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Features
Played Out?
Over the last several years, Twin Cities theater groups have seen a significant decline in box-office revenue. Is it possible we have too much theater?
The Next 150
As Minnesota celebrates its sesquicentennial, our writer bravely predicts what’s in store for our state in the next 150 years.
Columns
Bookish: Remembering Hassler
A writer reflects on her friendship with novelist Jon Hassler—and the lessons on writing and life he shared.
The Treatment: Sunless Tan
A friendlier faux tan
The Outdoors: Alien Invasion
More than ever before, exotic species are knocking at our state’s door. That’s a bad thing, right?
A Likely Story: Some Teenagers Did It
Blame it on the teens.
Sue Z: Sue Z. Says
The 43rd Pillsbury Bake-Off, new eateries, and Nordic Ware outlet
Departments
Foreword: Shore Shot
Everybody has a lake story
Mail: Your Letters
Comments from readers regarding the last issue of Minnesota Monthly
Talk: Northern Oasis
The Oasis, the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden anniversary and more
Talk: Suitable
When pushing past your comfort zone means looking like a Teletubby
Talk: Reviews
The works of Michael Stanley, Brad Zellar, Bella Koshka and Chris Koza reviewed
Best Bets: The Agenda
Theater, art, concerts & more—your best bets for June
Counter Culture: Kiddywampus
It’s play time at Kiddywampus
Elizabeth's Picks: Pop Stars
Father’s Day gifts for the guy who has everything
The Look: Humble Fashion
Paisley, for day and night
The Look: June 2008 Style File
The latest new products, store openings, and beauty buzz
The Look: Northeast Minneapolis
Shop, spa, and snack your way through an old-school neighborhood gone hip
Quick Bites: La Chaya Bistro
La Chaya fuses Mexican and Italian
Quick Bites: Jasmine 26
From deli roots, this Vietnamese bistro goes upscale
Crime: Silent Scourge
Why are Native American women in Minnesota becoming victims of sexual assault?
What's New
MNMO Blogs
| Dear Dara: Another Mouth to Feed Blog by Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl 05.20.08 Style File: BCBG to Open (Finally) Blog by Elizabeth Dehn 05.19.08 Front & Center: Get Art-A-Whirled Blog by Tim Gihring 05.16.08 |
Quick Bites: Alaska Eatery and 128 Café.
A Look Inside
A Look Inside
Take our virtual tour through Porter & Frye, a new upscale restaurant in downtown Minneapolis.
Our Upcoming Events
Women of Influence Luncheon Series
Join us for "an intimate conversation," moderated by Angela Taylor, Vice President of Business Development with the Minnesota Lynx. Angela's guest will be Seimone Augustus, guard for the Minnesota Lynx. Proceeds will benefit Feed The Children.
Purchase tickets here.
Great River Energy Mississippi River Challenge
The Great River Energy Mississippi River Challenge is a one- or two-day event, July 26 & 27, 2008, to raise awareness of the Mississippi River in the Twin Cities.
You can participate by bicycle on the many beautiful trails in the river gorge, or by paddling your canoe or kayak and exploring the Cities from the perspective of the River. All participants pay a registration fee and are asked to raise pledges for river protection…and earn spectacular premiums for your efforts. All food and beverages for the weekend, safety and sag support, shuttles, interpretive highlights, live music and camping at Fort Snelling are included in the participant registration fee. Come experience and protect this amazing river!
Registration is now open for the 2008 Mississippi River Challenge! Sign up today. Paddle it. Pedal it. Protect it. Register now or find out more information.
Twin Cities Fresh Taste Festival
August 17, 2008 | Nicollet Island Pavilion | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.Join us at the inaugural Twin Cities Fresh Taste Festival, a day-long event to celebrate the best in organic, local and sustainable food products and wines.
For more information, visit www.freshtaste.com
The U.S. Figure Skating Championships Pictured: Kristi Yamaguchi and Tom Collins.
The U.S. Figure Skating Championships kicked off with a red carpet party.
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Events
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May 21, 2008 - Sep 13, 2008
Fitcamp
GET IN SHAPE IN 2008! Join this 8-week intensive cross-training program & be on your way to achieving your goals, mind/body/spirit! This...
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May 21, 2008 - Aug 17, 2008
World’s Away: New Suburban Landscapes
The Walker tackles the land of barbecues and strip malls in “World’s Away: New Suburban Landscapes,” the exhibit running now through August...
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May 21, 2008 - May 31, 2008
Arts of Japan
Long known for its vast collection of Asian art, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts hosts this touring show of rare Japanese ceramics, scrolls,...
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May 21, 2008 - May 29, 2008
Garden Art Sale
What is a garden but art? It is art, it inspires art, it attracts art. One no sooner finishes planting than the urge to embellish can be upon us....
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May 21, 2008 - May 24, 2008
Max Toth, Shana Kaplow, & Judit Kurtág
Franklin Art Works is pleased to present Maximilian Toth's massive 12 x 48 foot painting installation The Insurgents, new paintings by Shana...
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May 21, 2008 - Jun 14, 2008
The Figure And The Landscape
The Vine Arts Center is pleased to bring together some of Minnesota's most recognized sculptors and photographers for an opportunity to explore the...
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Tamarack Award
Minnesota Monthly runs a competition for unpublished short fiction work.
Read "Men with Boxes"by Eric Braun, the winner of our 2007 award.
The 2008 submission deadline has passed.
The winning story will appear in our November issue.
Read "Men with Boxes"by Eric Braun, the winner of our 2007 award.
The 2008 submission deadline has passed.
The winning story will appear in our November issue.
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