ARTS
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Legislative notebook: Farmers want clarification
By Don Davis and Danielle Killey Farmers are not sure how much more they will be taxed after the Democratic-controlled Legislature adopted a $2 billion tax increase. It appears that farmers will pay ...
Posted on 5/21/13 at 1:12 AM
MOVIES IN THE MANCAVE Episode 12 - "Ip Man" Review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5QJeczb4kw...
Posted on 7/13/11 at 3:20 PM
ON MY MIND MN Arts Count
Since I received the following information from two separate sources in my email today, I thought it's important enough to pass it on and share with others. The Minnesota StateArts Board is conducti...
Posted on 4/13/11 at 11:36 PM
BEYOND THE BEAT 'Mame' hits the stage with laughs
Arts and Entertainment The Woodbury Community Theatre's production of "Mame" made its debut Saturday, March 6 on the Loft Stage at East Ridge High School. The show tells the story of Mame D...
Posted on 3/9/10 at 10:12 AM
Looking ahead to 2013: Arts Connection
The year 2013 will see the opening of the Dorothy K. Merrill Community Arts Center’s “Loft Stage Campus" including the Black Box THeater.
By Amber Kispert-Smith , January 04, 2013
Book Report: Minnesota writers shine bright
“Thirty Rooms to Hide In,” by Luke Longstreet Sullivan (University of Minnesota Press, $24.95) has a subtitle that sort of grabs you: “Insanity, Addiction, and Rock ‘n’ Roll in the Shadow of the Mayo Clinic.”
By Dave Wood, columnist , December 28, 2012
Book Report: Not one, but many for the history books
Have a history buff on your holiday guest list? You won’t be disappointed to find all manner of biography and serious history new to bookshelves this winter.
By Dave Wood, columnist , December 21, 2012
Book Report: Take your pick, there's something for everyone
Someone on your holiday gift list who likes to read books by and about
characters in the upper Midwest? There’s a plethora in that category
this year. If your target is politics, try “Minnesota’s Miracle,” by Tom
Berg (University of Minnesota Press, $22.95, paper). Berg served in the
Minnesota State Legislature in the seventies when politicos got things done.
By Dave Wood, columnist , December 13, 2012
Teen dancer lands dream role in "The Classical Nutcracker"
Lake Middle School eighth grader Gretchen Gerlach will play the role of Clara in Ballet Minnesota's production of "The Classical Nutcracker" Dec. 14-16 at the O’Shaughnessy Theater at St. Catherine University.
By Amber Kispert-Smith , December 13, 2012
Book Report: Give the gift of a local author
The holiday season is upon us and the search for appropriate gifts has begun.
By Dave Wood, columnist , December 06, 2012
East Ridge sophomores, sisters, featured on "MN Original"
East Ridge sophomores, and sisters, Jeyani and Janani Narayan recently performed Carnatic music on TPT’s ‘MN Original’ program.
By Amber Kispert-Smith , December 03, 2012
Book Report: Sights and sounds under the big top
When I was a kid one of the biggest deals of the year was when the Al G. Kelly and Miller Brothers Circus came to town.
By Dave Wood, columnist , November 29, 2012
Book Report: Post-election wrap-up
Now that the election is over I thought I might stir the pot a bit with mention of a new book that’s been receiving attention. It’s “The Oath: The Obama White House and the Supreme Court,” by Jeffrey Toobin (Doubleday, $28.95). A writer for the New Yorker magazine, Toobin has written a red hot book about the conflicts between two young movers and shakers, Barack Obama and Supreme Court Justice John Roberts.
By Dave Wood, columnist , November 08, 2012
Book Report: Author: Brutal honesty liberates
Recently, a thoughtful friend dropped by and shoved a book in my gut and said, “Read this. I think you’ll enjoy it.”
By Dave Wood, columnist , November 02, 2012
Not all is “buono” in Italia
My wife and I love to travel to Italy. We love the landscape, the architecture, the food and the people.
October 25, 2012
Book Report: Nothing that simple in Amish land
Several writers are taking their cues from earlier centuries.
In the 18th century, Samuel Richardson found he had a bestseller on his hands when he wasn’t even trying. Richardson sold stationery to the hoi polloi.
By Dave Wood, columnist , October 18, 2012
Woodbury businesswoman making her fashion splash
When Ashley Ostrowski marks a major step in her career this weekend, her mother won’t be far from her mind.
By Mike Longaecker , October 11, 2012
Book Report: What readers crave: Clear, lively wordplay
Today we’ll examine two new books that have to do with good writing by writers who are indeed very good.
October 10, 2012
Woodbury theater performing Sondheim classic
Woodbury Community Theatre will be taking its audiences “Into the Woods” starting Oct. 5 with its production of the Steven Sondheim classic.
By Amber Kispert-Smith , September 28, 2012
View your ad here! Cost effective targeted advertising.
Contextual advertising starting as low as $79/month. This includes targeted ad delivery and search results!
Add your business to the Marketplace »
RSS Feeds