Email Author Jessica Armbruster

2011 Stories by Jessica Armbruster

• Zombierama

  published October 19, 2011

  Didn't get enough zombie shenanigans at Zombie Pub Crawl VII? Love zombies, but not the overwhelming crowds that the event brings? Then this... More >>

• Oktboulderfest 2011: Bouldering Competition

  published October 19, 2011

  This may be one of the only Oktoberfest-type events in town that doesn't involve beer, but that doesn't mean it isn't going to be a lot of fun. On... More >>

• Michael Ian Black: Win tickets!

  published Oct 26, 2011

  Folks may be familiar with Michael Ian Black through television shows such as The State, Viva Variety, Michael & Michael Have Issues, and VH1's I Love the... series. He's also had success with his... More >>

• Hallo-Whoomp (There It Is) VI: Early '90s Dance Party

  published October 19, 2011

  Zombies are so last week. So for this pre-Halloween dance party folks are encouraged to work with an X-Files theme. Show up as Special... More >>

• John Waters-designed T-shirt endorses sex, voting: Free giveaway

  published Oct 25, 2011

  During his prolific career John Waters has directed movies, penned novels, toured on the lecture circuit, and curated art exhibits (including the Walker Art Center's "Absentee Landlord"). Now the Rena... More >>

• Twin Cities Literary Death Match

  published October 19, 2011

  Imagine what would happen if you crossed American Idol with a literary event, then add a few pints of beer for good measure. Now you've... More >>

• Real World casting call in Minneapolis

  published Oct 24, 2011

  Do you thrive on drama, have a histrionic personality, and have no qualms about acting out on national televisionr Do you also happen to be young and good lookingr Then you need to attend this Wednesd... More >>

• Henry Rollins

  published October 19, 2011

  The variety of creative work that Henry Rollins has put out over the years, ranging from poetry to music to parts in movies, make it clear that he... More >>

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  PlayLabs, pit bulls, Hallo-Whoomp at 331: Freeloader Friday

  published Oct 21, 2011

  This week in Freeloader Friday we have a variety of events that won't break the bank, including the PlayLabs theater series, a yearly event featuring raw theater in the early stages of becoming great... More >>

• Sons of Northern Darkness

  published September 21, 2011

  Religious imagery, traditional tattoo art, and fanged animals are elements and ideas found in "Sons of Northern Darkness," a gallery show... More >>

• Fran Lebowitz

  published October 12, 2011

  While Fran Lebowitz's big break came from Andy Warhol when he hired her as a columnist for Interview, her career has certainly lasted... More >>

• Trail of Terror: Win tickets!

  published Oct 18, 2011

  The Trail of Terror could really be referred to as a Town of Terror. Whyr Because the event, held on the Renaissance Festival grounds, is easily the biggest in Minnesota. Here, folks will find scares... More >>

• 1968 Exhibit Opening Party

  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 >>

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  Turf Club celebrates its new mosaic tonight

  published Oct 17, 2011

  While several really cool murals have shown up on buildings around town this summer, the new artwork on the Turf's eastern wall is probably the only one that sparkles. That's because local artist An... More >>

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  Octopuses, book parties: Freeloader Friday

  published Oct 14, 2011

  If you like books, then you're going to love this edition of Freeloader Friday. If you don'tr There's plenty of other cool stuff to do as well. This weekend there are tons of literary events that are... More >>

• Saint Paul Art Crawl

  published October 5, 2011

  Galleries and studios in St. Paul will be extra busy this weekend with the three-day Saint Paul Art Crawl. During this time, folks will be able to... More >>

• Zombie Pub Crawl VII: A Terror of Two Cities

  published September 28, 2011

  As anyone who as seen a zombie flick knows, the rate of infection is generally exponential. This has certainly been the case for the Zombie Pub... More >>

• La Cage Aux Folles: Win tickets!

  published Oct 12, 2011

  Looking for something bright, happy, and hilarious for early next weekr La Cage Aux Folles can provide that. The production, which recently took home three Tony Awards, is traveling from Broadway to ... More >>

• Jim Jeffries: Win tickets

  published Oct 11, 2011

  Australian Jim Jeffries is probably best known in the states as the comedian who was attacked onstage while performing at the Manchester Comedy Store. Like any good standup, the Sydney native spun th... More >>

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  Zombie Pub Crawl: The best looks

  published Oct 10, 2011

  The crowds were out in record numbers for this year's Zombie Pub Crawl, a barhopping extravaganza including the West Bank in Minneapolis and Lowertown St. Paul officially, but also popping up at First... More >>

• Diablo Cody interviews John Krasinski for Red Band Trailer

  published Oct 10, 2011

  Diablo Cody's fun webisode series, Red Band Trailer, has recently uploaded a new video. In it, Cody chats with The Office star John Krasinski. The event was celebrated wit... More >>

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  MNFashion Week, Saint Paul Art Crawl: Freeloader Friday

  published Oct 07, 2011

  r Can't afford to attend the Zombie Pub Crawlr Don't want to deal with the huge crowds of undeadr No problem. There's still tons of free stuff to do that doesn't involve total anarchy. This week... More >>

• WAMdemonium!

  published September 28, 2011

  It was about a year ago today that the Weisman Art Museum closed its doors in order to focus on a $14-million-dollar expansion. The additions... More >>

• MN Fashion Week: Fall in Love {Our One Year Anniversary Sale}

  published September 28, 2011

  The folks who run Mighty Swell sometimes refer to it as an "occasional boutique," meaning it's only open for business on very special occasions.... More >>

• Cirque du So Gay

  published September 28, 2011

  Throw on your flashiest helmet, apply some glitter eyeliner, and hop on that bike: It's time for the Cirque du So Gay ride. In this alleycat... More >>