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Sheila Regan

Minneapolis

Freelance Writer at Freelance

Columnist at MinnPost

I am an arts columnist, journalist, and critic. Words at MinnPost, the Star Tribune, Pioneer Press and elsewhere.

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  • 2 days ago | minnpost.com | Sheila Regan

    Walker West Music Academy in St. Paul is sharing its new digs with the community in a two-day grand opening this weekend, part of ushering in the music center’s next stage as a destination for music programing in the Twin Cities. The academy, which is in the midst of a $19.5 million capital campaign ($13.5 million has been raised so far), moved into the new building at 650 Marshall Ave. in the beginning of 2025.

  • 1 week ago | twincities.com | Sheila Regan

    British saxophonist Jess Gillam lit up the Ordway Concert Hall this week, in the first saxophone recital presented by the Schubert Club’s “International Artist Series.”Performing with pianist Thomas Weaver, Gillam played with effervescent sparkle, shining a light on the versatility of the saxophone.

  • 1 week ago | startribune.com | Sheila Regan

    Leste said that while it's nice that dance is getting recognized as a sport, the athletes try to keep their phones away. "We had a saying this year," she said. "It was heart over hype. No matter how much hype we get or don't get, it always comes back to our heart." For Jeffcoat, there is something else that comes into play. "Yes, we have the talent, but we also have the drive and the love for dance," she said. Where: Williams Arena, 1925 University Av. SE, Mpls.

  • 1 week ago | minnpost.com | Sheila Regan

    Thirty-five years ago, Gary Berg started a talent agency in St. Cloud with a basic premise: create opportunities for performers that didn’t involve bars and drinking. “I focus very much on the whole concept of doing non-offensive, really professional, 45 to 60 minute shows that can be done after dinner, at fairs, at stages or colleges, and fundraisers,” he said. Berg got his start as a musician, playing in bands in high school and college.

  • 1 week ago | minnpost.com | Sheila Regan

    I was staying up at Lake Superior in early April, in what turned out to be a blizzard. There wasn’t much to do in such monstrous weather, so I spent quite a bit of time playing board games with my brothers’ family, as the fierce winds whistled outside. When the storm seemed to be especially raging, I got up to the window to have a closer look. The waves on the lake were enormous, creating giant peaks and crashing down on the water below.

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Sheila Regan
Sheila Regan @Sheila_Regan
10 Apr 25

A sense of history permeates Northrop’s 2025-26 performing arts season, even as the venue sets its eyes on the future. https://t.co/g3utedipSG

Sheila Regan
Sheila Regan @Sheila_Regan
8 Apr 25

On its first U.S. tour, Ukrainian band Yagódy comes to the Dakota this week, bringing its wild mix of guttural vocals with theatrical flair. https://t.co/v9q9v05Abz

Sheila Regan
Sheila Regan @Sheila_Regan
8 Apr 25

RT @Hadas_Gold: BREAKING: judge sides with AP in WH access case - grants prelim injunction - says WH must "immediately rescind the denial o…