Arts Orbit

Lissie is a natural at the Varsity Theater. Read Patrick Dunn’s review and view all of his photos.

Bush give you butterflies at First Avenue. Read Alaina Lewis’ review and view all of David McCrindle’s photos.

Father John Misty is the show at First Avenue. Read Ann Treacy’s review and view all of Meredith Westin’s photos.

Todd Rundgren brings the unexpected to the Varsity Theater. Read Patrick Dunn’s review and view all the photos.

Surfer Blood at First Avenue. See all of Meredith Westin’s photos.

Chicago at the State Theatre: As perfect as they needed to be. Read Dwight Hobbes’ review.

Is Josh Hartnett the hottest heartthrob ever to come out of St. Paul?

"They use teenage boys for ushers [in Stratford] and I think that this is a far better idea than girls. They are less noisy and giggly. Having 15-20 lovely girls corralled in one place creates a continual problem with not only boyfriends hanging around, but also lookers. I know this is a sacrifice for all red blooded males connected with the theatre, but I know well worth it in orderliness and efficiency."

Oliver Rea, co-founder of the Guthrie Theater, making a recommendation to the company’s board of directors in 1962.

Rob Delaney, Neko Case and Kelly Hogan combine forces for a very musical Wits at the Fitzgerald Theater. Read Kelsey McDonough’s review.

See all of Chad Rieder’s photos of Nicholas David at First Avenue.

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