Email Author Jessica Armbruster

2011 Stories by Jessica Armbruster

• Nature Valley Grand Prix: Menomonie Road Race

  published June 15, 2011

  We all know that the Twin Cities is one of the most bike-friendly metro areas in the nation. It's fitting then that one of our popular yearly... More >>

• Nature Valley Grand Prix: Stillwater Criterium

  published June 15, 2011

  We all know that the Twin Cities is one of the most bike-friendly metro areas in the nation. It's fitting then that one of our popular yearly... More >>

• Arty Garage Sale

  published June 15, 2011

  Sports and the athletic form once made a powerful muse for sculptors and other artists. But in modern art? Not so much. However, the bicycle... More >>

• Open Field

  published June 15, 2011

  Nothing says "summertime fun" like a big backyard to play, picnic, and lounge in. The Walker seems to agree with this sentiment, and is once... More >>

• Northeast Pedal Pub

  published June 15, 2011

  While the pros at the Nature Valley Grand Prix will be zipping through the city at incredible speeds this weekend, this race is a little less... More >>

• Big Backyard

  published June 15, 2011

  While a trip to the museum is always fun for families, in this nice weather it is especially enjoyable when the museum goes outdoors. Once again... More >>

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  MN bike season: Parties, festivals, rentals, paths, and more

  published Jun 14, 2011

  Everyone knows that in Minnesota we love our bikes as much as we love our outdoor patio bars. Many of us use two-wheel transportation to get to work, to get to the bar, and to get in shape. The fact t... More >>

• Teams race the Pedal Pub down Hennepin this weekend

  published Jun 13, 2011

  While pro cyclists will be whipping through Uptown and downtown St. Paul this week at lightening-speed pace at the Nature Valley Grand Prix, northeast Minneapolis will host a slower, more buzzed rac... More >>

• Smitten Kitten celebrates pride with Consent is Sexy! film

  published Jun 13, 2011

  Pride season is here, and the Smitten Kitten wants in on the action. While many businesses are planning parties, performances, and other fun happenings for the upcoming Pride Festival, the local sex... More >>

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  'Paper Art II,' Open Street Minneapolis, Partick's turns 25: Freeloader Friday

  published Jun 10, 2011

  Summer is always a great time to find free stuff to do on the weekends. In this edition of Freeloader Friday we have outdoor festivals featuring blues, barbecue, and politics; block parties on the str... More >>

• Summer fashion: A Mighty Swell sale, poolside runway show, Cliche jewelry mart this weekend

  published Jun 08, 2011

  Now that the snow has melted and the rain has stopped pouring, local fashionistas are ready to show off their best summer looks. But while it's always fun to switch out the closet as the season change... More >>

• Absentee Landlord

  published June 8, 2011

  It takes a special talent to be able to turn trash into art. Filmmaker, author, and artist John Waters has this skill in spades. Over the years... More >>

• John Waters: This Filthy World

  published June 8, 2011

  It takes a special talent to be able to turn trash into art. Filmmaker, author, and artist John Waters has this skill in spades. Over the years... More >>

• Uptown Market

  published June 8, 2011

  Forget trying to grocery shop among the weekend warrior crowds; nothing caps a few good days off like a trip to the farmers' market. And while the... More >>

• 25th Anniversary Celebration

  published June 8, 2011

  An arts organization turning a quarter-of-a-century old is nothing short of an amazing feat, especially in these precarious times. Yet Patrick's... More >>

• 10th Annual Dances at the Lakes Festival

  published June 8, 2011

  Who needs a stage when you have a rose garden in bloom? The setting for this annual festival should be as beautiful as the dances performed. Now... More >>

• My Father's Religion

  published June 8, 2011

  Copper wire may seem like an unusual material to use for a knitting project, but artist Carolyn Halliday isn't stitching together a scarf. Rather,... More >>

• Bike Art VI

  published June 8, 2011

  Sports and the athletic form once made a powerful muse for sculptors and other artists. But in modern art? Not so much. However, the bicycle... More >>

• Moments Extended

  published June 8, 2011

  It is not uncommon for parents and children to share the same interests and enthusiasms, be it sports teams, music, or cooking. For Joe and Kara... More >>

• Loring Theater Live: Animate

  published June 8, 2011

  Cartoon illustrator Ron Campbell has had a decades-spanning career, bringing life to iconic shows including The Beatles, The Smurfs, Rug... More >>

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  George Moskal: 100 Creatives

  published Jun 07, 2011

  Number 56: George Moskal   City: Saint Paul   Years spent living in MN: 11 Designer and textile artist George Moskal creates pieces that are classic through and through. In addition to being... More >>

• Paper toys, sculptures, art at Pink Hobo Gallery

  published Jun 06, 2011

  While most peoples' paper-toy creation capabilities fall somewhere between being able to make a fortune-teller or a wonky crane, others hone their skills to craft genuine works of art. This is certa... More >>

• Southern Theater reworks staff, budget

  published Jun 06, 2011

  Last April, the Southern Theater announced that in order to maintain its current staff and season schedule it would have to raise $400,000 by the end of the month. One benefit party and a donation dri... More >>

• Who Made Who $5 poster sale this weekend

  published Jun 03, 2011

  Looking for some cheap art that doesn't look like it belongs in a freshman dorm roomr This weekend, the Northeast screenprint and graphic design studio Who Made Who will be offering up $5 art actually... More >>

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  Northern Spark Festival, Grand Old Day: Freeloader Friday

  published Jun 03, 2011

  It's a great weekend for free stuff to do in the cities. In fact, if you plan your night right, you could have a series of adventures for 24 hours, free of charge. This weekend in Freeloader Friday we... More >>