Funky to Formal brings fashion and fun

Katie McClurg
November 15, 2008
Filed under A&E, Fashion, News

Funky to Formal, holding its ninth annual fashion show, shopping bazaar, and luncheon, raised over $10,000 for BSM this year. Out of the four social events hosted by the Parent Association, Funky to Formal is the only fund-raising event.  All the money raised goes to the Parent Association and funds... Read more »

Swift writes music from the heart

Sara Schlueter
November 13, 2008
Filed under A&E, Music Reviews

Sweet, innocent, and yet seemingly grown-up could describe rising country star Taylor Swift's new album Fearless. This is Swift's second album release after her self-titled debut album in 2006. The lyrics of Fearless are more mature, but there is still a simple feel of comfort and understanding that... Read more »

Teen heartthrobs back for a third time

Devon FitzGerald
November 12, 2008
Filed under A&E, Movie Reviews

As the blue-eyed, teen heartthrob Zac Efron sings in the opening scene, "This is the last chance to make your mark, history will know who we are," High School Musical 3 sets out to do just that--make one last memorable movie to complete Disney's hugely successful High School Musical franchise. Directed... Read more »

Poignant film confronts controversial topics

Mary Musilek
November 10, 2008
Filed under A&E, Movie Reviews

An act of domestic violence, a child cruelly punished by her easily angered father, and the beating of a black housekeeper set the tone for what is to come. Loosely based on life in South Carolina in 1964, The Secret Life of Bees, based on a novel by Sue Monk Kidd, is an emotional and yet enlightening... Read more »

Family-friendly El Loro delivers great Mexican food

Meredith Gallagher
November 4, 2008
Filed under Restaurant Reviews

The El Loro chain of restaurants has only been in the Twin Cities for eight years, but they are already known for their authentic Mexican dishes: enchiladas, burritos, tostadas, tomales, quesadillas and chips with salsa. They've got it all. Even for those weary of spicy foods, El Loro offers plenty of... Read more »

Authentic Italian in Eden Prairie

Devon FitzGerald
November 3, 2008
Filed under Restaurant Reviews

From the first taste of the freshly made Italian bread to the last bite of the coveted banana foster dessert, Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano surpasses all expectations of a Midwest chain restaurant. Located in the Eden Prairie Center, Biaggi’s offers exceptional Italian food from kid-friendly items... Read more »

Annuals fails to meld genres

Andy Lesser
November 3, 2008
Filed under A&E, Music Reviews

In a bold attempt to blend porch-picking, fiddle-packed bluegrass with the distorted electronic sounds of modern indie rock, Annuals succeed, occasionally. The six-piece from North Carolina sound like they tried too hard in making Such Fun, their sophomore album. The music sounds forced––songs... Read more »

Nobody cares about chihuahua

Mike Geer
November 3, 2008
Filed under A&E, Movie Reviews

If the title “Beverly Hills Chihuahua” wasn’t enough to deter you from seeing the movie, then hopefully this review will. The premise of the story is that Chloe, the spoiled Chihuahua of a fashion mogul, goes missing on a Mexican road trip, and she needs the help of her friends to get back home.... Read more »

Maher takes a stab at religion

Connor Gerdes
October 31, 2008
Filed under A&E, a&e featured, Movie Reviews

If Bill Maher made Religilous (a portmanteau of religion and ridiculous) in another time, he would no doubt be tied to a stake and engulfed in flames. It's funny, and Maher knows it too. He sets out seeking the answer (aptly set to The Who's “The Seeker,”) to his question: why does humanity cling... Read more »

Taste food of the far north at Alaska Eatery

mary musilek
October 30, 2008
Filed under Restaurant Reviews

With log siding, a large fireplace, mounted animals, and lots of photographs, the Alaska Eatery and Glacier Bar captures the feel of an Alaskan hunting lodge. Located off of Wayzata Boulevard in St. Louis Park, Alaska Eatery, opened on October 16 2007 and serves a variety of seafood, steaks, and chops... Read more »