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Why you should revisit 'Moonstruck,' plus 6 other things to watch this week

Cher and Nicolas Cage in the 1987 romantic comedy “Moonstruck.”

Our weekly picks to lift your spirits and expand your pandemic playlist.

  • 'Vivid' Dakota Johnson brings humor, heart to 'Our Friend'

Twin Cities hotels get creative with cozy in-room dining experiences

Sharyn Jackson • Star Tribune In-room dining experiences at the Rand Tower Hotel from Whiskey & Soda.

In-room experiences remain a popular dining option even as restaurants reopen.

Steps from George Floyd Square, this arts center was forged in community

Jessica Bergman Tank used a grinder to finish a community-created cast bronze piece at Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center in Minneapolis.

Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center may be the least visible big arts organization in Minneapolis.

'Vivid' Dakota Johnson brings humor, heart to 'Our Friend'

Casey Affleck and Dakota Johnson in “Our Friend.” Roadside Attractions

Dakota Johnson stars as a woman grappling with cancer.

Minnesota's Lyra Baroque brings 17th-century music into the Zoom era

The chamber ensemble Lyra Baroque embraces technology as an opportunity for interaction.

Eat & drink insider

'The Marksman' is standard-issue Liam Neeson material

You may not know this former Guthrie actor's name but you'll recognize his face in these films

Former Guthrie company member John Carroll Lynch is a versatile Hollywood go-to.

'The White Tiger' is a corrosive satire of the Indian caste system

Cornbread provides Southern comfort during Northern winters

Cornbread provides a perfect pick-me-up for winter days — and a chance to experiment in the kitchen.

The best albums are live albums, especially during the pandemic

Why many of my all-time favorite records are concert LPs. Especially now in lieu of actual concerts.

A digital experience: Is virtual reality the next frontier for Twin Cities artists?

Twin Cities musician Lady Midnight premieres a new VR soundscape.

How Twin Cities parents can guide kids through food shortages

Food insecurity caused by the pandemic may trigger a wide wave of eating disorders.

Historic $1.55M St. Paul home was hangout for a young F. Scott Fitzgerald

The author wrote about his friends' grand house with 11 bedrooms and 11 fireplaces.

Streamed concerts by Minnesota Orchestra and SPCO offer both intimacy and brilliance

REVIEW: Minnesota Orchestra and SPCO take advantage of limitations.

Staying fit is a secret benefit of 'Pokemon Go'

New Raptor Center director answers questions about COVID and climate impact

New Raptor Center director talks about the impact of COVID and climate on birds.

Working from bed: Productive cocoon or symptom of malaise?

For years, sleep experts have held one piece of common wisdom above all else: Don't work from bed. Yet since the pandemic began in March, millions of Americans have defied that guidance.

Air masks are getting smart, with data about breathing and pollutants


BLOGS + COLUMNISTS

James Lileks

Lileks: Shippers' tracking numbers track our frustration

My wife was on the phone. She had the posture of a floor lamp, which indicated both concentration and irritation."NO," she said. She paused. "NO.""Are…

Gail Rosenblum

In recovery from perilous addictions, young adults share their stories through Change the Outcome

The opioid crisis has only intensified during the pandemic. The American Medical Association reports increased opioid-related deaths in more than 40 states, including Minnesota. Alcohol…


Eat & Drink

ProvidedSooki & Mimi uses heirloom corn -- Cónico Azul, Olotillo Amarillo and Cónico Rojo -- when making tortillas.

Former Lucia's space in Uptown Mpls will reopen as Sooki & Mimi next month

5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities this week
Stock your fridge and pantry with these 12 products made by Twin Cities restaurants
11 places to get your bagel fix in the Twin Cities for National Bagel Day

Home & Garden

Modern Tudor home in Lakeville Spacecrafting

Lakeville home is a modern take on traditional English Tudor style

A room swap transforms a century-old Minneapolis home
It's time for a better TV room
Tips for setting up a home gym

Music

Lyra Baroque chamber orchestra in rehearsal. Provided

Minnesota's Lyra Baroque brings 17th-century music into the Zoom era

Live and virtual entertainment picks: Debbie Duncan benefit, Adrianne Lenker, 'Bolerobolero' dance
The best albums are live albums, especially during the pandemic
Streamed concerts by Minnesota Orchestra and SPCO offer both intimacy and brilliance

