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Local ‘Mad Men’ Star Returns To Guthrie Stage

To find their Mr. Darcy, the Guthrie Theater in Minnesota has turned to a Mad Man. Vincent Kartheiser, who plays the malcontent Pete Campbell on AMC’s “Mad Men,” will star this summer in a new Guthrie production of “Pride and Prejudice” as the brooding hero of Jane Austen’s most famous novel.

2013/05/17

Curiocity: Food Truck Feature — House Of Hunger

They may not be as ‘twisted’ in name as they used to be but one thing’s certainly for sure — this truck will put an end to your hunger.

2013/05/16

Movie Blog: ‘Trek’ Goes Where Many Blockbusters Have Gone Before

J.J. Abrams’ “Star Trek” neo-franchise should have any fan of the classic Gene Roddenberry series feeling (or, if you’re a Vulcan, thinking) conflicted.

2013/05/16

Working For The Weekend: Top Entertainment Bets

It’s Thursday, and that means it’s time to start planning some weekend fun. This spring weekend offers beer around the state, an outdoor art tour in northeast Minneapolis and comic books at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.

2013/05/16

Minn. Zoo Welcomes 2 Bison Calves

The Minnesota Zoo is welcoming two bison calves. The zoo is partnering with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resource to conserve the North American Plains bison. The calves are the first bison calves born at the Apple Valley zoo in 20 years.

2013/05/16

CBS Announces 2013-2014 Prime Time Schedule, Includes 8 New Series

CBS introduced its 2013-2014 prime time schedule Wednesday, featuring eight new series.

2013/05/15

We’re Goin’ To The Lake, Again! Be Our Tour Guide

We’ve scoured the map and narrowed down the choices for this year’s Goin’ To The Lake trip!

2013/05/14

Curiocity: A Chef’s Profile Of Isaac Becker, Part 2

If there’s one person that’s critical about the work that Chef Isaac Becker has done over the years, it’s probably Isaac Becker. The James Beard Award winning owner of 112 Eatery, Bar La Grassa and Burch seems like he’d have plenty to gloat about but he said he’s a bit more “glass half empty” about his success.

2013/05/14

Movie Blog: This Week’s Best Bets

The hits just keep coming. Upstream Color is being brought back for an encore run at the St. Anthony Main Theater on Friday, along with another pair of specialty draws. The Heights continues its dazzling Hollywood extravaganza. The Walker’s got a couple of can’t-miss arty attractions.

2013/05/14

Spring Comic Fest Set At Minn. State Fairgrounds

Comic book fans will converge on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds this weekend for the Midwest Comic Book Association’s SpringCon.

2013/05/14

Outdoor Concert To Immediately Follow Dayton’s Signing Of Gay Marriage Bill

An outdoor music concert will be held Tuesday evening at St. Paul’s Ecolab Plaza to celebrate Governor Mark Dayton’s signing of the Freedom to Marry Bill. The “Love is Law” concert will start around 6 p.m., beginning with a procession from the Capitol lawn to downtown St. Paul – led by the Minnesota Freedom Band.

2013/05/13

Curiocity: Q&A With Rock Of Ages Cast Member

Beyond the headbanging rock hair and the heavy metal T’s, there will be a familiar face in the crowd. Minneapolis native Danny McHugh will be among the rock concert cast otherwise known as “Rock of Ages,” which kicks off Friday at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis.

2013/05/13

Movie Blog: ‘In The House’ Review

— Years and years ago, the novelist Vladimir Nabokov (Lolita, Pale Fire) published bits of his autobiography Speak, Memory as fiction in the New Yorker. By thus messing with the magazine’s editors and audience, the […]

2013/05/10

Movie Blog: ‘Great Gatsby’ Doesn’t Flirt With Disaster Enough

Baz Luhrmann’s Moulin Rouge! was a potent but artistically irresponsible shot of absinthe. For every person that couldn’t stand the too-eager mess, there was another who fell into deep intoxication at every Looney Tunes, theater geek flourish.

2013/05/10

Depot Minneapolis Hosting Wine Fest For Charity

If you’re looking to have a glass of wine and raise money for a good cause, the Depot in Minneapolis is the spot for you Friday night. Wine Fest is an annual tradition that’s been going on for 17 years, and it’s a fundraiser for the University of Minnesota’s Amplatz Children’s Hospital.

2013/05/10

CBS 2013-2014 Prime Time Shows

Radisson Blu Celebrates Grand Opening

On Wednesday evening, Sen. Amy Klobuchar along with Diana Nelson, Chairman of Carlson; Trudy Rautio, CEO of Carlson; David Mortenson, President of Mortenson and Bloomington Mayor Gene Winstead helped officiate the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of the newly opened Radisson Blu Mall of America.