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Festivals and Parades

  • Blogs

    April 10, 2012

    Global Dance Festival at the Brick: Wolfgang Gartner & more

    Preceding festival season is festival announcement season, and we're certainly in the thick of that now. Last week the River's Edge Festival was announced, and yesterday came the lineup info for for Mid West Music Fest and Global Dance Festival at The Brick. The latter is a celebration of current da ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 3, 2012

    Kid Dakota, Mayda, Bloodnstuff lead Lyn-Lake Street Fest lineup

    With the recent spate of nice weather, you can forgive Twin Cities music fans for letting their minds wander to the outdoor music season. And, with the string of great local street festivals and events planned for next month, you might just wish that May would hurry up and get here already.  ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 29, 2012

    Galactic / The Soul Rebels

    With the recent spate of nice weather, you can forgive Twin Cities music fans for letting their minds wander to the outdoor music season. And, with the string of great local street festivals and events planned for next month, you might just wish that May would hurry up and get here already.  ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 11, 2011

    Top 5 local Oktoberfest beers

    Sure, we're a state full of Scandinavians, but that doesn't mean we can't party like the beer-swigging Germans when October rolls around. Which beers should be filling your stein this time of year? Five local breweries offer the Oktoberfest experience for a limited time, and we're ready to weigh in.

  • Calendar

    October 5, 2011

    Twin Cities Okotberfest

    Sure, we're a state full of Scandinavians, but that doesn't mean we can't party like the beer-swigging Germans when October rolls around. Which beers should be filling your stein this time of year? Five local breweries offer the Oktoberfest experience for a limited time, and we're ready to weigh in.

  • Blogs

    September 21, 2011

    Black Forest Oktoberfest offers 10 days of Deutsch-style fun

    Don't be caught like a deer in the headlights: plan your Oktoberfest celebration!​The Black Forest restaurant kicks off its famous 10-day Oktoberfest celebration this weekend. On Friday, they'll host their annual Prost! Night (with celebrity keg tapper and KARE 11 meteorologist Sven Sundgaard). Sa ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 21, 2011

    Medieval Fair

    Don't be caught like a deer in the headlights: plan your Oktoberfest celebration!​The Black Forest restaurant kicks off its famous 10-day Oktoberfest celebration this weekend. On Friday, they'll host their annual Prost! Night (with celebrity keg tapper and KARE 11 meteorologist Sven Sundgaard). Sa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 15, 2011

    Lyn-Lake Oktoberfest, Labor Day Weekend Block Party lineups announced

    ​In my recap of the Pizza Luce Block Party from this weekend, I remarked that the free fest might end up being the highlight of the summer concert season. But it looks like we'll have a few other worthy contenders before the season is up -- two more late summer block party lineups have been reveal ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 9, 2011

    Win Renaissance tickets by naming your favorite festival food

    Minnesota Renaissance FestivalWin tickets to Ren Fest by naming your favorite fare!​The Minnesota Renaissance Festival starts August 20th. In addition to the historic cooking demonstrations, Ren Fest offers a whole slew of fair food, including beef on weck, bangers & mash, and those iconic tur ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2011

    Renaissance Festival to host historic cooking demonstrations

    Minnesota Renaissance FestivalPut down that lance and pick up a spoon!​The Minnesota Renaissance Festival begins soon, taking place on weekends August 20 through October 2. For the history-minded foodie, Anjila K. Olsen, a.k.a. Alice the Cook will be offering cooking demonstrations four tim ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 6, 2011

    Dragon Festival

    Minnesota Renaissance FestivalPut down that lance and pick up a spoon!​The Minnesota Renaissance Festival begins soon, taking place on weekends August 20 through October 2. For the history-minded foodie, Anjila K. Olsen, a.k.a. Alice the Cook will be offering cooking demonstrations four tim ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 22, 2011

    7th Annual Uptown Pride Block Party

    Minnesota Renaissance FestivalPut down that lance and pick up a spoon!​The Minnesota Renaissance Festival begins soon, taking place on weekends August 20 through October 2. For the history-minded foodie, Anjila K. Olsen, a.k.a. Alice the Cook will be offering cooking demonstrations four tim ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 8, 2011

    10th Annual Dances at the Lakes Festival

    Minnesota Renaissance FestivalPut down that lance and pick up a spoon!​The Minnesota Renaissance Festival begins soon, taking place on weekends August 20 through October 2. For the history-minded foodie, Anjila K. Olsen, a.k.a. Alice the Cook will be offering cooking demonstrations four tim ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 27, 2010

    ValleyScare

    Minnesota Renaissance FestivalPut down that lance and pick up a spoon!​The Minnesota Renaissance Festival begins soon, taking place on weekends August 20 through October 2. For the history-minded foodie, Anjila K. Olsen, a.k.a. Alice the Cook will be offering cooking demonstrations four tim ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 18, 2010

