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Alex Kuno

Appreciators of painter Alex Kuno’s series The Miscreants of Tiny Town often have a very different perspective on the story behind the image than the painter himself. And Kuno is just fine with that. Exorcising his more pessimistic tendencies, these darkly comic pieces are shaped by the curved wood panels …

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Romantica

Born in Belfast, lead singer of the band Romantica, Ben Kyle mixes folk, rock and americana genres together to form the band’s unique sound. Inspired by his new home many of Romantica’s songs pay tribute to the Twin Cities. MORE INFO: Artist web site: www.romanticamusic.com

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Myron Johnson

Prolific is perhaps the best word to describe Myron Johnson’s career as Artistic Director and Choreographer of the Ballet of the Dolls and the Ritz Theatre. He’s produced well over 150 ballets and shows no signs of slowing down or softening an edge that has defined his 50 years on …

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ASI Spelmanslag

Three generations of the Dahlin family are part of the American Swedish Institute’s Spelmanslag, performing traditional folk music of Rättvikarnas, Sweden. The group has been honored with two medals from the king of Sweden, a National Endowment for the Arts award and is recognized as one of the world’s premiere …

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Monroe Crossing

The father of bluegrass Bill Monroe might have technically brought them together, but Monroe Crossing has proven that they are here to stay, and have become one of the premiere bluegrass bands in the state.   Touring nationally the band averages a total of 125 shows a year with their unique …

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William Rowe

Woodcarver William Rowe’s latest commissions are carved from trees. Minnesota Music in this segment: Spider John Koerner http://www.mwt.net/~koerner/ Brad Senne http://bradsenne.blogspot.com/ John Gorka http://www.johngorka.com MORE INFO: www.nantucketwoodcarving.com

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