Arts & Culture

The Arts Live On

The coronavirus initially hit like something out of a disaster movie. But unfortunately, it has been a crisis that’s all too real. Along the way, films have been yanked from cinemas, theater productions have come to a halt, museums have closed their doors, and art festivals have been cancelled — at least physically.

While these unprecedented times of social distancing have caused venues for arts and entertainment to shut down, the heart and soul of creativity has not stopped. Many local venues are finding alternative ways to keep the spirit alive and deliver content to audiences, from virtual performances from artists to online streams of films from the Walker Art Center.

Below, I’ve compiled a list of ways you can still enjoy and support our creative communities:

Art thrives in the harshest of times. It adds immense beauty to our world, and it gives us all hope for the future.

Until the spotlights shine and the silver screens glow again, Zach.

Zach Murphy is an avid enthusiast of cinema, theater, and storytelling. He lives with his wonderful wife Kelly in St. Paul. You can read more reviews at his blog, Fade to Zach.

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