Email Author Jessica Armbruster

2010 Stories by Jessica Armbruster

• Freeloader Friday: DJ sets, two wild art parties, and thrash music

  published Jan 08, 2010

  (Artwork by Chuck U) It's a good week for free stuff. Check out our list featuring free metal band concerts, gallery openings, and a raging party that runs until 4 a.m. r(Photo by amatern)FRIDAY:Rogue... More >>

• Radio K's Top 77 albums vs. the Current's Top 89 songs of 2009

  published Jan 06, 2010

  (Photo by morberg) Radio K recently released their Top 77 Albums of 2009, a list compiling the best of the year in the opinions of staffers, DJs, and listeners. Ditto to the Current unveiling their To... More >>

• TC Irish podcast debuts

  published Jan 05, 2010

  (Photo by Fe Ilya)Unless you regularly hang out at Irish pubs, you might not be aware that the Twin Cities has a diverse and flourishing Celtic music scene. But that may soon change thanks to this loc... More >>

• Carnival China Style: 2010 Chinese New Year

  published January 6, 2010

  So once again New Year's Eve was a bummer. That's probably because there are so many ways such a highly anticipated evening could go very wrong.... More >>

• Chuck U: Robozoology

  published January 6, 2010

  According to Chuck U's website, as a child his dream was to get paid to draw Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics. Knowing this, it seems... More >>

• Alex Lemon

  published January 6, 2010

  A teenager may seem an unlikely candidate for a stroke, but that is exactly what happened to Alex Lemon his freshman year at Macalester College.... More >>

• Kite Festival

  published January 6, 2010

  Though nowadays it is mostly regarded as an outdoor toy for children, the kite has an interesting history. The original was constructed from silk... More >>

• Zhao Liang: Heavy Sleepers

  published January 6, 2010

  Construction plays an important role in the video installation works of Zhao Liang. For most of his projects the documentary filmmaker follows the... More >>

• Sample Night Live

  published January 6, 2010

  Was one of your New Year's resolutions to check out some of this local theater scene you keep hearing about? Don't worry, it's a pretty common... More >>

• The Inquisition

  published January 6, 2010

  Just how far does your knowledge of art reach? Would you like to test it against experts? Tonight you'll be able to do just that at the Walker's... More >>

• Happy Hour

  published January 6, 2010

  Yes, it's true that most people have a tequila story that isn't one they like to remember. Usually it involves college and too many shots after... More >>

• Happy Hour

  published January 6, 2010

  Sure, the other two Bulldogs (St. Paul and Northeast) are a little more posh, and the clientele is perhaps a little more affluent as well, but we... More >>

• The Last Holiday Turkey

  published January 6, 2010

  Hopefully by the time you read this you and your family will have consumed all of the leftovers from Christmas dinner. If not, they probably got... More >>

• Freeloader Friday: Punk rock, glam DJs from space, and a LEGO sculpture

  published Jan 01, 2010

  (Photo by Kevin Spencer)This weekend we have a ton of indie rock shows, a comedy open mic night, epic DJ sets, and more. Check out the list after the jump. r(Photo by .schill)FRIDAY:Vinyl Venus Space ... More >>