Category: Local Culture

  • Rose Street Café, Bread Lab Open in Rathskeller Building

    Rose Street Café, Bread Lab Open in Rathskeller Building

    by Jerry Rothstein Just before your eyes are drawn to the rich pastries and crusty breads at the Rose Street Café now open in the…

  • SubText Book Events

    SubText Book Events

    Susan Steinberg for Machine (her first novel) in conversation with Graywolf Press’s Steve Woodward at SubText Books, 6 West 5th St. Sept.13: Reception 6:15pm; reading…

  • St. Paul Oktoberfest 2019 at Schmidt Brewery

    St. Paul Oktoberfest 2019 at Schmidt Brewery

    Produced by the Germanic-American Institute (GAI), the St. Paul Oktoberfest is just like the Munich original – held in September – with beer imported directly…

  • Deb Says

    Deb Says

    The Guest House (Excerpted) This being human is a guest house.Every morning a new arrival.A joy, a depression, a meanness,some momentary awareness comesas an unexpected…

  • Acme Scenic Arts goes Hollywood

    Acme Scenic Arts goes Hollywood

    Acme Scenic Arts has been producing sets, drops and props for 30 years. Its well-known projects include Dayton’s/Macy’s Christmas Shows, Bachmann’s Flower Shows, Prime videos and many…

  • Hearts of Our People:  Native Women Artists

    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

    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…

  • 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…

  • West End Artist Profile: Sid Korpi

    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…