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“The Ruckus” (aka Rodney Ruckus) continues through the weekend, young lions continue to prowl… Jazz is alive and well in the Twin Cities, where the only thing fading is — maybe– summer. Also take note of announcements of 2016-2017 concert seasons, including the Walker’s Performance Series, O’Shaughnessy’s season and a new line-up at the Hopkins Center of the Arts, all with substantial jazz artists coming to town. Read more!