Bettye Lavette sold out the Dakota tonight. We’ve been following her for 20 years. Even at 77, she keeps developing her art.
Category: Arts
Into the Woods
Walked over to the Guthrie to see Into the Woods, which explores what happens after “happily ever afters.”
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.
Art That Will Disappear
Cycled past art that will soon disappear from a trail beside the Mississippi.
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.
Family Drama
Tonight we’re about to watch Tokyo Story (1953), a classic of Japanese cinema.
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.
Finished or in Process?
Today’s cycle ride took me through the workspace of Nordeast Minneapolis sculptor Zoran Mojsilov. This piece looks finished, but maybe I’ll be surprised the next time I pass by.
Born with Teeth
This weekend we’ve been catching up with our season tickets. This evening: Born with Teeth at the Guthrie, Shakespeare and Marlowe face off in a pub back room.