Our Scene
Can’t say I wasn’t warned. “Expect the unexpected,” slogans tout, here in “the land of originality.” That land isn’t Oz, it’s Eau Claire. Eau Claire, Wisconsin (pop. 70,000, 95 miles…
An anthem of self-love and acceptance, of capturing and taking control of your own destiny is Bobby Blue’s unrecognizable reimagined cover of Madonna’s classic song, “Don’t Tell Me.” Bobby Blue…
If you’re looking for a truly independent film festival focusing on LGBTQ subject matter, the Flip The Script festival is the place to be. The festival will take place at…
After a nearly two-year-long national search, Mixed Blood Theatre has announced Mark Valdez as their new Artistic Director. Although Valdez demurely refers to himself as an outsider who is excited…
If you adhere to that ol’ time religion of the South—the gospel according to barbecue—sing “Glory, Halleluiah,” because Revival has been revived. Revival Smoked Meats, as preached by Chef Thomas…
For our community, we love the arts and the entertainment world. We consume as much as we can – from theatre tickets to streaming subscriptions. In fact, we have always…
Our Affairs
A Waiter in Paris: Adventures in the Dark Heart of the City Edward Chisholm Pegasus Books $28.95 After graduating from London’s School of Oriental and African Studies, Chisholm moved to Paris, living cheap…
When I read recently that Anne Frank’s Diary: The Graphic Adaptation (2019) had been pulled from some Texas school libraries, I did just I would have done as a student: tracked down…
Similar to an increasing number of Americans, local community member Jeff Schloegel emerged from retirement to reenter the workforce. Jeff retired in June 2017 from FedEx sales support around age…
When I was a kid, my folks had a study lined with books. It had some easy chairs, a world globe, and my parents had cocktails there before dinner. I…
Book banning precedes our First Amendment by more than a century. In 1634, pre- Massachusetts Plymouth Colony, Thomas Morton critiqued the group in his three- volume New English Canaan or New…
Girl One Sara Flanner Murphy MCD Picador$18 Josephine Morrow was the first Miracle Baby–“Girl One”–conceived in the mind of Joseph Bellinger and brought to term without the taint of male DNA–the first…
Our Lives
“Thank you, sir—may I have another?” The Saloon, having assumed the position, made that request of the universe in February of 2020. By “another,” The Saloon, that cornerstone of Minneapolis…
Shortly before she died, I asked my mom what she and my dad used to argue about. “That’s easy,” she said. “Kids and money.” My parents were married for 50…
On June 30th, Wizard Wax owners Ben Menas and Cal Woods will hand over the keys to artist and educator, Jex Arzayus. Wizard Wax,commonly referred to as “The Wizard” is…
I remember when I was growing up, adults always talked about tobacco and how it was disproportionately advertised among young people, with packaging of major cigarette brands even mimicking that…
HIV/AIDS treatment has come a long way in the past 30 years. Back in the early days, treatment required folks to take anywhere from three to 30 pills several times per day just to…
Bimbo. Lilith. Sojourner. Sisters. These were titles considered and rejected for the publication that debuted in January 1972 as Ms. Magazine. The periodical was intended as a voice for…
Our Homes
The name came from the obvious place, from the classic kid’s story about the wild wolf boy in the wild wolf suit who sails night and day and makes himself…
We can’t have a Fall Home and Garden issue without talking about home… Back in June, I moved into my new place in Saint Paul. It has been quite an…
The electrification of the automobile is now a major discussion point – moreso, as a debate of whether plug-in vehicles are viable and sustainable at this point of time. The…
Creating a space that you love while furnishing your home can be a huge undertaking. There’s so much to consider: comfort, cost, aesthetic, and, to the environmentally conscious folks dedicated…
Yes indeed, the joy of gardening continues far beyond the bounds of Labor Day. While the time for planting vegetables and other harvestables has mostly passed, other plants can still…
If you’re going to go electric, why not do it with something this good. Oops…spoiler alert…let me rewind this back… Hyundai has been working on electric vehicles for several years.…
Online Exclusives
If you’re looking for a truly independent film festival focusing on LGBTQ subject matter, the Flip The Script festival is the place to be. The festival will take place at…
Time for a movie night! Grab your BFF and your favorite PJ’s for a special at-home screening of #MyBestFriendsExorcism. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnXdofVyZTI See it before anyone else at a virtual screening on September 29th – open…
Get FREE screening passes for two to see “BROS”! Tuesday, September 27th at 7 PM • Showplace ICON, 1625 West End Blvd., St. Louis Park Click HERE to claim your free passes!…
Join host J.P. Der Boghossian as he speaks with OutFront Policy and Organizing Director James Darville about The Evening Crowd at Kirmser’s, a non-fiction book about the first bar that…
Big Gay News
Netflix has, in a move to placate uproars of backlash from victims’ families and viewers alike, removed the, “LGBTQ,” tag from their Jeffrey Dahmer series.Read the full story at Them.
The Ark of Safety LGBTQ+ Safe Haven is an emergency shelter set to open October 3rd intended to be a safe haven for rapid rehousing founded by a trans woman…
The United Front Against Displacement, a tenant organization opposed to gentrification, protested outside Columbia University for its aggressive expansion.Read the full story on LGBTQ Nation.
Event Photography
This show was co-sponsored by the Minnesota Pride Rotary Club the Great Northern Region of Lambda Car Club International
