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...
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Holiday Book Recommendations: Give Thanks with These Turkey Day Reads
Maple Grove librarian Kay Drache offers up two Thanksgiving-themed reads. Thanksgiving & Other Festivals of the Harvest by Betsy Richardson Did...
Podcast Recommendation: Get Your Scary Story Fix with ‘Snap Judgment Presents: Spooked’
This scary storytelling podcast features terrifying tales told by the people who lived them. Podcast: Snap Judgment Presents: Spooked Avg. Episode...
Cocktail Recipe: Purple People Eater is the Perfect Vikings Gameday Drink
Whether you're watching at home or tailgating at the stadium, this cocktail from Princeton's Liquor is the perfect purple potable. Purple People...
Looks Gross, Tastes Great: ‘The Gross Cookbook’ Features Plenty of Halloween Party Recipes
This fun and colorful cookbook has 15 recipes for food that looks repulsive but is actually delicious. If you’re a kid and want to have the best...
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...
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...
‘Beauty of the Moment’ is a Teenage Love Story About Cultural Differences
Beauty of the Moment by Tanaz Bhathena is told in alternating viewpoints between two teenagers, who have nothing in common. Susan is the new girl...
Cocktail Recipe: Coco Light Martini for World Coconut Day
World Coconut Day is September 2. In honor of the day, create your own coconut cocktail. How about a coco light martini? 1 1/2 oz. Coconut water...
Local Whiskey and Cider Combine in This Perfect Fall Cocktail
Champagne glasses elevate any cocktail recipe to new heights. Enjoy this sipper, made with Waconia’s J. Carver Distillery rye whiskey. 1 part J....
Podcast Recommendation: ‘Reply All’ Solves Internet Mysteries
"Reply All" uses the Internet as a lens through which to examine a variety of stories. Podcast: Reply All Avg. Episode Length: 40-50 min...
How, Why and When to Trim Your Plants
How to keep plants healthy in the summer heat. Life gets busy, and summertime is packed with family activities, making regular plant maintenance a...
The Perfect Summer Cocktail, Courtesy of Princeton’s Liquors
Cool off with this breezy, easy summer cocktail recipe. The dog days of summer are upon us. With the sun beating down, what could be better than a...
Back to School Books for Parents
Head into the school year with two great reads. It’s back to school this month for thousands of Maple Grove children and teenagers. Wise Guy by Guy...
Our Lynde Greenhouse Columnist Picks the Best Flowering Shrub
Hydrangea variety is tapped as “Best.” If you’re looking for the Best Flowering Shrub to accent your backyard this season, try the Vanilla...
Download These Two NPR Podcasts for Trivia Lovers
Consider the best of podcast comedy game shows. Podcast: Wait Wait ... Don’t Tell Me and Ask Me Another Avg. Episode Length: Approx. 50 min...
Michelle Obama’s ‘Becoming’ is Maple Grove Library’s Most Requested Book of the Year
The top pick so far this year? Becoming by Michelle Obama. As of this writing, the most requested book in the Hennepin County Library system in 2019...
Stir Up Your Next Pool Party with This Tropical Drink with a Twist
Add some heat to your summertime cocktail. The kids are out of school, pools are opening up and the best weather of the year is finally here. Let’s...
The Best Summer IPAs You’ve Never Heard Of
Shake up your IPA picks. With summer right around the corner, people start thinking more about beer. There are some varieties out there that the...
Artsy Activities to Entertain Kids Over Summer Break
Get artsy over summer break. The countdown is on—summer break is weeks away, and if you need some creative ideas for kids, the Maple Grove Arts...
