history, few figures loom as large—or as enigmatically—as "Brother" Jack McDuff. A titan of the Hammond B-3 organ, McDuff spent the early 1960s tearing through the nightclub circuit like a sonic whirlwind. He was the…
A Tale of Two Classics: Minneapolis Reimagines Modernist Masterpieces on Stage and Screen
This week, the cultural heartbeat of Minneapolis pulses with the revival of two 20th-century titans: Igor Stravinsky’s The Firebird at Orchestra Hall and Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot at the Guthrie Theater. While separated by genre and venue, both…
A Symphony of Light and Existential Dread: Minneapolis Arts Week Unites Modernist Icons
This week, the cultural heartbeat of Minneapolis finds itself rhythmically tethered to the 20th century, as two of the city’s most prestigious institutions—the Minnesota Orchestra and the Guthrie Theater—present bold, contemporary reinterpretations of…
A Convergence of Modernist Icons: Minneapolis Cultural Weekend Features Stravinsky’s ‘Firebird’ and Beckett’s ‘Godot’
Minneapolis is currently serving as the backdrop for a rare collision of 20th-century artistic innovation. As the Minnesota Orchestra launches its ambitious "Sound Unbound" series with a high-tech reimagining of Igor Stravinsky’s The Firebird,…
A Tale of Two Classics: Minneapolis Reimagines Stravinsky and Beckett for the Modern Era
This week, the cultural heartbeat of Minneapolis finds itself rhythmically tethered to two cornerstones of 20th-century art. At Orchestra Hall, the Minnesota Orchestra is launching its ambitious “Sound Unbound” series by marrying Igor Stravinsky’s 1910…
