Email Author Jessica Armbruster

2013 Stories by Jessica Armbruster

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  Voltage fashion designers and music lineup announced

  published May 01, 2013

  This summer, MNfashion's Voltage is returning for a night of fashion and live music after a yearlong hiatus. The show, which takes place at First Avenue, pairs local clothing and accessory designers ... More >>

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  Best sign of spring: Icicles shooting out of Medicine Lake [a very trippy video]

  published Apr 30, 2013

  It's like they were trying to escape the inevitable thaw of spring. Last weekend, amidst the suddenly balmy weather, Medicine Lake, home of the biannual Art Shanties festival in Plymouth, began shooti... More >>

• Brewers' Craft

  published April 2, 2013

  There certainly is an art to brewing good beer, and sometimes beer shows up in visual art. For Altered Esthetics' latest group show, "Brewers'... More >>

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  Best of Dressing Room: April 22-26, 2013

  published Apr 26, 2013

  -- Do you have a room in your home that needs a major updater Apply for a room makeover from HGTV.-- Aerialist/fire twirler/general kinetic artist Justen Pohl broke his legs. His talented friends are ... More >>

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  West Bank Ride, Saint Paul Art Crawl: Freeloader Friday

  published Apr 26, 2013

  The weekend is finally here, and the snow is melting. There's plenty of free stuff to do, and even a few things happening outdoors. Come take a look at our list and plan your weekend.FRIDAY:Art in B... More >>

• R.U.R.

  published February 27, 2013

  The Soap Factory's latest show, "R.U.R.," gets its name from Rossum's Universal Robots, a 1921 Czech play in which mechanical creatures... More >>

• Tipsy Pixels 8: Mortal Kombat 2

  published April 17, 2013

  As many a college student can attest, getting buzzed on beer and playing video games is an excellent and entertaining way to kill an evening. This... More >>

• Junk Bonanza

  published April 17, 2013

  This weekend Junk Bonanza, now a biannual event, will return to Canterbury Park in Shakopee. Hobbyists, collectors, and those otherwise intrigued... More >>

• Altered Esthetics' Ninth Anniversary

  published April 17, 2013

  For its ninth birthday, Twin Cities gallery Altered Esthetics will be throwing a beer bash. This is especially appropriate given that one of its... More >>

• Biblio Bash 2013: A Literary Carnival and Benefit

  published April 17, 2013

  This Saturday, Coffee House Press's Biblio Bash returns for another carnival-style celebration of local literature. Book-themed games and... More >>

• April Showers Bring Bitch Flowers

  published April 17, 2013

  This year, Minnesota's April showers consist of snow and hail. Regardless of the weather, with the spring season comes a performance from Bitch... More >>

• Wits: Tig Notaro

  published April 17, 2013

  Last year was not a good one for Tig Notaro. In 2012, the standup comedian ended a relationship, lost her mother in a freak accident, and faced... More >>

• Tipsy Pixels

  published April 17, 2013

  As many a college student can attest, getting buzzed on beer and playing video games is an excellent and entertaining way to kill an evening. This... More >>

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  HGTV is looking for the most embarrassing room in America

  published Apr 22, 2013

  Sometimes, bad decorating happens to good people. This is especially true when folks don't have the time or money to spend on major home improvement projects and aesthetic updates. Does this sound li... More >>

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  ARENA BIKINI: Neon Glam: Win tickets!

  published Apr 22, 2013

  With more snow potentially on its way, it may be hard to imagine a time where swimwear will be appropriate outdoor attire in Minnesota. However, summertime afternoons spent in the sun near a lake are... More >>

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  Best of Dressing Room: April 15-19, 2013

  published Apr 22, 2013

  Folks in the Twin Cities are always up to something exciting. Here are some of Dressing Room's top stories from last week:--Tatiana Craine gave her take on Envision: Artopia, and what hot looks will ... More >>

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  Record Store Day, vegan bake sale, Andrew Zimmern: Freeloader Friday

  published Apr 19, 2013

  The weekend is finally here, snow and all. As always, there's plenty of free stuff to do. Take a look at our list and plan your weekend.FRIDAY:LOOK/SEE Annual Student Exhibition(Highpoint Center For ... More >>

• 57th Annual GSTA Rod & Custom Spectacular

  published April 9, 2013

  One of the flashiest signs of spring is when well-maintained classic cars take to the Twin Cities streets. This weekend, the Minnesota State... More >>

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  Best Ofs 2013: Outtakes and behind the look of the issue

  published Apr 18, 2013

  Yesterday, our Best of the Twin Cities issue hit the streets. This year's edition takes a page from the gorgeous, decadent, art-deco world of the Roaring '20s. Our sources of inspiration included mod... More >>

• The National Poster Retrospecticus in Minneapolis

  published April 9, 2013

  This Saturday, for one night only, fans of print art will be able to see work by the rock stars of gig poster art. The show boasts over 300... More >>

• Glam Slam

  published April 9, 2013

  Looking to spruce up your wardrobe, but don't have much cash to do so? Want to give away some pieces that never worked for you, but could for... More >>

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  Best Of the Twin Cities 2013: Arts categories

  published Apr 17, 2013

  Right this very moment, City Pages' Best Of the Twin Cities 2013 is hitting the streets. This year's theme boasts a healthy dose of the roaring '20s, as we took inspiration from period films and films... More >>

• Ensia Live: Global Architect Peter Williams

  published April 9, 2013

  This Thursday, humanitarian/architect Peter Williams will explore how housing impacts health, especially in emerging cities in poorer nations... More >>

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  Best of Dressing Room: April 8-12, 2013

  published Apr 12, 2013

  Folks in the Twin Cities are always up to something exciting. Here are some of Dressing Room's top stories this week:-- Man on the Street #2 featured words of sartorial wisdom from a retiree.-- Patri... More >>

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  Gig posters, yarn shop hop, Black Church Service: Freeloader Friday

  published Apr 12, 2013

  There may be snow on the ground, but that doesn't mean you have to stay at home. Come check out our list of free things to do and plan your weekend.Not free, but also this weekend:Crash & Bur... More >>