I have always loved costumes. I would dress up as a kid at any opportunity. I worked in the costume shop in college and designed costumes for a few shows in recent years. I still have a box of “dress up clothes” in my basement that I put to good use as often as possible. […] I have always loved costumes. I would dress up as a kid at any opportunity. I worked in the costume shop in college and…

The Walker has been vocal about its opposition to an amendment on the Minnesota ballot today that would restrict the definition of marriage as between a man and a woman. Tuesday morning, we visually reiterated these values. We turned over the lawn to 100 “Vote No” signs and invited staff and friends—including a wandering Gandalf carrying a “You Shall Not Pass” sign—for a “Vote No” family photo.

In his current MAEP exhibition, Broc Blegen plays three parts: artist, curator and collector. He fulfills each of these roles through their traditional tasks: he makes the art, he forms a “collection,” and then he curates it for display. Except for the fact the art he made isn’t his own. Coming Out Party: Selection from […] In his current MAEP exhibition, Broc Blegen plays three parts: artist, curator and…

Mini golf has long served as the fun and accessible answer to its more serious counterpart – can we say ‘real golf?’… ‘regular golf?’ – well, golf. We recall playing it as a small child, but are now reminded of our awkward full-grown adult stature as we hunker over our putters and our shots are […] Mini golf has long served as the fun and accessible answer to its more serious counterpart – can we say ‘real…

It was a Walker reunion 32 years in the making: After both gracing the Walker stage for 1980′s New Music America Fest, Laurie Anderson and David Byrne were together again Sunday in the McGuire Theater. Byrne, who was in the audience for Anderson’s “startingly hypnotic” performance of Dirtday!, is in town to present his gigantic […]

Kickstarter’s Yancey Strickler is exactly the type of guy you want repping for a creative digital startup. He’s amiable, smart and exceptionally witty. He knows his talking points, and he truly believes in what he’s doing. He glows with the hope of the digital world, all the while shunning the idea of growing his business […] Kickstarter’s Yancey Strickler is exactly the type of guy you want…