Filling in Time at the House of Balls

Wandered around the outside of the House of Balls behind Cedar Riverside LRT Station, a good place to kill a few minutes with a friend before his train arrived. The artist who works here specializes in found objects.

Northrop Auditorium

Coffee and a pastry with a friend at Northrop Auditorium at the University of Minnesota, East Bank. Then, we walked through the gorgeous entry hall sharing memories of performances we’d seen.

The Power of Soul

Bettye Lavette sold out the Dakota tonight. We’ve been following her for 20 years. Even at 77, she keeps developing her art.

Into the Woods

Walked over to the Guthrie to see Into the Woods, which explores what happens after “happily ever afters.”

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Variations on a Sunday Afternoon

Cycled over to Orchestra Hall for a late afternoon chamber music recital featuring members of the Minnesota Orchestra. The final piece, “Jazz Variations on a Theme by Paganini,” ensured that most of us went home in a good mood.

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Naoshima Island

Spent the day on Naoshima, an “art island” beautifully set in the Inland Sea. Visited the Chichu Art Museum, which is housed in a series of underground galleries, and several “art houses”—former homes that have been converted into works of art.

Cycling, Salad, Art

On my random cycle ride, found myself at the Walker. Over a kale and pistachio salad, chose two galleries to explore. Here, fabric kinetic sculptures flapped, kept aloft by fans. Another piece by the artist, Paul Chan, expressed strong opinions of the former president.

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Family Drama

Tonight we’re about to watch Tokyo Story (1953), a classic of Japanese cinema.

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Mad Max: Nordeast

While cycling in Nordeast Minneapolis, I was stopped in my tracks by a moving art installation that evoked the Mad Max movies. Nordeast Minneapolis is home to hundreds of artists.