You might've heard of his son -- a man named Jimmy who teamed up with another man named Terry, the rest being R&B history -- but Cornbread Harris is a Twin Cities legend in his own right. Harris is a WWII vet who joined Augie Garcia to record the area's first rock'n'roll record (1955's "Hi Yo... More >>

Whether viewing a mountain in Mongolia via iPad video or examining the fine ink lines proscribing a murder of crows, a newcomer to Zhang Meng's quiet work quickly becomes lost in contemplation. Meng, who is dean of the School of Digital Media Arts at the Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts, explores... More >>

They say you have to give a little to get a little. This is certainly the case for "Minnesota Nice," a benefit art exhibition. At this group show, local print artists will be exhibiting and selling limited-edition, signed, and numbered pieces that all have a healthy dose of Minnesota flavor.... More >>

The Regis Center for Art at the U of M opens its 10th anniversary celebration with "Minnesota Funk." The group exhibition — featuring video and sculpture by new art-department faculty member Chris Larson — takes a playful look at what makes our "Funkytown" so groovy. Is it the fungi... More >>

The outside of U Otter Stop Inn features a mural of a dapper otter decked out in a top hat, suit, and bow tie, his googly eyes and martini glass saluting patrons knowingly. Step inside and you will find a long bar filled with disco balls, giant football helmets, and electric rodents drinking... More >>

Ever order up a pizza only to find yourself served something barely edible? Though we Americans love our pizza, we apparently have a pretty low bar for the beloved dish. Cardboard crusts; melted, yellow no. 5 plastic cheese; and salty tomato sauce are all too common. Thankfully, this is not the... More >>