Email Author Jessica Armbruster

2009 Stories by Jessica Armbruster

• Urban Expedition: Germany

  published January 14, 2009

  So, perhaps you missed out on German treats and brews during Oktoberfest. Or maybe you were too young to be barhopping anyway. This Sunday is your... More >>

• Obama Inaugural Celebration: One Nation: A New Birth of Freedom

  published January 14, 2009

  At this point in time, with our economic woes and wars, it might not seem like we have much to celebrate. But as they say, hope dies last. This... More >>

• Perez Hilton douches up Mall of America

  published Jan 09, 2009

  Don't know who Perez Hilton isr Well, he just may be the most controversial, detested, and popular celebrity blogger out there today. No, "controversial celebrity blogger" is not an oxymoron.His accom... More >>

• Art Shanties sneak preview

  published Jan 09, 2009

  This weekend, and perhaps even as we speak, the Art Shanties are being delivered and installed on Medicine Lake in Plymouth. Next weekend the friendly community on ice is open for visitors. Check ou... More >>

• St. Paul Almanac 2010 call for submissions

  published Jan 09, 2009

  There are many ways that St. Paul trumps Minneapolis. St. Paul is the capitol city, where the RNC wreaked (memorable and historic) havoc this year. It hosts the State Fair, home of the delicious fri... More >>

• Minnesota Museum of American Art closes

  published Jan 08, 2009

  Citing the economy hitting non-profits hard, the Minnesota Museum of American Art has officially closed. But employees still hold hope that the art organization will reopen in time.(pictured above: Mi... More >>

• 3 Redneck Tenors

  published January 7, 2009

  No, redneck opera isn't an oxymoron. In fact, the culture of the redneck translates quite well to the most dramatic of music forms. Anyone who has... More >>

• Get Lucky 2009: Lucky Seven and the Seven Deadly Sins…

  published January 7, 2009

  Times are looking tough here in the Twin Cities for nonprofit arts organizations. Creative spaces, including Intermedia Arts and the Minnesota... More >>

• Brütaal Fight Night

  published January 7, 2009

  Although the evening is titled "Obama Said Knock You Out," I think it's safe to say that no political endorsement is implied. The fight that Obama... More >>

• Form + Content X2

  published January 7, 2009

  In celebration of its second anniversary this coming March, Form + Content Gallery will show work by emerging artists, exhibited side-by side with... More >>

• Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival

  published January 7, 2009

  Created approximately 2,800 years ago in China, the kite has taken on many forms, from a whimsical outdoor activity that merges nature with art to... More >>

• Love Me, Love My Questionable Art

  published January 7, 2009

  Ballerinas dancing en pointe to The Nutcracker, this show ain't. Nor is it classic jazz or tap. Love Me, Love My Questionable Art is... More >>

• American Red Cross Blood Drive

  published January 7, 2009

  As William Shakespeare once wrote, "If you prick us do we not bleed?" We do indeed, and when we bleed too much it's nice to know that the blood of... More >>

• Barhopping: Sapor Cafe

  published January 7, 2009

  When I first visited Sapor about five years ago, I thought that the restaurant would not be around too long. Not because the food was bad, or the... More >>

• The Art of Performance

  published January 7, 2009

  Though we humans love to categorize art by genre, style, or performance type, art is a vague beast with lots of overlap. Take a dance performance,... More >>

• Diablo Cody wants to Tara-fy you

  published Jan 02, 2009

  Diablo Cody has been a busy bee since leaving our fair tundra for the sunny hills of Hollywood. The City Pages alum penned the horror flick Jennifer's Body while promoting the Oscar-winning Juno. She ... More >>

• After the hangover

  published Jan 01, 2009

  So you survived New Year's Eve. Bravo. Or, perhaps you are still partying. Well, here's some stuff to do today.Music:Dale Watson and Roe Family Band will be providing a night of excellent country musi... More >>