Arts
Daughters of radical lawyer William Kunstler create compelling documentary of a singular advocate
Involvement with the Civil Rights movement in the early 1960s led William Kunstler from a conventional law career and suburban...
Helping Leonard Cohen sound good
By MORDECAI SPECKTOR The great Duke Ellington famously said of music: “If it sounds good, it is good.” When Leonard...
Caroline sings and shines
Musical chugs along, then puts the pedal to the floor with great songs in the second act By MORDECAI SPECKTOR...
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival will screen 'Defamation,' an Israeli's view of global anti-Semitism
Israeli director Yoav Shamir (Checkpoint, 5 Days, Flipping Out) admits that he has never personally experienced anti-Semitism, but he knows...
Noa and Mira represent Israel in 2009 Eurovision Song Contest
Noa and Mira Awad will represent Israel in the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest, which begins in Moscow next month. The...
A wild theatrical ride
Sally Wingert brings a sustained burst of energy to Minnesota Jewish Theatre Co.’s production of 2.5 Minute Ride By DORIS RUBENSTEIN The...
'American Idol' finalist sang at 2005 concert in memory of Yitzhak Rabin
 Long before Adam Lambert became famous as an American Idol finalist, he performed "Shir L'Shalom" at a 2005 tribute...
Ben’s back
World renowned jazz pianist and raconteur Ben Sidran will play the Dakota Jazz Club for two nights at the end...
Emotions peak in documentary about Wisconsin summer camp antics
Louis Lapat’s documentary, Win or Lose: A Summer Camp Story, will have its Minnesota premiere as part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul...
International Film Festival to include Jewish-themed flicks
Six films with Jewish themes will be part of the 27th annual Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival, which will run...
