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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.

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…