Email Author Jessica Armbruster

2011 Stories by Jessica Armbruster

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  Rudy Fig: 100 Creatives

  published Jan 20, 2011

  Number 77: Rudy Fig City: Twin Cities Years spent living in MN: Twenty-two, minus a few The magical forests, Candylands, and underwater worlds that Rudy Fig's characters inhabit are sweet ones filled ... More >>

• 2011 'BEAR'ly Open

  published January 19, 2011

  The winter months can be a tough time for golf enthusiasts, as it is a sport that requires green grass and nice weather. And although they won't... More >>

• U.S. Pond Hockey Championships

  published January 19, 2011

  Many may think of pond hockey as a children's sport, but this is not the case in Minnesota. Now in its sixth year, the U.S. Pond Hockey... More >>

• A Reasonable Facsimile

  published January 19, 2011

  Some say that every photograph tells a story. What that story is may vary from viewer to viewer. This openness to interpretation is explored in "A... More >>

• Drop the Mic! Hip-Hop Dance Expressions

  published January 19, 2011

  To describe the performances planned tonight as high-energy would be an understatement. As in improv theater or comedy, setting the right tone and... More >>

• 92 KQRS Classic Rock Art Show

  published January 19, 2011

  Classic-rock aficionados will want to check out this art and memorabilia show located in the skyway of the downtown Minneapolis Macy's. Here... More >>

• Permalesque

  published January 19, 2011

  Since opening last summer, CO Exhibitions has hosted a slew of gallery shows and events, including a holiday craft fair, art by and inspired by... More >>

• Monster Drawing Rally 3

  published January 19, 2011

  Not to be confused with a monster truck rally, this benefit party is more like watching an ice sculpture take form. During the event attendees... More >>

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  Kristin Berwald: 100 Creatives

  published Jan 18, 2011

  Number 78: Kristin Berwald  City: Minneapolis  Years spent living in MN: 24You may know jewelry designer Kristin Berwald as Bionic Unicorn, her other, more fantastical name. Her creations ar... More >>

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  Amy Rice offers free V-Day cards for download

  published Jan 18, 2011

  Local print artist Amy Rice is sending out sweets for her sweethearts a little early. She announced in a recent newsletter that she simply couldn't wait to release her winter gift to her fans: adorabl... More >>

• Saint Paul Almanac is accepting submissions for the 2012 edition

  published Jan 17, 2011

  Do you sometimes feel compelled to spout poetry about the fair city of St. Paulr Are you a recent transplant with an interesting story about moving to the cityr Do you have a recipe that everyone co... More >>

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  Banksy identity for sale on ebay

  published Jan 14, 2011

  Rarely does someone so famous choose to stay anonymous, but for nearly two decades British graffiti artist Bansky has remained an enigma while simultaneously gaining notoriety for his political stat... More >>

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  Trivia Mafia, Crooked Teeth: Freeloader Friday

  published Jan 14, 2011

  When the weather is as unrelenting as it typically is in Minnesota during the month of January it's common to heed to the desire to retreat to the home. However, cabin fever can sometimes be as uncom... More >>

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  Raul Osorio: 100 Creatives

  published Jan 13, 2011

  Number 79: Raul Osorio City: Minneapolis Years spent living in MN: 6 yearsOriginally from Honduras, clothing designer Raul Osorio learned the tools of his trade early on from his mother and grandmothe... More >>

• Northstar RollerGirls

  published January 12, 2011

  During the holiday season it is not unusual to have a few fights, be they between family members, store clerks, or drunken co-workers at the... More >>

• 331 Drinking Spelling Bee

  published January 12, 2011

  As many of us know, drinking while texting, emailing, college paper writing, dialing, sports playing, and snow-shoveling are usually bad ideas.... More >>

• Cafe Scientifique: Households and Urban Pollution

  published January 12, 2011

  When naming probable causes for city pollution, many will put heavy traffic, big businesses, and landfills on their lists. But what about the... More >>

• Mimosa Movies: Funny Girl

  published January 12, 2011

  Dramatic costumes, tumultuous relationships, gambling, and embezzlement scandals. If these are not things you spent Saturday night entrenched in,... More >>

• In the House of the Mineral Spirits

  published January 12, 2011

  Are most houses haunted? Perhaps, but not in the literal way some may think. Local artist Dean Ebben explores this concept in his latest show, "In... More >>

• Three Jerome Artists

  published January 12, 2011

  Northern Clay Center's latest exhibit, "Three Jerome Artists," serves as an excellent reminder that provocative clay artists are creating work... More >>

• 18th Annual Henna Party

  published January 12, 2011

  While Jawaahir Dance Company consistently brings great Middle Eastern dance to the Midwest, this weekend is your opportunity to experience a wider... More >>

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  Adam Turman: 100 Creatives

  published Jan 11, 2011

  Number 80: Adam Turman   City: Minneapolis Years spent living in MN: 25There are many things undeniably Minnesotan about the print art, illustration, and design work of Adam Turman. His cityscap... More >>

• Boneshaker Books to open in the Seward neighborhood

  published Jan 10, 2011

  Readers of zines and those interested in radical political theory and movements lost an important social space and resource when Arise! Bookstore closed its doors last year. Fortunately, people inte... More >>

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  Carnage CD-release, Agents of Orange: Freeloader Friday

  published Jan 07, 2011

  Now that the holidays are over and our scary credit bill is most likely in the mail, it's time to start super saving. Thankfully, there are tons of events around the city that promise a good time, and... More >>

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  Joseph Scrimshaw: 100 Creatives

  published Jan 06, 2011

  Number 81: Joseph Scrimshaw City: Minneapolis Years spent living in MN: 33 out of 36It would be difficult to talk about the Minnesota theater scene without mentioning Joseph Scrimshaw. His Fringe Fe... More >>