arts

The Russian Cultural Center “Russian Soul’ has been officially in existence since 2006. Though we do not have a “home” and have to rent space for performances, workshops and lectures all over Twin Cities, are work is quite diverse. We are registered as a non-profit organization with a goal to research, preserve and promote the rich and diverse Russian cultural and artistic heritage. The RCC is acivlely collaborating with educational institutions, and state and city organizations and agencies, We are proud to be the only Russian artists to be selected by the Global Arts & Culture program, sponsored by COMPAS. MORE »

Entering Patrick’s Cabaret last Saturday night for the 7th annual Flaming Film Festival’s preview show, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The Festival is the brainchild of local rocker, artist, director, activist, mentor, and community volunteer Lisa Ganser. Since 1999 she has been encouraging and supporting independent Queer filmmakers from Minnesota and beyond to push boundaries and blur contemporary understandings of “gay” and “lesbian.” MORE »

A most vital aspect of contemporary art is that it often attempts to fulfill its aesthetic imperative while embodying a deep awareness of the world that gives it context. So as news continues to spread about the violent crackdown by Burma’s junta against Buddhist monks, nuns, and civilians who peacefully demonstrated for democracy, it’s heartening to see a response from artists and curators.