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2010 Stories by Jessica Armbruster

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  New Year's Eve: Freeloader Friday... on Thursday

  published Dec 30, 2010

  This weekend is probably the biggest party weekend of the year. Unfortunately, while it starts out promising, it ends on a bit of a bummer: It comes in with a roar, and ends with a hangover and promis... More >>

• Whoomp (There It Is): a 90's Dance Party: A 90210 New Years Eve

  published December 29, 2010

  While some of the more posh spaces around town will be throwing parties harkening back to swankier eras, the 331 Club is enthusiastically pulling... More >>

• New Year's Eve Neighborhood Party

  published December 29, 2010

  Not interested in trekking to the other side of town for a party out of your price range? Two nearby bars are inviting neighbors to celebrate... More >>

• New Year's Eve Neighborhood Party

  published December 29, 2010

  Not interested in trekking to the other side of town for a party out of your price range? Two nearby bars are inviting neighbors to celebrate... More >>

• New Year's Eve Bash

  published December 29, 2010

  So, you want to party downtown, but haven't made any reservations and don't have the money to crash one of the more exclusive parties. No worries.... More >>

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  Amy Jo: 100 Creatives

  published Dec 28, 2010

  Number 83: Amy JoCity: MinneapolisYears spent living in MN: 11 + summers as a kid.As a kid in North Dakota, Amy Jo wanted to grow up to be either be a ballerina or a cowgirl. Instead, she became a pro... More >>

• The Dressing Room's top 10 most-read posts of 2010

  published Dec 27, 2010

  Time: It keeps on keeping on. As 2010 comes to a close we thought it would be fun to take a look at the posts that made you eager to click away, from fashion blunders to crazy fandoms to hipsters vs. ... More >>

• Yule log fire returns to television for the holidays

  published Dec 23, 2010

  For many, the yearly airing of the burning yule log is a beloved tradition. Whether it's the daze of sensory overload, the need for background ambiance, or stupor of a Christmas Eve eggnog buzz, much ... More >>

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  Staraoke Karaoke, Brit's Holiday Pub Quiz: Freeloader Friday... on Thursday

  published Dec 23, 2010

  With only two days until Christmas left most of our schedules are crammed to the point of exploding, filled with snow shoveling, shopping, travel arrangements, office parties, more shopping, and Chri... More >>

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  Molly Spilane: 100 Creatives

  published Dec 22, 2010

  Number 84: Molly SpilaneCity: Richfield Years spent living in MN: 35 (all of 'em minus one year's worth of traveling)According to her Etsy bio, Molly Spilane's mantra is "wear something unique." Anoth... More >>

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  Christmas ornaments that will make you go 'WTFr'

  published Dec 21, 2010

  Take a peek at any home-decorated Christmas tree and you will see how the collection of ornaments tell a family's history. Many pieces may represent different precious moments in life: New home, baby'... More >>

• Salon Saloon: Twin Cities Art & Culture Review

  published December 22, 2010

  For those who are not artists themselves, the period between having an idea and going public with the final product may seem difficult to imagine.... More >>

• Kwanzaa Family Day

  published December 22, 2010

  Kwanzaa's name originates from the Swahili phrase matunda ya kwanza, translating approximately to "first fruits of the harvest." And... More >>

• The Crystal Ball: A Masked Affair

  published December 22, 2010

  What will the New Year bring? While most of us will be asking this question tonight, revelers at the Crystal Ball may also be asking, "Who is that... More >>

• Shanghaied: New Years Eve 2011

  published December 22, 2010

  At this three-level, multi-room party, guests will be able to ring in 2011 in a setting reminiscent of an underworld Asian speakeasy. Enter... More >>

• Holiday Pub Quiz

  published December 22, 2010

  So, you're now officially off work until Monday, you've purchased your gifts, and you don't have to catch a flight or pick anyone up at the... More >>

• Kaleidoscope New Year’s Eve

  published December 22, 2010

  Staying true to its name, this year's party at IMS is boasting a "kaleidoscope of cultures," and will feature international food, performances,... More >>

• Staraoke

  published December 22, 2010

  So, you've opened your gifts, eaten dinner with the grandparents, and are ready to blow off some steam. Just because it's Christmas weekend... More >>

• Open Skate

  published December 22, 2010

  Of all the rinks around town, the Depot Skating Rink is probably the only one that is recognized nationally. In past years the space has not only... More >>

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  SantaCon, Ice Chamber: Freeloader Friday

  published Dec 17, 2010

  Last week we were all snowed in, worrying about our parked cars, school closings, and our Monday drive to work. This weekend, we are all probably feeling a little stir crazy. With the holidays next w... More >>

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  Nicholas Harper: 100 Creatives

  published Dec 16, 2010

  Number 85: Nicholas Harper  City: Minneapolis  Years spent living in MN: 36Picking out a piece by painter Nicholas Harper in a lineup should always an easy task. His spin on classical portr... More >>

• Music Box Theatre to change name back to Loring Theater

  published Dec 15, 2010

  The Music Box Theatre, perhaps best known as the home of Triple Espresso, has undergone quite a few changes in the past year. In addition to hosting the unending (yet ending soon) comedy theater produ... More >>

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  Mistletoe Men rove the cities, pucker up for charity

  published Dec 15, 2010

  It's an unusual benefit, to say the least. While some organizations are collecting canned food and toys, one group is roving the street in search of folks willing to kiss a stranger under the mistle... More >>

• A Christmas Carol: The Golden Girls Remix

  published December 15, 2010

  While family is important this time of year, so is friendship. Thankfully, the Golden Girls will be spending the holidays together at the... More >>

• Belongings

  published December 15, 2010

  Are we what we own? How do our personal possessions alter the way we view ourselves and how others perceive us? These are a few of the questions... More >>