Linden M. Bayliss
Introducing Todd Duesing: The New Face of Hennepin Theatre Trust
This summer, on July 10, a new President and CEO began at Hennepin Theatre Trust (HTT), the non-profit organization that runs our historic and beloved downtown theaters including the Orpheum, State, Pantages, and Dudley Riggs Theaters. Coming to us from the Cincinnati area with an impressive track record of performing arts leadership, Todd Duesing has…
Welcome to the Wafflelution: Heart-Shaped for a Reason
When we think of traditional breakfast foods in the United States, we think of eggs, bacon, pancakes, hashbrowns and, of course, the beloved square-filled treat, the waffle. But have you ever had a Nordic Waffle? “It’s thinner, softer, and more like a crepe,” says Stine Aasland, Norway native and founder of the Minnesotan company Nordic…
Summer Fashion Report, 2023 Edition
Summer heat is in full swing, and so is summer fashion. Sure, everything is sticking to your thighs, but hey, we’re still out here to be ourselves and knock em’ dead, sweaty or not. We got some tips from the crew at the North Loop’s upscale boutique Martin Patrick 3 on the latest summer fashion…
New Artist Showcase: Abigail Fierce
You may have seen her on your living room screen in shows like Hulu’s Love, Victor and NBC’s This Is Us, but Abigail Killmeier goes by another name, too. Meet Abigail Fierce, an indie pop singer-songwriter pouring her heart out into anthems of LGBTQ+ love and identity. “Writing is the light in my life,” says…
Burning Questions With Betty Bang
It was a Tuesday night in downtown Minneapolis, the streets eerily quiet. At The Saloon, the crowd was buzzing with anticipation. The lights went dim, the room went quiet… the show began… So, how long have you been doing drag? When did you start? Betty Bang: I’ve been doing drag for about, gosh, almost nine years….
Golden Valley Pride
They’re back! After a pandemic-induced hiatus, Golden Valley Pride is excited to announce they are back this year to celebrate their fifth annual Pride festival on Saturday, June 10 from 12 -6 pm at Brookview Park. Did you know that Golden Valley has more LGBTQ households per capita than any city in Minnesota? This awesome…
Chaska Pride Picnic
Save the date for Chaska’s annual Pride Picnic, Saturday, June 17 from 3-6 pm at McKnight Park! This will be the third year for this Chaska celebration, a collaboration between the Chaska Human Rights Commission (HRC), Chaska High School Gender and Sexuality Alliance, and the Chaska Parks and Recreation department. The Pride picnic is a…
Columbia Heights Pride
Who says all the fun has to stay in June? Join the annual community pride celebration in Columbia Heights on Saturday, September 23 from 10 am – 4 pm in Kordiak Park. The Columbia Heights Pride Festival is a “big-city” event with a small-town feel. (Fun fact: they were last year’s Lavender Community Pride cover…
Valley Wide Pride Fest – Hudson, WI
Live in the Hudson or Saint Croix Valley area? Afraid of missing out on all the pride fun? Never fear! Non-profit Hudson Pride Co. is putting on their first ever Valley Wide Pride Fest on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Lakefront Park in Hudson, Wisconsin, from 9 am- 8 pm. This is a full day…
For a Friday Night Escape: Hit St. Paul’s New Bar+Cart Lounge and Restaurant
Or for a Monday one, or a Tuesday one or — any day except Sunday, really. Bar+Cart is the baby of Twin Cities hospitality superstars Ralena Young and Brian Riess, who collectively share decades of experience in the industry, particularly behind the bar. Young is a St. Paul native, and in fact grew up and…
