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Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026
Sophia Arndt
February 25, 2026
Good morning, afternoon or whenever you’re reading this!
My refusal to accept the current winter weather is going strong, as I am still refusing to wear my parka. Punxsutawney Phil, I refuse to bend to you and your confusingly spelt name.
But you know what never fails to warm my heart? Reading some stories from the wonderfully talented A&E desk! This week we have some theater reviews, community events and even a story from our newest reporter, Lizzy! Give it a read!
Until next week,
Sophia Arndt | Arts & Entertainment Desk Editor | [email protected]
In the Spotlight
Monica Lash and Molly Johnson, students involved in the 1971 Hale-Field school integration, pose holding Derek Francis’ book “Our First Bus Ride” during a Black History Month event in St. Paul. | Image by Lizzy Nyoike
Doc-N-Dine brings Minnesota’s school integration history to life through film and community conversation
by Lizzy Nyoike | A&E Staff Reporter | Published Feb. 23, 2026
In celebration and honor of 100 years of Black History Month, St. Paul Public Library gathered community members to reflect, connect and learn about a piece of Minnesota history that is often left untold.
As part of Black History Month’s Doc-N-Dine event, featured filmmaker and educator Derek Francis, whose short documentary “Separate Not Equal” explores school integration in Minneapolis through the lens of individuals who experienced it firsthand.
Arts & Entertainment News
 | No perfectly piped conclusions: a review of ‘The Cake’ at Theatre in the Round Player Inc.By Emma VasaWill Della follow the recipe of her faith or her heart in Theatre In The Round’s rendition of “The Cake” by Beka Brunstetter? |
 | ‘Art isn’t just about being pretty or pleasing’: When art becomes activismOne University of Minnesota student has been printing graphics opposing the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the Twin Cities on shirts, handing them out for free. |
 | ‘Hoofbeats through time’: Mia celebrates the Year of the HorseBy Emma VasaThree thousand years of Chinese history and culture are explored in the Minneapolis Institute of Art’s latest exhibition, “Year of the Horse: Hoofbeats Through Time.” |
Other A&E news from the Metro
Soundoff
Song of the Week
Sophia Arndt - “Nevertheless” by The Brian Jonestown Massacre
Emma Vasa - “Over My Head (Cable Car)” by The Fray
Abbey Mulcahy - “Wake Me Up if I’m Asleep” by Allegra Krieger
Lizzy Nyoike - “Timeless” by The Weeknd
Alex Elbaz - “Horoscope” by Jon Bellion & Pharrell Williams
Upcoming Events
March 3 | Yo Yo Ma with Minnesota Orchestra
March 4 | Dancing With The Stars: Live! at the Armory
March 12 | Cardi B - Little Miss Drama Tour at Target Center
March 13 | Zara Larsson: Midnight Sun Tour 2026 at the Filmore