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Wits announces its full spring schedule, including a visit from St. Vincent // Just Announced

by Marcus Michalik February 13, 2012 -

We didn’t want to say anything rude, but when MPR released its upcoming spring schedule earlier this month, including the names and dates for its popular Wits series, we couldn’t help but feel like the roster was a little on the light side. Not anymore.
New concert venue from mega-promoter AEG Live, The Brick, announces spring shows // Just Announced

by Philip James Hart February 10, 2012 -

From the people who brought you Justin Bieber: Never Say Never comes The Brick, a calculated attempt to reproduce (and replace?) the charm and atmosphere of existing venues like the Varsity, the Triple Rock, and, obviously, First Avenue.
Deranged millionaire John Hodgman at Varsity Theater March 29 // Just Announced

by Rebecca Diaz February 8, 2012 -

This comedian, TV personality, and unapologetic nerd has appeared on everything from The Daily Show to the kid-friendly (and, okay, kind of creepy) movie Coraline.
Writer-director Madonna plots pop music arena tour // Just Announced

by John Semley February 7, 2012 -

Time for all of you pop culture majors to add an afterword to your bloated Madonna thesis.
Lambchop—the band, not the puppet—to tour behind new record, Mr. M // Just Announced

by Alyssa Vitale February 7, 2012 -

Unlike the perpetually 6-year-old lamb, however, Kurt Wagner’s project has fewer prepubescent fans and a lot less angsty toddler bleating.
Ty Segall and White Fence releasing collaborative LP and touring together // Just Announced

by Ben Munson February 6, 2012 -

Hair will be out on Drag City in April.
Mali’s Amadou & Mariam will visit the Twin Cities in August // Just Announced

by Marcus Michalik February 2, 2012 -

Augusts in Minnesota are already pretty hot and humid, but things are only going to get more sweltering when famed Malian duo Amadou & Mariam visit the Cedar Cultural Center.
MPR and the Fitzgerald announce upcoming spring programming, including a star-packed season of Wits // Just Announced

by Marcus Michalik February 1, 2012 -

The Wits’ comedian-heavy lineup includes Andy Richter, Fred Willard, Paul F. Tompkins, Reggie Watts, Tim Meadows, and Daily Show correspondent Wyatt Cenac.
Lanky, ethereal Atlas Sound plans North American jaunt // Just Announced

by Alyssa Vitale January 27, 2012 -

The tour stops at the Cedar Mar. 2.
Get Shatnered at the Orpheum Theater in March // Just Announced

by Philip James Hart January 26, 2012 -

The Shat is trotting around the country, wowing audiences full of nerds with his master lecturing talents.

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We lied. Hitchcock's Dial M For Murder was in color. We regret the erroneous tweet and feel really bad about ruining your evening.
AVClubTC at February 13, 2012 06:15 PM
@MetaAdamJohnson Shit. Thanks! Too bad the tweets don't get fact checked.
AVClubTC at February 13, 2012 06:11 PM
Recap: Dial M For Murder at The Jungle Theater. It's just like watching the Hitchcock film, except it's in color! http://t.co/ko1hm85P
AVClubTC at February 13, 2012 06:05 PM
News New: What the frac, Newsweek is too vulgar for Bemidji http://t.co/wZarze04
AVClubTC at February 13, 2012 02:35 PM
We talked with @ThisIsPolica's Channy Leaneagh ahead of Polica's CD release show @FirstAvenue tomorrow. http://t.co/XbBNK8sw
AVClubTC at February 13, 2012 11:10 AM
New concert venue from mega-promoter AEG Live, The Brick, announces spring shows http://t.co/RyRWhXVw
AVClubTC at February 10, 2012 05:20 PM
Jock Itch: Nikola Peković is going H.A.M. in every way, and probably eating a good deal of ham as he does so. http://t.co/dMN8vb24
AVClubTC at February 10, 2012 11:00 AM
Men’s Health gives St. Paul a “B+” when it comes to single women http://t.co/dO0K7gvd
AVClubTC at February 9, 2012 05:00 PM
Visit the Mall Of America's new Girl Scout store, temporarily without cookies http://t.co/beM5hnEV
AVClubTC at February 9, 2012 02:05 PM
Interview: Martin Zellar, former Gear Daddy's frontman, plays a release show this weekend http://t.co/hAzP0n9P
AVClubTC at February 9, 2012 11:00 AM

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Wits announces its full spring schedule, including a visit from St. Vincent // Just Announced

New concert venue from mega-promoter AEG Live, The Brick, announces spring shows // Just Announced

Deranged millionaire John Hodgman at Varsity Theater March 29 // Just Announced

Writer-director Madonna plots pop music arena tour // Just Announced

Lambchop—the band, not the puppet—to tour behind new record, Mr. M // Just Announced

Ty Segall and White Fence releasing collaborative LP and touring together // Just Announced

Mali’s Amadou & Mariam will visit the Twin Cities in August // Just Announced

MPR and the Fitzgerald announce upcoming spring programming, including a star-packed season of Wits // Just Announced

Lanky, ethereal Atlas Sound plans North American jaunt // Just Announced

Get Shatnered at the Orpheum Theater in March // Just Announced

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