    Schell's vs. Summit Oktoberfest beers

    Beer vs. Beer: Minnesota Oktoberfests​Raise your (liter) mug! Between the soft pretzels and the schweinshaxe, we've been drinking a lot of Oktoberfest this fall. Trouble is, without sipping 'em side by side, we can never remember which ones we like better. The Hot Dish pitted two local brewe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 8, 2010

    Twin Cities Oktoberfest offers beer and lederhosen this weekend

    ​Beer! Brats! What more magic words of encouragement do you need? It's time for Twin Cities Oktoberfest, which means it's time to celebrate being German. "Kiss me I'm German" doesn't quite have that ring to it, but who cares once the lederhosen, oompah music, and giant steins of beer appear on ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 29, 2010

    Twin Cities Oktoberfest

    ​Beer! Brats! What more magic words of encouragement do you need? It's time for Twin Cities Oktoberfest, which means it's time to celebrate being German. "Kiss me I'm German" doesn't quite have that ring to it, but who cares once the lederhosen, oompah music, and giant steins of beer appear on ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 24, 2010

    Wurst Night of Oktoberfest: Black Forest dishes up heart, tongue, and more on Monday

    from BFI's Facebook pageYou can eat the rest of this deer.​For this year's Oktoberfest, the Black Forest Inn is bringing a little something special to your table. With a renewed interest in eating all the parts of the animal, BFI' is adding tongue, heart, liver, and kidneys to their Oktoberfest br ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 23, 2010

    Top 5 spots to celebrate Oktoberfest

    It's not yet October, but it's time to fest!​What do desperate hausfraus, meter-long bratwurst, and dachshund races have in common? They're all part of upcoming Oktoberfest celebrations in the Twin Cities. So squeeze into your lederhosen and polish your steins: Here are several German-beer-d ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 16, 2010

    Black Forest Inn wants YOU to design its Oktoberfest menu cover

    ​As a second tribute to National Bratwurst Day, here's an unusual opportunity at one of our favorite places to get wurst--Black Forest Inn:Do you fancy yourself an artist who really loves Oktoberfest? Then you should check out Black Forest Inn's Oktoberfest menu contest. The winning design will be ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 21, 2010

    North Shore Dragon Boat Festival

    ​As a second tribute to National Bratwurst Day, here's an unusual opportunity at one of our favorite places to get wurst--Black Forest Inn:Do you fancy yourself an artist who really loves Oktoberfest? Then you should check out Black Forest Inn's Oktoberfest menu contest. The winning design will be ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 30, 2010

    Dragon Festival

    ​As a second tribute to National Bratwurst Day, here's an unusual opportunity at one of our favorite places to get wurst--Black Forest Inn:Do you fancy yourself an artist who really loves Oktoberfest? Then you should check out Black Forest Inn's Oktoberfest menu contest. The winning design will be ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 22, 2010

    Pride Festival taking park board to court over anti-gay activist

    Photo: Pride Fest/Facebook200,000 folks are expected at the festival this weekend​About 200,000 people are expected to show up for the Twin Cities Pride Festival centered on Loring Park this weekend, and one of them is bible-totin' anti-gay activist Brian Johnson, of Hayward, Wis. Should he ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2010

    Har Mar Superstar headlining Lyn Lake fest this Sunday

    Via Har Mar's Tumblr blog​There's no excuse for staying indoors this weekend. In addition to the flurry of musical lineups taking over Northeast for Art-A-Whirl this weekend, the Lyn Lake Street Festival has booked an airtight cast of musicians to perform at its festivities this Sunday afternoon. ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 30, 2009

    Oktoberfest

    Via Har Mar's Tumblr blog​There's no excuse for staying indoors this weekend. In addition to the flurry of musical lineups taking over Northeast for Art-A-Whirl this weekend, the Lyn Lake Street Festival has booked an airtight cast of musicians to perform at its festivities this Sunday afternoon. ... More >>

  • Articles

    September 16, 2009

    Mill City Oktoberfest

    Via Har Mar's Tumblr blog​There's no excuse for staying indoors this weekend. In addition to the flurry of musical lineups taking over Northeast for Art-A-Whirl this weekend, the Lyn Lake Street Festival has booked an airtight cast of musicians to perform at its festivities this Sunday afternoon. ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 16, 2009

    Mill City Oktoberfest

    Via Har Mar's Tumblr blog​There's no excuse for staying indoors this weekend. In addition to the flurry of musical lineups taking over Northeast for Art-A-Whirl this weekend, the Lyn Lake Street Festival has booked an airtight cast of musicians to perform at its festivities this Sunday afternoon. ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 22, 2009

    Lumberjack Days

    Via Har Mar's Tumblr blog​There's no excuse for staying indoors this weekend. In addition to the flurry of musical lineups taking over Northeast for Art-A-Whirl this weekend, the Lyn Lake Street Festival has booked an airtight cast of musicians to perform at its festivities this Sunday afternoon. ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 10, 2009

