A poetry prompt for January. Inspiration can be hard to find. Sometimes, a blank piece of paper can feel as daunting as a driveway that’s freshly...
Arts
The Twistery: A Creative Business With a Twist
Macramé artist gets down to business. When the world came to a halt in 2020, Maple Grove’s Macey LeVahn, 19, seized the opportunity to learn...
Local Maker Creates Wood Works of Art
The Knotty Elm delivers handcrafted wood pieces for home décor. Whittling away at his next masterpiece in the comfort of his own garage is Maple...
Local Photographer Wins Gold at the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Osseo Senior High School alumna, Sharn Brar, debuted her photography at Carnegie Hall in New York City in June as a part of the Scholastic Art...
Local Artists Add Color and Creativity to the Community
Highlighting the creativity in our community. Art is all around us whether we realize it or not. As something that is so integral to our daily...
Artist Captures Pets’ Personalities with Portraiture
There can be an unconditional bond when it comes to our pets. For centuries, dogs have been coined as “man’s best friend” as bonds of unfailing...
What’s the Stitch?
The Maple Grove Quilters showcase their craft. After a three-year hiatus, due to COVID-19, the Maple Grove Quilters’ Quilt Show is back in action....
A Colorful Hopefulness
“There’s no place like home,” proclaims Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz. Our homes are the foundation of all of our hopes and dreams while exuding...
Day Dreaming
Immerse yourself into a world of bliss. “Beauty is inner and external, but when you feel grounded in your thoughts and who you are, there really...
Bright Lights
Resident offers tips for nighttime photography. Arbor Lakes Christmas placed first in the Activities and Events category of our annual Focus on...
Your Face Here
Smokin’ Henways virtually produce new album. By dropping the curtain on live entertainment, the pandemic took a toll on the music scene. But this...
For Your Collection
“Blue skies smiling at me, nothing but blue skies, do I see.” These song lyrics by [Irving Berlin] feel so appropriate as we soak in these last days...
Personal Profile
Silhouettes outline sweet moments in time. If it only took 20-30 minutes to create a memory that will last a lifetime, would you want it? How about...
Purls of Wisdom
Knitting volunteers are honored with the Trailblazer Award. Recognized for its dedication and commitment to spreading joy throughout the Maple Grove...
Pinecone Crafts for Holiday Family Fun
Keep busy this holiday season with pinecone crafts for all ages. Keep busy this holiday season with pinecone projects for all ages. Searching for...
That’s a Wrap: Green Wrapping Paper Alternatives
It’s easier than you think to come up with green alternatives to traditional giftwrap and boxes. Keeping a lid on refuse over the holidays takes...
4 Shows to Binge During Quarantine
These streamable shows make for perfect background noise while working from home. The stay-at-home order brought a swift end to my commute, and my...
Learn to Make Marbles, Pendants, Wine Stoppers and More at Skylab Glass Arts
Skylab Glass Arts gives beginners and seasoned pros tools and space to create. David Schuster’s glass artistry hides along trails around Eagle and...
How to Turn a Pumpkin into a Planter
Discover another use for pumpkins. If you are looking for a great activity for the kids and family for Halloween, then look no further. October is...
Our Staff’s Favorite Podcasts
Let’s round up some favorite podcasts for inspired listening. I listen to a lot of podcasts, probably more than your average listener. I tend to...
