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2011 Stories by Jessica Armbruster

• Entanglement: A Group Exhibition of Collage

  published December 14, 2011

  Collage is the medium of choice at the latest group exhibition at the Gallery @ Fox Tax. And while some folks have flashbacks to high school art... More >>

• Minnesota Rollergirls

  published November 16, 2011

  Part sporting event, part raucous party, this second home event of the season for the Minnesota Rollergirls takes place this Saturday. The pre-... More >>

• The 1968 Exhibit

  published October 12, 2011

  Some may say that 1968 was not a good year. It was, however, an important one, marked by protest riots at home, a rising death toll in Vietnam,... More >>

• Wells Fargo Winter Skate

  published November 30, 2011

  Though in the coming weeks many outdoor skating rinks will start popping up in neighborhood parks, none have quite the charm that the Wells Fargo... More >>

• First Annual Lowertown Art Show

  published December 7, 2011

  While Lowertown St. Paul is usually bustling with recreational activity during happenings like the farmers' market, Lowertown First Fridays, and... More >>

• IBEW Holiday Lights in the Park

  published November 16, 2011

  Outdoor light parades can be a lot of fun, but sometimes the weather gets to be too intense. And while hunting for the best-decorated homes... More >>

• Whoomp (There It Is) VII: New Year's Eve Edition

  published December 28, 2011

  As we step into the future, it's always nice to reflect on the past. The folks at the 331 Club take things a little further each year by choosing... More >>

• Miller Lite Free Rides

  published December 28, 2011

  New Year's Eve can be quite a financial burn. After buying a new outfit, paying admission to an overcrowded party, then spending money on food and... More >>

• New Year's Eve Vacation with Suzi

  published December 28, 2011

  While tropical weather seems unlikely for tonight, Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge will be offering the next best thing with their New Year's Eve... More >>

• Dreams and Effigies

  published December 14, 2011

  While "Dreams and Effigies" can be described as a spiritual exhibition, it appears to be free of any references to the holiday season. Instead,... More >>

• Dim Media: Disobey

  published November 30, 2011

  For "Disobey," the latest exhibition at Tarnish&Gold's new space in the Foundry Building, local art group Dim Media plans to pay homage to street... More >>

• Vilification Tennis: F**k 2001

  published December 28, 2011

  For some, 2011 totally blew. The economy continued to tank, Katy Perry was at the top of the charts, and for several unlucky shoppers Black Friday... More >>

• Kwanzaa Family Day

  published December 21, 2011

  This Monday at the Minnesota History Center, folks will be enjoying the first day of Kwanzaa. A seven-day event, the celebration will fittingly... More >>

• The 5th or 6th Annual Christmas Night Staraoke Party

  published December 21, 2011

  As many bar patrons know, karaoke can bring people together in wondrous ways. You can make friends for the evening when you pick the right song,... More >>

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  New Year's Eve weekend: Freeloader Friday

  published Dec 29, 2011

  At this moment, many wallets are bleeding out. Between holiday travels, shopping lists, and other miscellaneous holiday expenses, this season is the harshest on the budget. And then comes New Year's E... More >>

• Jewbilee!

  published December 21, 2011

  So, what are the folks who don't have family obligations up to on Christmas Eve? They're throwing a huge party without us, of course. So if you're... More >>

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  Dressing Room's top 5 most-read posts of 2011

  published Dec 28, 2011

  As 2011 comes to a close, we thought it would be fun to take a moment to look back at some of the Dressing Room's most-read posts of the year. Some were controversial, others were awe-inspiring, and ... More >>

• Bawdy Blue Christmas

  published December 21, 2011

  Sure, children's Christmas pageants are cute, but sometimes more grownup entertainment is necessary to get into the holiday spirit. Fortunately,... More >>

• Mary Mack's North Star Comedy Hour & Meat Raffle

  published December 21, 2011

  Minnesota native Mary Mack will be in town this Friday to present her popular Los Angeles production, which is part variety show, part comedy,... More >>

• Holiday Trivia & Chesnut Roast

  published December 21, 2011

  Looking to have a merry good time with co-workers and friends before the weekend? Then you'll want to check out this festive edition of one of the... More >>

• MPLS Trilogy

  published December 21, 2011

  Tonight, the Red Stag will screen not one, but three films as part of its new film night. Each short piece was originally created as part of... More >>

• Garrison Keillor

  published December 21, 2011

  Folks looking to get into the holiday spirit with a good book need look no further than this literary event at the Virginia Swedenborgian Church.... More >>

• Readings by Writers

  published December 14, 2011

  As a setting for a literary reading, no location in town is quite as posh as the University Club of Saint Paul. Each month, the venue hosts... More >>

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  Jewbilee, Staraoke Karaoke: Freeloader Friday

  published Dec 22, 2011

  While many folks will be busy dealing with family histrionics and last-minute shopping this weekend, there's still plenty of things to do in the Twin Cities for free that don't involve sitting on a c... More >>

• TWO: XYandZ Gallery's 2 Year Anniversary Exhibit

  published November 30, 2011

  Two years ago, the XYandZ Gallery hosted its first show, "Ryan Quirt: He was hip. He liked to dance." The exhibition featured works by Quirt, a... More >>