“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...
Arts
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...
Maple Grove Writers Studio Publishes First Anthology
The Writers Studio had its first book published late last year. Who doesn’t love a good group, especially when it’s creative, supportive and...
Check Out This Robin Hood Re-imagining at Yellow Tree Theatre
Yellow Tree Theatre is ramping up a tried-and-true story with a fresh-take production of Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood. Classic theatre...
Podcast Pick: ‘Imagined Life’ Puts You in the Shoes of Well-known Figures
Written in second person, Imagined Life paints an intimate picture of the lives of well-known figures—inventors, writers, performers, popular...
‘It Can Be Messy’: Dan McAvey on His Life as an Artist
Two years ago, Dan McAvey quit his job as director of residential life and housing at St. John’s University in Collegeville to follow his artistic...
Local Photographer Offers Tips for Perfect Senior Pictures
Kristin Jones of Any Angle Photography says senior pictures are more about the experience than the photos. “Students want an experience more than...
The Best Podcast Apps for Every Kind of Listener
Podcast apps offer different features, interfaces and designs. Find the one that's right for you. As it turns out, all podcast apps are not created...
American Swedish Institute Brings Light of St. Lucia’s Day to Twin Cities
Learn how the Twin Cities community celebrates this Swedish folk holiday. In Minnesota, long summer nights are sacred. We know we’ll miss them when...
