Bremer Bank Takes Shine to Ordway, Sound of Music Arts by Twin Cities Arts Reader - October 21, 2015October 21, 2015 The streets of Minneapolis have been infested with zombies, but the hills of St. Paul are alive with the sound of music. No, it's not the Ordway's Sound of Music cast just yet – it's the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts' staff and patrons singing about their friend in the banking
PREVIEW: Miguel Vazquez at Circus Juventas Arts Theatre by Twin Cities Arts Reader - October 19, 2015October 27, 2015 Miguel Vazquez, one of the most celebrated trapeze performers of the 20th Century, will be teaching at Circus Juventas on Friday, October 23. Vazquez will participate in the St. Paul-based acrobatics school's flying classes starting at 6:45 PM, following a 5-6 PM meet-and-greet under the school's big top. Dan Butler, the Executive
Hamline UMC adds music series Arts Music by Twin Cities Arts Reader - October 12, 2015October 13, 2015 Trick or treating is poised to drop on the streets strewn with colorful leaves, but musical notes are in the air at Hamline United Methodist Church. This church in St. Paul's Hamline-Midway neighborhood announced an extended music series on Friday, most of which consist are free or have suggested donation-only admission.
WEEKEND BUMP: Personal Best and the St. Paul Art Crawl Arts Visual Arts by Twin Cities Arts Reader - October 9, 2015October 15, 2015 The Minnesota State Arts Board is sponsoring an exhibition of visual arts works by 2013-2014 grant recipients. These works will be on display at Park Square Court during the St. Paul Art Crawl: Friday, October 9, 6–10 PM Saturday, October 10, 12–8 PM Sunday, October 11, 12–5 PM
AmazonFresh delivery coming to the Twin Cities? Lifestyle by Twin Cities Arts Reader - October 6, 2015 Amazon.com is laying the groundwork for entering the Twin Cities grocery delivery scene. The Seattle-based online retailer already owns and operates a packing facility in Shakopee, and is building a regional distribution center in the same city. More recently, Amazon leased a 35,000-foot warehouse space in southeast Minneapolis, describing its plans
Frozen US-Cuban Relations Melt, Decorate MSP Airport Arts Visual Arts by Twin Cities Arts Reader - October 6, 2015October 6, 2015 Buoyancy, an exhibition of works by three Cuban artists, opened Monday at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The exhibition decorates Concourses E and F of Terminal 1, and includes photography by Omar Valenti, paintings by Adrian Rumbaut, and paintings and sculpture by Camilo Villavilla. This groundbreaking exhibit of Cuba-based artists at
Ondoro, Abraha Top Finishers in Twin Cities Marathon Lifestyle by Twin Cities Arts Reader - October 4, 2015 The results for the Twin Cities Marathon's top runners are in! Dominic Ondoro, a 28-year-old man from Kenya, was the first man to cross the finish line, with a time of 2:11:16. Serkalem Abraha, a 29-year-old woman from Ethiopia, took the top spot in the women's category. Ondoro, wearing bib #2, was 23
Supermoon Eclipse Sunday Night Lifestyle by Twin Cities Arts Reader - September 26, 2015 A rare supereclipse will be visible from approximately 9:11 PM-10:23 PM Central Time on Sunday. Before the full eclipse begins, a partial eclipse will be visible from 8:07 PM-11:27 PM. NASA has an explanation and detailed guide.
PREVIEW: Ariadne auf Naxos Arts by Twin Cities Arts Reader - September 25, 2015September 25, 2015 Minnesota Opera's production of the classic Richard Strauss opera Ariadne auf Naxos opens tomorrow at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Here's a peek at the stunning visual designs by set designer Robert A. Dahlstrom, costume designer Cynthia Savage, and lighting designer Connie Yun (after original lighting designs by Robert Wierzel): All photographs
U.S. State Department Announces Study Abroad Scholarships Lifestyle by Twin Cities Arts Reader - September 25, 2015 The U.S. Department of State recently announced scholarships for American high school students to study abroad. These merit-based scholarships include international airfare, tuition, and program costs, as well as meals and living accommodations (often with a host family). The programs have no language prerequisites, and gap year students are encouraged to