Hearts of Our People: Native Women Artists

The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) has curated the first major thematic exhibition to explore the artistic achievements of Native women. The exhibition, which will travel nationally,…
Irish Fair Celebrates 40th Year

The 40th annual Irish Fair of Minnesota, a three-day outdoor celebration of Irish heritage and culture, will be held Friday, Aug. 9 through Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019…
Whole Wide World

by Leslie pring, library manager Summer Spark, the library’s summer learning program, runs through August 31. Along with reading and activity challenges and special family programs, children…
To Peel or Not to Peel

FOOD MATTERS Take carrots, for instance. But you might also wonder about beets, potatoes, squash. I get asked this question from time to time, from…
Pig’s Eye Island

BIRDS IN PARTICULAR In 1838, Pierre ‘Pigs Eye’ Parrant, an illustrious squatter, built a tavern at the head of Fountain Cave, which became known as…
West End Artist Profile: Sid Korpi

Artist, teacher, actor, author, wedding officiant, editor, dog-walker, dancer and animal chaplain — Sid Korpi is a Renaissance woman now living on West Seventh, converting…
12th Annual Saint George Middle Eastern Festival

St. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church holds its 12th Annual Middle Eastern Festival on July 19, 20 and 21 at the church, 1250 Oakdale Ave.…
Mancini’s Classic Car Show

Owner Larry Casey offers Pat Mancini a ride in his 1957 Chrysler classic, at Mancini’s Back to the 50s Car Show in June, held in…
Ramsey County Historical Society’s History Revealed Events

Thursday, July 11, 7:45pm: Irik Nathanson, “Downtown St. Paul” Presentation & Book Signing at Waldmann’s Brewery, 445 Smith Ave N. Reservations requested: rchs.com; 651-222-0701. Sunday,…