    Sommerparty/After Hours Tanzparty

    Via Har Mar's Tumblr blog​There's no excuse for staying indoors this weekend. In addition to the flurry of musical lineups taking over Northeast for Art-A-Whirl this weekend, the Lyn Lake Street Festival has booked an airtight cast of musicians to perform at its festivities this Sunday afternoon. ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 3, 2009

    Grand Old Day 2009

    Via Har Mar's Tumblr blog​There's no excuse for staying indoors this weekend. In addition to the flurry of musical lineups taking over Northeast for Art-A-Whirl this weekend, the Lyn Lake Street Festival has booked an airtight cast of musicians to perform at its festivities this Sunday afternoon. ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 13, 2009

    LynLake Street Fest

    Via Har Mar's Tumblr blog​There's no excuse for staying indoors this weekend. In addition to the flurry of musical lineups taking over Northeast for Art-A-Whirl this weekend, the Lyn Lake Street Festival has booked an airtight cast of musicians to perform at its festivities this Sunday afternoon. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 8, 2009

    The Minnesota Renaissance Festival is hiring

    Nerds, freaks, and the weirdly talented: Your summer job awaits you.

  • Calendar

    April 29, 2009

    35th Annual MayDay Parade and Festival

    Nerds, freaks, and the weirdly talented: Your summer job awaits you.

  • Calendar

    April 29, 2009

    Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

    Nerds, freaks, and the weirdly talented: Your summer job awaits you.

  • Blogs

    March 30, 2009

    St. Paul wants to ban gang members from Cinco de Mayo fun

    The city is trying to ban gang members from hanging out during the Cinco de Mayo festival by creating a "safety zone" they can't enter. They caused some trouble last year, so no one wants them there any way.

  • Calendar

    March 11, 2009

    Minneapolis St. Patrick's Day Parade and Celebration

    The city is trying to ban gang members from hanging out during the Cinco de Mayo festival by creating a "safety zone" they can't enter. They caused some trouble last year, so no one wants them there any way.

  • Calendar

    March 11, 2009

    St. Patrick's Day

    The city is trying to ban gang members from hanging out during the Cinco de Mayo festival by creating a "safety zone" they can't enter. They caused some trouble last year, so no one wants them there any way.

  • Calendar

    September 24, 2008

    Black Forest Inn Oktoberfest

    The city is trying to ban gang members from hanging out during the Cinco de Mayo festival by creating a "safety zone" they can't enter. They caused some trouble last year, so no one wants them there any way.

  • Calendar

    August 13, 2008

    Minnesota Renaissance Festival

    The city is trying to ban gang members from hanging out during the Cinco de Mayo festival by creating a "safety zone" they can't enter. They caused some trouble last year, so no one wants them there any way.

  • Calendar

    August 13, 2008

    Japanese Lantern Lighting Festival

    The city is trying to ban gang members from hanging out during the Cinco de Mayo festival by creating a "safety zone" they can't enter. They caused some trouble last year, so no one wants them there any way.

  • Blogs

    August 12, 2008

    Snot no more

    The city is trying to ban gang members from hanging out during the Cinco de Mayo festival by creating a "safety zone" they can't enter. They caused some trouble last year, so no one wants them there any way.

  • Calendar

    August 6, 2008

    Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Festival

    The city is trying to ban gang members from hanging out during the Cinco de Mayo festival by creating a "safety zone" they can't enter. They caused some trouble last year, so no one wants them there any way.

  • Blogs

    July 10, 2008

    A Bratwurst By Any Other Name...

    The city is trying to ban gang members from hanging out during the Cinco de Mayo festival by creating a "safety zone" they can't enter. They caused some trouble last year, so no one wants them there any way.

  • Calendar

    March 12, 2008

    St. Patrick's Day Parade

    The city is trying to ban gang members from hanging out during the Cinco de Mayo festival by creating a "safety zone" they can't enter. They caused some trouble last year, so no one wants them there any way.

  • Calendar

    March 12, 2008

    An Irish Day of Dance

    The city is trying to ban gang members from hanging out during the Cinco de Mayo festival by creating a "safety zone" they can't enter. They caused some trouble last year, so no one wants them there any way.

  • Calendar

    March 12, 2008

    St. Patrick's Day Celebration

    The city is trying to ban gang members from hanging out during the Cinco de Mayo festival by creating a "safety zone" they can't enter. They caused some trouble last year, so no one wants them there any way.

  • Calendar

    September 26, 2007

    Ten Days of Oktoberfest

    The city is trying to ban gang members from hanging out during the Cinco de Mayo festival by creating a "safety zone" they can't enter. They caused some trouble last year, so no one wants them there any way.

  • News

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    Journey through the new Dark Ages of Shakopee Valley with the cowled, the corseted, and the coxcombed

  • Music

    March 31, 1999

    Of Montreal: The Gay Parade

    Journey through the new Dark Ages of Shakopee Valley with the cowled, the corseted, and the coxcombed

  • Restaurants

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    Knave Gazing

    Journey through the new Dark Ages of Shakopee Valley with the cowled, the corseted, and the coxcombed

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