Email Author Jessica Armbruster

2010 Stories by Jessica Armbruster

• Curio Dance Premiere

  published February 24, 2010

  Though dance duo Dario Mejia and Giselle Mejia founded Curio Dance a mere year ago, the team has created around 40 dances during that time. You... More >>

• Gastro Non Grata: Leftover Love

  published February 24, 2010

  Despite what the title of this Gastro installment implies, this is not an evening dedicated to reheating last night's meal in the microwave.... More >>

• Best Sex Writing 2010

  published February 24, 2010

  Sexting. Tijuana Bibles. Pregnancy sex. None of these subjects are typical of most best-of collections, but those three things and more are... More >>

• SOLD OUT: Pub & Putt Classic

  published February 24, 2010

  This will be the fifth year for the mini-golf tournament held in the sky...ways of downtown Minneapolis. And it is indeed one of two skyway... More >>

• Fashion Fight Night 4

  published February 24, 2010

  Needless to say, this fight is not for a heavyweight title. Rather, tonight will feature stick-thin models playing fierce for the camera. At this... More >>

• IHOP celebrates National Pancake Day with free flapjacks

  published Feb 22, 2010

  (Photo by frostnova)It might sound too good to be true, but we assure you it is true. Tuesday, February 23 IHOP restaurants throughout the nation will be offering free short stacks of buttermilk panca... More >>

• Freeloader Friday: CD-release shows, a birthday party, and communal living

  published Feb 19, 2010

  (Photo by Jessica Rabbit's Flickr) It's a good week for free stuff, especially if you are into music. We've got free shows for Dearling Physique, Bouncer Fighter, and Chickadee Mountain Martyrs; free ... More >>

• Free Pretzel Day at Auntie Anne's Pretzels

  published Feb 19, 2010

  (Photo by anaulin) Are you shopping in the suburbs this weekendr Why are you doing thisr Well, if you are, then you should stop on by Auntie Anne's Pretzels at any Minnesota location between the hours... More >>

• 100 Favorite Dishes: Patrick's Bakery and Cafe's tiramisu

  published Feb 18, 2010

  As a countdown to the Best of the Twin Cities 2010, coming this spring, Hot Dish is serving up a hundred of our favorite local dishes. Send your own nominations to hotdish @citypages.com.rNo. 69: Patr... More >>

• Women Stand Up & Shoot comedic film competition accepting applications

  published Feb 18, 2010

  (Photo by ZapTheDingbat)The people at Women Stand Up! A Comedy Cabaret and IFP Minnesota have teamed up to hold a contest promoting the creative talents of female writers, directors, and comedians in ... More >>

• Minnesota Music Directory: Deadline this Friday

  published Feb 16, 2010

  (Photo by cogdogblog)Each year City Pages publishes the Minnesota Music Directory (MMD), an industry resource for bands, bookers, retailers, venues, and other music-type people. For many on the scene ... More >>

• 100 Favorite Dishes: Galactic Pizza's Thailander

  published Feb 16, 2010

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

• Trivia Smackdown

  published February 17, 2010

  If you are looking for a pub quiz that calls for more than sitting on a stool with a pint of beer, or if you have killer knowledge of Minnesota... More >>

• New Land of Milk and Honey

  published February 17, 2010

  This group art show is less a defined gallery event and more the result of a collaborative experiment in communal living. The community in... More >>

• Illo.Minn: Volume Two

  published February 17, 2010

  While most artists prefer to begin with a blank space for their work, that space doesn't necessarily have to be a canvas. In this biennial... More >>

• Passion for Flashin'

  published February 17, 2010

  Despite what the name suggests, this event has nothing to do with flashers in raincoats. Rather, it is one of the largest rock-climbing... More >>

• Foot in the Door 4

  published February 17, 2010

  Though this art show only happens once every 10 years, the "Foot in the Door" exhibit is immensely popular. Throughout the decades, the show has... More >>

• Louisa Greenstock: A Woman's Place

  published February 17, 2010

  Though the best place for women has yet to be determined, artist Louisa Greenstock certainly has a sense of humor about some people's suggestions.... More >>

• The Situation from Jersey Shore is coming to Minneapolis

  published Feb 15, 2010

  If you're within the ages of 12 to 34 and home on a Thursday night, chances are you aren't watching Survivor, CSI, or This Old House. You're watching Jersey Shore, a show about a bunch of self-dubbed ... More >>

• Freeloader Friday: Jug band battles, free ink, and Valentine's Day

  published Feb 12, 2010

  (Photo by Mitch2742)This is a big week for romantics, and we've got that covered in Freeloader today. However, we also have free events for singles, for the recently heartbroken, and for people who ju... More >>

• St. Paul Grill to offer a Scotch club

  published Feb 10, 2010

  (Photo by Helga's Lobster Stew)You know how you can earn free sandwiches from Subway by collecting stickers each time to you eatr St. Paul Grill is offering a similar service, only it's way better. Th... More >>

• Erotic Valentines: A Shadow Show

  published February 10, 2010

  There will probably be no bunny ears, flying birds, or talking ducks. This isn't a puppet show for the kiddies, after all. The wine (or beer or... More >>

• Save Your Valentine!

  published February 10, 2010

  Before mall food courts and g-chats at internet coffee shops became popular locations for teenage dates, there was that other super-romantic... More >>

• Save Your Valentine!

  published February 10, 2010

  Before mall food courts and g-chats at internet coffee shops became popular locations for teenage dates, there was that other super-romantic... More >>

• Shred the Love

  published February 10, 2010

  So, that last relationship didn't exactly go as planned, huh? Bummer. Since then you've blocked his calls, cut your hair, and cried over martinis... More >>