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...
Arts
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...
Practice Breathwork at Maple Grove Arts Center to Focus Your Creativity
Artists breathe creativity into art with Breathwork. Breathing Art at the Maple Grove Arts Center is planned from 6–9:30 p.m. November 21 at the...
Yellow Tree Theatre Stages Tony-winning ‘Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’
This play, based on the novel by Mark Haddon, has been called “intense, hopeful and profoundly moving” and its Broadway production received five...
This DIY Pumpkin Centerpiece Adds an Autumnal Touch to Your Home
Create a wonderful decorated pumpkin that will work great as a centerpiece holiday decoration, utilizing flower material and pumpkins. What You...
Meet Maple Grove Music Man Joe Demko
Joe Demko rewinds his six decades of memories in the music business. Joe Demko of Maple Grove never attended college, but he has received a...
Maple Grove Arts Center’s Halloween Party is a Real Scream
The party has a $5 door fee, but it includes free horrors d’oeuvres, wine, tarot card readings, monster music and Monster Art. Start your Halloween...
Local Artist Talks About ‘Happy Surprises’ of Painting with Watercolors
CJ Longaecker learned to paint at the Maple Grove Arts Center, and she's gone on to a successful artistic career. Beauty that reveals itself through...
Have You Been to These Twin Cities Art Museums?
The Twin Cities offer a broad stroke selection of art museums. The Twin Cities loves to show its outdoorsy side. Don’t be fooled—it can pull off its...
Maple Grove Arts Center’s Monster Art Show is Scary Good
The Monster Art Show opens September 9. October doesn’t hold every card on all things spooky. September winds create their own brand of scary...
Fox Run Mobile Marketplace Offers Local Artisan Goods on the Go
Fox Run Mobile Marketplace™ has hit the road, showcasing its load of artisan goods at area events and festivals. I can pull up by the curb, I can...
Check Out These Fall Art Festivals in the Twin Cities
Fall provides the perfect backdrop for Twin Cities art festivals. The timing couldn’t be better. Fall offers its own artistic, colorful vibe, so why...
Twin Cities Theater Scene Offers Plenty of Places to See a Show
There are more than 200 theater venues in the Twin Cities featuring plays, musicals, comedy, improv and more. In our opinion, Thalia and Melpomene...
Meet the Maple Grove Woman Starring in ‘Mamma Mia!’ at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
Kersten Rodau has performed all over the Twin Cities theatre scene - now she's onstage at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres in "Mamma Mia!" A wedding,...
Concert on the Lawn Brings Live Music to Maple Grove’s Central Park
Maple Grove plans a day of live music in Central Park. Summer may be winding down, but that isn’t any reason for warm-weather fun to take a back...
