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2010 Stories by Jessica Armbruster

• Taste of Chocolate promises extreme decadence this weekend

  published Mar 11, 2010

  Sunday marks the 15th annual Taste of Chocolate, a benefit that raises funds for the Bloomington Fine Arts Council. As usual, the event will feature epic amounts of chocolate for guests to sample, vo... More >>

• From Vices to Verses conference schedule announced

  published Mar 10, 2010

  (Photo by stuttermonkey)As far as conferences go, this one looks pretty awesome. From Vices to Verses: A New Era of Hip Hop and Action will feature workshops, lectures, and performances from rap artis... More >>

• Art Squared

  published March 10, 2010

  It might seem like summer is still far away, but now is the time to plan for the warmer future. At this neighborhood benefit, artists, musicians,... More >>

• Taste of Chocolate

  published March 10, 2010

  Bloomington Center for the Arts As far as chocolate lovers are concerned, you can never have too much of a good thing. This Sunday, guests can... More >>

• Gastro Non Grata: Eggs for Africa

  published March 10, 2010

  At this party hosted by Gastro Non Grata, six local chefs will be given 100 eggs each. That's 600 eggs total. What will they do with their... More >>

• Hit Like a Girl

  published March 10, 2010

  The title of this exhibit might sound like a thinly veiled insult, but we assure you it is not. Rather, it turns the phrase on its head by asking... More >>

• Adam Turman

  published March 10, 2010

  Even if Minnesotans are unfamiliar with the name Adam Turman—at this point many certainly are aware of it—they are at least familiar... More >>

• Jimmy Fallon cancels Saturday night performance

  published Mar 05, 2010

  Jimmy Fallon, currently second in line for the Tonight Show throne, has canceled his performance this Saturday at the Orpheum Theatre.The comedian and host of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, has hurt is... More >>

• Gospel Gossip, Akira, Hotel, Vintage Voltage top list of free things to do this weekend

  published Mar 05, 2010

  (Pictured: OCD, from Girls in the Director's Chair Showcase)Throw your credit cards in the freezer, save that tax refund for another day, and delete that Craigslist ad. You don't need cash this weeken... More >>

• Hook & Ladder beer now available in the Twin Cities

  published Mar 04, 2010

  (Photo by Danielle Scott) Hook & Ladder Brewing Company's first batch was brewed in the kitchen of volunteer firefighter Rich Fleischer's kitchen. Eventually he teamed up with his brother Matt to ... More >>

• Gastro Non Grata event to serve 600 eggs

  published Mar 03, 2010

  (Photo by brianna.lehman)Gastro Non Grata organizers recently announced that their next shindig will be egg-themed. Six chefs from top restaurants will be given 100 eggs each. What they do with them w... More >>

• History of Hip: No More Wire Hangers! A Brief History of Camp

  published March 3, 2010

  Camp can mean different things to different people. To some it is garish and repellent, to some it is hilarious and over-the-top, and to others it... More >>

• The Pancakes and Booze Art Show

  published March 3, 2010

  While you might have enjoyed these two things together during college, we're willing to bet you have never had pancakes and booze as a true adult,... More >>

• Free First Saturdays: Lights, Camera, Action

  published March 3, 2010

  This month's Free First Saturday will focus on cinema, though not the actors and actresses who stand in front of the camera. Instead the emphasis... More >>

• The Dirty Queer Show

  published March 3, 2010

  Do take a shower before heading out tonight, but be prepared to get dirty at this event, which touts that it has been "fisting the clean life... More >>

• Summit IRA Bar Release Party

  published March 3, 2010

  Bands have CD-release parties and galleries have opening receptions, so why shouldn't beer debuts have their own parties as well? This special... More >>

• Gender

  published March 3, 2010

  "Gender" can be a loaded word. For some, it is a set concept defined by two words: male and female. For others, it is a fluid expression free from... More >>

• An Evening of the Odds

  published March 3, 2010

  The characters in Jon Reischl's paintings may indeed be odd, but they are also human and intriguing. They are people at a crossroads of life,... More >>

• Colors in Minnesota: Celebrating Diversity through the Arts

  published March 3, 2010

  Diversity in the Minnesota art scene will be explored and celebrated at this event, which is pretty diverse in offerings itself. Opening remarks... More >>

• Crema Cafe's sorbet spritzer: 100 Favorite Dishes

  published Feb 26, 2010

  As a countdown to the Best of the Twin Cities 2010, coming this spring, The Hot Dish is serving up a hundred of our favorite local dishes. Send your own nominations to hotdish @citypages.com.rNo. 64... More >>

• Landland's rock posters, the Matchbox's 10th anniversary party, Dreamgirls

  published Feb 26, 2010

  (Image by Photos8.com)  Another weekend, another list of free stuff to do. In this edition we have tons of shows for you to check out (we've added YouTube clips as well), oodles of art receptions... More >>

• Mayslack's celebrates beef and beer this Sunday

  published Feb 25, 2010

  (Image by adactio)Do you like beer and unlimited roast beefr This benefit for the Minnesota Valkyries is for you. Sunday, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Mayslack's will be hosting Beef and Beer. It's a pretty... More >>

• Uptown Bulldog's Chicago dog: 100 Favorite Dishes

  published Feb 25, 2010

  As a countdown to the Best of the Twin Cities 2010, coming this spring, The Hot Dish is serving up a hundred of our favorite local dishes. Send your own nominations to hotdish @citypages.com.rNo. 65: ... More >>

• Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School

  published February 24, 2010

  Lit geeks have the Books and Bars series, science nerds have Café Scientifique lectures, and artists have the Dr. Sketchy afternoons. The... More >>

• Studio Bricolage: Mixology: It's All About the Bitters

  published February 24, 2010

  While bitterness and cocktails rarely mix well, bitters and alcohol go together like cheese and crackers. They are also the perfect answer to the... More >>