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DANCE REVIEW | Alvin Ailey dancers shine at Orpheum Theatre

By Makula Dunbar, TC Daily Planet

On May 1 and 2, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater was in town at the Orpheum Theatre. Artistic director Robert Battle admitted when he opened the show that "We haven’t been here for a few years, but we’re here now. I’m happy and I want to share my happiness." He said that he measures the audience’s happiness by ticket sales. The dancers performed for a packed house.MORE »

Talent and tenacity: African-American writers share their work at Givens Foundation Collaborative Retreat Showcase

By Makula Dunbar, TC Daily Planet

Photos By:

Giovanna Nido

“I think it speaks to the talent of the mentorship,” said Sherine Crooms-Onukwuwe, a writer who performed at the Givens Foundation Collaborative Retreat Showcase on Tuesday, April 24.MORE »

Minneapolis North High welcomes Dr. Shawn Harris-Berry as new principal

By Makula Dunbar, TC Daily Planet

Monday March 5, Northside community members gathered at the Minneapolis Urban League to welcome Dr. Shawn Harris-Berry as North High’s new principal.MORE »

Afro Art Trippin': Obsidian Arts broadens local perspectives on black culture

By Makula Dunbar, TC Daily Planet

Located at 3501 Chicago Ave. S., Pillsbury House plays host to several organizations, theatrical productions and community programs. One of them is Obsidian Arts, a smaller organization with a big mission—and an even bigger intent to impact the Minneapolis arts community. Aside from unique exhibits, local artist work and an arts book club, Obsidian Arts promotes global artistic awareness through their Afro Art Trippin’ initiative.MORE »

MUSIC| Mac Miller shows love at First Avenue

By Makula Dunbar, TC Daily Planet

About a year and a half ago, I came across a video titled “Kool Aid and Frozen Pizza.” My initial thought? "This can’t be a serious attempt at hip-hop." But after I pressed play and soaked up the authentic lyrics, the neighborhood visual, and the jazzy old school beat, my annoyance changed to appreciation.MORE »

Post Tornado Stress Disorder — and recovery — in North Minneapolis

By Makula Dunbar, TC Daily Planet

Take a stroll or drive through North Minneapolis and you’ll notice right away that something isn’t quite right, still. Remnants of the May 22 tornado disaster aren’t hard to spot, as the blocks of missing trees provide a clear view of the vacant houses that stand boarded up, with roofs partially or wholly torn off.MORE »

North High looks toward the future in Minneapolis

By Makula Dunbar

By Makula Dunbar, TC Daily Planet

“North was like a family for me. I always dreamed I was going to play football for them and I just thought ‘If they shut down the school, I don’t know what I’m going to do.’ My life plan was to graduate from North,” said Joshua Cunningham, a freshman who played for North’s JV football team in eighth grade.MORE »

Scenes we do and don't have in the Twin Cities

By Jay Gabler, Becky Lang, Kelsey McDonough, Courtney Algeo, Bobby Kahn, Makula Dunbar, Stacy Schwartz, Jean Gabler, Mary Turck, Mandy Dwyer, and Betsy Gabler, Local Lists

Pitchfork: What's the music scene like in Minneapolis?
James Brooks: There isn't a scene.
("Rising: Elite Gymnastics," 8/24/11)

Other scenes the Twin Cities don't haveMORE »

FLOW Northside Arts Crawl draws a vibrant crowd in North Minneapolis

By Makula Dunbar, TC Daily Planet

Saturday, July 30, the sixth annual FLOW Northside Arts Crawl returned to Minneapolis. Separated into two clusters, Broadway businesses surrounding Penn and Emerson Avenue opened their doors lending services and space.MORE »