Email Author Jessica Armbruster

2012 Stories by Jessica Armbruster

• A Devilishly Delightful Halloween Costume Ball

  published October 24, 2012

  It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that horror and sexiness make an alluring combo. This weekend, the folks at Le Cirque Rouge... More >>

• Hallo-WHOOMP '90s Dance Party

  published October 24, 2012

  Forget trick-or-treating and bar crawls; sometimes the best way to celebrate Halloween is with a good dance party. The 331 Club is once again... More >>

• Halloween Brick-or-Treat

  published October 17, 2012

  This season, LEGO lovers won't have to go all the way to the Mall of America to get their fix. For the next two Saturdays, the folks at Brickmania... More >>

• Blackout 2012

  published October 24, 2012

  Looking for fun at the mall? Teens might enjoy a visit to the Mall of America's Nickelodeon Universe ( More >>

• What's Your Function?

  published October 3, 2012

  Some art is best appreciated on a wall from a distance. Other forms are best experienced when worn, sat on, or eaten off of. That is the premise... More >>

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  Giant, 40-foot-tall ice castle to be built in Minnesota

  published Oct 29, 2012

  Watch out, Saint Paul Winter Carnival. This upcoming season, Bloomington is getting in on the ice-castle market. Mall of America recently announced that it will be hosting an enormous, 40-foot-tall ic... More >>

• Zadie Smith

  published October 17, 2012

  In Zadie Smith's latest novel, NW (The Penguin Press), setting is as much a character as the foursome of 30-somethings who float in and out... More >>

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  Halloween parties, art shows, dance nights: Freeloader Friday

  published Oct 26, 2012

  Halloween may not be until next Wednesday, but some of the best spooky parties are happening this weekend. In this edition of Freeloader Friday we've got dance parties ranging from scary to hilariou... More >>

• In Association: Collaboration in the Book Arts

  published August 8, 2012

  Minnesota Center for Books Arts' latest showcase, "In Association," features four different exhibitions by renowned local artists. Harriet Bart's... More >>

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  Kickstarter co-founder Yancey Strickler talks creative entrepreneurship at the Walker

  published Oct 25, 2012

  Nowadays, you don't necessarily need an investment banker to get a major venture off the ground. Since 2009, Kickstarter has helped budding businesses, projects, and creative endeavors happen through ... More >>

• Birthday Party Bingo A-GoGo

  published October 17, 2012

  Now in its 10th year, Birthday Party Bingo A-GoGo combines bingo with drag for an excellent evening supporting two great organizations. Miss... More >>

• Fall Saint Paul Art Crawl

  published October 10, 2012

  Now in its 20th year, the Saint Paul Art Crawl is a citywide, biannual event that invites folks to explore the art galleries, studios, and lofts... More >>

• Zombie Pub Crawl

  published October 10, 2012

  Things have changed greatly over time for the Zombie Pub Crawl, which is now in its eighth year. What started as a modest-sized crawl through... More >>

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  BNLX, dog costume contest, Center of the Margins Fest: Freeloader Friday

  published Oct 19, 2012

  Are you ready for the weekendr Although the weather might be cooling off, there's still plenty of hot things to do be it a free club show, an artist's opening reception, a theater festival, or a free... More >>

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  Film Club, City Pages film newsletter, launches Thursday

  published Oct 16, 2012

  Attention cinephiles: Want to get weekly updates on the latest reviews, free screenings, giveaways, and info on what's opening in town this weekendr This week Film Club, City Pages' film newsletter, l... More >>

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  Uberfest, Caramelpalooza, ping pong: Freeloader Friday

  published Oct 12, 2012

  There's lots of fun parties and festivals happening this weekend that are loaded with plenty of free entertainment. Folks who love sweets will want to head over to Caramelpalooza, a daylong celebrati... More >>

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  Expensive Halloween costumes, 2012 edition

  published Oct 10, 2012

  Some folks go overboard on their cookie baking at Christmastime. Others throw awesome Fourth of July celebrations. And then there are the individuals who love to go all out with their Halloween cost... More >>

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  Scott Seekins, Atmosphere, SlutWalk Minneapolis: Freeloader Friday

  published Oct 05, 2012

  This weekend, there are tons of great group art shows, including Jerome Fellowship artists at MCAD, a show featuring work by Scott Seekins at Cult Status, and the Fall Art Tour with open galleries at... More >>

• Minneapolis-St. Paul Fashion Week: Full Fashion Panic

  published September 26, 2012

  While most Minneapolis-St. Paul Fashion Week events feature styles in the spirit of tasteful glamour and high fashion, Full Fashion Panic will... More >>

• Field Trip Day MPLS

  published September 26, 2012

  How well do you know northeast Minneapolis? Whether you're a resident, regular patron, or completely unfamiliar with the area, you'll most likely... More >>

• Squad19: FUEL 2012

  published September 26, 2012

  Squad19 is mostly known for its gig posters for rock shows. However, for "Fuel 2012" the south Minneapolis screenprint group will be taking... More >>

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  Halloween costumes that will make you go 'WTFr' 2012 edition

  published Oct 02, 2012

  Now that it's October, Halloween is fast approaching. Once again, new costumes have hit the market for folks planning on celebrating the holiday. Some are cute, and some are mighty crappy. We've com... More >>

• ©reative Property

  published September 5, 2012

  In today's world, certain images, logos, and characters are owned by corporations and organizations. But how does this impact the creative process... More >>

• Men of Distinction: Jameson

  published September 26, 2012

  It's fashion week in the Twin Cities, so there are plenty of events around town boasting beauty treatments, pop-up shops, runway presentations,... More >>

• Minneapolis-St. Paul Fashion Week: The Shows

  published September 26, 2012

  What was once a one-day celebration is now a three-day party. Tuesday night kicked off the Shows series with fashions from Christopher Straub,... More >>