Stockholm

Aida ignites passion and talent

A strong cast shines in the contemporary Elton John and Tim Rice musical

Playing the Building

A strong cast shines in the contemporary Elton John and Tim Rice musical

David Byrne's Playing the Building installation coming to Aria

David Byrne's majestic installation Playing the Building comes to the Twin Cities in November. Following up his tour launch with St. Vincent in mid-September, it seems the ex-Talking Heads frontman is really taking a liking to Minnesota of late.This 17,000 square foot installation is one of the most ... More >>

Bon Appetit nominates the Bachelor Farmer as one of America's best new restaurants

Saturday afternoon a warm breeze graced attendees at the Bachelor Farmer's kravfskiva, a Scandinavian crawfish bash. Guests wore their yellow party hats akimbo as the Dayton brothers circulated through the crowd. There was a lot to celebrate. In their first year, their restaurant has been graced wit ... More >>

Waxwing Farm: Young urbanites-turned-farmers reveal the reality of owning a farm

If you've ever been to Fulton Farmers Market you might have met Anna Racer and Pete Skold selling vegetables from underneath a tarpaulin. This young couple are the owners of Waxwing Farm, a small CSA and market farm in Webster, Minnesota. The popularity of farmers markets, CSAs, and the local food ... More >>

First Aid Kit at the Cedar, 4/07/12

First Aid KitCedar Cultural Center, MinneapolisSaturday, April 7, 2012First Aid Kit gave Twin Cities music fans a small taste of the majesty of their new record, The Lion's Roar, during an opening set for Lykke Li back in November at a far too noisy First Avenue. Thankfully, the Swedish sisters Jo ... More >>

Recover from Thanksgiving with more eating this Week In Food

Still have your eatin' pants on after Thanksgiving's annual gorging? Because we've got plenty of food-centric happenings on tap this week, and in the lead-up to Christmas you can expect an increased intake of sweets and booze. Win/win.

I am My Own Wife

Still have your eatin' pants on after Thanksgiving's annual gorging? Because we've got plenty of food-centric happenings on tap this week, and in the lead-up to Christmas you can expect an increased intake of sweets and booze. Win/win.

Cliff Burton remembered, 25 years after his death

While Metallica fans were either super pumped or totally confused and über-pissed off about the new single released, "The View," from the upcoming Lou Reed collaboration, Lulu, there was another element of bittersweetness in the hearts and mind of fans this week, as Tuesday marked the 25th annivers ... More >>

Five favorite restaurants worth the drive

One of our favorite road trip destinations.​The Hot Dish has been itching for a road trip lately. But unlike the guy who drove 500 miles to eat at Chipotle, we're seeking true destination dining. Last year, the estimable Bayport BBQ took home our Best Restaurant Worth the Drive honors, but t ... More >>

Great River Road Wine Trail hosts local food and wine weekend

Mark your calendar for a weekend getaway.​Looking for a weekend getaway idea? The Great River Road Wine Trail is hosting a three-day Local Foods-Local Wine Weekend on June 3-5, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily. The Great River Road Wine Trail consists of 10 wineries near the Mississippi River ... More >>

A to Z's farm-raised pizza lures urbanites to the country

​Who in their right mind would drive 90 miles for a pizza? The expense! The time! The carbon emissions! There's probably a pizza joint two blocks from your house! And yet, right-minded people seem willing to drive to Stockholm, Wisconsin, from all over the Midwest, just to have a pizza at A to ... More >>

Steve Angello at Epic: Win tickets today on Facebook

​Stockholm-based house DJ Steve Angello is coming to Epic in Minneapolis this Friday night, and we want to send one of our readers to the party for free. Angello, who broke out in 2004 with his remix of Eurythmics "Sweet Dreams," has since blossomed into a producer and owns the label Size Records.

Salty Tart Bakery's pastry cream-filled brioche: 100 Favorite Dishes, No. 80

Anne RuckerScone who? Once you go brioche you'll never go back.​Salty Tart Bakery just may have created the perfect breakfast pastry. Bagels, scones, and muffins are all fine and good, but once you indulge in this sweet and tender brioche bun you'll never go back to your boring old coffee shop st ... More >>

The Radio Dept. at the 7th St. Entry, 2/9/11

​The Radio Dept.February 9, 20117th St. Entry, MinneapolisIf the sold-out Radio Dept. show at the Entry last night surprised anyone, it would have to have been the Radio Dept. itself. The Stockholm-based band, producing synth dream pop for over a decade now, have been celebrated and beloved all ov ... More >>

Stockholm Pie Company's peanut butter fudge cream pie: 100 Favorite Dishes, No. 98

The pie that will ruin your life​Standing at the counter of the cute little Stockholm Pie Company in the cute little town of Stockholm, Wisconsin, you may not be aware that you've walked into a den of iniquity. The apple-cheeked proprietor asks you in a suspiciously friendly manner what kind of pi ... More >>

