Lianna Matt McLernon
Lianna Matt McLernon is a Minnesota-based writer. She enjoys writing about travel, style, and arts and culture, but her favorite topic (not-so-secretly) is theater.
Catch the Lyrids Meteor Shower
The meteor shower peaks April 21 and 22, just in time for Earth Day
What Makes a Minnesota Bar a Dive?
Beyond a stool, a cheap drink, and a barkeep who chews the fat, it depends on who you ask
May 2018's Out and About Arts and Entertainment Picks
Mixtape Side Bphoto by Bill CameronFestival of Nations 5/3-6 For four days, almost 100 ethnic groups fill Saint Paul Rivercentre for performances, food, and bazaars, with goods from Bolivia, Russia, Thailand, and more. Dozens of traditional demos show...
May 2018 Minnesota Event Calendar
Art-A-Whirl, the Minnesota Lynx Opener, Skyline Mini Golf, and more make May's events a hole-in-one
Bon Iver and TU Dance to Rule the Palace
A collaboration between TU Dance, Bon Iver, and St. Paul Chamber Orchestra’s Liquid Music creates a performance greater than the sum of its parts
“Something Rotten!” Is All About the Laughs
Saturated with musical references, "Something Rotten!" gets funnier with every musical you know
Could You Say That in English?: MN Plays That Toy with Translation
Isla Tuliro, at the Southern Theater, isn't going to translate everything for you, but that's not a bad thing
Your Voice Will Be Heard
The Be Heard Finals (March 31) decides which young poets will represent Minnesota at the national Brave New Voices Festival
Getting Conceptual: 50 Years of Allen Ruppersberg
Even for those who aren't familiar with conceptual art, the evolution of Ruppersberg's style, on display at the Walker, offers a narrative of its own
Five Weekend Escapes for Minnesotans
These destinations have everything you need for a quick, satisfying getaway