Arts galore, fish fry Fridays and more

Have a better weekend in Minnesota 

View this email as a web page March 4, 2022 We're still tracking the developing system, but best to be prepared for a sloppy weather weekend . Bundle up and check road conditions if you venture out to any of these events. We also have some reading, cooking and listening suggestions if you're hunkering down at home. Art to evoke a winter's night — or a warming globe This week's Art Hounds recommend "Thermal" a dance, audio and visual art installation at the American Swedish Institute; Open Eye Theatre's "Once Upon a Winter's Night" with puppets and live music; and "The Dragon Who Liked to Spit Fire" at St. Louis Park's Sabes Jewish Community Center, bringing a classic picture book to the musical stage. Celebrating the Democratic Republic of the Congo The Alliance Française of Minneapolis and St. Paul is launching their annual Mois de la Francophonie, a month-long celebration of a French-speaking country this weekend. This year they're celebrating the Democratic Republic of the Congo with a series of events highlighting the country's culture, music and history. Ask a Bookseller: 'Civilizations' imagines a Europe colonized by Incas and Aztecs Sarah Brown of Zenith Bookstore in Duluth has a revisionist history to recommend. "Civilizations: a Novel," by Laurent Binet, asks: What if colonizers had traveled to Europe rather than the other way around? Find a fish fry Friday Wednesday marked the beginning of the Christian observance of lent. A big part of the practice involves eating fish on Fridays. Here are a few guides to restaurants serving up delicious fried fish: Fish baskets around the Twin Cities via Eater 20 fish fries to try via The Star Tribune 2022 fish fry guide via Pioneer Press Many churches and community organizations also host events around this time, try searching locally. And check out the Splendid Table's recipe for crisp fried fish to enjoy at home. Events and entertainment around the state Music, drinks and more can be found at these festivals and events around the state: Bluegrass Winter Weekend in Plymouth Midwinter Folk Festival in Minneapolis Minneapolis Polar Plunge and 5K Hay Bale Fest in Duluth Bock Fest in New Ulm Social Lights in Rochester Meet the Rock the Garden artists The Current's summer music festival is back at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden this coming June, with the lineup announced earlier this week. We put together a sampler playlist so you can get to know the featured artists while the hype builds. Amplifying women musicians Speaking of amazing artists... In honor of Women's History Month The Current has launched The Siren, a 24/7 DJ-curated stream that honors and amplifies the sounds of women's voices and music. Listen here. Winter weather cooking Looking for something to warm your kitchen and your stomach this weekend? Check out these winter recipes from The Splendid Table: Garlic soup with cilantro, green chicken chili, polish sausage with cabbage and mushrooms, chicken tot pie and potato, mushroom and caraway soup. Marlon James on the power of witches and women Marlon James recently discussed the much-anticipated second novel in his "Dark Sky" trilogy with host Kerri Miller. They talked about the power of witches, the shape-shifting nature of truth and how James learned to write women. Did a friend forward this to you? Subscribe! Preference Center ❘ Unsubscribe This email was sent by: Minnesota Public Radio 480 Cedar Street Saint Paul, MN, 55101