The Olympic Gene

The pie that will ruin your life​Standing at the counter of the cute little Stockholm Pie Company in the cute little town of Stockholm, Wisconsin, you may not be aware that you've walked into a den of iniquity. The apple-cheeked proprietor asks you in a suspiciously friendly manner what kind of pi ... More >>

Great River Road Wine Trail Holiday Food & Wine Festival

Great River Road Wine TrailWine...with a view.​Book a holiday flight for just $20--a wine flight, that is, sampled via vintners along The Great River Road Wine Trail at this weekend's Holiday Food & Wine Festival. The Great River Road Wine Trail is made up 10 wineries located near the Mississ ... More >>

Noomi Rapace in The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest

Or: The Girl Whose Story We Cannot Follow

Muse at Target Center, 10/05/10

photo by: Jonathan Behm​Muse have come a long way from the feisty club band that played the Quest back in 2004 as if they had a point to make and a country to conquer. At the Target Center on Tuesday night, it seemed as if the Teignmouth trio (who are joined by multi-instrumentalist Morgan Nicholl ... More >>

Fall drive restaurants in the Mississippi River Valley

Explore MinnesotaPlan your trip before the leaves pass peak.​Looking for fall color? Explore Minnesota has you covered with 10 recommended drives, or "Rainbow Routes," and a Fall Color map to show you which percentage of the leaves have changed in all areas of the state. As for where to stop ... More >>

Cool off on the Great River Road, then chow down

Monica WrightVisit Little Pint's home on Lake Pepin​This week's punishingly hot weather has us scrambling for places to cool off (or hide out) until the oppressive humidity relents. Naturally, large bodies of water are especially enticing.

Where am I eating?

Every Monday, 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 few ... More >>

Great River Road Wine Trail hosts food/wine weekend

​For a crash course in local wine, hit the Great River Road Wine Trail's "Local Foods-Local Wine Weekend," on Saturday, June 5, and Sunday, June 6, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day. The trail consists of 10 wineries near the Mississippi River (Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa) and will offer s ... More >>

Shout Out Louds

​For a crash course in local wine, hit the Great River Road Wine Trail's "Local Foods-Local Wine Weekend," on Saturday, June 5, and Sunday, June 6, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day. The trail consists of 10 wineries near the Mississippi River (Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa) and will offer s ... More >>

Quiet Please with Low, Kate Nash, and more

​For a crash course in local wine, hit the Great River Road Wine Trail's "Local Foods-Local Wine Weekend," on Saturday, June 5, and Sunday, June 6, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day. The trail consists of 10 wineries near the Mississippi River (Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa) and will offer s ... More >>

Tomorrow is National Pie Day!

Tomorrow is National Pie Day. How will you celebrate the occasion?

Film Highlight: Let The Right One In

Tomorrow is National Pie Day. How will you celebrate the occasion?

Mashups of the Week: Obama & Lady GaGa

T-Pain autotunes Obama, Lady GaGa smells of Teen Spirit, the Ting Tings go disco & more!

Yo La Tengo headed to First Avenue this October

Wear your nice shoes to this show. They're going to get a lot of attention.

The Hangover does Vegas bachelor-party style

Todd Phillips's film doesn't have much to say about women

Loney, Dear

Todd Phillips's film doesn't have much to say about women

Harbor View Cafe, Norton's, and Nosh are great road-trip restaurants

Finish with dessert at Stockholm Pie Company—pie so good you'll cry

March 24, 2009: Man is Doomed & Solid Gold

Metallica to play Target Center in October, new Kristoff Krane announced & Man is Doomed profiled

Bob Dylan: Your weekly update

For the first time since 1973, Dylan performs "Billy" and a fan posts an outstanding bootleg.

Wikileaks fights back against Coleman campaign

In their third update since the announcement, Wikileaks addresses some of those questions and concerns raised about Coleman's campaign leak of private data.

Gimme News Weekly Wrap-Up: January 9-15, 2009

Dec. 11, 2008: new Brother Ali & praise for Dylan and Cloud Cult

Fireworks: Desiree Weber reviews Tokyo Police Club

Blast Beats, Dark Harmonies, and Monstrous Melodies

The top 10 heavy metal albums of 2006

Savage Love

The top 10 heavy metal albums of 2006

The Knife: Silent Shout

The top 10 heavy metal albums of 2006

Around the World in 26.2 Miles

The top 10 heavy metal albums of 2006

Delusions of Grandeur

David Cronenberg's 'History' repeats itself

The Ornette Coleman Ten-Pack

A quick trip through old new things

Say What?

The Venice Film Festival gives voice to the global cacophony

Book of Days

From a remote spread in a small river town, Gaylord Schanilec has gained an international reputation as a master of centuries-old engraving and printing techniques

Star Time

L.A.'s BellRays recapture the experimental tension between rock and soul that once made punk more than a marketing strategy

Get Loud

L.A.'s BellRays recapture the experimental tension between rock and soul that once made punk more than a marketing strategy

Pride Full

L.A.'s BellRays recapture the experimental tension between rock and soul that once made punk more than a marketing strategy