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Arts & Entertainment

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The sheer number of theaters in Minnesota and theater performances throughout the state fills the annual calendar with arts culture. The preeminent Guthrie Theater and other impressive Twin Cities stages are joined by outstanding community theaters in Lanesboro, Bemidji, Plainview and others that contribute to the critical mass.

Beyond the stages, modern art and various other genres are displayed at contemporary art galleries in the Twin Cities and outstate.

Arts organizations throughout Minnesota also have arts centers and art galleries that feature the work of regional artisans.
 

Arts & Entertainment Travel Ideas

  • Performance and Exhibit Calendar

    When it comes to theater and art exhibits, Minnesota is the ticket to a good time! Find venues and upcoming events.
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  • St. Paul’s Landmark Center: A Cultural Destination

    My first experience with the Landmark Center in St. Paul was during my junior prom 14 years ago (holy smokes, time flies!); hundreds of high schoolers dancing to a DJ on the main floor of this historic site in our capital city.
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  • Best on Display: Twin Cities Exhibits

    Museums in the Twin Cities celebrate history, art, science and imagination. And there are nearly 60 museums to choose from (only Chicago and Washington, D.C. have more).
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  • Outdoor Music Fests in Tune for Summer

    With so many outdoor music festivals—featuring jazz and blues, indie, reggae, country, and classical—it’s easy to get out and groove to the sounds you like best.
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  • Art along the Bluff Country Scenic Byway

    This scenic road is a chance to soak up the culture of a deeply rooted farming community, folksy towns, and an artsy spirit that takes inspiration from surrounding scenery.
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  • Mississippi River Valley: Arts & Wineries

    Follow the Mississippi through southeast Minnesota's charming, historic towns and partake of local theater, art, wine, and other attractions along the way.
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  • Events Listings – Music Performances

    View a listing of music performances on the events calendar.
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  • Collect Amazing Art Museum Visits

    Minnesota museums and sculpture parks boast amazing collections of art from thousands of years ago to today. From renowned Twin Cities museums to lesser-known gems in greater Minnesota, art shines.
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  • Jaques Art Center Honors Distinguished MN Artist

    The artist Francis Lee Jaques (1887-1969), who as a youth lived in Aitkin, holds a unique place in art and museum history.
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  • Enjoy the Twin Cities’ Best in Arts & Entertainment

    The Minneapolis-Saint Paul area is bursting with talent. Twin Cities stages are filled with actors, dancers, singers, and musicians who amaze, and metro museums draw in world-class exhibits.
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  • New York Mills Regional Cultural Center Showcases Creativity

    New York Mills has earned accolades as an art town, a funky town, and a great small town. One of its notable assets is the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center, which showcases visual and performing arts, film, and more.
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  • Historic Theater a Central Minnesota Arts Gem

    The Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center in St. Cloud is one of central Minnesota’s premier arts destinations, offering theater, exhibits, and classes in a historic downtown landmark.
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  • Celebrate Diana at Mall of America

    See Princess Diana’s iconic wedding dress, plus other gowns, jewels, and mementos, from February 4 through June 10.
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  • Nelson Cultural Center Debuts in Minneapolis

    The American Swedish Institute (ASI) in Minneapolis celebrates the completion of the new Nelson Cultural Center with special events on Saturday, June 30.
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  • Twin Cities Art and Theater Weekend

    Take a long weekend in Minneapolis and St. Paul to immerse yourself in culture, theater, music, and fine dining. Getting out on the towns will stimulate all of your senses.
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  • Highway 61 Revisited: Bob Dylan Tour

    Follow the trail that leads from Robert Zimmerman to Bob Dylan, from the singer’s birthplace in Duluth to his childhood home in Hibbing, and to hangouts near the University of Minnesota campus where the folksinger crafted his signature sound.
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