St. Paul’s downtown burst into life

Photos by Casey Ek St. Paul’s downtown burst into life Thursday, March 17,2022, St. Patrick’s Day, as thousands poured into the capital city for its…
Schmidt Spring Art Crawl returns

Making its return at the Schmidt Artist Lofts, 900 West 7th St., from April 29 to May 1, and the artistic living space is abuzz…
Reflections on Women’s History Month: Women of St. Paul

By DROÙThe feel of a hardhat. Against the sound of once moving bulldozers. And the equally moving parts of injustice. The stiffness of flaccid muscles…
Notebook Recollections: St. Stan’s Burns

Local staple Tim Rumsey walked to work most days from 1987 to 2000. He began as a form of exercise but kept at it for…
The Women’s Drum Center’s Drumline Jam

Led by Jo Klein, cuts loose with toms, snares and bass drums to explore this popular style of ensemble performance to create easy, exhilarating grooves.…
Get Ready for the Garden Season

by Terry Giinther, Library Manager Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or you want to learn how green your thumb really is (or isn’t), the Saint Paul…
Mariah Theatre Company takes centerstage

The Big Blue River premieres March 4 at North Garden TheaterBy Casey EkTucked away in a warehouse across the river from downtown St. Paul, the cast of…
Andrew Young is named 21-22 CARE Artist-in-Residence

St. Paul’s Landmark Center named puppeteer Andrew Young as the Artist-in-Residence of the 2021-2022 Community Artist Resident Engagement (CARE) Program. Young’s “Beyond the Five Senses” inspires guests to…
Cafe Astoria owners to open modern Filipino restaurant

By Casey EkLeah Raymundo and John Occhiato, the proprietors of Cafe Astoria, are spreading their wings and are set to open Kalsada at 1668 Selby Ave. Kalsada, which…