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2012 Stories by Jessica Armbruster

• 46th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade

  published March 14, 2012

  Folks who like to start early celebrating St. Patrick's Day will went to head out to downtown St. Paul where holiday festivities kick off at noon... More >>

• St. Patrick's Day Parades

  published March 14, 2012

  Be thankful that St. Patrick's Day falls on a Saturday this year. If you want to go to the earlier parade, you won't have to worry about finding a... More >>

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  Clinton Lugert: 100 Creatives

  published Mar 19, 2012

  Number 41: Clinton Lugert City: Minneapolis Years spent living in MN: 806 fortnightsThese days, many creative types have their hands in a variety of mediums. This is certainly the case for Clinton L... More >>

• Beaker and Brush Discussion: Gastronomy

  published March 7, 2012

  Science is incredibly important in the production of food, whether it's homemade or mass-produced. A recipe's required balance of ingredients,... More >>

• Juicy Steak Moustache

  published January 18, 2012

  So, what exactly does "Juicy Steak Moustache" mean? Who knows, but it seems to be a fitting title for a gallery show that revels in whimsy,... More >>

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  St. Patrick's Day, Ninja Turtles: Freeloader Friday

  published Mar 16, 2012

  Whatever you end up doing with your weekend, the color green will most likely be involved. Both Minneapolis and St. Paul will be celebrating St. Patrick's Day with tons of happens between both cities.... More >>

• MarsCon: Rockin' the Apocalypse

  published March 7, 2012

  According to ancient Mayans, the world is set to end on December 12 of this year. So this could be the last MarsCon ever. The folks behind the... More >>

• Taste of Chocolate

  published March 7, 2012

  Once again, the Bloomington Center for the Arts will host its aptly titled Taste of Chocolate celebration. During the event chocolatiers will... More >>

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  Toil & Trouble presents Vaudeville!: Win tickets!

  published Mar 12, 2012

  This Saturday, the city of St. Paul will be extra-lively as various bars and restaurants celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Toil and Trouble will also be honoring the holiday with two family-friendly perfor... More >>

• Story SlamMN!: Sister Act: Sibling Stories

  published February 29, 2012

  For this month's installment of Story SlamMN!, folks will be invited to share tales of involving siblings, a subject most definitely rife with... More >>

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  Rosalux turns 10, Lizardman, Chuck U: Freeloader Friday

  published Mar 09, 2012

  Another week, another checklist of free stuff to do. In this edition of Freeloader Friday there are tons of free art shows to attend, including Rosalux's 10-year anniversary celebration, a show featu... More >>

• Edie Overturf, Lauren Schuppe: Preoccupied

  published January 11, 2012

  For "Preoccupied," the latest show at Gallery 122 at Hang It, Edie Overturf and Lauren Schuppe will exhibit their wood-block prints and original... More >>

• Illo Minn: Volume Three

  published February 1, 2012

  In many cases, the work of an illustrator on a project is crucial. When used to its maximum effectiveness, artwork can tell a story in a book,... More >>

• Tuxedos & Tiara: Elegant Pub Crawl

  published February 29, 2012

  Looking for an excuse to wear that old prom dress again? Do you enjoy dressing up like a dapper gent on the weekends? Then the Tuxedos & Tiara pub... More >>

• March Free First Saturday: Foreign Flix

  published February 29, 2012

  This weekend, families may want to skip the Saturday-morning cartoons and check out the far superior flicks to be screened at Free First Saturday:... More >>

• Share Our Strength's Minneapolis Cakewalk

  published February 29, 2012

  Folks with a killer sweet tooth will want to be sure to attend Share Our Strength's Cakewalk, a benefit party featuring treats from local... More >>

• Literary Death Match

  published February 29, 2012

  Although Literary Death Match began in New York City, and is currently on a U.S. and European tour, the raucous lit event always has a Twin Cities... More >>

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  Jonathan Adler store coming to Uptown this month

  published Mar 05, 2012

  While businesses in Uptown can come and go with the changing of the seasons, the semi-recent opening of cb2 and the Calhoun Square's flagship Kitchen Window have attracted the attention of folks with ... More >>

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  Harry Belafonte to premiere film locally at Walker Art Center

  published Mar 05, 2012

  The Walker Art Center recently announced that Harry Belafonte will be the featured artist at this year's Regis Dialogue and Retrospective. The actor, singer, and activist can add filmmaker to his resu... More >>

• History of Hip: JagerCon

  published February 22, 2012

  A hip night of science fiction might sound like an oxymoron, but it isn't. JagerCon proves that nerdom is often very cool with its weekly geeky... More >>

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  Rockabilly Bowl, Hotel dance night: Freeloader Friday

  published Mar 02, 2012

  This week in Freeloader Friday we have dance parties, quite a few art shows, and whimsical foreign flicks for kids (and grownups) on our itinerary. Whatever you choose to do, it won't drain your wall... More >>

• Oscar Night America

  published February 22, 2012

  While the Oscars may be the most glamorous night in Hollywood, for us plebs it mostly involves sitting on a couch in front of the television with... More >>

• This Time It's Forever: Portrait Interpretations of the Icon: Scott Seekins

  published February 15, 2012

  Can a person walk his way to local celebrity? In the case of Scott Seekins, the answer is yes. Over the decades, the artist has made a name for... More >>

• Minneapolis Skyway Open

  published February 22, 2012

  This Friday and Saturday, folks will be able to practice their putt-putt skills in an unlikely location: downtown Minneapolis's skyway. The event,... More >>

• Uptown Boutique Crawl

  published February 22, 2012

  So, you've attended some great Minneapolis-St. Paul Fashion Week shows and now you want to try out some of the looks you saw on the runway.... More >>