You Should’ve Stayed Home on “New Years Eve”

Marielle Arostegui, Staff Writer
January 17, 2012
Filed under A&E, Movie Reviews

Created by the same producer and director as “Valentine’s Day”, the new film “New Year’s Eve” embodies similar characteristics as the former, only set apart by the holiday it takes on. Packed with a cast of well-known actors, this film had the potential to be highly entertaining, however... Read more »

They Bought a Zoo- You Shouldn’t

Mallory Hoch, Staff Writer
January 12, 2012
Filed under A&E, a&e featured, Movie Reviews

After a prolonged layoff from directing, Cameron Crowe returned this year with his new movie “We Bought A Zoo,” a true story based on an adaptation of writer Benjamin Mee’s memoir called “We bought a Zoo: True Story of a Young Family, a Broken Down Zoo, and the 200 Wild Animals That Change Their... Read more »

Get A Clue- Sherlock Holmes is For You

Peter Best, Staff Writer
January 11, 2012
Filed under A&E, a&e featured, Movie Reviews

Picking up where the original movie left off, “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” takes all of the wit and wonder of the first film and builds upon it, creating a plot that is both captivating and entertaining. Set in late 19th century Europe, the film centers around the ingenious yet socially... Read more »

“Silent Night” Makes a Loud Impact

Emily Kline, Staff Writer
January 10, 2012
Filed under A&E, a&e featured, Theater Reviews

Making its explosive world premiere at St. Paul’s Ordway Theatre, “Silent Night,” the dynamic first opera of composer Kevin Puts, weaves music, acting, and visuals together into a poignant portrait of World War I. Opera skeptics, never fear: this brand-new work engages all audiences, regardless... Read more »

Panoramic Photos Have Us Wide-Eyed

Anna Landis, Staff Writer
January 6, 2012
Filed under A&E, a&e featured, Twin Cities Hot Spot

Full with the hustle and bustle of theatrical productions, youth events, and artistic exhibits, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts is the place to be this winter. The Wide-Eyed Panoramic Photographs room is one of the many exhibits open during the holiday season, which brings a modern look to an older... Read more »

“Charley’s Aunt” Does Fine Without Uncle

January 5, 2012
Filed under A&E, a&e featured, Theater Reviews

“I’m Charley’s aunt from Brazil–where the nuts come from,” says Lord Fancourt “Babbs” Babberley in Guthrie’s production of Brandon Thomas’ farce, directed by John Miller-Stephany. “Charley’s Aunt” opened on Dec. 2 and runs through the holiday season until Jan. 15. Thomas’s... Read more »

Drake “Takes Care” To Achieve Greatness

Rooscal Rozambert, Staff Writer
December 20, 2011
Filed under A&E, a&e featured, Music Reviews

Undoubtedly the rap album of the year, “Take Care” leaked nine days before the original release of Nov.15 and has been a point of musical interest since last March. Drake, who formerly played Jimmy on Degrassi, the controversial Canadian all teen show, has accumulated one of the strongest fan... Read more »

Maggie’s Restaurant-A Wayzata Tradition

Peter Best , Staff Writer
December 20, 2011
Filed under A&E, Restaurant Reviews, Twin Cities Hot Spot

Located just off of Lake Street in downtown Wayzata, Maggie’s Restaurant has a small-town feel that will take anyone back to the basics. It doesn’t boast any award-winning gourmet dishes, and the place certainly isn’t going to win any awards for its decor, but what it lacks in style and flair,... Read more »

Arthur’s Christmas- A New Tradition?

Mallory Hoch, Staff Writer
December 19, 2011
Filed under A&E, a&e featured, Movie Reviews

The beginning of Christmas brings with it many holiday traditions, from decorating cookies to holiday shopping, and, of course, the obligatory stream of holiday movies which hit the theaters on Thanksgiving and continue through December. Traditionally, these movies, although never short of holiday cheer,... Read more »

Bah Humbug, Christmas Carol is Back

Laura Shannon, Staff Writer
December 12, 2011
Filed under A&E, Twin Cities Hot Spot

In the past 35 years that the Guthrie has been staging “The Christmas Carol,” thousands of people have had the chance to create Christmas memories, but under Joe Dowling’s direction, the play is fresh with a new energy. The script, based on the novel by Charles Dickens and adapted by Crispin... Read more »