Three’s a Crowd: Minneapolis Arts Weekend Is Art Lover’s Fantasy
by Chad EldredThree art festivals, with thousands of vendors and artists showing off their world-class work—all of them taking place within a few miles of each other over the course of three days. And did we mention the free bus rides to reach them all?
On the weekend of August 1, three Minneapolis neighborhoods will put on their […]
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“Hedwig and the Angry Inch”: Gender Ambiguity and the true Nature of Love
by John Townsend
A decade after Hedwig and the Angry Inch won the Obie and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Off-Broadway Musical, Jungle Theater is reviving the scathing rock sensation, penned by John Cameron Mitchell, with music and lyrics by Stephen Trask.
Jairus Abts as Hedwig in Jungle Theater’s Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Photo by Ann […]
Appliance Trends: Appliances to Enhance Your Home
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Stainless Steel
Yes, stainless steel isn’t new, nor is it anything innovative when it comes to appliances. But these shining beasts of the kitchen are still the hottest appliances to install. What is new are their designs and features. Going with the American trend that bigger is better, they have added capacity […]
A Postcard from Palm Springs: City Hosts First Annual Marriage Celebration
by E.B. Boatner
Hard on the heels of the California Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage, we received a Thursday afternoon invitation from the Palm Springs Tourist board to attend its First Annual Celebration of Marriage.
(From top to bottom) Mayor Steve Pougnet and volunteers plan ceremony. Pougnet after Ceremony. Jeff Lechleiter and Mark Wade. Daria and Jeane Oksama. […]
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Tangletown Gardens Garden & Art Tour
Saturday, July 26This year’s Garden and Art Tour will be held Saturday July 26th, 9:00-4:00, rain or shine. The 2008 tour will be closer to home, and will feature gardens in the south Minneapolis neighborhoods surrounding Tangletown Gardens. At 7:00 pm, guests are invited back to the garden center for an evening celebration complete with live music, appetizers, and beverages.
Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 the day of the tour and are available at Tangletown Gardens.
July 26 • 9 AM - 4 PM • Rain or Shine • www.tangletowngardens.com
PrideAlive’s Annual Gay Day at Valleyfair
Saturday, July 26Join PRIDEALIVE for a big gay picnic with all the fixen’s from 11 AM to 3 PM at ValleyFair’s camp grounds. Then stay for Minnesota’s coolest amusement park while showing off your new tans with some of the coolest gay & bi men around! With the Purchase of your GayDay Ticket you’ll get a FREE 10th Anniversary PrideAlive T-Shirt!!
July 26 • 10 AM - 11 PM • Contact Aaron Brosier for more info or to buy tickets: abrosier@mnaidsproject.org or 612-373-2474 • www.pridealive.org
Outwoods – Paddle or Fish Lebanon Hills
Wednesday, July 23Choose to either paddle the chain of lakes with Kristin or stay on Schulze Lake with Barb and fish. Schulze Lake also offers paddling, swimming, picnicking, hiking & touring the visitor center. Canoe & kayak rentals are available, but must be back by 8 PM. Canoeing does contain 6 short portages.
July 23 • 6:30 PM • Lebanon Hills Visitor Center • Heavy rain or wind cancels
For more info, visit www.outwoods.org
