Email Author Jessica Armbruster

2013 Stories by Jessica Armbruster

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  Voltage 2013 now has an offical lipstick, thanks to the Elixery

  published May 23, 2013

  As all beauty junkies know, limited-edition products are often considered collector's items and sometimes even achieve a cult status among fanatics. For this year's installment of Voltage, event orga... More >>

• Bad Art Installation: Community Collectors Trunk Show

  published May 15, 2013

  Do you have a piece of art from high school that you keep around because it's laughably bad? Do your parents have an endearingly awful clay... More >>

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  Zombie Pub Crawl 2013 date announced

  published May 22, 2013

  The annual Zombie Pub Crawl is a thing to behold. What started as 30 people wandering around northeast Minneapolis has snowballed into a festival involving tens of thousands of people spanning two cit... More >>

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  Toil & Trouble's Heroes and Villains: Win VIP tickets!

  published May 22, 2013

  This weekend, many of us will be grilling outdoors, drinking beer, and sitting by a lake. The ladies of Toil & Trouble, however, will be fighting an epic battle of good versus evil. For their spe... More >>

• (Anti) Wrecking Ball

  published May 15, 2013

  In some areas of town, new condo projects seem to pop up like weeds. Meanwhile, the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota (PAM) focuses on working... More >>

• RetroRama: Timeless Fashion

  published May 15, 2013

  This Friday, the always fabulous RetroRama returns to remind us that great style is timeless. Each year, the Minnesota History Center invites a... More >>

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  Walker Art Center announces Music & Movies schedule

  published May 21, 2013

  This afternoon, the Walker Art Center announced its complete lineup for this summer's Music & Movies festival in Loring Park. Films were curated by Mexican artist Abraham Cruzvillegas, whose exhib... More >>

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  Vincent Kartheiser returns to the Guthrie this summer

  published May 21, 2013

  He's probably best known for playing Pete Campbell on Mad Men, but in his down-time between seasons Vincent Kartheiser fills his busy schedule with theater projects, films, and being engaged to Rory G... More >>

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  Best of Dressing Room: May 13-17

  published May 17, 2013

  Folks in the Twin Cities are always up to something exciting. Here are some of Dressing Room's top stories from last week:-- Mother Nature is pretty weird. Last weekend, ice was doing incredibly stran... More >>

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  Walker Art Center announces its 2013-14 performing arts season

  published May 17, 2013

  If one thing is guaranteed each year, it's that the Walker Art Center will bring an eclectic and challenging variety of performances to its space. This morning, the modern-art museum announced its ... More >>

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  Puppies, yoga, Como Ave. Jug Band: Freeloader Friday

  published May 17, 2013

  Thanks to Art-A-Whirl, there are tons of gallery happenings this weekend. But there are also many other things to do, including a Hmong storytelling/film fest, a handful of street festivals, outdoo... More >>

• (ôr-rob'-ôr-rus)

  published April 24, 2013

  The Ouroboros is an ancient — yet still familiar — symbol featuring a snake eating its own tail. The image often is used to represent... More >>

• Juicy Steak Moustache II

  published March 20, 2013

  Although the gallery name is new, the space isn't. This weekend, the Kolman & Pryor Gallery, formerly the Anita Sue Kolman Gallery, welcomes... More >>

• Craftstravaganza

  published May 8, 2013

  Once again, the ever-popular Craftstravaganza will be taking over the Progress Center of the Minnesota Fairgrounds. Here, guests will find an... More >>

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  Weird ice strikes again in Minnesota [more trippy videos]

  published May 13, 2013

  Although it is officially spring, Minnesota continues to have record-breaking cold temps this season. This situation has led to some incredibly strange thaw situations. This weekend's strong winds cr... More >>

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  Best of Dressing Room: May 6-10

  published May 10, 2013

  Folks in the Twin Cities are always up to something exciting. Here are some of Dressing Room's top stories from last week:-- Parks and Recreation writer Joe Mande is at Acme this weekend.-- Eve Ensler... More >>

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  Craftstravaganza, "Kitsch," SooVAC: Freeloader Friday

  published May 10, 2013

  This edition of Freeloader Friday features plenty of last-minute ideas for Mother's Day, a fun bike ride, daylong music shows, and a surprising number of rock shows on Sunday. Come take a look at our... More >>

• Pao Houa Her

  published March 13, 2013

  For her first solo exhibition at Franklin Art Works, local artist Pao Houa Her captures various aspects of Hmong and Hmong-American culture with... More >>

• Cinco de Mayhem

  published May 1, 2013

  At CO Exhibitions' latest show, "Cinco de Mayhem," revelers will be invited to beat and tear the artwork to pieces. For the past couple of months,... More >>

• RED: [Super] High Fashion

  published May 1, 2013

  Bridal dresses, resort wear, and evening gowns are things typically found on the runway. However, RED: [Super] High Fashion will be taking less... More >>

• Cinco de Mayo

  published May 1, 2013

  This Saturday, St. Paul's West Side will be packed with Cinco de Mayo festival-goers. The annual celebration kicks off with the Menudo 5K Walk and... More >>

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  Minneapolis hosts four Open Streets this summer

  published May 08, 2013

  Normally, playing in the middle of a busy street is highly discouraged. This summer, however, folks will be encouraged to do just that, as Open Streets is set to return with four separate celebrations... More >>

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  Margaret Ruth Groening's obit provides insight into Simpsons creator's inspiration

  published May 07, 2013

  The exact location of The Simpsons' Springfield may never be known. However, taking a small glimpse into the life of creator Matt Groening's mother, Margaret Ruth, reveals bits and details of his lif... More >>

• Art 4 Shelter

  published May 1, 2013

  Folks looking for affordable art will certainly find it at the return of Art 4 Shelter, a one-night-only art party benefiting a good cause. The... More >>

• Cocktails at the Castle

  published April 24, 2013

  Spring brings with it various festivals and holidays. For many European countries, April 30 is Valborgsmässoafton, a celebration honoring the... More >>