Birthdays

Altered Esthetics' 8th Anniversary Party

Joni Mitchell turns 68 today, let's celebrate with some covers

​The incomparable Canadian songstress Joni Mitchell turns 68 today. And while her own stirring music certainly stands proudly on its own, some of the most famous recordings of her songs have been done by other musicians. The list of artists who have covered Mitchell's songs over the years is a ... More >>

Up Six's Vintage Fash-Bash and Costume Contest

​The incomparable Canadian songstress Joni Mitchell turns 68 today. And while her own stirring music certainly stands proudly on its own, some of the most famous recordings of her songs have been done by other musicians. The list of artists who have covered Mitchell's songs over the years is a ... More >>

Michele Bachmann on Elvis' Death Date: "Happy birthday!" [VIDEO]

Michele Bachmann wishes Elvis "Happy Birthday" on the anniversary of his death.​Michele Bachmann wished Elvis Presley "Happy Birthday!" on the anniversary of his death, providing yet another glimpse into how oblivious she really is behind those wild eyes."Before we get started, let's all say happy ... More >>

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Michele Bachmann wishes Elvis "Happy Birthday" on the anniversary of his death.​Michele Bachmann wished Elvis Presley "Happy Birthday!" on the anniversary of his death, providing yet another glimpse into how oblivious she really is behind those wild eyes."Before we get started, let's all say happy ... More >>

Sideshow Soo

Michele Bachmann wishes Elvis "Happy Birthday" on the anniversary of his death.​Michele Bachmann wished Elvis Presley "Happy Birthday!" on the anniversary of his death, providing yet another glimpse into how oblivious she really is behind those wild eyes."Before we get started, let's all say happy ... More >>

Jackson Browne

Michele Bachmann wishes Elvis "Happy Birthday" on the anniversary of his death.​Michele Bachmann wished Elvis Presley "Happy Birthday!" on the anniversary of his death, providing yet another glimpse into how oblivious she really is behind those wild eyes."Before we get started, let's all say happy ... More >>

Cut Copy

Michele Bachmann wishes Elvis "Happy Birthday" on the anniversary of his death.​Michele Bachmann wished Elvis Presley "Happy Birthday!" on the anniversary of his death, providing yet another glimpse into how oblivious she really is behind those wild eyes."Before we get started, let's all say happy ... More >>

Curtiss A birthday bash tomorrow night with Dave Rave

Photo by Ralph AlfonsoCanadian rocker Dave Rave​Tireless local rocker Curtiss A, the man behind the annual marathon John Lennon tribute shows, is celebrating his 60th birthday this weekend with a stellar show at the Entry that features the Tisdales, the Mad Ripple, and Canadian rocker Dave Rave, w ... More >>

89.3 the Current's 6th Birthday Party

Photo by Ralph AlfonsoCanadian rocker Dave Rave​Tireless local rocker Curtiss A, the man behind the annual marathon John Lennon tribute shows, is celebrating his 60th birthday this weekend with a stellar show at the Entry that features the Tisdales, the Mad Ripple, and Canadian rocker Dave Rave, w ... More >>

Brother Ali, Roma di Luna added to the Current's 6th birthday bash lineup

​Now that the show is good and sold out, the Current has unveiled the final two acts of its five-band local bill in the Mainroom on Saturday, January 29. Brother Ali and Roma di Luna will join Free Energy, Jeremy Messersmith, and Cloud Cult for the station's sixth birthday party, which sold out in ... More >>

Guess where I'm eating?

​Each week we'll show you a photo we've snapped at a local restaurant--it's up to you to guess which one. The first person to answer correctly in the comments (be sure to leave your email address--it won't be visible), will be entered into a pool, and periodically we'll draw names and award a ... More >>

First Avenue's 40th Birthday Party, 12/15/10

Photos by Tony Nelson​First Avenue's 40 Birthday PartyDecember 15, 2010First Avenue's Mainroom & 7th St. EntryNow that is how you throw a birthday party. On a night meant to honor some of the bands and the people who have made the Twin Cities music scene what it is and those that will see it i ... More >>

20 Years of Brit's Halloween Party

Photos by Tony Nelson​First Avenue's 40 Birthday PartyDecember 15, 2010First Avenue's Mainroom & 7th St. EntryNow that is how you throw a birthday party. On a night meant to honor some of the bands and the people who have made the Twin Cities music scene what it is and those that will see it i ... More >>

D'Amico Kitchen's Justin Frederick: Chef Chat, Part 3

The Chambers Hotel, where D'Amico Kitchen is run by chef Justin Frederick.​Here's the final installment of our chef chat with Justin Frederick of D'Amico Kitchen. (Here are parts 1 and 2 of the interview, for the latecomers.) Today Frederick talks about his favorite restaurants across the cou ... More >>

Marijuana Deathsquads, many more to play a birthday show with teeth next week

​If you're familiar with P.O.S's song "Optimist" you'll remember a shoutout to a woman who taught the rapper "the thing with the cups." She's the one over there in between Nas and Ludacris, looking very judgy. Well that lady can also put together a pretty amazing birthday celebration too.

Edible crayons: perfect for stoners

luxirare.com​For anyone who has ever had that irresistible urge--as a kid, or grownup-- to taste glue, eat raw pasta, sink your teeth into some delicious smelling Playdoh, or take a big ole bite out of a crayon or two, we have a couple of recipes for you.

Michele Bachmann's money-grubbing birthday

​You know that annoying friend of yours who is really into her birthday?She walks around all day in a tiara and demands everybody pay extra attention to her, because its her day?Michele Bachmann is that annoying friend.April 6 was the Crazy Congresswoman's 54th birthday, and she celebrated with a ... More >>

Big Trouble, Satellite Voices, Puppies and Trains play the 501 tomorrow

​We didn't get this in time for Flyer of the Week, but WILL YOU LOOK AT THIS PICTURE. Eclectone Records head honcho and Crossing Guards frontman Martin Devaney, a.k.a. the unofficial mayor of St. Paul, lording over his kingdom. The mayor is celebrating his 30th birthday this weekend with Big Troub ... More >>

Aesthetic Apparatus 11-Year Anniversary Party

​We didn't get this in time for Flyer of the Week, but WILL YOU LOOK AT THIS PICTURE. Eclectone Records head honcho and Crossing Guards frontman Martin Devaney, a.k.a. the unofficial mayor of St. Paul, lording over his kingdom. The mayor is celebrating his 30th birthday this weekend with Big Troub ... More >>

Sid Hartman turns 90 years old and the Star Tribune hails his birthday with a splash

Happy birthday to our close personal friend.

Rowland S. Howard dead at 50

The influential and prodigious guitarist of Birthday Party and numerous collaborations died of liver cancer this morning.

Kickball fall turns cash cow for kid with broken ankle

When 11-year-old Amanda Smith slid and fell last summer during a kickball game on a Mankato school playground, breaking her ankle, she also hit a little paydirt.

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story

When 11-year-old Amanda Smith slid and fell last summer during a kickball game on a Mankato school playground, breaking her ankle, she also hit a little paydirt.

Jackson Browne

When 11-year-old Amanda Smith slid and fell last summer during a kickball game on a Mankato school playground, breaking her ankle, she also hit a little paydirt.

Are women happiest at age 28?

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Independence Day Celebration

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Earl Brown Days

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Blow 'em out, Nadine! A Burlesque Birthday Celebration

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Global Bake-Off

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Ralph's World

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Lenka

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Radio K 15th Anniversary Party

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Irv Williams Birthday Celebration

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Malachi Constant

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Royalty, Etc. 2-Year Anniversary Bash

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