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Outstanding in the Field announces its 2013 Minnesota location

Outstanding in the Field, the touring international farm dining experience, has announced where it plans to land when it hits Minnesota this summer: Singing Hills Goat Dairy. Located just about an hour south of Minneapolis, Singing Hills focuses primarily on goat-based dairy products, incl ... More >>

The Lynn on Bryant blends elegance and coziness

Too many choices may leave diners feeling braised and confused

Bon Iver book Radio City Music Hall residency, unveil Bjork cover

Bon Iver have been on quite a never-ending trek since they played the Orpheum Theatre back in September. And Justin Vernon and company are definitely a different band now -- at least in terms of public perception and recognition. Long-time supporters won't be surprised that their Grammy-winning mate ... More >>

Madonna's 2012 world tour hits St. Paul in November

​There was absolutely zero chance that Madonna wasn't going to capitalize on her Super Bowl appearance this past weekend. Although it's unlikely that Madge will be able to pack M.I.A. (and her itchy middle finger), Nicki Minaj, and Cee Lo Green in her suitcase for this May-November excursion aroun ... More >>

Carl Flink of Black Label Movement: When dance informs science

​In Jonathan Swift's A Modest Proposal the 18th-century satirist famously suggested that poor children in Ireland be eaten, rather than become a burden to their parents and country. Nearly 300 years later, science journalist John Bohannon made his own modest proposal, espousing that instead of for ... More >>

Supersuckers at the Entry, 01/31/12

​The Supersuckers7th St. Entry, MinneapolisJanuary 31, 2012In less capable hands, this would have been just another aging, veteran rock band rolling through Minneapolis, looking to get paid for nothing, and eager to get the hell out of the Minnesota winter as quickly as possible. But we're talk ... More >>

Critics' Picks: Volcano Choir, Amos Lee, the Dodos, and more

Try Kieran Folliard's new whiskey tonight--for free!

Tony NelsonKieran Folliard pours his new whiskey!​Just in time for St. Patrick's day, our Knight in Shining Irish, restaurateur Kieran Folliard, is releasing his new 2 Gingers Irish Whiskey. Folliard's Big Ginger cocktail--two shots of Jameson Irish Whiskey mixed with ginger ale and garnished ... More >>

Kieran Folliard expands his Irish empire

Restaurateur introduces new whiskey and specialty meats

Gimme Noise Gayngs Showcase, Mix Master Mike, and more

Jeffrey Anderson opens U.K. office to fight pedophile priests

Father Francis Markey from his arrest in early 2010​Jeffrey Anderson, the St. Paul attorney who's made a career (and a mint) suing the Catholic church, has opened up a new practice in London to pursue the pedophile priest cases popping up across the pond. They've already got their sights on Rev. ... More >>

Ahern's Irish Pub coming soon to ballpark alley

Aherns's Irish Pub via FacebookMore luck of the Irish coming to Minneapolis's ballpark alley.​Just after the Twins season is winds down (last regular season game is Oct. 3), Ahern's Irish Pub plans to step up to the plate, in the shadow of the stadium next to Epic nightclub. Ahern is the mai ... More >>

Undercurrents: MCAD Faculty Exhibition reception this Friday

Installation by Dr. Thomas O. Haakenson​It's not every day that an institution's staff puts their own work on display at the beginning of the year, but the faculty at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design are presenting their current works in the annual faculty exhibition for the public and st ... More >>

Swell Season singer-songwriter explains duo's relationship

Band's tale is a rags-to-riches story

Supreme Court green lights Jeff Anderson's sex abuse lawsuit against the Vatican

Photo: romana klee​St. Paul attorney Jeff Anderson can sue the Vatican on behalf of sex-abuse victims after a ruling Monday by the U.S. Supreme Court turned back a challenge by the Catholic Church that said it was immune from U.S. lawsuits. "Today's action by the Justices is an answer to the ... More >>

Bone Thugs, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, and more

Altan

Stones in His Pockets allows actors room to play

Steven Epp and Jim Lichtscheidl harness a precious alchemy

31st Annual Irish Fair of Minnesota

Morrissey: Compiled

Nathan Amundson, a.k.a. Rivulets, writes to inform me that not only does the solo Morrissey need no compiling, contrary to my hasty preview, but he's been compiled to death--with more than 10 best-ofs listed on Allmusic alone.

Gimme News Weekly Wrap-Up: March 6-12

Prince signs on for Tonight Show residency, interview with Invincible, Mayda profiled & next week's best new releases.

St. Patrick's Day 2009

Check out this guide to beer, dance, music, parades, and parties.

Interview: Yo! Majesty's now-solo Shunda K. 'ain't scared'

Now solo after her partner winds up in jail, Shunda K. talks to CP about keeping the Yo! vibe movin'.

Field notes from the RNC protests

Arts Community Fires Warning Shot for Southern Theater

UFC 87 comes to Minnesota with Brock Lesnar headlining at Target Center

Raving about the Raveonettes

St. Patrick's Day Parade

An Irish Day of Dance

Minnesotans for a United Ireland's 34th Annual St. Patrick's Day Ceili

St. Patrick's Day Parade

St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Foodie Fight

One of Dara's favorite local restaurants has a mustard meltdown

Desmond Dekker Came First

The Village Idiot Knows Something

Mad Peeaire would like to talk to you about Aristotle, Wilde, Blake, Freud--and his childhood memories of a goat-buggering orgy. Why won't you listen?

Bono is Respectable, by Amelia Huff, Age 10 1/2

Sunday Boring Sunday

How I stopped worrying and learned to dislike U2's 'Bomb'

Afternoon Delight

Radio's 'Cosmic Slop' returns to earth. Are the '70s over?

High Times

Huffing the elixir of eccentricity with Devendra Banhart

Nobody Knows the Troubles I've Seen

Tempest in a Melting Pot

The Loud Man

A definitive biography captures the contradictions of John Ford, the meanest, greatest director of the Western

Higher Powers

A Walleye's Eyes

Rhythm Nation

A foot up on the competition: Joe Chvala and the Flying Foot Forum bring narrative ingenuity and a kitchen-sink production aesthetic to their unique brand of percussive dance

Think Globally, Eat Locally

The Local's Kieran Folliard is no stranger to turning pieces of straw into plates of gold.

Young Americans

Nine scenes from the lives of new Minnesotans

Bitter Rivalries

Wellstone's Worries

The electorate: Round and round it goes,

Money Talks