February 2012
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January 2012
16 posts
WatchA slideshow of iPhone Hipstamatic shots from Minneapolis photographer Layne Kennedy. He has a new exhibit, “The Art of iPhone,” on display at the Mpls Photo Center through Feb. 26.
There’s little that I can add to the praise for “The Lion King” that hasn’t been said before and been said better by more seasoned theater critics. I am relatively new to covering stage productions and certainly no expert on Broadway productions. But you don’t need to be in order to recognize the genius of “The Lion King.” It’s a show that can be...
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December 2011
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Concert Review: Doomtree Blowout Night Six, Dec....
After this weekend’s mainroom shows at First Avenue, it’s fair to wonder if Doomtree has the most endurance of any musical act around. There aren’t many performers that can keep a sold-out First Avenue crowd bumping for two and a half hours, but the local hip hop collective did just that on Friday night – after a week of solo shows at the 7th St. Entry. If the Doomtree crew were feeling any signs...
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Theodore Wirth
Can’t wait to get out there!
outofthecities:
It’s that time of the year again — cross-country skiiing. Did you know Minneapolis has the most urban ski trails in the U.S.? One more good snow and they should be open. Here is a photo from Theodore Wirth park.
Lucid Brewing, the Twin Cities newest craft beer brewer, launches tonight at the Public House, 700 Washington Ave. Stop by for samples of Lucid’s AIR and meet the brewers from 5-7 p.m.
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Good Ideas: In Powderhorn Park and beyond,... →
goodworkgroup:
Recently, we’ve noticed a handful of cool shops and businesses finding a birthplace in unique locations, including people’s homes. Different than “pop-up” shops that use revolving retail spaces, these new shops rely on invite-only sales or single-day sales that invite customers into unique…
November 2011
15 posts
Concert Review: Mason Jennings at First Avenue,...
“Thank you,” Mason Jennings humbly thanked the sold-out crowd at First Avenue on Saturday night after nearly every song. “It’s so good to be home.”
The crowd, obviously, was grateful to have him back after Jennings’ extensive touring. During the sprawling 105-minute set, Jennings performed solo, traded every imaginable instrument with Halloween, Alaska’s Jacob Hanson and performed a half-dozen...
