Twin Cities Jazz Festival

Dolly Parton, Handsome Furs, Journey, and more

Weekend Checklist: Howler, Uptown Pride Block Party, BNLX, Red Pens

​The first official weekend of the summer is here!  Let's do this!

Yo La Tengo, Twin Cities Jazz Festival, and more

​The first official weekend of the summer is here!  Let's do this!

2011 Twin Cities Jazz Festival

​The first official weekend of the summer is here!  Let's do this!

Music in Mears 2011 lineup revealed

The Twilight Hours play Mears Park on July 28​Lowertown St. Paul's picturesque Mears Park will once again be the host of a series of concerts this summer, including the Twin Cities Jazz Fest June 23-25 and the free Music in Mears series on Thursday nights in June, July, and August. The series kick ... More >>

Twin Cities Jazz Fest 2011 lineup announced

​We're just going to keep posting lineups for summer festivals and ignore the fact that it's snowing outside right now. Ok? Ok.Today, the Twin Cities Jazz Fest unveiled the lengthy lineup for its annual three-day celebration in Mears Park and surrounding Lowertown venues. The fest is a nice cross- ... More >>

Two Door Cinema Club, the Dandy Warhols, and more

​We're just going to keep posting lineups for summer festivals and ignore the fact that it's snowing outside right now. Ok? Ok.Today, the Twin Cities Jazz Fest unveiled the lengthy lineup for its annual three-day celebration in Mears Park and surrounding Lowertown venues. The fest is a nice cross- ... More >>

New Orleans Halloween Party

​We're just going to keep posting lineups for summer festivals and ignore the fact that it's snowing outside right now. Ok? Ok.Today, the Twin Cities Jazz Fest unveiled the lengthy lineup for its annual three-day celebration in Mears Park and surrounding Lowertown venues. The fest is a nice cross- ... More >>

Nerd Party, Public Display of Affection Night: Freeloader Friday

​(Find out what's on top and bottom of this image at "Exquisite Robot." Artwork by Rogue Citizen)It's an insanely awesome weekend for free stuff. In this edition of Freeloader Friday we have a dance night that encourages bold displays of affection, a party celebrating nerds, art that features both ... More >>

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, the Jayhawks, and more

​(Find out what's on top and bottom of this image at "Exquisite Robot." Artwork by Rogue Citizen)It's an insanely awesome weekend for free stuff. In this edition of Freeloader Friday we have a dance night that encourages bold displays of affection, a party celebrating nerds, art that features both ... More >>

2010 Twin Cities Jazz Festival

​(Find out what's on top and bottom of this image at "Exquisite Robot." Artwork by Rogue Citizen)It's an insanely awesome weekend for free stuff. In this edition of Freeloader Friday we have a dance night that encourages bold displays of affection, a party celebrating nerds, art that features both ... More >>

Allen Toussaint

​(Find out what's on top and bottom of this image at "Exquisite Robot." Artwork by Rogue Citizen)It's an insanely awesome weekend for free stuff. In this edition of Freeloader Friday we have a dance night that encourages bold displays of affection, a party celebrating nerds, art that features both ... More >>

Gimme News Weekly Wrap-Up: June 19-25

Trocaderos shuts its doors, Phoenix makes the Varsity sweat & next week's best new releases.

Allen Toussaint: The extended interview

A discussion with the Twin Cities Jazz Festival headliner and iconic musician.

Gimme News Weekly Wrap-Up: June 12-18

New Mark Mallman, Pixies returning to the TC (sort of), Atmosphere announces summer tour & next week's best new releases.

Freeloader Friday: June 19-21

Five bucks? Pffft. Whatever. Check out these totally free events.

New Orleans jazz man Allen Toussaint talks hurricanes, new album

Toussaint, 71, to play Twin Cities Jazz Festival this summer