Celebs

In this 2015 photo, actor Dustin Diamond, center, leaves court in Port Washington, Wis., after being convicted of two misdemeanors stemming from a bar

Dustin Diamond undergoing chemotherapy treatments for cancer

No-go for Joe Exotic: Trump pardon list omits 'Tiger King'
Inauguration fashion: Purple, pearls, American designers
Rapper Bow Wow apologizes for attending packed Houston club

Movies

Liam Neeson and Jacob Perez in “The Marksman.” Open Road Films

'The Marksman' is standard-issue Liam Neeson material

'Vivid' Dakota Johnson brings humor, heart to 'Our Friend'
'The White Tiger' is a corrosive satire of the Indian caste system
You may not know this former Guthrie actor's name but you'll recognize his face in these films

Inspired

Brooklyn Center Fire Chief Todd Berg, right, talked about the winter meals program with Rob Williams, executive director of Every Meal, at the fire st

Roseville nonprofit expands free food pick-up sites for Minnesotans in need

In recovery from perilous addictions, young adults share their stories through Change the Outcome
Twin Cities-based Remember Project uses plays to talk about dementia and memory loss
For her 53rd birthday, 53 acts of kindness

Taste

Sharyn Jackson • Star Tribune In-room dining experiences at the Rand Tower Hotel from Whiskey & Soda.

Twin Cities hotels get creative with cozy in-room dining experiences

Cornbread provides Southern comfort during Northern winters
Former Lucia's space in Uptown Mpls will reopen as Sooki & Mimi next month
Simple vinaigrette goes back to the basics

Health

People with appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations in Brooklyn Center waited Thursday for their entry times. They were allowed in five at a time for s

Minnesota senior test clinics expand vaccine access

Minnesota's total COVID deaths surpass 6,000; more than 200K vaccine doses
Fauci unleashed: Doc takes 'liberating' turn at center stage
It's normal not to have 'normal' body temperature

Style

Crocs has been gaining ground for the past five years, but it has had a banner 2020.

Why Crocs are the hottest shoes of 2020

Twin Cities designer Rammy Mohamed makes fashion — and a statement

TV & Media

Above, Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff and Paul Bettany as Vision in “WandaVision.”

In 'WandaVision,' Marvel superheroes take on sitcoms

Should you add Discovery Plus as a streaming service?
The return of 'Disenchantment' and four other shows our TV critic is watching this week
HBO film documents the rise and fall (and rise again) of Tiger Woods

Travel

MSP’s terminal 1 was filled with holiday travelers in December 2020.

Returning to U.S. by air? You'll need a negative COVID test first.

The pandemic will change vacations in 2021. Here's how Minnesotans can embrace the trends.
Here's where and how to ski safely in Minnesota this winter
Delta adds Wi-Fi provider

Stage & Arts

Sonja Parks in “Seedfolks” at Children’s Theatre Company.

How Twin Cities theaters are connecting with audiences online

Bringing Minnesota art to Chicago art lovers is this woman's mission
A force behind Minnesota's Legacy Fund, arts advocate Sheila Smith retires after a quarter-century
Macalester professor takes home $50K Creative Capital grant

Books

Nadia Owusu

Review: 'Aftershocks: A Memoir,' by Nadia Owusu

Review: 'Reel Bay: A Cinematic Essay,' by Jana Larson
Review: 'W-3: A Memoir,' by Bette Howland
Review: 'The Doctors Blackwell,' by Janice P. Nimura

More Stories

Live and virtual entertainment picks: Debbie Duncan benefit, Adrianne Lenker, 'Bolerobolero' dance

Debbie Duncan Family FundraiserFriday: When she wasn't onstage performing, Debbie Duncan, the Twin Cities' first lady of song, could frequently be found in the audience…


Divisional title games on top

'Honest Thief' is top movie rental again


TICKET ALERT

8 A.M. FRIDAYBilly McLaughlin & SimpleGifts with Michael Monroe, Feb. 14 with limited tickets at Parkway and livestream. $29-$39. … Billy McLaughlin & SimpleGifts with…


A caveman encased in ice? The story behind this viral Mpls. park sculpture

Plus, the hunt is on for his companion Zarah, the "mother huntress" icewoman hidden somewhere in Minnesota.


Review: Music stars echo Biden's call for unity

The themes were sounded earlier at the inauguration by the combination of Lady Gaga, Garth Brooks and Jennifer Lopez.


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