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2011 Stories by Jessica Armbruster

• Mack Lecture: Jim Shaw

  published March 9, 2011

  The Walker's current exhibit "Spectacular of Vernacular" explores the low-brow, folk, and homemade art world—meaning the art that typically... More >>

• Téa Obreht

  published March 9, 2011

  Fact, history, and superstition interweave in the captivating debut novel from Téa Obrecht. The Tiger's Wife (Random House)... More >>

• Tim Carroll

  published March 9, 2011

  Part performance art, part installation, Tim Carroll's eponymous gallery show is intense to say the least. Before its opening, every wall and... More >>

• Taste of Chocolate

  published March 9, 2011

  Connoisseurs of the cocoa bean know that the treats you find in the vending machine are nothing compared to those created by the experts. Guests... More >>

• Scholasticus Intoxicus

  published March 9, 2011

  How often do you use your high school education in your day-to-day life? You might have received an A on that geometry test years ago, but what... More >>

• Never Quiet, Never Soft

  published March 9, 2011

  Cult Status Gallery's latest show, "Never Quiet, Never Soft," features the intriguing work of tattoo artists Shawn Hebrank and Albie Rock.... More >>

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  Michael Gaughan: 100 Creatives

  published Mar 08, 2011

  Number 69: Michael Gaughan City: Minneapolis  Years spent living in MN: 1998 to 2007, and 2009 to 2011While some artists find creativity in dark places, others take on projects with a joy that i... More >>

• Envision: Artopia tickets on sale

  published Mar 08, 2011

  As Minnesota braces for yet another dose of snow it may be hard to imagine that spring is less then two weeks away. But today there's another sign of the changing season is fast approaching us as En... More >>

• St. Patrick's Day Celebration

  published March 9, 2011

  While some folks will be hitting the bars this Thursday, others will be looking for a little more culture to their St. Patrick's Day. This yearly... More >>

• St. Patrick's Day

  published March 9, 2011

  While many restaurants and pubs will start celebrating St. Patty's Day around noonish, Kip's Irish Pub is in it for the long haul. The Irish bar... More >>

• 45th Annual St. Patrick's Day

  published March 9, 2011

  Once again the city of St. Paul will turn green at the stroke of noon. That is when bagpipers, heritage groups, families, officials, and... More >>

• St. Patrick’s Day 2011

  published March 9, 2011

  The younger of the Twin Cities' two big parades (by a mere three years), the Minneapolis march began as more of a pub crawl. It featured one float... More >>

• St. Patrick's Day

  published March 9, 2011

  It might be a little counterintuitive to celebrate St. Patrick's Day at an English pub, but the folks at Brit's know how poke a little fun at... More >>

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  Rove McManus pokes fun at Minnesota's Eelpout Festival on the Tonight Show

  published Mar 07, 2011

  It's one of Minnesota's strangest events, but each year 10,000 enthusiastic folks travel up north to Walker, Minnesota for the Eelpout Festival. Once there they fish on the lake inside of ice houses,... More >>

• Ten Second Film fest is accepting submissions

  published Mar 07, 2011

  Attention creative types: The Soap Factory is once again hosting its Ten Second Film Fest following the Fourth of July fireworks. And while July may seem far away, now's the time for entrants to ge... More >>

• 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' features Minnesota's Eelpout Festival

  published Mar 04, 2011

  Last weekend Walker, a town boasting a population of 1,500, hosted 10,000 visitors for their annual Eelpout Festival, an event celebrating a super-ugly fish. One of those guests included Australian ... More >>

• Winter WonderBlast raises funds without the plunge

  published Mar 04, 2011

  Each year during the coldest months in Minnesota, folks get dressed in comical outfits and jump into various lakes around town. No, these people aren't crazy; they're simply raising funds for the Sp... More >>

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  Fanboys, Paper Darts Magazine, Hotel: Freeloader Friday

  published Mar 04, 2011

  There lots to do this weekend that won't cost you a dime. On our schedule we have an art show dedicated to all sorts of fandoms, Paper Darts Magazine's volume 3 launch party, the Red Pens, and movie-... More >>

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  Tim Sievert: 100 Creatives

  published Mar 03, 2011

  Number 70: Tim Sievert   City: Minneapolis   Years spent living in MN: 10The daily grind for cartoonist Tim Sievert is probably dramatically different than most folks. His nine-to-five gig ... More >>

• Guthrie Theater launches nifty virtual tour

  published Mar 03, 2011

  Ever wanted to walk the Guthrie's Endless Bridge and take in its lovely river view during off hoursr Want to check out your seat and its approximate line of sight before buying ticketsr Are you really... More >>

• NBC's 'Biggest Loser' hosts casting call in Minnesota

  published Mar 03, 2011

  Are you looking to lose at least 100 poundsr Could public shame be that extra bit of motivation you need to get in shaper Are you interested in attempting Double Dare type physical challengesr Looking... More >>

• Aspen Sante Fe Ballet

  published March 2, 2011

  While it was recently announced that the Northrop would be closing until 2013 due to a massive revitalization project, this will not stop the... More >>

• Tuxedos and Tiaras

  published March 2, 2011

  Who says you need to be a teenager to dress like royalty and get a little tipsy? For this benefit pub crawl, attendees are invited to put on their... More >>

• Loring Theater Live

  published March 2, 2011

  This happening at the Loring Theater is eclectic in ways beyond the type of performances it offers. Meaning, you won't be sitting for most of the... More >>

• Free First Saturday: Going to the Movies

  published March 2, 2011

  Didn't get your film fix last Sunday watching the Oscars? This Saturday's free event at the Walker is all about the movies, too. But rather than... More >>