EDITOR’S NOTE: 8 Months In Arts Dance Lifestyle Movies Music Opera Opinion Theatre Visual Arts by Hanne Appelbaum - April 26, 2016April 26, 2016 It's been eight months since we founded the Twin Cities Arts Reader. That's a nice round number – we have eight people on our team, too. Some of us are more visible than others. Some of us are more active than others! Together, we've built some of the largest and most expansive performing
WEEKEND PICKS: What to Do After Fun in the Sun Arts Dance Lifestyle Music Opera Theatre by Twin Cities Arts Reader - April 15, 2016April 15, 2016 Image by Pezibear. With temperatures staying in the mid-to-high 70s, outdoor fun is the name of the game for this weekend in the Twin Cities. Here are some recommendations for activities in and outside of the sun: Lakeshores: Grab a puppy dog at Isles Bun and Coffee in Minneapolis and work on those
Recommended Menu: Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Arts Dance Lifestyle Music Theatre by Twin Cities Arts Reader - March 12, 2016 Going to see Beauty and the Beast at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres? There are many delicious menu options, but here's a selection recommended by the Twin Cities Arts Reader's Basil Considine: Appetizer: Chan Sampler (split with your friends) - comes with a hot artichoke dip, gouda cheese croquettes, coconut shrimp, and Italian meatballs. Entrée:
RELAY: The Return of the Great Burger Battle Lifestyle by Twin Cities Arts Reader - March 9, 2016 Harriet Island will play host to a grand new Burger Battle on May 21. The now-annual event fundraising event for the Sanneh Foundation was founded by Jim Buron just three years ago and has proved too delicious to give up; a $55 admission ticket gets all-you-can-eat burgers, beer and non-alcoholic beverages,
PREVIEW: Women of Substance Festival (St. Catherine University) Arts Dance Lifestyle Music Theatre Visual Arts by Twin Cities Arts Reader - March 3, 2016March 3, 2016 The year 2016 has many milestones, but in the case of St. Catherine's University it marks the 20th anniversary of the university's celebrated Women of Substance Series. For two decades, this series has brought a brilliant succession of work by and featuring women to St. Paul, filling the O'Shaughnessy with innovative and
GENERAL ADVISORY: Snow Emergency and Show Cancellations Arts Dance Lifestyle Music Opera Theatre Visual Arts by Twin Cities Arts Reader - February 2, 2016 The Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul have declared snow emergencies for Tuesday, February 2. In addition to the normal travel and parking advisories, the staff of the Twin Cities Arts Reader would like to remind you to check before heading out to an evening's entertainment. Although some performing arts organizations
REVIEW: Frog Bride Excellent Bedtime Ribbit (Children’s Theatre Company) Arts Lifestyle Music Theatre Visual Arts by Basil Considine - January 16, 2016January 16, 2016 The Frog Bride opened Friday at the Children's Theatre Company. This storytelling hour riffing on a classic fairy tale makes an excellent afternoon interval or pre-bedtime story. It includes more than a few touches for the parents, a very memorable delivery, and a lot of musical pizzaz. The Frog Bride is not
U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Town 1/15-1/24 Arts Dance Lifestyle Music by Twin Cities Arts Reader - January 15, 2016January 18, 2016 The 2016 Prudential U.S. Figure Skating Championships begin today in St. Paul and run through Sunday, 1/24. Over the course of the next week and a half, skaters will compete in women's, men's, pairs, and ice dancing. This national championship, now in its 102nd year, includes several special events: Free ice skating
PREVIEW: Carnaval Brasileiro Arts Dance Lifestyle Music by Twin Cities Arts Reader - December 24, 2015 Beira Mar Brasil in concert. The Brazilian festival Carnaval Brasileiro returns to Minneapolis on Saturday, February 13, 2016. This long-running festival, now in its 14th year, will take place at International Market Square and is divided into two portions: 3-6 PM: Carnaval Brasileiro 2016 (including the BrazilFest Family Matinee). 9 PM-2 AM: Carnaval Brasileiro Masquerade Ball. The festival will be hosted
Park Redesigns in the Air at Lake Calhoun, Lake Harriet Lifestyle by Twin Cities Arts Reader - November 19, 2015November 18, 2015 Major changes are being discussed for the Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet Parks. The Star Tribune's Steve Brandt has the story. Redesigning the Lake Calhoun Park and its surround streets has been a source of repeated discussion for many years, especially with growing residential density and commercial use on Lake Street and