Art-A-Whirl returns with in-person and virtual options
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Northeast Minneapolis' popular art crawl is back, and this year's celebration will combine in-person and virtual events. Anna Becker, Executive Director for the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association, joined the Buzz to chat about what to expect this weekend.

Minnesota music venues prepare for the 'summer of local artists'

Some music festivals are still cancelled or postponed amid loosening COVID-19 restrictions, but at the same time, other opportunities are popping up and helping put local musicians in front of larger audiences.  

Report: Lollapalooza returning to Chicago this summer

Lollapalooza will return to Chicago’s Grant Park this summer after being canceled last year due to the pandemic, according to a report.

Casting call for Jay Leno's new show "You Bet Your Life"
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Jay Leno is rebooting the classic game show "You Bet Your Life" and he wants you to win big! Jay and co-host Kevin Eubanks joined the Buzz to chat about the reboot and who they're looking for to apply.

From "Soul" to "Antarctica", MSP Int'l Film Festival embracing hybrid celebration for 2021
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The Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival is celebrating its 40th birthday with a hybrid event in 2021. Festival program director Jesse Bishop joined the Buzz to chat about the big films and how you can watch from home or in person.

Champlin Park high school students win Music Listening Contest

Two seniors from Champlin Park High School won a competition that tested their knowledge of music pieces spanning hundreds of years and genres.

The Lion King, Hamilton, Wicked announce reopening dates

Three of Broadway’s biggest shows, Hamilton, The Lion King, and Wicked, have announced when they will resume performances.

Minnesota Orchestra to return for in-person shows, tickets go on sale

The Minnesota Orchestra has not had an in-person show in many months, but starting Tuesday, fans can buy tickets to see their return shows starting in June.

DJ equipment thieves thwarted by social media post

A Buffalo DJ had all of his equipment stolen from a trailer, but a social media post about what had been taken made its way to the right store at the right time.

NBC won't air 2022 Golden Globes

Netflix and Amazon also recently cut their ties with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA)

Vax Live concert exceeds fundraising goal, raises $302 million to help distribute COVID-19 vaccines

President Joe Biden, Prince Harry and Jennifer Lopez were among the big names who took part in the event, which aimed to raise money to help fund a more equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.

Basilica Block Party to be held in September

The Basilica Block Party scheduled this summer will instead be held in September.

Original CTC mini series "Audrey Saves the Universe" to provide laughs for all ages
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The Children's Theatre Company is dropping their very own virtual show "Audrey Saves the Universe". The mini series was created by Autumn Ness and directed by Reed Sigmund. The CTC company members wrote, filmed, and produced the show all at their own home. Autumn and Reed joined the Buzz to chat about the hilarious new comedy.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, to release first children's book about father-son relationships

“The Bench” is said to be about the special bond between father and son, as seen through a mother’s eyes. It’s based on a poem she wrote for Prince Harry on his first Father’s Day.