All bout roller derby
Twin Cities' Roller Derby
Definitely not for the faint of heart, women's roller derby is as entertaining to spectate as it is to participate in.Written by Bernardo Vigil · February 24, 2010
Roller derby should be every guy’s favorite sport. Tight pants, roller skates, and full contact –– oh and all of the competitors are female. Boasting two independent leagues in the metro area (St. Paul’s “Minnesota Roller Girls” that hold bouts at The Roy Wilkins... (more...)
Twin Cities’ Best – Coffee Shop
Written by Bernardo Vigil · January 11, 2010
Whether it be to help get over a long, sleepless night of homework, to help make a person look more indie than they actually are or to help a genuine coffee lover’s quest for the perfect cup of joe, all coffee shops have their uses. The following coffee shops serve these purposes and more. Coffee... (more...)
Beautiful Art Comes into Bloom at MIA
Art in Bloom
Some 160 floral designers have taken up the challenge of the annual "Art in Bloom" showcase at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.Written by maria cass · May 6, 2009
Recreating a sculpture, painting, or drawing perfected by a professional artist–no tracing paper allowed–is one of the hardest things to do; now imagine trying to recreate a piece of art, or making an arrangement which perfectly compliments the piece, made entirely of flowers. Some 160... (more...)
Fears put to the test at the Science Museum
Goosebumps Exhibit at Science Museum
Goosebumps helps people test their fears using fun, lifelike replicas of the four most common things people worry about.Written by emily roberts · April 27, 2009
Featured at the Science Museum of Minnesota until May 15, the exhibit Goosebumps helps people test their fears using fun, lifelike replicas of the four most common things people worry about: falling, electric shock, animals, and loud noises. These thrilling tests are provided to assure that... (more...)
Saint Paul parade heats up winter
Saint Paul Winter Carnival
From ice skating rinks to inflatable snow slides, the Carnival\'s many enjoyable activities provides fun for all ages.Written by Emily Roberts · February 13, 2009
Each year, the Saint Paul Winter Carnival takes place at the end of January––just in time for when many Minnesotans become tired of the frigid weather. Rather than escaping the Minnesota winters, the community can gather and, together, celebrate everything our wonderful state has to offer.... (more...)
Holiday Tradition Parades Through Minneapolis Streets
Written by jen deglemann · December 12, 2008
No one does Christmas like Minnesota! Enjoy a memorable Christmas parade in downtown Minneapolis between 12th and 4th Streets by Nicollet Mall. Starting at 6:30 p.m., the parade features light up floats, traditional holiday characters, and some good cheerful music. It goes every Thursday through... (more...)
Macy’s 8th Floor ‘Offers Enchantment’
Macy's Auditorium Show
Macy's annual Christmas walk-through on the 8th floor features the magical world of elves.Written by maria cass · December 11, 2008
For those of you who love the holiday season, but are not fond of the cold, here is a way to enjoy yourself inside and still celebrate the holiday season: The annual Macy’s auditorium show. Opening for its 46th year of enchantment, the auditorium show on the eight floor of the Macy’s... (more...)
Cedar cultural center
Cedar cultural center
Cedar Cultural Center is a non-profit organization that hosts all forms of music venues in Minneapolis.Written by chloe quinn · November 21, 2008
Located in the west bank district of Minneapolis, the Cedar Cultural Center is a non-profit organization that hosts all forms of music venues. With a variety of musical groups and genres from around the world, the Cedar offers a taste of diverse music for everyone. The Cedar has several... (more...)
