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• My first annual "Post One" Awards for Excellence in Non-Traditional Arts Journalism. Best citizen journalism sponsored by a theater presenter, best writer at a radio station, most consistent brand on Vine, and more.
• Socializing on the arts scene: Pro tips for surviving a night out. Amina Harper went to the Paper Darts Volume 5 launch party last weekend.
• Needtobreathe and Drew Holcomb at the Orpheum Theatre: Not for the particularly discerning, says Dwight Hobbes.
• Socially concious rapper M.anifest rocks The Cedar as part of the African Summer series. Review and photos by Henry Hendricks.
• The sun breaks through at The Current's Rock the Garden. Review by Sheila Regan, photos by Merdith Westin.
• John C. Reilly and Friends bring comfort music to the Woman's Club of Minneapolis. Alaina Lewis talked with the movie star about his second career.
• Advice for the new musical artist. Tips from a journalist.
• Urinetown at the Jungle Theater: An exuberant musical about micturition. Review by Bev Wolfe.
• POLL: What mood does MIMMI Minneapolis put you in? Is this giant mood ring awesome? Stupid? Do you even care?
• Minnesota filmmaker Karl Jacob makes a splash in L.A. with Pollywogs. "The story is universal and it could have been set anywhere, but the things that make it unique are the environment and the snippets of northern Minnesota culture."
• Northern Spark 2013 in St. Paul: The best tweets and Instagram shots. "Would like to stay up for the free boat ride, but realistically aiming for house burning."
• Bombino satisfies at The Cedar Cultural Center. Review by Josh Wodarz with photos by Todd Wardrope.
• Rachel Yamagata at the Varsity Theater. Photos by Meredith Westin.
• Russell Peters at the State Theatre: The funniest thing Minneapolis has seen all year. Rave review by Dwight Hobbes.
• Emilie by Theatre Pro Rata: Life, the universe, and everything. Review by Matthew A. Everett.
• Ben Nichols at the 7th Street Entry. Photos by Ryan Cutler.
• Clybourne Park at the Guthrie Theater: A play about "the American dilemma" and other euphemisms. Rave review by Jay Gabler.
• Aziz Ansari turns in a disappointing performance at the State Theatre. "Even gifted artists sometimes work harder on their way up to stardom than they do when they get there."
• Chimera: Making my solo debut, at the Smitten Kitten. Amina Harper opens up about her summer show.
• Wendy Lehr, McKnight Distinguished Artist award winner: From a Hi-lex hen to the toast of the town. With hen video.
• Minnesota Orchestra in crisis: What our commenters are saying. "I give a shit. My quintet gives a shit. My teacher gives a shit. We give as much of a shit as you give about the music that changed your life."
• 10,000 Lakes Concours d’Elegance: A car show that lives up to its fancy name. Photos by Patrick Dunn.
• Morris Day and Doomtree take it all the way to five at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Review by Betsy Gabler, photos by Meredith Westin.