Issue 646
2020 Spring Arts & Dining Pairings
Interstate. Photo by Rich Ryan Arts Section by Brett Burger Dining Section by Bradley Traynor Produced by Linda Raines and Chris Tarbox Skeleton Crew Yellow Tree Theatre Through March 1 www.yellowtreetheatre.com It’s been more than a decade since the Great Recession, and yet many of us still feel its effects today. Skeleton Crew goes back…
Germany, Present & Past
Frankfurt’s River Main inspired the city’s nickname of Main-hattan. I’m happy (okay: thrilled) to be back in Germany, eager to tread the cobblestones of cities rich with history, churches ablaze with precious art, and cafes piled with beer and sausages: the Germany of my dreams. But this time, as my plane lands in Frankfurt, I’m…
Roller Derby, Save My Soul
The Minnesota Roller Derby, formerly known as Minnesota RollerGirls, offers a diverse, welcoming team for all skaters—and, yes, it will save your soul. Originally founded in 2004 by the Donnelly sisters as the Minnesota RollerGirls, the increasingly popular roller derby team has since renamed itself Minnesota Roller Derby to be more inclusive. “It really comes…
A Rossipe For Success
Ross Mathews is bringing his Name Drop tour to the Varsity Theater on March 1. Photo by Ricky Middlesworth Ross Mathews is going on another national tour, bringing the Name Drop book tour to the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis on Sunday, March 1. Before we even began to talk about the book, I had to…
Our Rides: Getting Your Volvo Fixed at Swedish Motors
Over the past eight years, we expressed our love for the newest offerings from Volvo. They’re great vehicles —especially ones that debuted in the past four years. You also expressed an equal love for Volvos as well. A lot of us own them—and not just new ones. When the warranty runs out of our trusty…
Our Road Trips: Driving Through Maryland’s History
We know what you’re thinking…what happened to the Our Rides column last year? Where’s the car reviews? Where’s the stories about scooters and public transportation? What’s up with these road trip stories? Don’t you have a travel column? We love reading Carla Waldemar’s experiences around the world! If you love the past eight years of…
A Word In Edgewise: “Only Connect” … At Your Own Risk
Image courtesy of BigStock/Thufir Watching the lush PBS production of E.M. Forster’s 1910 Howard’s End, I recalled how the author’s epigram, “Only connect,” had resonated when I read the novel fifty years later; I was struck by the insight that by connecting disparate concepts, one might gain a better understanding of human behavior. In seventh grade, Ray Bradbury’s…
Life Of The Party: 646
Photo courtesy of BigStock/Solarseven The Noire Pageant Fundraiser Feb. 28 LUSH 990 Central Ave. NE, Minneapolis $10 www.lushmpls.com Prepare for a night of world-class burlesque and drag entertainment with the “Minneapolis Edition” of The Noire Pageant Fundraiser at LUSH! This pageant is dedicated to shining a spotlight on performers of color on an international level,…
Tori Fixx Remixed
Tori Fixx has released eight solo hip-hop albums since 1998. Photo courtesy of Tori Fixx A true artist always tries to finds a canvas that allows them to express themselves however they see fit, free of restraint or restriction. Tori Fixx found that canvas years ago, and to this day, he still finds new ways…
Biz Buzz: The Electric Fetus
Photo by Gray Duck Studios— Lisa Quinlan Business: The Electric Fetus Your Name: Aaron Meyerring and Stephanie Covart Meyerring Job Title: 2nd Generation owners Give us a brief overview of your business and what services you provide the community: We are an independent music and gift store in business since 1968, with locations in Minneapolis…
